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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 26, 2009 · 22 THIS SUMMER, OWN THE ROAD AND A SUZUKI. Electric i-MiEV makes a statement Continued from page 18 There is an "eco" mode selection on the shifter gate. This stretches out the power band for less draw on the battery and is more for city core driving. But the biggest difference is one you wouldn't suspect ­ the lack of noise. I expected some kind of motor whine like the sound of an electric drill from the back, but there was nothing. In fact, the only sound was from the tires. With the windows open, I could actually hear the tread slapping the pavement, something normally drowned out by the engine and exhaust. Let's say the "real world" range is more like 90-100 km. If you travelled 40 km each way to work, you could make it home on one charge and "fill-up" while you're asleep. If you have a benevolent employer, you might have the cost of charging at work factored into your travel allowance. This being Canada, there are some initial drawbacks ­ summer and winter. The I-MiEV has a heater and air conditioning, but they consume about 30 per of the power. Now we only have few days of high heat so that's not much to worry about. But in warmer climes like most of the southern half of the U.S. it's an issue. But here the problem would be winter. Bundling up inside the car is one thing, but keeping the windows frost-free is another. However as far as electrics competitors go, the only other one in the offing is the MINI E plug-in. It looks just like a MINI but the entire back seat is taken up with the battery pack. With its room for four adults, the I-MiEV sure wins the utility prize and there's even a small trunk about the size for one roll-on and one soft-sided bag. One of the hardest things to find in any city core is a gas station. But everyone has at least one electric outlet and an extension cord. And I gotta tell you, I love the pugnacious look of the i-MiEV. It looks futuristic and cute at the same time. Mitsubishi can't/won't comment on when the i-MiEV is coming to Canada. But it is coming because of a growing acceptance of pure electric vehicles and the gnawing fear that it's going to be up to individuals to do something about global warming politically and personally. When it comes to making a statement on so many levels, the i-MiEV is it. Sport model shown+ JX model shown+ A Spirited Performer Offering Great Fuel Economy 2009 Swift+ European Tuned Suspension In A Quiet, Spacious Package 2009 2009 SX4 Sedan SX4 Hatchback Performance And Impressive Fuel Economy In A Stylish Package OWN IT FOR W IT W IT ** $9,995 Cash Purchase Price $111 AT 0% APR Bi-Weekly Payments For 72 Months With $0 Down Payment $111 AT 0%APR Bi-Weekly Payments For 72 Months With $0 Down Payment ** Standard features include: Newly designed 106 HP, 1.6 L Engine · Driver and passenger front airbags and front seat mounted side airbags · Engine block heater · Auxiliary input jack and equalizer · Split-folding rear seatback (60/40) Standard features include: 143 HP, 2.0 L Engine · Air Conditioning · Power Windows, Locks and Mirrors · Remote Keyless Entry · ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution MSRP $17,395* MSRP $17,395 Standard Features Include: 143 HP, 2.0 L Engine · Air Conditioning · Power Windows, Locks and Mirrors · Remote Keyless Entry · ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution MSRP $17,395* MSRP $17,395 >> Effortless mobility. smart. smart fortwo pure MSRP starting from smart MOBILITY REBATE* final purchase price $ 14,990* -$2,000* * $ 12,990 with + FREE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Lease payments starting from 7.9 L/100KM CITY (36 MPG) 7 9 L/100KM CITY (36 MPG) 5.7 L/100KM HIGHWAY (50 MPG) 9.2 L/100KM CITY (31 MPG) 9 2 L/100KM CITY (31 MPG) 6.5 L/100KM HIGHWAY (43 MPG) 9.2 L/100KM CITY (31 MPG) 9 2 L/100KM CITY (31 MPG) 6.5 L/100KM HIGHWAY (43 MPG) $ 158 $ 181 * * /month $ Based on a 36 month lease Lease payments starting from with /month HURRY! OFFERS END SOON! Every new Suzuki comes with a 5-year 100,000 kilometre powertrain limited warranty. Visit Suzuki.ca for more information Based on a 36 month lease 775 $ 0 * * down down >> smart mobility - comes well equipped with standards like: > esp® with hill start assist > anti-lock braking system (abs) with brake assist (bas) > tridion safety cell > front and head thorax side air bags > fuel consumption: 5.4L/100km > 5-speed automatic > keyless entry 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 Cash purchase price for a new 2009 Swift+ with manual transmission (Model STR48C9) is $9,995. The cash purchase price includes $4,500 discounts and incentives available only to cash customers and cannot be combined with lease and finance offers. $1,345 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $100 credit for fuel conservation (Ontario only), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. *MSRP of a new 2009 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3L83J9) and 2009 SX4 Hatchback with manual transmission (Model H3N83H9) is $17,395/$17,395. $1,395/$1,395 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (Ontario only), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. **Limited time finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Special bi-weekly purchase financing offer is available for a 72/72 month term or for a total of 156/156 bi-weekly payments. The bi-weekly payment at 0%/0% purchase financing APR is $111/$111. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0 for a total obligation of $17,395/$17,395. Financing example does not include $1,395/$1,395 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (Ontario only), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration. +MSRP of models shown, 2009 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (Model S3L83K9) and 2009 SX4 Hatchback JX with automatic transmission (Model H3N84J9) is $19,345/$19,995. $1,395/$1,395 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (Ontario only), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. Certain conditions apply. Dealers may sell for less. Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Information shown is based on the latest available information at the time of print. See participating dealers for conditions and details. Offers end August 31, 2009. ©2009 Suzuki Canada Inc. Suzuki of Oakville smart city winner of the Canadian Black Book® award for best retained value thesmart.ca www.smartcentre.mboakville.ca 300 South Service Road West, Oakville · 905-845-6623 © 2009 smart Canada, a division of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. *Lease offers based on a new 2009 smart fortwo pure coupé available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial on approved credit for a limited time. Lease examples based on $158/$181 per month (excluding taxes) for 36/36 months, which include a $2,000 cap cost reduction. Down payment of $775/$0 plus first monthly payment and security deposit of $200/$200 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $14,990. A.L.R. of 6.9%/6.9% applies. Total obligation is $6,663/$6,716. 18,000 km/year allowance ($0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). Non Mercedes-Finance customers are eligible for a $2,000 cash purchase incentive. For specific cash purchase incentives on a specific model, please visit your local smart Centre for details. Freight/PDI, license, insurance, registration, taxes, reimbursement for A/C tax and PPSA are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offer is subject to availability and may change without notice. $2,000 cash back available on lease, purchase or finance of a new 2009 smart fortwo. +Free scheduled maintenance applicable on all new or demonstrator 2009 smart fortwo models, purchased or leased on or after June 25th, 2009. Offer covers scheduled maintenance, as prescribed in the maintenance booklet that comes with the vehicle for 36 months/54,000 km, whichever comes first. These maintenance requirements are subject to change without notice. Maintenance must be performed at an authorized smart Centre in Canada. Coverage does not include wear and tear items such as brake pads, brake shoes, brake rotors, brake drums, light bulbs, wiper blades, tires, wheel alignment or wheel balancing. This is a Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. marketing initiative and coverage cannot be redeemed for any cash value. Offer may be discontinued without notice. See your local smart Centre for details. Canadian Black Book® is a registered trademark used under license by Wm. Ward Publishing Ltd. Winner among passenger cars and light-trucks under $70K. Data based on 2005 models and determines a vehicles ability to retain value from its original MSRP.