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The balloon on wheels is set to take off

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Car of the year 1993 the Nissan Micra is a chubby hatchback designed in Japan. It can have three or five doors, a 1- or 1.3-litre engine, five-speed gearbox or automatic transmission and costs 6,695-10,890 pounds sterling. This utilitarian car is finished with quality details. Side-impact door protectors are one of its safety features. Petrol consumption is 47 miles per gallon in the urban cycle. The Micra is good for short- and long-haul driving.

Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Nissan Micra (Automobile)

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A steep price to pay for some country cachet

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The top 1992 model of the luxurious Range Rover, the Vogue LSE, costs 40,000 pounds sterling. Its wheelbase is eight inches longer than the standard model and the engine is 4.2 litre. Improved sound-proofing decreases engine, road and wind noise levels. Electronic air suspension improves the ride quality, especially off-road. Soft leather upholstery and poplar timber beautify the interior. The LSE cannot be matched for off-road functionality.

Product/Service Evaluation, Sport utility vehicles, Sport-utility vehicles, Land Rover UK Ltd., Land Rover Range Rover (Sport-utility vehicle)

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A golden opportunity lost

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The new Vauxhall Astra GSi suffers from many of the faults which afflicted the Astra 16v and needs further development to reach its full potential. Although visually very acceptable as a hot hatch, the car still has problems with steering and braking at high speed despite electronic traction control fitted as standard. Well equipped for the price, and with fair success at rallies, it could be developed into a good sports car.

Vauxhall Astra (Automobile)

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