Vehicle Profile: The Vauxhall Ampera
Vehicle Profile: The Vauxhall Ampera https://wvl.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ampera.jpg 660 300 Anthony https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a9c4089fd91833b9d9ac3cd2423e0fcb?s=96&d=mm&r=gWith the Vauxhall Ampera winning the coveted European Car of the Year 2012, we now look at its 2013 successor. WVL’s Account Manager, Alan Robinson, puts the car through its paces and reports back for the blog!
The Test Drive
Having driven the Vauxhall Ampera over the last week I can safely say that I absolutely love it. It’s solid and comfortable, easy to drive and, being electric, very quiet. There are no worries about running out of battery power either because it has a petrol generator under the bonnet. This means that there is a range of 300 miles so there was no need to look for a socket to plug it in every 30 miles on my way to down south last weekend!
The car looks good inside and out while acceleration is very smooth and very fast. Leather upholstery and heated seats are standard across the range and the model I drove also had satellite navigation which helped me when I got lost in Brighton. The only thing that didn’t suit me was the numerous buttons on the centre console but I guess that’s just me…
With a 25-50 mile range on electric and an ‘extended range mode’ of over 350 miles when the petrol-generated motor kicks in you need never experience what is known as ‘range anxiety’ when driving the Ampera. When the battery runs low there is a seamless and unnoticeable changeover as the petrol generator kicks in – a fantastic coup.
Figures
| CO₂ | 27g/km | ||
| MPG | 235.4 | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | ||
| Engine | 0cc | ||
| Fuel | Electric ER | ||
Personal Tax Position
| Monthly Benefit In Kind | ||||
| % Rate | BIK Value | 20% Tax Rate | 40% Tax Rate | 45% Tax Rate |
| 5 | £1,771 | £29 | £59 | £66 |
Options
The Ampera is available in two different models: the Positiv and the Electron. The Electron is a more ‘advanced’ model of the Ampera, with its additional features mainly surrounding entertainment with improved speakers, a DVD player and an inbuilt Hard Drive Device (HDD). The Electron starts from £30,495 compared to £28,750 for the Positiv. Contact us for the latest leasing deals on this vehicle.
The basic colour is Solid Black, but additional colours are available ranging from £275.00 for Summit White to £995.00 for Crystal Red.
Whether you’re looking to buy – or lease – an Ampera, it’s well worth a test drive. Call us today on 01753 851 561 to book yours!
