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Huh? Why? Sure it's only got 2 cylinders but lets not forget that the multiair system is far more complicated than a conventional engine.
It was in one of Fiats own press releases/interviews about it being cheaper to make.
Huh? Why? Sure it's only got 2 cylinders but lets not forget that the multiair system is far more complicated than a conventional engine.
I don't use finance, so that doesn't make any difference for me.
For me there is no competition between the 500 and Mini. The Mini is too big for me, and has a much bigger engine (especially compared to the TwinAir).
Just done a quick calculation ( which could be wrong! ) With fuel at £5.23 a gallon and a 1.2 averaging 50mpg, the TwinAir 69mpg, the break even point is not reached until 41,000 miles adding the £1200 premium on for the TwinAir.
Don't forget that the twin air probably will be worth more (maybe £600)come trade in time.
Is that price list right? It says the OTR is £494.25, but that's the same as the 1.3 diesel, are they both £0 VED first year?
Just done a quick calculation ( which could be wrong! ) With fuel at £5.23 a gallon and a 1.2 averaging 50mpg, the TwinAir 69mpg, the break even point is not reached until 41,000 miles adding the £1200 premium on for the TwinAir.
The 1.2 with stop start is 58mpg, so those figures are wrong. With 58mpg, it would take 83,000 miles to break even. However servicing is likely to be cheaper (it depends on the service intervals really) and you'll also get more performance for the money. So for 3 years @ 10,000miles/year you'll save £430 on fuel, and it will have cost you £770 for the additional performance, and you'll have higher resale values.
A agree with other people though, the 1.2 is a really nice engine and it sounds great. I'm a bit unsure about the TwinAir at the moment, I'll need to drive one to decide whether I like it. I think it needs to replace all of their engines really or it won't be worth the cost of developing it.
Mito, Fiesta, Polo, A1 and DS3.
I never saw better than 50mpg from mine, but I suppose it depends on driving style. As for the higher resale value, time will tell, and questions remain - will it be 100% reliable, will the public get their heads round driving a two cylinder car.
...I'm a bit unsure about the TwinAir at the moment, I'll need to drive one to decide whether I like it.
...I think it needs to replace all of their engines really or it won't be worth the cost of developing it.
Order book opens tomorrow according to local dealer in any case!
...This new engine will be available to order from Wednesday 15 September...