Ford Mustang

After having been in production for half a century, Ford's all-new 6th-generation Mustang will be arriving this year. It's the first time we'll be seeing the Mustang for sale in Ford garages over here, so no more need for importing! Despite that, Ford claims to have noticed some differences in the market worldwide. 

A new set of engines is available. Well, saying set, it's just two. The first option is the 5.0-litre V8 which will produce 418 PS and 524 Nm. So far, so normal. But the next option is definitely a sign of the times - it's a turbocharged 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine. But don't be fooled, it's still capable of producing 314 PS and 434 Nm. Emissions aren't what you'd expect, from 179 g/km.

As expected, the new Mustang will be offered in the 'Fastback' coupé guise as well as a Convertible.

Within the first month, 500,000 Europeans configured their ideal Ford Mustang online. In other words, it's a long-awaited car over here! But is it worth it? Available with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission, you've got the traditional American car aspect there as well as the favoured British manual. The 19-inch alloys, xenon headlights and LED tail lights help give the Mustang some huge road presence.

Jump inside and the dual-zone climate control, 9 speakers and SYNC 2 8-inch touchscreen with voice control prove that the Mustang is ready for our love of technology and interior comfort. And this is probably the only time I'll ever say this... the back seats look more comfy that those at the front!

But have Ford improved its refinement, or more importantly, have they done enough to make it viable to sale as a European model? We'll just have to wait... My Ford Mustang Configuration

Volvo XC60

The XC60 is the smallest of 2 SUVs offered by Volvo (sitting below the XC90 which has recently been upgraded to the 2nd generation).

Let's start with Volvo's selling point. Safety. I quote: "Cars are driven by people, so the guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo is - and must remain - safety." Its goal is that by 2020 no-one will be "seriously injured or killed" in a new Volvo. Quite ambitious, but from what we've seen, it's definitely feasible!

City Safety will apply the brakes at speeds of up to 31 mph if you're about to go into the back of someone, whereas the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) helps you when there's a car travelling alongside you, particularly on a motorway. Cross Traffic Alert is a particularly useful feature that warns you of cars travelling behind you when you're reversing out of an awkward parking space and Pedestrian Detection applies the brakes if somebody walks into your path and you don't react quick enough.

As you'd expect, it scores 5 stars in the Euro NCAP testings. It achieved 94% for adult safety, 79% for child safety, 48% for pedestrians and 86% for the 'safety assist' category. Because Volvo tries to make its cars as safe as possible, I think it's important that I include a break-down of the Euro NCAP test.

Volvo XC60 - Euro NCAP

You have two routes to take, SE or R-Design. SE models come with LED daytime running lights, electronic climate control, cruise control, DAB and Bluetooth®, 17-inch alloys, pear parking sensors, automatically folding door mirrors and even a power operated tailgate! R-Design is the sportier route which adds exactly what you'd expect: R-Design visual upgrades and logos, and a modified chassis.

Above each sits a Lux model. The XC60 SE Lux adds an 8-inch TFT driver's information display, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, 18-inch alloys and xenon headlights. The R-Design Lux does the same.

All the engines are turbodiesels and are surprisingly efficient.

First, we'll talk about the D4. When used in conjunction with a front-wheel-drive layout, the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder unit produces 190 bhp and 400 Nm. It can be paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox (62.8 mpg, 117 g/km) or an 8-speed Geartronic automatic transmission (60.1 mpg, 124 g/km).

If you choose the all-wheel-drive D4, it's completely different! This is why you shouldn't be fooled by them having the same name. The 2.4-litre 5-cylinder powerhouse produces 190 bhp and 420 Nm. You can have it with a 6-speed manual (54.3 mpg, 137 g/km) or a 6-speed Geartronic auto (49.6 mpg, 149 g/km).

Step up to the D5 and you're stuck with all-wheel-drive. The 2.4-litre 5-cylinder engine produces 220 bhp and either 440 Nm or 420 Nm of torque for Geartronic and manual transmissions respectively - bit odd. Power is driven through a 6-speed manual (54.3 mpg, 137 g/km) or a 6-speed Geartronic automatic (49.6 mpg, 149 g/km). The efficiency figures are the same as t he D4 AWD, but then so is the engine, more or less.

What about boot space? With 495/1,455 litres with the seats up/down, the XC60 sits somewhere towards the bottom of the list. Despite this, the wide-opening lid and flat load floor makes it very practical. It has more than the VW Tiguan (470/1,510) but less than the Audi Q5 (540/1,560), BMW X3 (550/1,600) and Range Rover Evoque (575/1445 for 5-soor, 550/1,350 for 3-door Coupé).

All models will tow 1,800 kg apart from the D5 AWD Geartronic which'll tow up to 2,000 kg. That's about average, and similar to the Tiguan (1,800-2,200 kg). It's better than the Evoque (1,500-1,800 kg) but not quite as good as the premium Germans (Q5 and X3), both managing 2,000-2,400 kg.

Starting at £31,660, its price suggests it's aiming to compete against the fancy Q5 (£31,720), X3 (£33,295) and Evoque (£30,200) as opposed to the cheaper Tiguan (£22,975).

Take a look here at how I'd spec my XC60.

Volvo XC60 Configuration

Citroën DS3

To you and I, there's no real meaning to the 'DS' range by Citroën. That's until I give you a quick French lesson. Although we say is as 'dee ess', the French would pronounce it as 'day ess'. But what a minute, you pronounce 'déesse' like 'day ess' too! So DS is sort of like a code for 'déesse', which means 'Goddess'. The DS range, or Goddess range, is the luxurious side to Citroën. The numbers correspond to the standard car on which they're based - DS3-C3, DS4-C4 and DS5-C5. Today we're dealing with the DS3 supermini.

When it first entered our world in 2009 the DS3 instantly caught our eye, attracting the younger customers. Its stylish looks and personalisation was something that we saw very rarely back then.

Still in its first generation 5 years later, the DS3 looks just as fresh as when it came out. But along the way, Citroën have added some sparks to keep it that way.

To keep up with competitors, entry level DS3 models come as standard with cruise control, 60:40 split folding rear seats, six speakers and sports suspension. If you climb above that, alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, air conditioning and Bluetooth® make it a sensible choice. You can climb the ladder a big higher to find sports seats, a roof spoiler and rear parking sensors, but once you reach the top spec you notice Citroën has concentrated on safety with Active City Brake, xenon headlights and the eTouch Emergency & Assistance System.

Some would say I'm lazy, but I'm going to take a quote directly from Citroën.

"Once you've chosen from 11 stunning body colours, it's time to consider a shade for that 'floating' roof. Take your time; there are 35 potential combinations..."

Take a look at the brochure and you'll stumble across pages 30 and 31. On those pages are 8 door mirror colours, 4 roof colours, 11 body colours and 3 wheel designs. What's interesting is the car's key (which I think looks great, by the way!) can be specified to match your car, with 5 colours available!

Turn your page and you'll see it's not only the upholstery that you can change! With 5 colours for the gear stick and 4 for the dashboard, there are endless possibilities!

Lastly, if you choose not to have a car with a contrast roof, you can choose from 6 designs on the roof, from butterflied to the Union Jack.

Download or order a brochure here.

There's a choice of 3 petrol engines with only the mid-powered one available with an automatic transmission and 2 diesels. Only the top power outputs (petrol and diesel) use a 6-speed manual 'box, the rest use a 5-speed (unless it's the 4-speed auto which isn't up to today's standards).

According to Citroën you can achieve up to 80 mpg in certain DS3 models, but expect above 40 mpg (or in the region of 60 mpg for the efficient diesels).

At the moment, only the diesels emit under 100 g/km of CO2, making them free to tax.

With a 285-litre boot, the DS3 sits comfortably above its rivals, such as the 270 litres offered by the Alfa Romeo MiTo and Audi A1 (Hatchback and Sportback), the 211 litres offered by the MINI 3-Door Hatch and the 278 litres offered by the bigger MINI 5-Door Hatch. It does have 15 litres less than the C3 on which it's based though.

Something it may be lacking in is a set of back doors, making it a strict 3-door car like the MiTo. Personally, I think adding rear doors would be a mistake, so Citroën's playing it well at the moment! But if practicality is something that you're looking for, you can buy the MINI 5-door Hatch or Audi A1 Sportback which both have 5 doors, as opposed to their 3-door equivalents (known as the MINI 3-Door Hatch and simply Audi A1).

One thing that the DS3 has that none of its direct rivals have is a retractable roof. Although it's known as a different car (Citroën DS3 Cabrio), it's certainly an enticing prospect. It's only £2,000 more than the metal-roofed DS3 too! Look out for a Fiat 500C though which is £1,605 cheaper and has a similar canvas retractable roof (£3,000 more than the standard Fiat 500).

The DS3 (£13,295) is priced suitably to steer buyers away from the MINI 3-Door Hatch (£13,935), 5-Door Hatch (£14,535), Audi A1 (£14,355) and Sportback (£14,975) but it's slightly more expensive than the MiTo (£12,760).

An important factor to remember though, is that's the DS3's entry point price and if you step up to the 2nd trim you will add some £4,000! I managed to get my 'ideal' DS3 to £20,000. Take a look how by clicking this link.

Citroën DS3 Configuration

Volkswagen Tiguan // Vauxhall Antara // Ford Kuga

Sitting below the Toureg in VW's SUV range, the Tiguan is a well-engineered German contribution to the small-SUV market. Vauxhall's Antara is not seen as often on Britain's roads - let's investigate. Lastly, the Ford Kuga has often been the go-to car for those who aren't planning to spend the world on a premium SUV.

Price

The Tiguan is the most expensive of the bunch, starting at £22,975. The cheapest of the trio is the Kuga from £20,995, and nestled between the 2 is the Antara which kicks off at £21,400.

Engines

The Vauxhall Antara is the poorest in this category with just 2 options. You're stuck with a 2.2-litre CDTi with 163 or 184 PS. Both use start/stop technology and are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Next is the Tiguan with 4 choices, and again, just diesel. The 2.0-litre TDI has 3 different power outputs - a 110 PS, 150 PS or 184 PS. Power can be driven through a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic 'box. Ford has the most options as regards fuels with a 150 PS or 180 PS 2.0-litre TDCi paired to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Powershift automatic transmission, or a 1.5T EcoBoost with 150 or 182 PS outputs and mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. This is the winner of this category simply because it's the only one that offers petrol power. All cars are offered as two- or four-wheel-drives so there's no competition here.

Efficiency

The most economical engine in the Tiguan range is able to achieve a claimed 56.5 mpg, emitting just 130 g/km of CO2. Even the least economical engine returns 49.6 mpg and emits 150 g/km. The Antara is said to achieve 44.1 mpg at its best and 42.2 mpg at its worst, emitting between 167 and 177 g/km. With the Kuga you can achieve 60.1 mpg, but equally you could be achieving 38.2 mpg. That solely depends on your choice of engine. CO2 emissions range from 122 to 171 g/km.

Performance

In 8.3 seconds the Tiguan can get to 62 mph. That's 1.3 seconds quicker than the quickest Antara and 0.9 of a second quicker than the fastest Kuga. They can do 127, 124 and 126 respectively.

Specification

The Tiguan comes as standard with air con, 16-inch alloys, halogen headlights, heated door mirrors, front and rear electric windows, sliding and reclining 60:40 split folding rear seats and an electronic parking brake. The Kuga comes with larger 17-inch alloy wheels, heated door mirrors, halogen daytime running lights, cruise control, air con and a push-to-start button. Lastly, Vauxhall's Antara is available as standard with front and rear electric windows, heated door mirrors, 17-inch alloys, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, air con and heated front seats. All 3 are very generously spec'd, but believe it or not the Vauxhall seems to stand out for some unexpected uxurious extras.

The VW is offered in S, Match, Escape and R-Line, whereas the Kuga is offered in Zetec, Titanium, Titanium X and Titanium X Sport. Vauxhall's Antara is offered in Exclusiv, Diamond and SE Nav.

Towing

The Antara can tow 1,700-2,000 kg. That's similar to the Kuga's 1,600-2,100 kg limit The Tiguan is the best with limits of between 1,800-2,200 kg.

Results

With its excellent quality of build and practicality, I would place the Tiguan in 1st place. The Antara's starting to feel a bit old now, so with refreshed engines and trim levels the Kuga snaps up 2nd place. Unfortunately, the Antara, then, takes last place.

My Tiguan // Antara // Kuga

Take a look at the following links to see how I would personally spec my cars.

Volkswagen Tiguan Configuration

Vauxhall Antara Configuration

Ford Kuga Configuration

Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV

A bit of background... The new QV models debuted in March 2014 and went on sale in that summer to celebrate over 90 years of Quadrifoglio Verde and to mark the 60th anniversary of the Giulietta. 'Quadrifoglio Verde' is Italian for 'Four Leaf Clover' and marks out the performance versions over the standard models, like VW's GTI, Ford's ST and Vauxhall's VXR.

Just like the 4C, the Giulietta QV gets its power from a 4-cylinder 1,750 cc turbocharged petrol unit twinned with a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission known as the ALFA TCT.

Thanks to a new Launch Control, Alfa Romeo have managed to slice 0.8 s off the 0-62 mph time of the previous Giulietta QV, cutting it down to 6.0 s. The QV Intake Engine Sound makes the car sound a lot more potent that it is, but that's not to say that it's not already formidable enough! Alfa has managed to squeeze 240 bhp out of the engine, producing 340 Nm of torque.

Meeting Euro 6 standard, the Giulietta QV emits 162 g/km (15 g less than before). A claimed 40.4 mpg doesn't make it too much more costly to run than somme other standard family hatchbacks.

Alfa Romeo's D.N.A. system allows the driver to switch between Natural (everyday driving), Dynamic (for an extra punch) and All Weather (for additional traction).

Launch Control comes as standard. So do the QV Intake Engine Sound, large twin exhausts, lowered sports suspension, side skirts and red Brembo® brake callipers. Tinted rear windows and 18-inch alloy wheels help it to stand out even to the untrained eye, and front and rear parking sensors make it a sensible choice.

It ticks all the hot hatch boxes outside, but what about inside? The flat-bottomed steering wheel finished in contrast stitching is accompanied by paddle shifters, and the QV logos subtly remind you what you're driving. The Alcantara® and leather sports seats are finished in Quadrifoglio Verde-themed (green and white) stitching and so are the gear level and handbrake.

For those daily commutes, you want the Giulietta QV to drive like a normal car. Well, most of the time! The 6.5-inch Uconnect™ touchscreen does just that. It comes as standard with sat nav, voice controls, DAB, USB and Bluetooth® connectivity.

Prices start at just over £28,000 but Alfa also made 500 'Launch Edition' models (100 of which went on sale in the UK). Obviously they're long gone, but it may be worth keeping an eye out for one. Kit included carbon-fibre mirror covers, a carbon-fibre spoiler, upgraded side skirts, 18-inch 5-hole alloys and a personal plaque to denote which model of those 500 your car is. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde Launch Edition costed £2,160 more than the standard Giulietta QV.

The Giulietta QV is in a large group of hat hatches and race-tuned cars. Here's a list of some of the most popular along with the size and power output of the engine, price estimate, 0-62 mph time and boot size. (The Giulietta QV has a 350l boot)

• SEAT Leon Cupra, 2.0-litre, 261 bhp, £26,000, 5.9 s, 380l
• SEAT Leon Cupra 280, 2.0-litre, 276 bhp, £27,000, 5.7 s, 380l
• Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, 2.0-litre, 360 bhp, £38,000, 4.6 s, 341l
• BMW M135i, 3.0-litre, 326 bhp, £31,000, 5.1 s, 360l
• Audi S3, 2.0-litre, 296 bhp, £30,000, 4.8 s, 390l
• Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2.0-litre, 217 bhp, £27,000, 6.5 s, 343l
• Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0-litre, 296 bhp, £31,000, 4.9 s, 343l
• Renault Mégane RenaultSport 275 Trophy, 2.0-litre, 275 bhp, £29,000, 6.0 s, 377l
• Vauxhall Astra VXR, 2.0-litre, 276 bhp, £27,000, 5.9 s, 285l
• Ford Focus RS, 2.3-litre, 316 bhp, sub-£30,000
• Honda Civic Type R, 2.0-litre, 306 bhp, £30,000, 5.7 s

 

Citroën C1

The C1 is (and always has been) built with the Peugeot 108 (formerly 107) and Toyota Aygo. It has faced more recent competition from the Volkswagen up!, Škoda Citigo and SEAT Mii (which, by coincidence, are a trio of cars built together. Sound familiar?)

There are 3 trim levels - entry-level Touch, mid-range Feel and top-of-the-range Flair. There are also C1 Airscape Feel and C1 Airscape Flair models which have a fabric retractable roof. That's something that the up! trio doesn't have! Though just like its rivals, it is offered in a 3-door and 5-door guise.

Standard equipment is poor, but that's to be expected for a city car.

• When it comes to entry-level Touch models, don't be fooled by Hill Start Assist, LED daytime running lights, front electric windows and a trip computer, because you'll be reminded which trim you're driving when you lose a 14-inch 'Star' wheel trim (that's right, no alloys)! Ok, it does have a USB socket through which you can play your music, but that'll come through the car's only 2 speakers. A very nice touch that I'm pleased to say is included in Touch models is a set of front seats that return to their former position after having been folded in the 3-door models, something that the old C1 lacked. Just when you get excited about one thing, another thing ruins it. The rear seats? Yes, those two. They don't fold down individually! Either carry 4 people or 2 people and lots of luggage.
• If you avoid Touch (which I recommend you do) and go for mid-range Feel, you get air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver's seat, 50:50 split folding rear seats, DAB, 4 speakers, Bluetooth®, steering wheel-mounted controls and a 7-inch Touch Drive Interface Mirror Screen (the infotainment system). A neatly trimmed car, but it still doesn't have alloys!
• Flair, which I'm over the moon to see alloys on the standard kit list, comes with tinted rear windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, a leather multi-function steering wheel, a rev counter (this should really be standard across all the range!), a speed limiter (for manual transmissions only) and... wait for it... a reversing camera! Wow. I like it, Citroën.

You'll certainly enjoy browsing through the C1's options list, giving it the kit that it deserves. Take a look at the options below.

• The £250 Serenity Pack adds a speed limiter and reversing camera for the models that don't already have it.
• For £300, the Automatic Pack brings luxuries such as automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights and electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors.
• The Automatic Pack Plus is £270 more expensive than the standard Automatic Pack and adds keyless entry and start.
• For £100, the Sunrise Red Interior Colour Pack is more aesthetic than functional and finishes the centre console and air vent and gear knob surrounds in Sunrise Red, whilst the lower dashboard is black.
• The White Interior Colour Pack is the same price and serves the same purpose (no prizes for guessing the colour's White, not Sunrise Red!). It also adds a leather steering wheel and gear knob.
• The £130 Urban Pack is said to appeal at younger markets with its chrome door mirrors. It adds to the White Interior Colour Pack (in other words, it has everything that that pack does plus the chrome mirrors).
• If you just want chrome doors mirrors and door handles, no worries! Pay £100 for the Chrome Pack.
• If you really want to sent your C1 upmarket, why not add black leather upholstery for £650? I certainly would!
• If  you haven't chosen Flair but want a rev counter, you can add one at £40. For £150 you can specify the reversing camera, which quite frankly is a steal!

Powering the C1 is a choice of 3-cylinder petrol-only engines all with front-wheel-drive. Kicking off the range is the 68 bhp 1.0-litre VTi 68. It can be specified with or without Start&Stop technology and both are available on 3- and 5-door models with a 5-speed manual transmission. The VTi 68 can also be specified with a 5-speed ETG automatic transmission, but only on 5-door models. Goodness knows why!

The second and last engine is the 81 bhp PureTech 82 which uses a 5-speed manual gearbox on both 3- and 5-door models. Every model is said to get upwards of 67 mpg and all emit under 100 g/km of CO2 making them free to tax. The most efficient is the 88 g/km 74.3 mpg VTi 68 S&S.

It's important to note that the C1 only has a 35-litre fuel tank, and although theoretically you should be able to travel up to 572 miles between fills, in reality it'll be a lots less than that, so be careful on long journeys that involve lots of motorway driving.

One you've clambered into the back (which is quite tricky for most people) it's quite comfortable. Headroom is ample and kneeroom is adequate. Behind the rear seats is a 196-litre boot, but fold down those 2 seats and open up a 780-litre loading space.

All models are of equal dimensions so don't hesitate at buying a more practical 5-door C1 because of its size.

Of all the city cars out there, the C1 is probably my favourite. Poor standard equipment on lower levels of trim is to be expected on any car of this genre, but once you throw some money at it the C1 becomes a chic car that'll turn heads more than rivals.

Take a look here at how I would spec my C1 (and yes, I've chosen the Airscape model!), here to learn more about the C1, here to download the C1 brochure or here to see the rest of Citroën's range.

Jeep Renegade

The brand new Jeep Renegade joins the crossover category and it comes with buckets full of personality. Take a look at it below.

The entry point to the Renegade lineup is the Sport model which comes with 16-inch aluminium wheels, air con, an electronic parking brake, hill start assist, all-round power windows, a multi-function steering wheel and the Uconnect 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system complete with DAB, USB, aux-in, Bluetooth® and 4 speakers.

Step up to Longitude for 17-inch aluminium wheels, 6 speakers, LED ambient lighting, black roof rails, body-coloured door mirrors and handles, cruise control, electric lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat, front fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a speed limited and satellite navigation.

Almost at the top of the range, Limited models come with 18-inch aluminium wheels, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats and steering wheel, Forward Collision Warning-Plus, Lane Sense™, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, leather upholstery, a 7-inch colour TFT display in the instrument cluster, privacy glass, rear parking sensors, silver roof rails, door mirrors and grille and an upgraded 6.5-inch Uconnect infotainment system.

The off-road-orientated Trailhawk model comes with 17-inch aluminium wheels and mud & snow tyres, front suspension, transfer, transmission and fuel tank skid plates and hill descent control.

Since it's a Jeep, you'd expect some sort of off-road ability. And you won't be disappointed. Selec-Terain® has four modes as standard (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud) with added Rock mode for Trailhawk models. The Jeep® Active Drive is available on Longitude and Limited models whereas the low-range Jeep® Active Drive Low is available on Limited and Trailhawk models. The off-roady Renegade Trailhawk has a 30° approach angle, a 24° breakover angle and a 34° departure angle. All models are capable of towing 400 kg unbraked or at least 1,000 kg braked (up to 1,500 kg).

It's definitely a car that asks to be personalised, with a total of 11 exterior paint jobs, 7 seat upholstery options and even a bi-colour with black roof option!

A total of 8 engines will complete the lineup (4 petrol, 4 diesel) but not all are available yet.

Take a look at the individual specs below:

1.6 E-torQ - 5-speed manual - petrol

• 110 bhp
• 112 Nm
• FWD
• 47.1 mpg
• 141 g/km

1.4 MultiAir II - 6-speed manual - petrol

• 140 bhp
• 170 Nm
• FWD
• 47.1 mpg
• 140 g/km

1.4 MultiAir II - 6-speed DDCT automatic - petrol

• 140 bhp
• 170 Nm
• FWD
• 47.9 mpg
• 137 g/km

1.4 MultiAir II 4WD - 9-speed automatic - petrol

• 170 bhp
• 184 Nm
• AWD
• 40.9 mpg
• 160 g/km

1.6 MultiJet II - 6-speed manual - diesel

• 120 bhp
• 236 Nm
• FWD
• 61.4 mpg
• 120 g/km

2.0 MultiJet II 4WD - 6-speed manual - diesel

• 140 bhp
• 258 Nm
• AWD
• 55.4 mpg
• 134 g/km

2.0 MultiJet II 4WD - 9-speed automatic - diesel

• 140 bhp
• 258 Nm
• AWD
• 49.6 mpg
• 150 g/km

2.0 MultiJet II 4WD Trailhawk - 9-speed automatic - diesel

• 170 bhp
• 258 Nm
• AWD
• 48.7 mpg
• 151 g/km

Take a look here at how I would spec my Renegade if I were to be in the situation to buy one.