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Our fleet guide to FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES A comprehensive range to meet all fleet needs? A HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET Created from the Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio – the pinnacle in Alfa Romeo engineering – the Alfa Romeo Giulia Tecnica version offers unparalleled comfort and outstanding specifi cation for the Business user. The stunning Alfa Romeo Giulia Tecnica can be yours from just £31,840 (P11D) and thanks to its all-aluminium 2.2 Litre Diesel turbo engine, ownership is equally attractive. For more information, call our Business Centre free on 0808 168 4072 or email alfaromeo.fl [email protected]

Range of official fuel consumption figures for the Alfa Giulia range: Urban 33.6 – 53.3 mpg (8.4 – 5.3 L/100km); Extra Urban 61.4 – 80.7mpg (4.6 – 3.5 L/100km); Combined 47.9 – 67.3 mpg (5.9 – 4.2 L/100km). CO2 emissions 138 – 109 g/km.

Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are obtained for comparative purposes in accordance with EC directives/regulations and may not be representative of real-life driving conditions. Model shown is the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Turbo Diesel 150hp Tecnica at £32,590 OTR including metallic paint at £695.

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Introduction Making a fleet That’s mainstream volume, prestige, previews of both the Alfa Stelvio – the LCV, off-road and performance boxes company’s stylish new SUV – that policy as ticked, all in the same offices. arrives this September, and the big attractive as But that message isn’t yet completely news for the start of 2018, when Jeep’s possible is a out there to all company car and latest attack on the popular and fast- company van operators, which is why growing crossover SUV segment arrives useful tool for FCA enlisted Company Car Today to in the form of the new Compass. Plus staff retention, help, via this guide. It’s all written by we’ve chatted to FCA’s fleet and as we explore our expert journalist contributors, and remarketing boss Francis Bleasdale myself, so isn’t a Fiat sales pitch, but about where the company has come over the page, and no brings together the brand’s entire from and is heading to. manufacturer can offer the offering in one handy publication, to Anyway, enough from me, go peruse diverse range under one roof show the breadth of product on offer our guide to the most diverse range of that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles from the Italian company and the iconic cars from one single brand in the market. American off-road manufacturer it can manage across Fiat, Alfa fully acquired in January 2014. Romeo, Jeep, the high- We’ve broken down each brand performance Abarth brand separately, and the quantity of models – almost 30 across the five brands – is and the Fiat Professional the reason we needed a 24-page guide. Paul Barker commercial vehicle operation. We’ve also looked to the future, with Editor, Company Car Today

CONTENTS 07 16 04 CREATING AN 16 JEEP ATTRACTIVE POLICY Spotlight on Renegade, How to set up a fleet policy to Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. retain and recruit good people. 18-20 10 18 06-09 FIAT FIAT PROFESSIONAL Tipo, 500, Panda, 500L, 500X, Fiat’s LCV range includes the Doblo and Punto all featured. new Talento and Fullback.

10-11 ALFA ROMEO 21 ABARTH The new Giulia saloon, plus Exciting performance versions Giulietta, Mito and 4C. of the Fiat 500 and 124 Spider. 12 21

12 STELVIO PREVIEW 22 COMING SOON... The new model that launches Exciting new models on the way. Alfa Romeo into the SUV sector.

14 INTERVIEW: 04 14 22 FRANCIS BLEASDALE FCA’s fleet director talks past, present and future.

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How to... create a fleet policy to attract and retain staff Tristan Young looks at how to balance the costs of running a fleet while still making it attractive to staff

Fleet’s mantra is, has, and always will back Pryor’s point about the influence be, keep control of costs. However, if the car has on recruitment: “The level THINGS TO WATCH you’re smart, that still leaves a lot of of attractiveness of the policy can vary room for manoeuvre when it comes to based on, for example, the use of the FOR WHEN MAKING creating a fleet policy that still helps vehicle and also the market norm – for boost recruitment and staff retention. example, the policy of a competitor when A FLEET POLICY And it mustn’t be forgotten that the they are looking to recruit and retain the SHAUN SADLIER, ARVAL UK company car was born as a way of required calibre of staff. The provision of Have more than one policy attracting staff in a time of pay freezes. a better car would not necessarily clinch “The worst mistake is to have no Businesses increasingly need to make the recruitment of a new employee, but a policy in place and the provision their company car or mobility offer assist lesser car may deter suitable applicants.” of the vehicle based only on the the remuneration package because while If you think that car choice only applies company and its drivers. salaries aren’t rising and certain sectors to user-chooser fleets, think again. “Another mistake is to have one are struggling to recruit good staff, For those roles that require a car or a policy for both passenger cars and companies still need something commercial vehicle, selecting well is also light commercial vehicles. There to attract and keep their people. vital to keep drivers on board. are large enough differences in the ACFO chairman John Pryor sums it up “With job-need fleets you need to get operation of the two that mean best: “With a job market that’s near full the drivers involved in the decision about fleets should have a separate LCV employment, people have been known to the vehicles used, because if they don’t policy or, at least, a specific LCV change jobs for a car. This is particularly care about the car they don’t look after section within their overall policy.” the case when salaries are static.” it,” says Pryor. “You also have to think He adds: “There is a fine line between about creature comforts, because they PETER ELDRIDGE, ICFM HR and finance. Like all politics, if HR play an important role here. It’s about Don’t repeat what’s gone before aren’t completely happy and finance getting the best car for the money, but “We are still an industry that has aren’t completely happy, then it’s again, it’s about balance. Drivers want the a tendency to just repeat what has probably balanced about right.” latest smartphone connectivity, but the been done before. That’s where business will want the latest safety kit.” mistakes are made. It means you’ve BALANCING ACT not done enough background work Peter Golding, managing director, INVOLVE EVERYONE and a lot of this has to do with FleetCheck, says a fleet policy is a In terms of setting up such a policy, funding methods.” balancing act: “In most instances, some of the best advice comes from the putting together a fleet policy is a industry training body the ICFM. Peter LAUREN PAMMA, LEX AUTOLEASE balance between reason and emotion. Eldridge, sales and marketing director for Don’t automatically go for EVs Drivers want cars based on factors such the organisation, says those responsible “Business should avoid jumping as badge, appearance, performance for the fleet should start from scratch. into ULEV adoption and consider and equipment – with low BIK – while “Scope out what you want and need. how drivers use their cars. Electric employers need to consider fuel Always start with a clean sheet of paper vehicles typically have a range of economy, safety and emissions.” and always involve all the stakeholders,” around 100 miles, so if employees While Arval’s head of consulting Shaun says Eldridge. “Managing fleets now travel long distances regularly, it Sadlier doesn’t think staff will necessarily is very different from only a few years might not yet be the right fit. change jobs just because of a car, he did ago. Stakeholders include HR, finance, “Politically, we will soon see expenses, fleet and others. greater clarity around clean air “If HR aren’t happy, “Scope out acquisition zones and the Autumn Budget may and operational costs. hold changes impacting on fleets and finance aren’t Integrate that with the fleet but, in the meantime, it’s important happy, the balance funding method.” for HR teams to be aware of the He adds that creating the legislative and tax landscape.” is about right.” right policy to control costs John Pryor - chairman, ACFO and attract staff will help

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with the culture of a business and that is lower costs based on will in turn attract and retain staff. the additional support “Driver feedback can “Fleets also, often, use too much stick terms provided by the play an important and not enough carrot when trying to manufacturer in return for control drivers. They can be too quick guaranteed sales volumes. role in policy design” to penalise. Why not put rewards in “However, there are Lauren Pamma place for good behaviour? For example, other benefits, such head of fleet consultancy, Lex Autolease a coffee voucher each month. as the way in which “In terms of using this to attract staff, reallocation of vehicles is made easier to offer a restricted list of brands. obviously you can’t put everything in a by the restricted manufacturer and “We are consistently asked by our job description, but you could mention a models on the fleet,” he continues. “One customers for help in analysing the ‘progressive fleet policy’,” says Eldridge. of the disadvantages of a restricted benefits of decreasing or increasing the The clean start approach is something badge deal was historically whether the number of manufacturers on fleets. that others advocate too, including Lex manufacturer had the range of vehicles “Many companies now look to restrict Autolease’s head of fleet consulting to suit all the requirements of the driver the number of manufacturers on their Lauren Pamma. “Businesses should first population – for example, did it have choice list, but the way in which this is ask themselves why they operate a an MPV in the range? However, we done varies from company to company. company car fleet. Is the primary focus increasingly see widening ranges and this For instance, recently, we have worked job need, employee engagement or is now less of an issue. on everything from sole supply deals to something else, and design their fleet Additional advantages are highlighted one that included a selection of cars from policy accordingly; regularly reviewing to by Autolease’s Pamma: “While limiting 12 manufacturers. It is all about meeting ensure it remains fit for purpose. options can sometimes offer savings, the needs of each fleet,” says Sadlier. choice lists need to provide a range Commenting specifically on the CHOICE LISTS of vehicles that will attract and retain importance of the brands chosen, he Within the policy, decisions need to be employees. A comprehensive range said that while driveway prestige is still made about how open or how restricted can also encourage drivers to opt for a thing between company car drivers, the choice list should be. Obviously, an company cars over cash allowances, things are changing: “There are a number open list with a simple monthly cost giving organisations more control over of influences that are blurring the picture allowance could potentially be the most their fleet and enabling them to manage in this area. Most premium manufacturers appealing to staff, but this would put both risk more effectively.” now also produce mainstream cars, while costs and control at risk. The inverse is “What has to be considered against most mainstream manufacturers are that if there’s no choice or operating a achieving the right level of vehicle choice also producing more prestige models. solus deal then costs are well controlled, is the whole-life cost of a vehicle and the On top of that, there has been a general but staff may resent the lack of option. fit with the organisation’s sustainability effort to increase the attractiveness, Arval’s Sadlier elaborates: “The main agenda. Changes to salary sacrifice and build quality and equipment levels of all advantage of a restricted-badge deal cash-for-car schemes, alongside new cars across all segments. company car tax bands and “Finally, younger generations do seem changes to Vehicle Excise to view cars more as a transport solution “A fleet policy is a Duty, are making weighing and are more interested in factors such balance between these factors up a great as connectivity than brand image.” deal more complex for Getting the right policy for staff reason and emotion.” businesses,” she continues. retention and recruitment is about Peter Golding Arval believes one route to understanding what staff want and managing director, FleetCheck a happy balance on choice is what the company needs.

ARVAL’S GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTING A FLEET POLICY Leasing firm Arval believes behaviour and what is the costs drivers have to cover, travel, additional drivers, that any company with at road safety policy? reallocated vehicles, how road safety, environmental least five employees who long the driver will keep it, considerations and potential regularly drive on company RESPONSIBILITIES – this and details relating to opting withdrawal of the benefit. business should have a will cover both the company out or cash allowances. Once completed, each written fleet policy in place and the driver. For example, driver should read the to act as a solid foundation it will establish the driver’s Once these points are policy and then sign their for the effective operation responsibilities and the need established, the company agreement. This ensures of the company’s fleet. to adhere to policy. should then consider the there is a clear audit Key topics should include: operational aspects of trail of understanding ELIGIBILITY – this outlines using the vehicle. It should and acceptance by any OBJECTIVES - why is which employees are eligible give guidelines to the authorised driver; invaluable the employer providing a for a company vehicle and driver on topics such as in the event of an accident company vehicle, what is what they can order. It will taxation, fuel, maintenance, investigation or a grievance/ the expected driving also cover areas such as accidents, fines, foreign disciplinary procedure.

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FACTFILE Price range £13,795-£20,795 Engine range Diesel: 1.3 95hp, 1.6 120hp Petrol: 1.4 95hp, 1.4 120hp, 1.6 110hp Most efficient 1.6 120hp: 98g/km/76.3mpg Fastest 1.6 120hp: 0-62mph in 9.6sec 124mph top speed Trim line-up Easy, Easy Plus, Elite, Lounge Company Car Today’s pick of the range: 1.6 120hp Elite

FIAT TIPO

Value for money is at the value, with DAB digital heart of the Tipo, as it offers a radio, air-conditioning and level of space and equipment Bluetooth, and a height- that is hard to match in a adjustable driver’s seat sector that sits right at the is fitted as standard on heart of the fleet market. all trim levels, along with the In many ways, the Tipo very useful autonomous keeps things simple. It is emergency braking system. offered in two bodystyles But fleet drivers should – a five-door hatchback gravitate to the new Elite trim, and an estate called Station which brings kit including Wagon – and comes in four satnav through the 5.0-inch trims; Easy, Easy Plus, the touchscreen, rear parking new fleet-orientated Elite sensors, adaptive cruise and Lounge. A range of five control and 16-inch alloys. engines means that there Range-topping Lounge is a decent range of choice adds some more luxurious kit, on that front, with the two including automatic lights and diesels offering sub-100g/km wipers, 17-inch alloy wheels, emissions in both bodystyles. chrome details and a rear The Tipo hatch has a boot parking camera. that is bigger than many of its rivals’, with a capacity of 440 litres, plus a 60/40 split- “The Tipo offers folding rear seat setup to help a level of space boost space. The estate has a 550-litre load space, and and equipment is capable of taking loads of up to 1.8m long. A low boot that is hard lip helps make lugging bigger to match in loads into and out of it easy. The trims all offer good its sector”

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FIAT 500 FACTFILE Price range £11,615-£20,615 Despite its endearing looks and retail-focused image, Engine range around a third of Fiat 500s Diesel: 1.3 95hp head to the fleet market, Petrol: 1.2 69hp, making it one of the more 0.9 85hp, 0.9 105hp popular city cars in the UK. The style and fun of the Fiat Most efficient 1.3 95hp: 500 is not at the expense of 89g/km/83.1mpg affordability though, with a Fastest 0.9 105hp: selection of engines promising 0-62mph in 10.0sec fantastic fuel economy and emissions. The majority of the CCT’s pick of the range: engines offer sub-100g/km 1.2 69hp Pop Star CO2 ratings, and the 1.3-litre diesel and 0.9-litre petrol both dip beneath 90g/km. The 500 strong colours and charming enjoys strong residual values, plastic trims that make it an too, which helps to keep down fun and charming. monthly payments. The pick of the trims is As you’d expect with a the mid-range Pop Star, car this size, the 500 is neat which brings alloy wheels, and nimble around town. The air-conditioning and split- tiny dimensions, light ‘City’ folding rear seats. For those steering option and peppy that want their 500 to really engines make it perfectly stand out, there are myriad suited to urban driving. personalisation options, The retro styling isn’t allowing owners to customise kept to the outside, with everything from door mirrors the interior offering a mix of to the roof and the bonnet.

FIAT PANDA CROSS

The Panda Cross brings an mouldings and front element of ruggedness to skid plate. The engines the city car class, with a host are the 0.9-litre petrol and of hardy visual upgrades 1.3-litre diesel from the helping it to stand out. standard Panda range. These details include As well as the 2WD City body-coloured front and rear Cross, there is also the bumper inserts, black door capable 4x4 version, which mirrors and roof bars, or offers some off-road ability optional shiny roofbars, side to back up the chunky looks.

FIAT PANDA

Compact, practical and There is a huge choice of affordable, the Fiat Panda is Panda versions with the a varied, alluring alternative Pop, Easy and Lounge trim in the city car class. levels joined by the 4x4. The tall body ensures there Easy is the pick of the range, is plenty of headroom in both with the 0.9-litre petrol the the front and rear seats, best bet for company drivers while the boot is well-shaped thanks to the sub-100g/km and practical. CO2 emissions.

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FIAT PUNTO

The Fiat Punto offers a averages an official 53.3mpg great mix of practicality, and emits 124g/km, while safety, value and equipment the 1.4 does a combined in its supermini class. 49.6mpg and 132g/km. There are two petrol The Punto is one of the engines, a 1.2-litre and a largest and most spacious 1.4, both of which combine cars in its class, too, which good efficiency with rev- means you’ll have no trouble happy fun. Both are Euro6- carrying four adults and all of compliant. The 1.2-litre model their luggage when required.

FIAT 124 SPIDER

If there was ever a way to The 140hp 1.4-litre mix business and pleasure, turbocharged engine the reborn Fiat 124 is it. provides more than enough The two-seat cabin puts performance to make every the driver at the centre journey enjoyable. of the action, and is full of Add in figures of 148g/km equipment including climate and a combined 44.1mpg and control, central infotainment the 124 Spider seems to offer screen and USB connection. something for everyone.

FIAT 500L FACTFILE Price range £16,195-£22,320 The recently revised 500L is Fiat’s entrant in the small Engine range MPV sector, and is a good Diesel: 1.3 95hp, 1.6 120hp option for the company car Petrol: 1.4 95hp, 1.4 120hp driver with a couple of small kids to ferry around. Most efficient 1.3 95hp However, the 500L is no Dualogic: one-trick pony, because you 104g/km/72.4mpg can also choose either the Fastest 1.4 120hp: 500L MPW, which offers 0-62mph in 10.2sec more boot space and the option of two extra seats CCT’s pick of the range: for when the kids have 1.3 Multijet Lounge friends round, plus the more off-road-styled 500L Trekking for those who have A standard Fiat 500L offers a suitably active lifestyle. good space in both the front Buyers can choose from a and rear seats, while the selection of petrol and diesel MPW has an extra 200mm engines, starting with a 95hp behind the rear wheels, which 1.4 petrol that emits 143g/km increases boot space 638 and has an official 46.3mpg. litres and affords the that The pick of the range for option of two extra seats. company car drivers is the Topping it all off are the super-frugal 1.3-litre 95hp 500L’s cheeky looks, which Multijet diesel, which offers give the car real style as 107g/km and 68.9mpg. well as practicality.

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FIAT 500X FACTFILE Price range £15,430-£26,650 The small SUV sector has been an area of huge growth Engine range over the past few years, Diesel: 1.3 95hp, 1.6 and now Fiat is in a prime 120hp, 2.0 140hp position to take advantage Petrol: 1.4 140hp, 1.4 of that with its funky and 170hp, 1.6 110hp chic 500X. Its cute looks envelop Most efficient 1.3 95hp: a cabin that offers plenty 107g/km/68.9mpg of space and practicality, Fastest 1.4 170hp: plus a generous helping of 0-62mph in 8.6sec standard equipment, including Bluetooth connectivity and CCT’s pick of the range: music streaming, cruise 1.3 Multijet Pop Star control and air-conditioning. Under the bonnet lies a choice of three smooth If frugality is more your and punchy petrol engine thing, the 95hp 1.3 Multijet II or three extremely efficient diesel offers figures of diesels. The 140hp 1.4 is the 107g/km and 68.9mpg, which most efficient petrol with make it extremely appealing 139g/km and 47.1mpg, but to company car drivers. those who place performance Best of all, if your weekend high on their list of desires lifestyle takes you off the should look no further than beaten track, the 500X Cross the 170hp 1.4, which can and Cross Plus models have cover the 0-62mph sprint four-wheel drive, so can in just 8.6seconds before take you places normal going on to 124mph. cars simply could not.

FIAT DOBLO

The Fiat Doblo is perhaps the The car’s tall, upstanding ultimate family MPV, because design makes getting loads it offers the ability to carry a into and out of it easy, but huge luggage or up to seven it also means it’s easy for people– all on a budget. passengers to get into and It makes an affordable out of with no unseemly company car too, especially bending and twisting. with the Dualogic gearbox in Add in a decent list of place, as figures of 56.5mpg standard equipment and the and 133g/km will testify. Doblo’s work here is done.

FIAT QUBO

When life dictates that your And that’s before you lower company car simply has the rear seats. to provide the ultimate in Getting into and out of practicality, you won’t go far the rear is made simple by wrong with the Fiat Qubo. the sliding rear doors. The cabin provides vast There are 1.3-litre diesel space for passengers, and and 1.4-litre petrol engines, the luggage area is big both of which offer a blend enough to play football in. of efficiency and strength.

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FACTFILE Price range £29,875-£61,595 Engine range Diesel: 2.2 150hp, 2.2 180hp Petrol: 2.0 200hp, 2.0 280hp Most efficient 2.2 150hp/180hp: 109g/km/67.3mpg Fastest 2.0 280hp: 0-62mph in 5.7sec 149mph top speed Trim line-up: Giulia, Super, Speciale, Tecnica, Veloce Company Car Today’s pick of the range: 2.2 JTDM-2 180 Tecnica

ALFA GIULIA 510HP At the top of the Giulia’s range sits the £61,595 Quadrifoglio, a 510hp 2.9-litre V6 super- saloon that is capable of taking on the very best performance models in its class. With 0-62mph coming in just 3.9 seconds, and a ALFA ROMEO GIULIA top speed of 191mph, this is a genuinely fast car. To further enhance For many, the Giulia is a Even the 150hp and 180hp car driver goodies such as an this on-road ability, it breath of fresh air in the diesels manage an impressive 8.8-inch touchscreen, rear is decked out with a executive saloon segment, set of performance stats, with camera, front and rear parking selection of kit such as because it offers something the two engines managing sensors, front and rear USB 19-inch alloy wheels, genuinely different to the 0-62mph in 8.2 and 7.1 ports and electric seats. leather/Alcantara seats, usual German alternatives. seconds respectively. Despite Overall, the Giulia manages a sports steering wheel It is based around a rear- this, they manage low CO2 to back up its alluring looks and a Race mode. wheel-drive platform, and figures and competitive mpg with engaging handling and It’s fast, thrilling, makes use of a selection of rating to ensure that fleet compelling running costs. engaging, and everything lightweight materials as it managers can rest easy, too. a performance Alfa aims to be as much a driver’s Another draw for the Giulia Romeo should be. car as a sensible saloon. is its high level of equipment “The Alfa Giulia The Giulia has a selection – all models come equipped aims to be of petrol and diesel engines, with a smooth-shifting with the 200hp and 280hp eight-speed automatic as much a petrol versions particularly transmission as standard, entertaining. This sporty for example. Opt for the driver’s car nature is aided by a hunkered fleet-friendly Tecnica level, as it is a down driving position and available with either diesel, low-slung roofline. and it’s stacked with company sensible saloon”

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ALFA GIULIETTA

The stylish Alfa Romeo Giulietta brings a deeply FACTFILE attractive alternative to the premium hatchback class that Price range is the core fleet market. £19,715-£29,950 It has sweeping looks, Engine range but doesn’t compromise Diesel: 1.6 120hp, practicality because it is 2.0 150hp, 2.0 175hp a five-door hatch. Petrol: 1.4 120hp, The Giulietta offers a wide 1.4 150hp, 1.4 170hp, range of engines, with four 1.7 240hp petrols and three diesels to choose from, but the one Most efficient 1.6 120hp: that will appeal most to fleet 99g/km/74.3mpg drivers will be the 1.6-litre, Fastest 1.7 240hp: 120hp diesel that is arguably 0-62mph in 6.0sec the pick of the range overall. The standard trims are CCT’s pick of the range: worthy contenders, but 1.6 JTDM-2 120 Tecnica corporate buyers are best looking at the Tecnica spec – a version aimed specifically pastel colours. Given that it at the fleet market. It comes also has DAB digital radio, with a 6.5-inch touchscreen Bluetooth, air-conditioning with satnav, auto lights and four electric windows, and wipers, electric lumbar the Giulietta is well equipped. support on the front seats, Prices start at £19,620 front and rear parking sensors for the Tecnica, so it is and a choice of metallic and competitively priced, too.

ALFA 4C

As a mid-engined, carbon- the seats. However, a large fibre bodied sports car, the amount of this performance, Alfa Romeo 4C is designed to and its darty handling, is offer supercar entertainment made possible thanks to for a fraction of the price. the fact that the 4C weighs With 0-62mph coming in just 934kg. just 4.5 seconds and a top For those who prefer their speed of 160mph, you’d be driving thrills to be more forgiven for thinking that it open-air, there is also the houses a bigger engine than Spider version. Prices start the turbocharged 1.8-litre at £52,820 for the coupe, ALFA MITO unit that nestles behind and £59,820 for the Spider.

The smallest model in the good options, because they Alfa Romeo range brings the sit below 100g/km, at 99g/ brand’s famed stylish looks km and 89g/km respectively. to the supermini segment. Every Mito comes with The Mito offers four petrol a five-inch touchscreen engines (1.4-litre of 78hp, infotainment system with 140hp and 170hp and the 0.9 Bluetooth, USB and aux 105hp Twinair), and one diesel connections, plus a leather (the 1.3 95hp). If emissions multifunction steering are top priority, then both the wheel, air-conditioning and 0.9-litre and the diesel are hill hold control.

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Sexy Stelvio SUV takes Alfa Romeo into new territory Prestigious Italian brand is making a bold entry into the SUV market, as Paul Barker discovers

Hot on the heels of the impressive new 75 hairpins across an epic 12-mile drive, fleets, pharmaceuticals, financial Giulia saloon, Alfa Romeo is launching the new Stelvio utilises ultra-lightweight services, those kinds of sectors,” the second wave of its two-pronged high-tech materials, including carbon- he tells Company Car Today. new model attack on the company fibre and aluminium for what the brand “There is clearly great opportunity car sector with the Stelvio. claims is class-leading handling. for executive SUV cars and it’s a great The stylish SUV will give the Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s UK fleet opportunity particularly because the premium brand another executive- director, Francis Bleasdale, sees the Stelvio is such a fantastic car. We’re level model, but running costs on the new model as another opportunity very optimistic in terms of where it 210hp 2.2-litre diesel model will be to get the Alfa Romeo brand on to will be when it’s launched.” kept well under control thanks to company car drivers’ radars. As well as the diesel, there will be a emissions that sit at just 127g/km. “It’s had huge interest and will be 280hp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol Named after the legendary Italian critical in terms of driving the brand emitting 161g/km and able to take the mountain pass that offers more than forward, particularly in large corporate Stelvio from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds.

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Shortly after launch, a 180hp 2.2-litre 525 litres of luggage space. diesel will follow, with rear- or all-wheel And the Stelvio carries an important “ People can have all drive, along with a 200hp 2.0 petrol. message about the Alfa Romeo brand. The car will come in four trim levels, Bleasdale says: “It will further add to the attributes they named Stelvio, Super, Speciale and the message of revival around Alfa expect of an Alfa Milano Edizione, with pricing starting Romeo. We’ve delivered the Giulia, which from under £34,000 and running up people can already see is a really strong, Romeo – in an SUV.” to £45,390 for the Petrol 280hp AWD desirable credible executive saloon, Milano Edizione. and then we’re following it up straight more precise, braking is more immediate, All models will come with an eight- afterwards in a kind of a left-right and the control systems don’t interfere in speed automatic gearbox, either rear- combination with the Stelvio. more sporty and enthusiastic driving. wheel drive or with Alfa Romeo’s Q4 “It’s a real growth area of the market, Natural has been set up for urban all-wheel drive system and excellent That market is popular for a reason – and motorway driving. Predictably, safety equipment, including autonomous people want that type of car; it suits their the Advanced Efficiency setting emergency braking with pedestrian lifestyle, and Stelvio delivers in a way optimises the car for economy. protection, forward-collision warning that is no-compromise.” “People can have all the attributes they and lane-departure warning as standard. The efforts to reduce weight include would expect with performance of an Each car will also have an 8.8-inch the first engine in the company’s history Alfa Romeo, great design, technological touchscreen and 17-inch alloy wheels. to be constructed entirely of aluminium, innovation, fantastic dynamism and Super trim swaps the wheels to and Alfa Romeo has also worked to road handling, and have it all in an SUV,” 18-inch and enhances the interior with perfect a 50:50 weight distribution for concludes Alfa’s fleet director Bleasdale. part-leather trim, while fleet-orientated handling balance. The driving experience “I think that will really allow fleet Speciale brings navigation, Bi-Xenon can be altered through three settings via and business customers to engage headlamps and electric folding mirrors. Alfa Romeo’s DNA selector – Dynamic, with the Alfa Romeo brand and I think All cars will have an electric tailgate, Natural and Advanced Efficiency. they will have user-choosers demanding through which you can access the hefty In Dynamic, the steering response is that we are on choice lists as a result of

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FRANCIS BLEASDALE: Fleet and remarketing director, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK

TAKING CONTROL OF TOTAL COSTS “We’d always had someone in the team that notionally had responsibility for residual value, interaction with RV guides, responsibility for taking the data and lobbying, and interaction with our colleagues in FCA bank and our own remarketing team, but we took the decision 12 months ago to have a 100%-dedicated total cost of ownership manager. We called it TCO because residual How has 2017 shaped up for 18 months, genuinely positioned ourselves value is a big part of TCO, but it’s Q Fiat Chrysler Automobiles so far? as FCA fleet and business. We have also around what we’re doing It’s been a hugely busy start to the a team that sells everything so they with whole-life costs, and A year; it’s the first full year of Alfa provide, as a department, a single point Romeo Giulia and Fiat Tipo, we’ve had of contact across all of the company’s service and maintenance. continued work in developing the brands, be it Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, Having that 100% focus and propositions that we have, and we’re Abarth or Fiat Professional. dedication, the knowledge and preparing the ground for the launch of In terms of convenience, efficiency and expertise we have and the Jeep Compass and Alfa Romeo Stelvio. helping us be more efficient as well, it knowledge of the data produced gives us a unique point of differentiation by the providers, is a night-and- How far along are you in getting the in the marketplace. I don’t think anyone day change from before. And it Q message out to company car fleets else is doing it with such a broad range lets us better understand the that FCA is this group of five diverse brands? of brands as we have, covering so many consequences of our decisions.” I think we’re moving ahead with that different segments, including a A very strongly. We have, for the past commercial vehicle range.

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TOP PICKS So are you beginning to get through Presumably with the brands you’ve FRANCIS selects Q to business users? Q got – Alfa and Jeep in particular We’re starting to get on more fleet – people want to have a conversation at his stand-out cars A policies as a group rather than as the moment so it’s a fairly open door? the individual brands. Rather than just I would never describe it as an open cherry-picking certain brands, our A door, it’s always a very competitive PAS T LANCIA DELTA customers are actually seeing the value and challenging environment but we’re INTEGRALE 16V EVO of being able to choose all the brands having the opportunity to have a I am a rally fan, and that was the car and allowing them to fit into their policy conversation. It’s helped by a genuine of choice in the late 1980s, as I stood in a number of ways. They see us as an appetite from customers for something in forests watching the Martini- interesting partner with interesting new from different credible brands. branded cars. This was the pioneer products that has had a number of before Subaru and Mitsubishi. exciting developments over the past How helpful is it for you to have few years as well. Q a commercial vehicle offering as part of the FCA package? Is that group combination something It’s fundamental. We have a number of Q fleets are appreciating? A customers that we have significant I think customers appreciate that volumes of commercial vehicles with, and it A convenience of one point of contact, if has opened up the opportunity to have a they want to organise a demonstrator on deeper offer on passenger cars as well. It a Giulia, if they want a demonstrator on a goes back to the whole question of the Tipo, they want to have a discussion about range of brands and products we can offer. where Stelvio is going to fit in, they have We have to be able to deliver across a one point of contact. I have a chap that whole range of interests, and commercial looks after our whole-life costing, he vehicles are critical to that. speaks with all the values guys and does so with the power of all the brands behind How do you reflect on Giulia’s arrival, PRESENT him. We don’t have any legacy of how Q getting back into that very ALFA ROMEO GIULIA QV we’ve done business in the past; we have competitive segment, and what would The Quadrifoglio is just a stunning a clean sheet of paper in terms of how we be considered a success? car to drive, with amazing take our fleet proposition forward so we What we’ve had is massive curiosity. performance. It looks fantastic, and can afford to be different in that approach. A First of all the car has been is probably one of the most capable exceptionally well received, we’ve had performance cars on the road. How much is the new product tremendous interest and it’s got the Q helping that; filling in gaps in highest utilisation we’ve ever had on our what company car drivers require? demonstration fleet. I think in terms of Exactly that, it gives us coverage. success it’s already there, and I would A Let’s not forget that probably say that because before we launched this less than three or four years ago, we car, the biggest challenge we had was had Fiat 500 in the fleet market for salary establishing credibility for the product. sacrifice, courtesy car, rental and some Could we deliver a product that could user-chooser, but beyond that our range compete directly and be a credible was very limited and had very limited alternative? By any measure, we’ve met interest to fleets. That’s been completely that definition of success because it is one turned on its head now. The process of the best cars we’ve ever launched, and started with the Fiat 500X and the Jeep one of the best cars in the market at the Renegade into the compact SUV sector, moment. I think it’s an outstanding car. and we’ve built on that with the addition of A successful year this year would be FUTURE the Fullback pick-up and the addition of establishing Giulia, establishing the Tipo, ALFA ROMEO STELVIO the Talento medium van, plus of course a successful launch of the Stelvio and It’s got to be Stelvio. I’ve not driven the Giulia has been major, and on top of an equally good launch of the Compass the QV but we’ve driven the Stelvio that we have Tipo and now Stelvio. at the end of the year. itself, and all of the characteristics and on-road dynamics of the Giulia are replicated in the Stelvio. Bleasdale on… FCA’s growth targets New cars are giving additional fleet growth, but that’s counteracted by some of the other models getting nearer the end of their life cycles. We’re expecting this year to be fairly steady, and we’ve also taken out some short-cycle business. We are less reliant on that than we have been in the past, which has been to make sure the RVs are strengthened and protected.

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FACTFILE Price range £18,250-£29,255 Engine range Diesel: 1.6 120hp, 2.0 140hp, 2.0 170hp Petrol: 1.6 110hp, 1.4 140hp, 1.4 170hp Most efficient 1.6 120hp: 115g/km/64.2mpg Fastest 1.4 170hp: 0-62mph in 8.8sec 122mph top speed Trim line-up: Sport, Longitude, Night Eagle, Limited, 75th Anniversary, Tough Mudder, Deserthawk, Trailhawk Company Car Today’s pick of the range: 1.6 120hp Longitude

JEEP WRANGLER Think Jeep, and you JEEP RENEGADE think of the Wrangler. It’s a unique car, with astonishing performance An SUV can sometimes Choose the 140hp 2.0-litre and the Uconnect LIVE app, off-road and surprising be difficult to justify as a Multijet II with four-wheel which connects the Renegade ability on it. Nothing else fleet car, due to the higher drive and emissions remain to a smartphone. looks like a Wrangler, and carbon dioxide emissions. low at just 134g/km. It’s practical, too, with nothing else drives like But the Renegade offers the There’s also a choice of a comfortable, stylish and one. Choose between the toughness of a true Jeep petrol models, suited to low- roomy cabin, packed with compact two-door with CO2 figures low enough mileage users, with emissions neat design cues and and the more practical to keep fleet managers and starting from just 137g/km. functional touches such as four-door. Either way, a company car drivers happy. Whichever engine is under the passenger grab handle. Wrangler is an adventure There’s a choice of 4x2 and the bonnet, the Renegade is made of metal. 4x4 models. For the lowest unmistakably a Jeep. With its emissions, choose the 120hp proud grille, round headlights “It offers the 1.6 Multijet II diesel 4x2, which and rugged profile, it couldn’t toughness of a emits just 115g/km of CO2. be anything else. That puts it in the 25% BIK However, while the styling Jeep with CO2 band for 2017-18. references Jeep’s heritage, But that doesn’t mean this is a thoroughly modern figures that the go-anywhere 4x4s are car, with high-tech features will keep fleet prohibitive when it comes to including the Uconnect keeping tax bills affordable. premium navigation system bosses happy.”

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JEEP CHEROKEE

The first thing you notice about the Cherokee is the FACTFILE eye-catching looks, but there’s more to this premium Price range SUV than sharp styling and £32,685-£41,995 a distinctive silhouette. Engine range Most Cherokees have a Diesel: 2.0 140hp, 4WD system, but power goes 2.2 185hp, 2.2 200hp to the rear wheels only when Petrol: 3.2 270hp needed, to the benefit of fuel economy and emissions. It Most efficient 2.0 140hp: means there’s just a modest 139g/km/53.3mpg difference in carbon dioxide Fastest 3.2 270hp: output between the fleet- 0-62mph in 8.4sec friendly 140hp 2.0 Multijet II 112mph top speed 2WD, which emits 139g/km, and the same engine with the CCT’s pick of the range: ACTIVE DRIVE II 4WD system, 2.0 140hp 2WD Limited with emissions of 147g/km. For even more determined acceleration, there are 185hp The Cherokee is also and 200hp 2.2 Multijet II excellent on Tarmac, while diesels. The step in pace the luxurious and roomy doesn’t mean a tax penalty cabin means passengers will – even the 200hp automatic enjoy the journey every bit emits just 160g/km. as much as the driver.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is an SUV that thinks it’s a muscle car. Its highlight is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6.4-litre V8 engine, packing a 468hp punch. The 0-62mph sprint Assertive but sophisticated, prowess. It’s imperious in economy and emissions are takes just five seconds, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the rough, but also quick a world away from those an astonishing time for a immediately recognisable. It and capable on Tarmac. of older, less sophisticated car of this size and heft. has more presence than just Inside, the Grand Cherokee 4x4s, with an official It also looks like a muscle about any other big SUV. is luxurious, with space for combined figure of car in off-road form The Grand Cherokee pulls five to travel in comfort. 40.4mpg and carbon dioxide thanks to an unmissable off a tricky balance between It ticks the right boxes emissions of 184g/km for the body kit. off-road ability and on-road for business users, too. Fuel 250hp 3.0-litre V6 diesel.

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FACTFILE Price range (excl. VAT) £13,345-£19,795 Engine range: Diesel: 1.3 95hp, 1.6 105hp, 1.6 120hp Petrol: 1.4 95hp Largest 5.0m3 [Doblo Maxi XL] Highest payload 1005kg [Doblo XL] Most efficient: 1.3 95hp Ecojet - 120g/km/61.4mpg Company Van Today’s pick of the range: Doblo 1.6 105hp

FIAT FIAT PROFESSIONAL DOBLO PROFESSIONAL FIORINO The multi-award-winning high miles and wanting to do can be opened easily, thanks The smallest LCV in Fiat Doblo sits in the highly so in the most economical to the specially designed Fiat’s range, the Fiorino, competitive mid-sized van manner possible. Add on the ergonomic handles that is aimed at those sector, and offers a vast array EcoJet pack, which brings can be operated with the who need want the of choice, both in terms of aerodynamic tweaks, low lightest of touches. practicality of a van but engines and body. rolling resistance tyres, There’s more practicality in in a car-sized body. The van comes in two engine stop/start technology the cabin, too, with a decent With a payload of up lengths – the standard and and more, and it is capable of amount of storage, including to 660kg and an internal the Maxi – and two roof- an official 61.4mpg, making it an overhead space above the space of 2.8m3, there is height options, plus four one of the most economical windscreen and under the plenty of space on offer. bodystyles, with a Crew and vehicles in its class. passenger seat. The Fiorino has a five-seater Combi version There is plenty of an official economy also offered. There are three practicality to the Doblo of 74.3mpg and CO2 trims to choose from, with the Cargo, too, with carrying “It’s ideal for emissions of 100g/km standard model joined by the capacity of up to 5m3 in the those who from its 80hp 1.3-litre SX and range-topping Tecnico. Doblo Maxi XL. To get into the diesel, plus a price range The engines, all of which evenly shaped loading space, plan to do big that runs from £11,565 are Euro6-compliant, include there is a choice of side sliding to £14,795. It also comes a 1.4-litre petrol, and three doors – you can have one on miles, and want with a 95hp 1.3-litre diesels. The 1.3-litre 95hp the nearside, or one on either to do them diesel, and a 75hp 1.3 version is the one to pick for side. The rear doors swing out petrol alternative. those that plan on covering as wide as 180 degrees, and economically”

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FIAT PROFESSIONAL TALENTO

The Talento offers a huge amount of space for those FACTFILE that need it, with as much as 8.6m3 of capacity on offer Price range (excl. VAT) in the largest of the four £19,995-£26,735 different size and shapes Engine range that are on offer. Diesel: 1.6 95hp, Those options come about 1.6 120hp, 1.6 125hp, because there are two lengths 1.6 145hp of Talento to choose from, at Largest: 8.6m3 4999mm and 5399mm long. [LWB L2H2] Each of these can be specified with a standard height, sitting Highest payload: 1249kg 1971mm tall, or a higher [LWB L2H1 1.6 120hp] version that sits 2493mm Most efficient: SWB L1H1 high. Even the smaller is 1.6 125hp capable of taking three Euro 155g/km/47.9mpg pallets, though. As well as the standard panel van, there CVT’s pick of the range: are also crew cab and Combi Talento SX 1.6 125hp versions to choose from. Like other LCVs in the Fiat range, there are three models and comfort kit including loading hatch is a welcome ranging from a turbocharged available – standard, SX or Bluetooth and a height- feature, too. 95hp version to the most Tecnico. Each gets a fixed adjustable driver’s seat with The engine range features powerful twin-turbo 145hp bulkhead, a side sliding door lumbar support. A through- a selection of 1.6-litre diesels, power unit.

FACTFILE Price range (excl. VAT) £21,345-£24,895 Engine range FIAT Diesel: 2.4 150hp, PROFESSIONAL 2.4 180hp Highest payload 1050kg FIORINO [2.4 180hp Auto] Most efficient 2.4 150hp: 180g/km/40.9mpg Company Van Today’s pick of the range: 2.4 180hp LX manual

FIAT PROFESSIONAL FULLBACK

The Fullback aims to offer a unit that has plenty of low- the option of a five-speed There is plenty of practicality, blend of workmanlike ability down urgency, particularly automatic gearbox, softer too, with a 1045kg payload and lifestyle luxury. the higher-powered version. suspension for more comfort and a load bed that allows the The pick-up is offered only There are two trim levels to and a six-inch touchscreen fitment of a hardtop. in double-cab format, with choose from – SX or LX – and with satellite-navigation. The load bay, at 5285mm x space for five, and comes both come with equipment, The cab is easy to get 1815mm, is capable of carrying with a 2.4-litre diesel that including DAB digital radio, comfortable in, with a great a Euro pallet, too, so the develops either 150hp or cruise control and hill-hold amount of adjustment in the Fullback is able to fulfill both 180hp. The engine is a strong technology. The LX adds seat, and plenty of visibility. sides of the work-life balance.

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FACTFILE Price range (excl. VAT) £21,945-£36,935 Engine range Diesel: 2.0 115hp, 2.3 130hp, 2.3 150hp, 2.3 180hp, Largest 17m3 [Maxi Van LXH3] Highest payload 2145kg [Maxi Van LXH2 2.3 150hp/180hp] Most efficient SH1 2.0 115hp 157g/km/47.9mpg CVT’s pick of the range: 2.3 130hp

FIAT PROFESSIONAL CONVERSIONS The vast majority of vans have some sort of conversion done before FIAT PROFESSIONAL DUCATO they head off to work, and this converting can be taken care of before The phenomenally successful and a 157g/km CO2 rating. All base vehicle for motorhome the vehicle even leaves Fiat Ducato has been around three of the others also offer conversions, accounting for Fiat’s care, thanks to the for six generations since it mpg figures in the mid 40s. around 75% of motorhomes Fiat Built for Business was launched in 1981, and The choice in the Ducato sold in Europe. conversion programme. has notched up millions extends to the gearbox, There are also window Currently, Fiat’s in- of sales in that time. because there is the option vans, dropside trucks, combis house offering includes The updates to the of a six-speed automated and minibuses, while the a dropside version of latest version help it offer transmission to go alongside standard Ducato ranges from both the Doblo and excellently competitive fuel the six-speed manual. L1H1 to L3H2 models and the the Ducato, while the economy, and it manages The panel van comes in heavy-duty Ducato Maxi Ducato also comes in to comply with Euro6 standard and Maxi versions, from L2H2 to L4H3. tipper format. However, emissions requirements, with a wide range of sizes. Fiat’s list of approved all without the need for Gross vehicle weights range converters means there the addition of AdBlue. The from 3.0 tonnes to 4.25 “The Ducato are many other options engines in question are a tonnes, while payloads complies with available – including 2.0-litre 115hp diesel, and a stretch all the way from Luton and double- trio of 2.3-litre diesels, with 1155kg to 2115kg. Inside, the Euro6 without cab versions – with 130hp, 150hp and 177hp. Of bay is even and square, with all coming with the these, the 2.0-litre is the one a loading width of 1.42m needing the reassurance of Fiat’s that leads the way in terms between the wheelarches. addition of standard three-year of economy, with an official Alongside the panel van, warranty package. combined figure of 47.9mpg the Ducato is a popular AdBlue”

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ABARTH 124

If you want to build a great sports car, the Fiat 124 FACTFILE is a good place to start. Abarth takes the standard Price range car and creates something £26,920-£31,365 considerably more feisty. Engine range With 170hp, the Abarth Petrol: 1.4 170hp 124 has 30hp more than the regular Fiat. That drops the Most efficient 1.4 170hp: 148g/km/44.1mpg 0-62mph time to just 6.8 seconds. Every Abarth 124 Fastest 1.4 170hp has a Record Monza exhaust, 0-62mph in 6.8 so you can really appreciate 144mph top speed the engine’s growl. Trim line-up: Spider, With a kerbweight of just Spider Scorpione over a tonne, the Abarth is nimble as well as quick. CCT’s pick of the range: There’s a six-speed manual 1.4 170hp Spider or six-speed automatic Sequenziale Sportivo gearbox. The manual offers automatic, the Abarth 124 is the lower emissions of just a well-equipped car. Climate 148g/km, which puts the control, cruise control, an car in the 28% BIK bracket. infotainment system with Don’t rule out the auto – with a seven-inch display, a emissions of 153g/km, it’s DAB radio and Bluetooth only one tax band higher. connectivity are standard. Whether you choose the The 124 is more than engaging manual or the slick worthy of the Abarth name. FIAT PROFESSIONAL CONVERSIONS ABARTH 695

The Abarth 695 is almost Power outputs range from impossible to drive without 165hp to 190hp, and there’s a huge smile on your face. It’s a choice of hatchback and Abarth’s most potent convertible bodystyles. and capable hot hatch. You’ll drive one because The 695’s small size and you want one, but it’s a car sporting suspension make you won’t feel guilty for this a fantastic car to drive running on the company along your favourite country fleet. Even the 190hp model road, because it’s positively emits just 145g/km of CO2. brimming over with character That puts the car in the ABARTH 595 and performance. 28% BIK tax band.

There’s something refreshing CO2 emissions of just about the Abarth 595. It’s 134g/km for the version with small, light, and involving a sequential gearbox puts – all a hot hatch should be. the car in the 25% BIK band. Even the least powerful The Turismo and Trofeo version has 145hp, enough have the wick turned up for a 0-62mph time of 7.8 to 165hp, which drops seconds. It’s efficient as the 0-62mph time to 7.3 well as punchy, so business seconds. The Competizione drivers aren’t penalised for has 180hp and sprints from wanting to drive a hot hatch. 0-62mph in just 6.7 seconds.

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“Corporate buyers will be able to get a dedicated fleet version that has sat-nav”

either 140hp or 177hp, and a 140hp 1.4-litre petrol. There will also be the option of either front-wheel drive or 4WD, and either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox. The 1.6-litre diesel, which is likely to be the fleet favourite, is set to be the most efficient in the range, with emissions below 120g/km and fuel the form of the Trailhawk. economy around 65mpg. The Trailhawk gets a There will be three trim Jeep Compass selection of changes to the levels – Longitude, Limited bodywork, sits slightly higher and Trailhawk, but corporate The new Compass will on the established rivals with than the standard version and buyers are set to get a specific represent a resurgence a combination of practicality gets more off-road-focused fleet version that comes with for Jeep in what is a highly and off-road ability. systems to help deal with equipment such as satnav. competitive sector – that of There will be two distinct more demanding terrain. This version will be available the small SUV. versions of the Compass, Buyers will be able to alongside the standard The sector represents with the standard model choose from a selection of models when the first around 300,000 sales a year, joined by a hardy version engines – a 120hp 1.6-litre Compass models head to their and the Compass looks to take at the top of the range in diesel, a 2.0-litre diesel with new owners in January 2018.

of the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, ‘full-size’ saloon as part of much as Maserati has done this five-year plan. Alfa Romeo with the Levante. A second A new hatchback is also in utility vehicle has also been the pipeline. This should take Alfa Romeo has big plans product plan. This is part of confirmed, although Alfa is the form of a new version of to widen its range, having Alfa’s intention to make the tight-lipped on what this will the Giulietta, which continues announced at the end of 2016 most of the SUV boom. be; a coupe-SUV or a smaller to enjoy success in Europe. that it planned to release nine The Stelvio is a mid-sized model are possibilities. The final two confirmed new models by 2020. SUV, aiming to take on Alfa will also hope that the models are referred to as That model offensive has premium rivals such as the initial success of the Giulia ‘Specialty’ vehicles. One already started with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, but Alfa saloon will continue, because possibility is the return of a Stelvio SUV, and at least two could also bring out a larger the company has announced coupe model akin to the Brera more SUVs are part of the model to challenge the likes that it will also bring out a that was last sold in 2010.

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