Other motoring news in brief
Evoque unveiled
Range Rover has finally unveiled the production version of its new smallest model ever. The Range Rover Evoque will be the lowest emissions model in its range, with expected emissions of just 130g/km. This will put it in the second lowest tax band in Ireland, with road tax of just €156.
The Evoque – which retains a great deal of the styling cues from the LRX concept – will go on sale in the middle of next year, but it will debut officially at this autumn’s Paris motor show.
Opel set Meriva price
Opel has confirmed prices for its new Meriva, which is now on sale.
With its new reverse-opening doors, the mid-range five-seater people carrier will start at €19,995 for the 1.4-litre 100bhp petrol version with entry-level S specification.
Two higher-powered versions of the 1.4-litre petrol engine are also offered, a 120bhp starting at €20,995 and a 140bhp starting at €23,195.
Two diesels - a 75bhp 1.3-litre and a 100bhp 1.7-litre - are also offered.
The 1.3-litre diesel qualifies for scrappage because with emissions of 29g/km, it falls into band B.