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Vauxhall Adam Rocks Air – Fun And Sun

In his latest car review, GEOFF MAXTED of Drivewrite takes Vauxhall’s The Adam for a spin

The Adam, say Vauxhall, combines with the seat as I like it meaning
bold design with pure individuality a taller driver would have to really
MOBILE CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS so you, the purchaser, can create a shunt up. Still, children would be
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★ MoTs arranged (no re-test fee) can choose between the Jam, Glam into the rear seats for shorter jour-
For a reliable local service with over 30 years experience or Slam and recently the Grand neys. Definitely only a four-seater
though and really a 2+2.
Slam, but here our featured car is
(No VAT to pay) the Adam Rocks Air. The boot is a decent size for such
CALL GRAHAM ON (01793) 873045 or 07867 556350 Vauxhall describes the Rocks as a compact car and the rear seat
the 'smallest crossover’. It differs backs split fold to carry more stuff.
from your regular Adam by being The enormous 18” wheels look fab
chunkier with dark, sculptured, but in use I believe that they are too
protective cladding and impres- big. Vauxhall reckons that the Adam
sively wide 18inch alloys. This funky Rocks should return a combined
motor has a higher ride (15mm) and fuel consumption figure of around
specially tuned suspension. 55mpg but the best I could do was
The electric folding canvas roof 36.9mpg.
lets the sunshine in. Curiously, for This is a very feisty car. Driving
an otherwise fully loaded car there is enormous fun, with go-kart
was no navigation in the package. handling from its tuned chassis.
The touchscreen and controls On main roads it's like a bolshy
are easy to use. Connect- West Highland terrier
ing to Bluetooth is a Swindon Vauxhall mixing it with the big
doddle and there are dealership Skurrays dogs. 62mph comes
apps aplenty. 12V, has had a major facelift, up in a lively 9.9
USB and Aux are pioneering the brand’s seconds courtesy
all catered for but new corporate identity, with of the 1.0L direct
there was no CD fresh furniture, fixtures, injection EcoFlex
player fitted. fittings, lighting and signage. turbo engine which
Inevitably, the www.skurrays.co.uk fizzes with 115bhp.
interior is going to It really is a good
be a compromise. The powerplant, delivering
seats are well configured right through the rev range with
and comfortable. Our car had the well selected gear ratios although I
Winter Pack which provides for did find the shift a little notchy. The
heated front seats. Fit and finish Rocks does come with Stop/Start so
is very good with a very tidy dash, it is possible to be more fuel frugal.
although my preference would Lately I have been impressed with
Langley Road, Swindon
www.skurrays.co.uk be for slightly less exterior colour how Vauxhall have improved their
Tel: 01793 222572
George Lane, Marlborough inside. range. The Adam range is aimed
Tel: 01672 262236 Getting in was easy thanks to the squarely at the younger driver and
Official GovernmentTest Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) big doors. The front seat was moved the Rocks really hits the mark.
and CO2 emissions (g/km). Vauxhall range (excl. Ampera): Urban: 12.7 (22.3) - 76.3 (3.7), Extra forward and there was sufficient If I wanted a small car happy to
urban: 23.9 (11.8) - 91.1 (3.1), Combined: 18.0 (15.7) - 85.6 (3.3). CO2 emissions: 373 - 88g/km. # space for my lower limbs. It's a go long distances then this one
Finance is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Finance supplied by Vauxhall
Finance, PO Box 6666, Cardiff, CF15 7YT. Free Insurance terms and conditions apply. Please call for details. Offers different story with the driver's seat. would certainly be shortlisted.
available on orders or registrations until 30th April 2015. #Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison
purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. There was not enough room for me www.drivewrite.co.uk
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