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ISUZU UK'S MOST ENTERTAINING PICKUP EVER

Isuzu has pulled out all the performance stops with the launch of the Rodeo LE Sport at the British international Motor Show.

Inside the specially soundproofed double cab of this limited-edition model lies the ultimate in
In-Car-Entertainment: a Pioneer-developed and supplied audio/navigation and rear passenger DVD system
all engineered specifically for the Rodeo LE Sport.It's built around Pioneerís latest voice command HDD touch screen entertainment unit and matched with a high end Pioneer amp, Kevlar speaker cones and the cabin is lined with industry leading acoustic 'Dynamat' insulation for outstanding fidelity.

As a bonus, the 10 GB HDD music library allows CDs to be safely kept at home and DVD files can be played on the unit's 7" screen. The system also features a touch screen 3D sat-nav with TMC, speed camera detection, Bluetooth connectivity and a very useful reversing camera.No wonder the system's developer, world renowned audiophile Pioneer's Phil Baker, has given this ICE system his enthusiastic approval for its debut performance on the Isuzu stand in the North Hall at the show (at ExCel, London, July 23 to August 3).
But there's a lot more to the Rodeo LE Sport than just its amazing entertainment system because both the exterior and interior have been given major styling and comfort upgrades.
Outside, it's distinguished by huge 20" Shadow chrome Blade alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres. The look is complemented by rear lamp guards, chrome bonnet edge finisher, mesh front grille with black backing, under-rail liner, side-steps, premium hard top, xenon headlamps, rear door privacy glass and discreet 'Sport' badging.
Inside, the Rodeo LE Sport has luxury over-mats, seats trimmed in two-tone leather/suede plus suede-covered headlining, door pillars and sun-visors. There is also a leather steering wheel, gear-lever gaiter and MOMO
gear-knob. To complete the sense of theatre, side sills and the ignition key areas are illuminated with subtle
blue flood-lighting.

The Rodeo LE Sport has an all-new 163 PS 3.0 litre common rail turbo diesel engine which produces 265.5lb ft at 1,800 rpm in manual form and 245.6lb ft as an automatic. Top speed is 109mph with a 0-60mph time of 10.3 seconds (manual) and 10.8 seconds (automatic), combined with a 3,000kg braked towing limit and payloads in excess of one tonne. As a finale, there is class-leading fuel economy of 33.6/31.4 mpg (manual/automatic-combined cycle), backed up equally class-leading low emissions of 222 and 237 g/km respectively.
Supplies of this highly individual pick-up will be strictly limited to 60 manual and 40 automatic models, priced at £23,999 and £24,999 respectively (on-the-road but excluding VAT), and deliveries will start on 1st September.

The New Subaru Diesel is NOW HERE.
Available in the Legacy and Outback range.

Highlights:

• World’s First Boxer Diesel Engine
• 2.0 Litre Boxer Turbo developing 150ps & 258 lb ft of torque
• 50 mpg combined
• Just 151 g/km CO2
• 126 mph top speed
• 0-60 in just 8.5 seconds
• Moving sound levels just 70.5 dB(A) that’s lower than a Rolls Royce Phantom!
• Fantastic levels of equipment, from just £19 995 OTR

The world’s first boxer diesel engined-passenger car has arrived, offering outstanding refinement, throttle response and fuel economy coupled with ultra-low emissions and exceptional handling thanks to the light weight and low centre-of-gravity of its horizontally-opposed powerplant.

On sale from February 2008, the Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer and Outback crossover mid-sized estates are priced from just £19,995 on-the-road for the Legacy 2.0TD R model. Saloon versions may follow once supplies become more plentiful.

This is Subaru’s first diesel engine – developed in-house using over 40 years’ expertise in ‘boxer’ engine technology coupled with turbocharging know-how gleaned from the fierce World Rally Championship arena.

The Japanese manufacturer’s Boxer Diesel engine will initially only be fitted to European-market cars, with the yet-to-be introduced new Forester receiving the engine in September and new Impreza three months later.

Commenting on the models, Subaru (UK) Limited’s Managing Director, Lawrence Good, said: “The significance of this outstanding new Boxer Diesel engine to both sales opportunities and our dealer network cannot be underestimated."

“With a UK diesel market share now running at 40 per cent this is the answer to many loyal and potential customers’ future motoring needs.”

The launch of the Boxer Diesel Legacy and Outback will be backed by a high-profile TV and print advertising campaign with the strap-line: “It’s Here”.

Class Leading Figures


The 150 PS Boxer Diesel Legacy and Outback not only have the best fuel efficiency in the 4WD passenger car class but beat all main 2.0 litre two-wheel drive rivals including the new Ford Mondeo TD and VW Passat – both in lower-powered 140 PS formats.

The Legacy Sports Tourer 2.0TD R, for example, returns 49.6 mpg on the Combined Cycle with 151 g/km of CO2.

Its 2WD Ford Mondeo estate equivalent returns 47.9 mpg with 156 g/km, while the VW Passat 2.0 TDI estate gives 47.1 mpg and 158 g/km.

Comparing the new Legacy Sports Tourer with the 4WD version of the Passat – called the 2.0 TDI 4Motion – shows the Subaru to be 8.7 mpg better on the Combined Cycle with emissions down by 31 g/km compared to the VW.

Nor are these figures achieved at the expense of performance. The Legacy Sports Tourer has a 126 mph top speed and 0-60 mph time of 8.5 seconds while the Outback is only slightly behind at 124 mph and 8.8 seconds for the 0-60 mph dash.

Refinement is also a Boxer Diesel strongpoint, with official moving sound levels of 70.5 dB (A) compared to the Mondeo’s 71.0 and Passat’s 73 dB (A). Even a Rolls-Royce Phantom is higher at 72.0 dB (A).

Boxer Diesel Secrets Explained

• Exceptionally compact, light and strong
• Low friction ‘Boxer’ balance cancels out vibration
• Flat four’s low centre-of-gravity boosts handling agility
• Punchy throttle response
• Common-rail fuel-injection for greater efficiency
• Solenoid injectors for compactness
• Variable-vane turbocharger mounted under engine for low centre-of-gravity
• Highly efficient, fast-warm catalytic converter also mounted under engine

Dedicated to the horizontally-opposed ‘boxer’ engine layout for over 40 years, Subaru engineers were determined to use this format for their first diesel engine.

The reasons were to create a light, compact, strong unit with reduced vibration, noise and internal friction compared to an in-line engine and for an ultra-low centre-of gravity.

This enhances handling agility and roadholding – especially when combined with Subaru’s renowned symmetrical all-wheel drive system.

In fact, the entire engine and transmission are not only mounted very low down but also within the wheelbase which further boosts chassis dynamics.

Subaru Direct

The new Subaru Direct programme allows you access to hundreds more cars - each one comprehensively checked, thoroughly prepared and backed with all the guarantees of the Subaru Proven brand.

Vehicles comply with their original new Subaru specification and any replacement items are, of course, Subaru approved, conforming precisely with the original specification of the vehicle.

When you buy a Subaru Direct car from an authorised UK Subaru Dealer you can trust that the car you've chosen will meet the stringent criteria of the Proven programme. That's why all "Direct" vehicles pass through Subaru UK's preparation centre, where Subaru's professional team use all their experience to ensure that your car comes with complete peace of mind.

Every Subaru "Direct" car therefore receives :

A preliminary vehicle inspection, assessment and evaluation.

A comprehensive mechanical check or, the next manufacturers service ( for vehicles within 1500 miles of the next service interval, only).

Extensive and thorough valeting, inside and out, for a fresh, crisp interior and gleaming bodywork.

A final vehicle inspection to ensure that every aspect is right before your car is loaded onto the transporter.

Find out more about the Subaru Direct package of benefits from Alex F. Noble and Son, your Authorised Subaru Direct Dealer.

Please click here to start your search for the perfect Proven Subaru, or here for a "Direct" Subaru.

Call us for more information: Call the Alex F. Noble & Son Sales Team on 0800 731 9873 for further information on new, used and forthcoming Subaru products.

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