Mitsubishi in the UK has announced an to the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has announced a series of revisions to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro – the high specification version of the nation’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle. 

Available to order now and priced from £33,499 after the Plug-in Car Grant, the new Juro benefits from an enhanced specification that heightens convenience, comfort and safety. 

Building on the high levels of standard equipment in the outgoing Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro, the 2017 version is now equipped with an Electronic Parking Brake with Brake Auto Hold, EV Priority Mode; Smartphone Link Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; DAB and a reversing camera. 

When the new EV switch is activated, EV Priority Mode allows the driver to operate the vehicle in EV mode without the engine starting, provided there is sufficient charge in the batteries, ensuring that the driver enjoys optimum efficiency with the minimum of fuss. When turned on, the new Brake Auto Hold function works to hold the vehicle in traffic or on an incline the same way a handbrake would, letting the driver release the footbrake. 

Connectivity and convenience is enhanced with the addition of the Smartphone Link Display Audio system which supports Apple CarPlay^*1, the smarter, safer way to use your iPhone^*1 in the car. The driver can use Siri^*1 or the Smartphone Link Display Audio’s touch screen to receive directions optimised for traffic conditions, make and receive calls, access text messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows them to stay focused on the road. Smartphone Link Display Audio also supports the Android Auto^TM*2 which provides voice-controlled operation of Google Maps^TM,^*2 Google Play^TM*2 music and other apps. Additional features include Bluetooth for hands-free calls and music streaming, AM/FM and DAB radio and the display of specific Outlander PHEV functions. 

Other highlights of the Juro’s impressive standard specification include cruise control, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, the Mitsubishi PHEV app, which allows pre-heating of the interior, and dual-zone climate control.  

The Juro’s upgrades complement the comprehensive 2017 model year revisions to all Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV variants. Incorporating improvements to the drivetrain, chassis and on-board technology, the new Outlander PHEV offers an improved class-leading pure electric range of 33 miles, CO₂ emissions of 41g/km – the lowest of any all-wheel drive vehicle – and an average weighted fuel consumption of 166 mpg. Its regenerative braking technology has also been enhanced for 2017 and its rapid charging time to 80% has been reduced to 25 minutes. The Outlander PHEV’s appearance is made even more distinctive with the availability of a new Cool Silver colour. 

Like other Outlander PHEV variants, the Juro is backed by a five year, 62,500-mile warranty. For an additional £500, customers can purchase the Mitsubishi Service Plan, which covers scheduled maintenance for the first three years. 

Volkswagen replaces the SE Estate Golf with the Match Edition and adds plenty of extra kit to boost it's appeal.

• High specification Match Edition joins Volkswagen Golf Estate line-up
• Extra equipment brings even greater value to Golf R and Passat
• Award-winning Touran compact MPV receives more power

The already appealing Volkswagen Golf Estate range is getting more attractive still with the arrival of the compelling Golf Estate Match Edition, which replaces the SE trim and brings with it an abundance of important equipment upgrades.

The new Volkswagen Golf Estate Match Edition includes elegant 16-inch ‘Dover’ alloy wheels and front fog lights, while external features are further enhanced by the addition of a Mirror Pack which delivers remote electrically folding door mirrors, as well as door mirror puddle lights and reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on the passenger’s door mirror.

The German manufacturer is also adding parking sensors to the level of comfort and convenience already offered by the Golf Estate Match Edition, and that is in addition to the high spec 6.5-inch colour touch-screen, Bluetooth telephone and audio connection, car information display, DAB digital radio and a CD player.

The offering is bolstered by an upgrade of the infotainment system to the impressive Discover Navigation system, with Car-Net Guide and Inform.  Discover Navigation adds, as standard on the Golf Estate Match Edition, dynamic navigation with branded points of interest, speed limit display and a choice of three route options (Fast, Short or Eco).  

And in addition, the dynamic Car-Net Guide and Inform programme provides online access to a range of useful information such as live traffic updates, current local fuel pricing, parking space availability, weather and news feeds.  A three-year subscription is included, and these services are accessed via a compatible mobile device.

All of this extra equipment is complemented by heated front seats, headlight washers and heated windscreen washer jets.  The cost of these features when specified separately is £1975, but the items have been added to this Golf Estate for a mere £100 supplement, meaning the Volkswagen Golf Estate Match Edition starts from £22,045 RRP OTR.

A further breath of fresh air is the addition of an allergy filter to the 2Zone electronic air conditioning system, and this is now standard across the Performance Golf and Performance Golf Estate ranges (GTI, GTD, GTE, R and Alltrack models). 

Driving further into the range, the Golf R and the Golf Estate R now include the Discover Navigation infotainment system, with Car Net Guide and Inform, factory fitted as standard.  

In addition, both R models now come equipped with heated front seats, headlight washers and heated windscreen washer jets. That’s an extra £1145 of equipment for only a £500 addition to the on-the-road price.  Thus, the Golf R starts from £31,685 RRP OTR and the Golf Estate R is £34,455 RRP OTR.

The Volkswagen Golf and Golf Estate of course feature a wide variety of comfort and convenience boosting features.  These engaging driver’s cars come alive on the road, and that’s especially true when Driver Profile Selection – available on the Match Edition and above trims – is selected. 

This enables the driver to choose different settings that will adjust the Golf’s character and driving experience.  And now, when Sport or Dynamic modes are selected, more information is displayed on the car’s centre console.  

A lap-timer and g-meter, which measure the gravitational forces generated by the car’s performance, are now relayed to the driver.  Boost pressure and oil temperature are also added to the display.

The Golf’s big brother, the Passat saloon or estate, is also a beneficiary of an enhanced level of technology.  

For instance, the impressive new Active Info Display system – a 12-inch high definition TFT dash display screen with customisable menus and information – can now be selected no matter which level of infotainment system the Passat has.  Volkswagen has also developed an enhanced version of the Nivomat self-levelling suspension.  

This is available as an option on all Passat Estate trims except the S, BlueMotion and Alltrack or where the 240 PS engine, Dynamic Chassis Control or a tow bar have been specified.

Both the saloon and estate versions of the Passat GT and R-Line now feature Active Info Display and a Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.  

This passes a significant saving of £1265 to Volkswagen Passat customers, so the Passat GT saloon now starts at £26,025 RRP OTR and the R-Line at £28,145 RRP OTR – just £245 more than the models they replace.  

The Passat Estate is available to order from £27,575 for the GT and £29,695 for the R-Line – also just a £245 increase.

The latest Touran was launched last year to international acclaim.  It is one of the most successful compact MPVs in the world and now packs an extra punch: the 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine now produces 115 PS, up from 110 PS in its previous iteration.  

The engine is available on the entry-level S model, as well as the SE and SE Family trims, and CO₂ emissions aren’t altered. 

Finally, the extensive Volkswagen Polo range has been joined by a variety of special editions thanks to the recent addition to the line-up of the Volkswagen Polo Beats.  

These hatchbacks feature, among other things, Beats-inspired styling and a class-leading 300-watt sound system.  The car is available in three- or five-door configuration and has a choice of four engines.

After its 5th Sports car of the year win, the Peugeot RCZ launches a new Limited Edition.

• Bespoke, high-specification ‘Red Carbon’ RCZ is now available to order
• Exclusively available in a choice of Moroccan Red or Nera Black
• Key features include red-stitched interior, bespoke badging, high specification and power unit choice

A new PEUGEOT RCZ ‘Red Carbon’ LE model is announced, combining high specification, bespoke trim and ‘Red Carbon’ badging, distinguished by a red-stitched interior.  

The ‘Red Carbon’ models are a Limited Edition of 300 models, derived from the Sport model and distinguished with unique badging.  Each model features as standard the ‘Vision Pack’ – with Xenon, directional and self-levelling headlamps, 19'' 'Solstice' alloy wheels – with their onyx black matt paintwork finish, metallic paintwork in Moroccan Red or Nera Black, complemented by the ‘Black Pack’ which includes matt black roof arches, brilliant black front grill, door mirror covers and brake callipers.

On the inside, unique ‘Red Carbon’ black style sports front seats trimmed in ‘Simple Leather’ feature red stitching, as do the ‘Red Carbon’ style dashboard, sports steering wheel and short shift gear lever.

For in-car entertainment, Red Carbon models are equipped with the PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6), Audio, CD and satellite navigation system and PEUGEOT Connect USB Box with Bluetooth connectivity.

The following Red Carbon models are available:

Power unit and output	UK price	CO2	Combined Cycle economy	0-62mph
1.6-litre THP 156 petrol engine	£26,000	149	44.1mpg	8.3 seconds
1.6-litre THP 200 petrol engine	£28,400	155	42.1mpg	7.6 seconds
2.0-litre HDi 163 Diesel engine	£27,850	135	54.3mpg	8.7 seconds