CAR TALK
MEET THE FIAT 500’S BIG BROTHER
Fiat is launching a bigger, crossover version of its super-successful 500 city car at the Geneva motor show in March. The five-seater 500L (L stands for Large) will offer MPV-like space with an SUV-like drive and will be sold with a choice of TwinAir or 1.4-litre petrol engines or a 1.3 MultiJet II turbodiesel engine.
TOYOTA 2+2 GT PRICED AT UNDER £25,000
Toyota has announced prices for its front-engined, rear-wheel drive GT 86. The old-school sports car will cost as little as £24,995 when it goes on sale in June. Powered by a 197bhp 2.0-litre flat-four boxer engine, the lightweight 2+2 sports coupe will be offered with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
NEW LONDON-THEMED MINI ANNOUNCED
Mini has launched its third London-inspired special edition – the Mini Highgate – which joins the Mini Baker Street and Mini Bayswater versions. The convertible comes in special metallic chocolate paint with a “Silvertouched Truffle” fabric roof and corresponding bonnet stripes. Inside the car is trimmed in Dark Truffle coloured leather and brushed alloy.