ecoFLEX
The ecoFLEX models provide the lowest fuel
consumption and CO2 figures in the Vauxhall line up. The ecoFLEX models do this
by a combination of technical changes depending on the model range chosen.
Ultra low rolling resistance tyres, modified gearing, revised engine management
fuel mapping and aerodynamic changes each contribute to improving the fuel
consumption of the models to an optimum, with only a slight trade off in
acceleration. The ecoFLEX models can be easily identified by their unique
badging.
Vauxhall's Commitment to preserving the environment goes even further. They are
working on even cleaner, alternative power sources, including zero-emission fuel
cell technology for example, dramatically reducing manufacturing emissions, and
our new models are more recycled materials and more recyclable parts than ever
before.
That way, we reduce our environmental impact in every phase of every vehicle's
life cycle. Because your world is our world too.
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One range: lots of ways to
save
The Vauxhall ecoFLEX range offers considerable
cost savings over the life of your car. For example, some ecoFLEX models fall
into Vehicle Excise Duty Band B, meaning your road tax could currently be as low as £0
during the first year and each year thereafter.
From April 2010 there will be different vehicle
tax rates for new cars when they are first registered. These are
known as ‘first-year rates’ or ‘Showroom Taxes’. Standard rates
of vehicle tax (road tax) will also change in April 2010. For
more details click here
The cars within the ecoFLEX range have great fuel
consumption, therefore they run very efficiently, so you'll save considerably
on fuel costs.
Another benefit is that along with all the other models in the Vauxhall range, you could save up to £3000
towards the purchase of your new ecoFLEX car when you trade in your old one by
taking advantage of our Swappage allowance.
Company Car Drivers
Even if you drive a company car, you'll save.
That's because with CO2
figures of 120g/km or below, Agila, Corsa and Astra ecoFLEX models fall within
the lowest diesel tax band of 13%, putting more money in your pocket. In fact,
the petrol 1.0i 12v Agila ecoFLEX sits in the lowest petrol 10% BiK tax band.
And now, our latest ultra low emission Zafira
ecoFLEX model also reduces your tax liability. With 139g/km of CO2
it falls in the second-lowest 18% diesel Benefit-in-Kind Tax Band for 2009/10.
It's the clever way to reduce costs for you and the planet.
Fleet Decision Makers
For Fleet Decision Makers, not only do our ecoFLEX
models offer low emissions to lessen your environmental impact but the entire
range also qualifies for the new Capital Allowance regime. This allows you to
write down 20% of the car's cost, and offset 100% of your lease payments
against tax.
Smart Driving
Apart from driving a car that emits less CO2,
there are a few easy things you can do whilst driving to further reduce your
emissions. The trick is to reduce the amount of work your engine has to do.
The less it has to work, the fewer the CO2
emissions, and the less fuel you'll need to use. Following these simple tips
could reduce your CO2
emissions by around 8 percent, or the equivalent of not driving for one month.
* The bands quoted for Diesel and Petrol vehicles
are for the tax years 2008-09 and 2009-10.
Latest News
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Corsa now has an even more exciting range of new
engine options, including the impressive ecoFLEX 1.3CDTi (95ps) . Producing
emissions of less than 100g/km CO2
means it now qualifies for £0 road tax! Newly available is a clever
‘Shift-up’ indicator too, which prompts you to drive in a more economic
and environmentally friendly style – so everyone’s happy.
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