Vauxhall Agile Not yet rated
Good visibility, light handling and easy to manoeuvre in congested traffic or tight car parks make this an ideal MPV for inner city driving. The versatility of the Agila gives it an advantage over many other city cars as its five-door design allows easy cabin access and there is more than enough room in the boot for family shopping or luggage
Practical and sturdily built the Agile comes with 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engines borrowed from the Corsa range. Engines and mechanical components are all proven parts from Vauxhall or Suzuki, so owners should have no major worries. Fuel consumption of over 45 mpg combined on all models, a VED banding of C and cheap group 2 insurance make this a very economical vehicle and cost effective choice for those on a budget.
All models have power assisted steering, immobiliser and a driver's airbag. The 1.0 model comes with power steering and electric mirrors. The 1.2 comes in two trims, both with central locking, drivers seat height adjustment and electric front windows. Top-spec Design comes with air conditioning, remote central locking and a CD player.
There has been no Euro NCAP crash test for the Agile as yet. However the base model gets a drivers airbag and anti-lock brakes, whilst the 1.2 also gets a passenger bag. Side airbags are an option across the range. Deadlocks are standard on higher-spec cars but optional on the base model.
All new Agiles are covered by a one-year unlimited
mileage warranty as well as an additional second and third year no-fee customer option warranty with a mileage limit of 60,000 miles. Vauxhall also guarantees all new vehicles against perforation by corrosion of the bodywork and underbody, where it occurs as a result of defective materials or workmanship, for six years from the date of first registration. Twelve months Vauxhall Assistance is provided automatically from first registration and covers incidents such as accidents, mechanical breakdown, flat tyres to illness whilst driving.
About the manufacturer
Vauxhall is committed to seeking the most efficient processes and technology to control and reduce waste,
pollution and the emissions from its vehicles.
It is working hard to increase the efficiency of its recycling process by designing products from the start to be recyclable. It has the twin aims of decreasing the waste produced during vehicle production and then further reducing waste at the end of a vehicle's life. This drives preservation of precious material and energy resources for the benefit of the planet.
The strategy rests on two principles: Recycling Orientated Design / Design for pre-treatment Development and implementation of material 'cycles' for vehicle production. The aim is to support both GM engineers and suppliers in the development of vehicles and components where recyclability is built in. The process also helps engineers to analyse parts,
components and vehicles with regard to their recyclability and recoverability. One of Vauxhalls recycling targets is to increase the quantity of recycled materials, also known as recyclates, in the production of its cars. More than 90 plastic recyclate types have been specified and approved for use in production. Recyclates are always preferred over virgin material, as long as their usage is technically feasible and economically viable. The Vauxhall recycling team takes every effort to maintain high standards of performance and mechanical and thermal durability.
Vauxhall complies with new legislation introduced in 2003 that requires all car manufactures and vehicle importers of new cars into the United Kingdom to take back vehicles from last owners or keepers (free of charge) at the end of their life and to ensure that they are treated in an environmentally responsible fashion. Vauxhall have appointed Autogreen Ltd as their sole service provider in the UK to manage the free take back of our last owner's vehicles. Vauxhall is obliged to take back all vehicles from January 2007 free of change to the last owner provided certain qualifying conditions are met. Vehicles placed on the market after July 2002 will also be entitled to free take back as long as the same requirements are met.
To view Vauxhalls environmental philosophy and policy go to www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/morefromvauxhall/sustainability.do