The new Hyundai IX35 at Monaghan and Sons

Hyundai officially unveiled the all New Hyundai IX35 at the international press test drive in Rome recently. Hyundai Cars Ireland are delighted to announce that the first units of the new Tucson replacement, the IX 35, will arrive into Ireland at the end of March. And Monaghan and Sons, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, is your first and only stop to try one for yourself. The IX 35 will be launched in a 2.0 litre diesel deluxe version first, with a 1.7 litre diesel deluxe version arriving later in the year. While final pricing is not yet decided, Hyundai can confirm that the 2.0 litre diesel engine version will launch at the 1.7 litre diesel price. Hyundai can confirm that the pricing is likely to be below €30,000.

As you would expect, the IX35 comes with a long list of top of the range features including ESP, six airbags, brake assist, anti roll protection, 17’ alloy wheels, front fog lights, electric heated mirrors, folding door mirrors, colour coded door handles and mirrors, spoiler with integrated brake light, roof rack, steering wheel audio control, USB and iPod connectivity, bluetooth connection, manual air condition, trip computer, cruise control, and luggage screen and net. The IX35 will arrive with a standard five year unlimited mileage warranty, the first of its kind for Hyundai Ireland. For more information contact Monaghan and Sons, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, phone: 094 9035135 or online at www.monaghans.ie

Castlebar Credit Union has the car loan for you

There are many reasons to choose Castlebar Credit Union if you are looking for a car loan, if you are looking to upgrade or get your very first set of wheels. You can shop around for the car you want, you have the bargaining power. Car loans have free life cover at the great interest rate of 7.5 per cent (7.78 per cent APR). Repayment terms can be up to five years. The interest is not front-loaded and repayments are calculated on the reducing balance of the loan. So the quicker you reduce the principle the cheaper the loan will be. If you are able you can repay the loan earlier with no penalty, and additional lump sum repayments are accepted with no penalty. All loan rates are fixed and the repayment remains the same for the term of the loan, there are also no hidden fees or transaction charges so you know exactly what you have to repay and when. Castlebar Credit Union also offers payment protection insurance as an optional extra.

If you are a member you can speak to the loans team on 094 9022969 or email loans@castlebarcu.ie to enquire about making an application. If you are not already a member then call in to apply for membership, and get the wheels in motion.

Try the smart new Citroen C3 at Edward Conway motors

Citroen has introduced the new C3 with an entry level price of €14,900. It is a smart, sophisticated, low C02 and unique five-door supermini, and it is designed for the modern family. The new C3 falls into the popular and growing B-segment, where its predecessor sold more than two million world-wide. Citroen claims that the new C3 meets the demand for a practical and economical vehicle that also delivers style, distinction, durability and safety.

Citroen says that offering space, functionality, and a refined interior — plus the unique panoramic Zenith windscreen — the new C3 has a stand-out personality that will successfully differentiate it from the competition. The new C3 will appeal to a wide range of customers who want their vehicle to be individual and not just another face in the crowd. Boasting contemporary and dynamic styling, a sleek profile, refined quality throughout and a massive panoramic ‘Zenith’ windscreen, this is a car that sets a new benchmark in the B-segment — and is a bold reinvention of its popular predecessor, which sold more than two million examples worldwide.

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