{"id":717,"date":"2011-02-08T15:07:21","date_gmt":"2011-02-08T05:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/?p=717"},"modified":"2020-06-20T01:58:39","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T15:58:39","slug":"big-cars-with-small-appetites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/home\/big-cars-with-small-appetites\/","title":{"rendered":"Big cars with small appetites."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s curious to note the impressive improvements \u2013 all of a sudden \u2013- by car manufacturers to ensure that their cars are super-efficient and green.\u00a0 Now company cars are becoming much more fuel efficient and emission conscious than ever before.\u00a0 But what\u2019s it like for the potential new car buyer on the lookout for a large family vehicle that can carry the luggage and occupants with space to burn?\u00a0 Oh\u2026and it might need to, actually, be capable of towing a good sized trailer or caravan now and then.\u00a0 What new large car are we going to find in early 2011 that is going to fit this job prescription \u2013 and is actually going to keep the fuel bill down or improve it?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With the help of Australia\u2019s Ecocar magazine (www.ecocarmagazine.com.au), let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<p>The Germans always have a trick up their sleeves.\u00a0 And in early 2011, we find Audi offering the reasonably roomy A6 with three excellent diesel power plants to power the luxury sedan.\u00a0 The 2.0 TDI (5.8 litres\/100 km), 2.7 TDI (6.4 litres\/100 km) and 3.0 TDI (7.1 litres\/100 km) engines are effortless, quiet and, most importantly, fuel efficient.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t mind the 103k price tag for the Audi A6 Allroad (7.1 litres\/100 km), then the extra load carrying ability of the crossover stationwagon design has got to be a drawcard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/audia6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-718\" title=\"Audi A6\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/audia6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Smooth Audi A6\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bigger and even more luxurious, BMW offer the beautiful 730d.\u00a0 You are not going to find a sedan much more spacious and comfortable than this one.\u00a0 And with a 7.2 litres\/100 km combined efficiency figure, this has to be one of the most desirable big motorcars that will offer the room with the economy \u2013 and the style.\u00a0 With 540 Nm of torque available from just 1750 rpm, towing the yacht is not going to be much of an ordeal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/bmw-730d.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-719\" title=\"BMW 730d\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/bmw-730d-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Striking 730d\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Citroen has the spacious C5.\u00a0 Always a comfortable drive, the C5 is also very big on safety and flair.\u00a0 Attach a 6.8 litres\/100 km fuel consumption figure, and the diesel Citroen C5 models look decidedly charming.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/citroen-c5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-720\" title=\"Citroen C5\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/citroen-c5-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"Nice looking C5\" width=\"256\" height=\"124\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sadly, Ford hasn\u2019t really got an option for space and economy, yet.\u00a0 The big LPG Falcons put up a reasonable standing.\u00a0 But do keep your eye out for the four cylinder petrol Falcons, due shortly.\u00a0 Also the diesel powered Territory models are worth the wait.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/falcon.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-721 alignnone\" title=\"Ford Falcon\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/falcon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The sensible large car icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Holden has their range of LPG Commodores.\u00a0 But you might like to consider the Epica CDX and CDXi.\u00a0 These are roomysedans with diesel engines providing 7.5 litres\/100 km.\u00a0 At just over 40k, they aren\u2019t going to send you broke in a hurry, either.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/holden-epica.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-722\" title=\"Holden Epica\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/holden-epica-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Epica: smarter than you think\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have you thought about the Hyundai Grandeur CRDi?\u00a0 The Grandeur is a classy tourer with room and luxury that foots it with some of the high end vehicles from Europe.\u00a0 At 7.9 litres\/100km, it is still reasonably frugal for such a big sedan.\u00a0 It\u2019s only 41k, too!\u00a0 Hyundai\u2019s Santa Fe is a great buy, and the diesel donks are superb motors.\u00a0 The Santa Fe SLX CRDi boasts a 6.7 litres\/100 km fuel economy figure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/hyundai-grandeur.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-723\" title=\"Hyundai Grandeur\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/hyundai-grandeur-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant large Hyundai\" width=\"224\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jaguar is next on the list.\u00a0 And what awesome cars these are.\u00a0 If money wasn\u2019t a concern, then the Jaguar XF 3.0 D S and the Jaguar XJ 3.0 D models are as good as it gets for a complete combination of grace, pace and economy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/jag-xj-30d.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-724\" title=\"Jaguar XJ 30d\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/jag-xj-30d-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and graceful\" width=\"196\" height=\"115\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kia\u2019s Sorento Si is a great possibility.\u00a0 An under 40k price tag, 6.7 litres\/100 km from the diesel donk and reasonable room makes it a very sensible option.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget that this SUV comes with a 5 year\/ unlimited kilometre warranty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/kia-sorento.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-725\" title=\"Kia Sorento\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/kia-sorento-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hybrid technology is the way ahead for many of the top brands.\u00a0 Lexus have mastered this technology for some time now, and that is why you best take a look at the RX 450H (6.4 litres\/100 km), and the GS 450H (7.9 litres\/100 km).\u00a0 It\u2019s the GS that gives the BMW 730d a real run for its money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/lexus-rx450h.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-726\" title=\"Lexus RX450h\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/lexus-rx450h-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mazda\u2019s CX7 Diesel Sports is one of the hottest looking SUVs on the market.\u00a0 Five star ANCAP safety, style and plenty of room marry with a reasonable 7.6 litres\/100 km fuel efficiency figure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/mazda-cx-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-727\" title=\"Mazda CX 7\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/mazda-cx-7-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s great to see a big Mercedes Benz putting its hand up.\u00a0 The S350 CDI is massive on room, massive on luxury and massive on style.\u00a0 Impressively, a 7.7 litres\/100 km efficiency figure\u00a0 ain\u2019t too bad for the massive 218k price tag.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/mercedes-benz-s350cdi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-728\" title=\"Mercedes Benz S350CDi\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/mercedes-benz-s350cdi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The French also offer the Peugeot 407 sedan models that are very roomy and very safe.\u00a0 You can\u2019t beat the ST 2.0 L Hdi\u2019s 5.7 litres\/100 km, either.\u00a0 If you like the SUV style and safety, then the 4007 is a must for checking out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Peugeot-407-HDi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-729 aligncenter\" title=\"Peugeot 407 HDi\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Peugeot-407-HDi-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The best buy might be reserved for Ssangyong\u2019s Actyon SUV.\u00a0 Reasonable interior space, solid handling and diesel donks that provide mid-sevens for fuel efficiency make the 26k price tag of the Actyon A200 XDi look like a real steal.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/SSANGYONG.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-730\" title=\"Ssangyong Actyon \" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/SSANGYONG-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Suzuki\u2019s Grand Vitara can seat seven and offer tenacious off-roading prowess.\u00a0 Fuel economy is excellent, and the AWD traction is going to be a bonus both on and off the tarmac.\u00a0 A 7.0 litres\/100 km fuel economy figure starts to look really good when you combine the Grand Vitara\u2019s wide variety of useful skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/suzuki-grand-vitara1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-735\" title=\"Suzuki Grand Vitara\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/suzuki-grand-vitara1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Toyota\u2019s Camry hybrid models are relatively roomy, always robust, comfortable and quite safe.\u00a0 The 6.0 litres\/100 km efficiency looks very good, too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/toyota-camry.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-732 aligncenter\" title=\"Toyota Camry\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/toyota-camry-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll end with Volvo.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find the Volvo S80 D5 a satisfying drive, particularly when a 7.4 litres\/100 km is a reality for the big and very safe S80 luxury sedan.\u00a0 The XC60 D5 is roomy, but if you still want more, then the XC70 D5 might be the pick of the Volvos.\u00a0 A very solid engine provides efficient, smooth performance for both XC variants.\u00a0 Mid-sevens can be expected for average fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/volvo-s80.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-733\" title=\"Volvo S80\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/volvo-s80-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, there you have it: a summary of the best large family vehicles in Australia that are going to provide you with plenty of room and excellent economy. <a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi-next.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s curious to note the impressive improvements \u2013 all of a sudden \u2013- by car manufacturers to ensure that their cars are super-efficient and green.\u00a0 Now company cars are becoming much more fuel efficient and emission conscious than ever before.\u00a0 But what\u2019s it like for the potential new car buyer on the lookout for a 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