Vauxhall has revealed its entry-level version of the Vauxhall Ampera, which will cost from £29,995 (after the £5000 government plug-in discount).
Dubbed Vauxhall Ampera Earth, the entry-level car is £2255 less expensive than the mid-spec Positiv version. The range-topping Electron model costs from £34k with the government’s incentive.
Compared with the Positiv and Electron-spec models, the Earth does without parking sensors, leather seats and the 30GB HDD system.
Features such as the seven-inch touch screen, DAB radio and Bluetooth are, however, retained. Cruise control and remote keyless entry are also included.
The Vauxhall Ampera range extender is powered by an 86bhp/93lb ft torque electric motor, which is backed up by a compact four-cylinder combustion engine.
Vauxhall claims better than 300mpg for the Ampera in urban use and a maximum cruising range of more than 300 miles. Tailpipe emissions are a claimed 27g/km of CO2.
Daniel Puddicombe
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Have they sold any?
I like the Ampera a lot, the way it works and looks. Which is a lot more than I can (in fact have!) said about the Adam. But I live in Central London and haven't seen ONE on the road. Has anyone else?
Andrew Lee wrote:I like the
Got this from the Money Website:
"Sales of the Ampera, which is built in Detroit, have been strong in Britain since the end of March. About 5,000 are expected to be sold here this year – half of all European sales."
Out of interest the Chevrolet Volt is selling nearly 1800 a month in the USA alone with sales increasing every month and is outselling the Ampera
getting there
Before people cry they're reducing prices as they can't sell this is the way most new car releases progress. Start with the expensive ones then a few months later bring in cheaper versions, e.g. BMW 114.