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Motor - Engine: 3 litre V6 turbo diesel

Güç - Power: 286hp, 600Nm

ll the better, as this Black Edition 3-litre V6 diesel eversing out of a parking space he car, fully laden, gave us a
came with not just black finish 21in alloy wheels in a French supermarket, it very acceptable 34mpg. But 37
and sexy dark trims to the exterior, but also slammed the brakes on as just leaving the motorway and
a panoramic sunroof to enjoy those last few a pesky shopper ran across filling up at one of the large
precious rays of continental sunshine. We have behind the car. While en route French supermarkets could
Abeen making this journey for more than 25 years, Rboth to the South of France and Tsave you up to 20 euros a tank.
hitting the French autoroute at Calais and heading down to back, the car was our little oasis — the ex- That was enough to splash out on a
Bormes-les- Mimosas, just half an hour from St Tropez, and cellent climate control gave every passenger bottle of wine or two when we stopped. MAGAZINE.COM.TR
the campsite I’ve visited since I was a child. This year was, of both in the front and rear the chance to set it The interior is perfect for long-distance
course, VERY different. We were lucky enough to be among to their particular comfort level. The head-up driving, with a vast touchscreen display
the first driving on to Eurotunnel after quarantine rules were display gave the driver — either myself or stretching a third of the width of the
relaxed — the perfect socially distanced way to travel in a very the husband — a perfect view of the satnav car’s dashboard and offering a dizzying
different era. But if ever there was a car to ease the stresses route and driving data without taking your number of different options, from
of the last few months, this was it. As we munched the miles eyes from the road. Despite its meaty diesel intuitive sat nav with handy real-time ref-
along the deserted autoroutes of Northern France, the car’s engine, the eight-speed gearbox kept the erences to speed limits and a stonking AUTOMOBILE
many plus points became obvious. The adaptive cruise control revs low, even when accelerating away from stereo system. But it is also worth re-
was perfect for driving long distance, keeping you in lane, the many toll booths along the autoroute. membering that this is a stunning 4WD
regulating your speed while keeping an eye out for possible While cruising along, it purred, but even car when needed. Our model came
dangers from other drivers and even applying the brakes if you under hard acceleration it barely raised its with an electronically deployed towbar
didn’t react quickly enough to its visual and audible warnings. voice. Another tip for those planning a road that magically appeared from under the
trip through France — get yourself an Emovis bumper at the press of a button.
Tag. This handy little device sticks to the
windscreen and avoids handing over cash at
the toll booths. t pulled our caravan on to the
sandy pitch with ease and had
hile others are forced to fellow campers green with envy.
queue to hand over their We made the journey back to
euros, we sailed through the Blighty in just one day. But pulling
special lanes at 30mph — Iup outside our house after more
and at the end of the month, than 13 hours on the road, we emerged
Wthe cash comes out of your refreshed, relaxed.
bank account. Also worth doing on any drive Our only regret was having to give it
through France is heading off the autoroute back.
to fill up.
Kasım - November 2020