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 Reviews and test drives What’s New 2010 For motoring enthusiasts and anyone considering purchasing a new car, here is a selection of new vehicles of all shapes and sizes, with one to suit every pocket, due on the market during 2010.  • Increased engine power, less weight, shorter gear ratios • Engine capacity up from 3.6 to 3.8-litres • Lithium-ion battery reduces weight by 10kg 2. BMW 5-Series • New design for executive model • Revised engine range with lower emissions • Latest BMW interior design and technology 3. Volkswagen Golf Estate • Based on new sixth generation Golf hatchback • Latest comfort and safety features • 1.4-litre petrol, 1.6 and 2-litre diesel engines 4. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG • Modern day ‘Gullwing’ • AMG 6.3-litre, front-mid V8, 571hp • 0 to 62mph in 3.8 seconds, top speed 197mph 5. Peugeot 5008 • New compact people-carrier, 5 star NCAP rating • Available in five and seven seat versions • Luggage capacity from 758 to 1,247 litres 6. Saab 9-5 • CO2 emissions from diesel model as low as 139g/km • All transmissions 6-speed • 2.8 V6 turbo, 300hp, offered exclusively with Saab XWD 7. Citroen DS3 • First model from Citroen’s new DS line • CO2 emissions from 99g/km • Choice of five engines 8. Kia Venga • Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe • New premium B-segment model • Features include Stop and Go technology This article appears in the print edition 608 of Island Connections
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