< PreviousSee 2020 in with a new car If you’re thinking about a new car for 2020, check out what we’ve been driving since the last issue. 40 Business Link www.blmforum.net AUTOLINK 40-43.qxp_Layout 1 19/12/2019 09:36 Page 1Corolla hatchback, but with a larger boot grafted on. The new Corolla - in whichever shape you go for - is a handsome, chiselled vehicle, though. Inside and out, the Japanese motor is every bit a model you’d be happy to take to a business meeting. Inside, there's room for five, and luggage-wise, you’ll get a lot into this estate car. It’s not the biggest of its type, but the 2.0-litre hybrid, on test here, boasts 581-litres of load space. Of course, if you fold the rear seats, the Corolla turns into the perfect load-carrying workhorse. The Touring Sports is not just a practical set of wheels, though. The £30,345 flagship 'Excel’ version lent to us will hit 62mph in 8.1 seconds. And because a petrol and electric mix propel it, the car is frugal, managing between 50- 60mpg. Co2 emissions are low at 89g/km – making this perfect company car material. Fast Facts (Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Hybrid Touring Sports - as tested) · Max speed: 112 · 0-62 mph: 8.1 seconds · Combined mpg: 50.43 – 60.62 · Engine: 1987cc 4-cylinder petrol/electric hybrid · Max. power (ps): 180 · CO2: 89 g/km · Price: £30,345 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports www.blmforum.net Business Link 41 AUTOLINK 40-43.qxp_Layout 1 19/12/2019 09:36 Page 2The all-new Kia XCeed is a new urban crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that combines compact SUV practicality with the packaging and engaging handling of a hatchback. A sporty, business-like alternative to traditional SUVs, the new CUV offers comparable levels of space for occupants and luggage. The XCeed, as driven here in 1.0 T-GDi ‘2’ guise, engages with its agile handling and a comfortable, assured ride. It also provides a more commanding view of the road ahead than a “vanilla” hatchback. The fresh model’s suite of advanced safety, connectivity and infotainment features make it one of the most high-tech cars in the CUV class. Powered by a range of fast-revving, turbocharged engines, like the one in this version, it’s also a very efficient vehicle. Kia XCeed Fast Facts (Kia XCeed 1.0 T-GDi ‘2’ - as tested) · Max speed: 115 · 0-62 mph: 10.9 seconds · Combined mpg: 45.6 · Engine: 998cc 3-cylinder turbo petrol · Max. power (ps): 120 · CO2: 124 g/km · Price: £21,045 42 Business Link www.blmforum.net AUTOLINK 40-43.qxp_Layout 1 19/12/2019 09:36 Page 3In R-Design trim, Volvo’s XC40 is a car that has an athletic edge – but it’s the interior that gives it the advantage. Suede-effect materials and a perfectly screwed together cabin make the Swede a delightful place to spend time. The SUV will seat four adults comfortably - and five at a push. The boot is large enough for everyone's luggage, and things like the powerful sound system make every journey a pleasure. What's more, should a bad thing happen, like an accident, you’re in one of the safest smaller SUVs money can buy. The drive can be dynamic as well as relaxed, and the Volvo, as tested here in ‘D4' diesel guise, seems to have a tank that keeps on giving. If you want economy – then this is a car to consider. Volvo has a ‘premium’ image more than ever these days – and justifiably so. There’s no vacuous marketing spin around this brand – it really does deliver on all fronts – from quality to ride comfort, and from safety to looks. Fast Facts (XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro Automatic - as tested) · Max speed: 130 · 0-62 mph: 7.9 seconds · Combined MPG: 56.5 · Engine layout: 1969cc 4-cylinder diesel turbo · Max. power (PS): 190 · CO2: 133 g/km · Price: £38,635 Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro Automatic www.blmforum.net Business Link 43 AUTOLINK 40-43.qxp_Layout 1 19/12/2019 09:37 Page 4All-New Bentley Continental GT Convertible All-New Bentley Continental GT Convertible 44 Business Link www.blmforum.net AUTOLINK 44-45.qxp_Layout 1 19/12/2019 09:38 Page 1The Convertible’s outline is longer and lower than before due to the positioning of the front wheels 135 mm further forward. This has enabled the bonnet to be stretched and the nose to be dropped. The central signature power lines of its coupe relative still govern, flowing back towards the brawny rear haunches. Look inside, and the cabin of the Continental GT Convertible is a showcase for Bentley’s expertise in the use of natural materials. This is ultimately revealed to the world when the stylish roof is lowered. From the highest-quality hides to sustainably sourced veneers, the interior is a conquest for craftsmanship. Dual-veneer is even offered, with more than 10 square metres of wood used in every model. There is the choice of a polished wooden steering wheel, as well. Behind the wheel, there are technological advancements in the new GT Convertible. The driver- orientated instrument panel is totally digital and can be modified. The Bentley Rotating Display even offers the choice between an analogue or digital road-trip. The all-new Continental GT Convertible comes with Bentley’s phenomenally potent 6.0-litre, W12 TSI engine. Conceived, developed and hand-built in the brand’s English base at Crewe in Cheshire, it is the most advanced 12-cylinder powerplant on the planet. The new unit uses state-of-the-art engine management technology, with 300 million software calculations per second. It produces 635 PS and 900 Nm of torque, rushing the GT Convertible from 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 207mph. And if you want to buy one, then you better have deep pockets. But then, this isn’t just a car – this Bentley is an automotive work of art. Heads will turn wherever you go – this is drop-top luxury at its best. Unquestionably a Bentley – the third incarnation of the Continental GT Convertible keeps the style and elegance of its predecessors. More chiselled and defined, the all-new body and materials join forces to give rise to a genuinely beautiful car – roof up or down. Fast Facts · Max speed: 207 mph · 0-62 mph: 3.8 seconds · Combined mpg: 22.8 · Engine: 6.0-litre W-12 TSI petrol · Max. power (ps): 635 · CO2: 284 g/km · Price: £176,000 www.blmforum.net Business Link 45 AUTOLINK 44-45.qxp_Layout 1 19/12/2019 09:38 Page 246 Business Link www.blmforum.net events identify the most appropriate territories to target via market selection and advice on how to conduct desk-based and face-to- face research. For more information, email events@bizlincolnshire.com. Annual Payroll & HR Update 2020 Thursday 6th February The Showroom, Lincoln This annual update from Streets Chartered Accountants aims to keep you informed of the issues, regulations and changes affecting payroll management and compliance, whether you have just one employee, a large workforce, do payroll in house or use a payroll bureau. A buffet lunch will be included. For more information, visit www.streetsweb.co.uk/about/events/annual -payroll-hr-update-2020-lincoln. 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