Volkswagen pushes the Polo Event from now until Valentines day - the ideal lovers car ?

• Volkswagen’s award-winning Polo is available with deposit contribution of £1,400¹ at 6.2% APR representative and a year’s insurance included²
• Customers now benefit from a free service plan³ on orders placed on or before Valentine’s Day
• 25 per cent discount on the popular Style Pack

Volkswagen has extended its tempting Polo offer with two new incentives.  As well as a generous deposit contribution with insurance included, Polo customers can now take advantage of a free service plan and receive a discount on the Style Pack.

The deposit contribution of £1,400 is available for customers who opt for a Volkswagen Financial Services’ Solutions Personal Contract Plan at 6.2 per cent APR representative.¹ 

This is a significant saving for potential Polo customers and the terrific value for money that this represents is enhanced by the offer of a year’s insurance included.²

Running from 27 January to Valentine’s Day on 14 February the Polo Event offers customers a valuable saving on Volkswagen’s popular supermini. 

With this strong package Volkswagen has ensured it’s even easier to fall in love with a Polo: whether it’s the practical S, the sporty GTI, or anything in between.

And throughout the Polo Event all customers will now benefit from a free service plan, too. This includes both of their Polo’s first two services.³

The Polo’s clean, sculpted lines draw admirers and during the Polo Event customers can further enhance the look of their new car with the Style Pack. This includes stainless steel door sill trims to keep scratches away. 

Tyre valves are protected with stainless steel caps and a chrome strip on the boot lip combines protection with style. In addition, a chrome exhaust trim adds an extra element of sportiness to the rear.

Together, this additional flair makes up the Style Pack that usually retails at £318 RRP but is reduced to just £236 RRP for the duration of the Polo Event.

Every model in Volkswagen’s extensive Polo range is packed with big-car technology. This includes Electronic Stability Control which, together with Traction Control, enhances safety. Driver comfort is ensured with speed sensitive power assisted steering, which is combined with a ‘hill hold’ function that prevents the car from rolling back when paused on an incline.

A five-inch colour touchscreen is the centrepiece of the Composition Colour infotainment system. This includes a CD player, DAB radio and an SD card reader. A smartphone can be connected via Bluetooth and the Polo boasts six speakers as standard. All of this is included on the Polo S, which costs from £11,830 RRP OTR before the offer is applied.

New for 2017 is the Polo Match Edition, which starts from £13,315 RRP OTR and includes cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, automatic wipers and even more equipment besides. In addition the Polo Match Edition’s Composition Media system has a 6.5-inch colour touchscreen that allows the simultaneous pairing of two mobile devices and includes a car information option plus album title and cover art display.

A notable highlight of the Match Edition is the App-Connect element of Volkswagen’s Car-Net connectivity system. This allows the mirroring of the customer’s smartphone display on the infotainment screen via Apple’s CarPlay, Google’s Android Auto or MirrorLink, depending on the make of the customer’s smartphone.

App-Connect brings the smartphone’s functionality to the infotainment system’s touchscreen and allows access to maps, contacts, news, music and more. All of this comes at the touch of a button, and can also be operated via voice control. Other apps, such as Spotify and Skype, are supported too.

The Polo range includes the Polo beats, which starts at £14,215 RRP OTR, with its 300-watt sound system with a eight channel amplifier. The SEL features sharp LED headlights and stylish 16-inch ‘Rivazza’ alloy wheels, while the Polo R-Line adds a comprehensive ‘R-Line’ styling pack for head-turning looks both inside and out.

A further highlight of the range is the Polo BlueMotion. This model is powered by a 1.0-litre TSI engine that produces CO₂ emissions of just 98 g/km* and returns 67.3 mpg on the combined cycle. The BlueGT is a high-specification Polo with precise handling and clever engine technology to keep fuel consumption low. With Active Cylinder Technology, two of the engine’s cylinders shut down to save fuel. Its 150 PS 1.4-litre TSI powerplant keeps CO₂ emissions at 110 g/km* while returning 58.9 mpg.

The Polo range is crowned by the 192 PS Polo GTI. With a 1.8-litre TSI engine that reaches 62 mph in just 6.7 seconds the GTI provides vast entertainment in a potent package. A body-coloured rear spoiler emphasises the GTI’s inherent sportiness, as do the LED headlights and honeycomb air intake. The look is completed with red brake callipers. The GTI starts from £19,430 RRP OTR.

*Fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions are standard EU test figures for comparative purposes, and may not reflect ‘real world’ driving results. CO₂ emissions shown refer to standard specification only.

¹ At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) own the vehicle: pay the optional final payment; ii) return the vehicle: subject to fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle.Available on Solutions Personal Contract Plan. 18s and over. Subject to availability. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Excess mileage charges up to 4.8p per mile. Offer available when ordered by February 14th, 2017. Offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication. Freepost Volkswagen Financial Services.

² One year’s insurance included at no extra cost from Volkswagen Insurance is available on new Polo models ordered from 21 December 2016 to 3 April 2017 and registered by 30 June 2017 for drivers aged 18-80 (BlueGT and GTI is 25 and over). Drivers under 18 are not eligible. Residents of Northern Ireland must be aged 19-80 and must have held a full driving licence for a minimum of 2 years. Drivers aged 18-24 are required to share their driving style data with a telematics product. Other eligibility criteria apply. Go to www.insurewithvolkswagen.co.uk/polo for full terms and conditions. This offer may be extended, changed or removed at any point. Volkswagen Motor Insurance from Volkswagen Financial Services is arranged and administered by Carrot Risk Technologies Limited.

³ Covers first two consecutive services (limited to 1x oil service and 1x oil and inspection service).

Volvo adds some complimentary upgrades to its best selling model the V40 Sports Back.

The Volvo V40 is the best-selling car in the Volvo range and for a limited time only, it comes with a complimentary Style Pack and upgrade to Leather Upholstery*+

The V40 is Volvo’s 5 door Sports back with a Scandinavian luxury look and feel and features class-leading safety equipment, including Pedestrian Airbag and City Safety as standard. 

Other optional features include Volvo Car's ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake. Several other new features include the new, fully graphic instrument cluster with personalised layout and information which enhances the intuitive and uncomplicated driver experience.

For a limited time only the Volvo V40 now comes with a complimentary Style Pack on all V40’s registered before the end of February. The Style pack benefits from the following items:

STYLE PACK*+          

Active TFT Crystal Drivers Information Display

Illuminated Gear knob

Dark Tinted Windows

Adjustable Steering

Rear Park Assist

Rear Park Assist Camera

*At participating Dealers

+ Pack content may vary depending on variant chosen

** Delivery and related charges not included

The Volvo V40 is also available with a competitive PCP Plan. Personal Contract Plan (PCP) means that the customer pays low monthly instalments for 36 months and are guaranteed a minimum future value (GMFV) of 43% of the on the Road Price. At the end of the term, the customer can part exchange their Volvo for another brand new model or return it with no further payment due†† or pay the GMFV††  and keep the car. So you can drive away for example in the Volvo V40 D2 SE from as little as €275* per month or the Sporty V40 R-Design is available from €289* per month

A Personal Contract Plan (PCP) is a fixed rate, fixed term car funding arrangement with a guaranteed minimum future value underwritten for the car. This value is deferred to the end of the finance term, reducing monthly payments during the term of the finance arrangement. At the end of the term the customer can decide to pay off the balance or give the car back or enter into a new agreement with a new model.

Under the terms of the Personal Contract Plan (PCP) from Bank of Ireland Finance, the customer pays an agreed instalment over 36 months. A portion of the car’s value is deferred until the end of the agreement. This amount is the minimum value that Volvo Car Ireland guarantees your car will be worth at the end of your agreement, your minimum Guaranteed Future Value (GMFV††).

Together with Bank of Ireland Finance Volvo is offering finance arrangements across the Volvo range. It currently offers finance through Hire Purchase (HP) agreements or PCP’s (Personal Contract Plans). To find out more, contact your local Volvo dealer or visit volvocars.ie

Example below: 

Model	On the RoadPrice†	CustomerDeposit/ PartExchange	FinanceAmount	36 Monthlypayments of	Term	GMFV †† (Optional FinalPayment)	Total Costof Credit	APR%*
VolvoV40 D2SE	€28,595.00	€8,578.50	€20,016.50	€275.00	37	€12,457.50	€2,404.49	4.90%

†Includes delivery & related charges. Model is shown for illustrative purposes only.

††The Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the endof the agreement. 

Further charges may be applied by your Volvo Dealer subject to kilometrelimits/condition of the vehicle. *Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply. APR 4.90% which isinclusive of a documentation fee of €63.49. To qualify for this finance offer a minimum deposit of 10%is required. Rate quoted is correct as at 19th October 2015 and is subject to change. Offer available on the Volvo V40 models ordered from 19th October 2015 to 31st March 2016, at participating Volvo dealers only. 

This is a Hire Purchase agreement provided by Bank of Ireland t/a Bank of Ireland Finance. Fuel consumption for the Volvo Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 35.3 (8.0) – 68.9 (4.1), Extra Urban 58.9 (4.8) – 85.6(3.3), Combined 34.4 (8.2) – 156.9 (1.8). CO₂ Emissions 215 – 48 g/km. All new Volvo cars come with a 3 year warranty and 2 years’ roadside assistance. 

New flagship Hilux available to order, the Invincible X, sounds like a Superhero film.

• New, top-of-the-range model for Toyota’s super-tough pick-up
• All the features of the Invincible plus multiple new styling options – all included in the vehicle price
• Four 17-inch alloy wheel designs and choice of either a hi-over bar or Style Pack
• Chrome side bars with or without steps and four leather seat upholstery colour-ways
• Available exclusively in Double Cab body style with 3.0-litre D-4D engine, five-speed manual or automatic transmission
• Order books open now, deliveries to customers from late February
• Price from £23,842 (manual model, commercial vehicle on the road, not including VAT).

Toyota’s formidable Hilux gains a new top-of-the-range model this winter in the form of the new Invincible X. Tough enough to take on the worst of Britain’s rain, snow and ice, this newcomer is not just a Toyota thoroughbred, it’s big on style too with a wealth of stand-out features.

It retains all the go-anywhere qualities that give Hilux its “unbreakable” reputation, but adds a series of new styling elements that can be mixed and matched to create a highly personalised pick-up. All these “extras” are available as no-cost options to maximise customer choice.

To begin with there are four 17-inch alloy wheel designs to choose from: the standard Invincible rim and a new Rica five-spoke in all-black or two-tone black/machined or black/graphite finish.

Chrome tubular side bars are also part of the package, with or without step grips according to preference.

Similarly, customers can opt for a rear hi-over bar, or choose instead to have the Style Pack fitted, adding a front guard, silver-coloured under-run, aluminium-finish scuff plates, chrome door handles and chrome surrounds for the bonnet air intake and rear lamp clusters.

Finally there are four colour-ways for the leather seat upholstery: the standard Invincible black, or custom two-tone black with contrasting seatback and cushion inserts in grey, saddle tan or deep red. The custom designs are additionally embossed with the X logo, while the full black upholstery bears the Invincible name.

Equipment features, shared with the Invincible grade, include sports front seats, climate control, cruise control, dusk-sensing headlights, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, front side, and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Control, headlamp cleaners, rear-view camera, alarm, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors and the Toyota Touch 2 touchscreen-controlled multimedia system, with Bluetooth.

The Invincible X is available exclusively in Double Cab form with Toyota’s 169bhp 3.0-litre D-4D diesel engine matched to either five-speed manual or automatic transmission. With permanent four-wheel drive and an auto-disconnecting differential, the Hilux Invincible X is engineered to take on the toughest environments. It also benefits from a 2.8-tonne towing capacity.

The new Hilux Invincible X is available to order now, priced £23,842 for the manual model and £24,842 for the automatic (commercial vehicle on-the-road, not including VAT).