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30 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 16, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STRONG CANADIAN DOLLAR THE ALL NEW TO CASH CREDITS UP2008 New generation vehicles handle people and cargo Sky-high gas prices combined with growing demand for green products have helped hybrid technology go mainstream, and auto manufacturers have responded with a rash of models perfect for today's families. When hybrid technologies were first introduced to the public, their appeal was to the environmentally conscious. While the technology greatly increased gas mileage, the original models lacked the cargo space and functionality most families demand. As the technology has gone mainstream, we are now seeing a new generation of hybrids and many new models hitting the street, giving today's families more fuel-efficient options, from sedans to full-size SUVs. So which hybrids are recommend for families? Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Completely redesigned for 2008, we liked the earlier version we drove, and highly recommend springing for the hybrid model. It packs more power and saves time because you don't have to spend time in line at the gas station nearly as often. Saturn Vue Green Line: Let's see, an eco-happy, easy-to-park SUV that fits a family of five, their dog and some groceries, all within a budget? Sounds like a smart idea. Toyota Camry Hybrid: The novelty of the gas/electric hybrid system never wears off. We love it when the car goes silent at stoplights -- it feels like it's in $ SX4 6,000 ON SELECT MODELS PURCHASE FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS LEASE RATES AS LOW AS SEDAN ON SELECT MODELS 0% ON SELECT MODELS 1.5% THE ALL NEW 2008 SX4 SEDAN Air Conditioning / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry LEASE FROM PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MOS. FINALIST BEST NEW SMALL CAR 2008 The Saturn Vue Green Line is an eco-friendly SUV that fits he whole family plus the grocerries stealth mode. When considering sedans, families need to take into account cargo space limitations due to hybrid design. The trunk of the Camry Hybrid, for example, is intruded on by the car's battery pack -- it has 10.6 cubic feet of space, while the gasoline-powered Camry it's based on has 14.5 cu. ft. This may be a difficult issue to get around for families needing room for both groceries and strollers. Non-sedans, however, don't have the same issue; Toyota's Highlander Hybrid has an abundance of cargo space and storage, and compact SUV hybrids like the Saturn Vue Green Line and Ford Escape Hybrid also have good cargo space. Fortunately, hybrids now come in all shapes and sizes to fit almost any size family. Well, almost all shapes -- we haven't heard anything about a hybrid minivan yet. 0.9% $ DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE 0 $ 205 @ 1.5% FOR 60 MONTHS ** MSRP $17,195* SPORT MODEL SHOWN 2008 GRAND VITARA 4WD / V6 / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry / Air Conditioning PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 60 MOS. MSRP $25,595* JLX MODEL SHOWN 0% $ DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE 0 LEASE FROM $ 329 @ 1.9% FOR 60 MONTHS ** 2008 SWIFT+ Cargo Area Cover / Standard Front & Seat Mounted Side Airbags / 5-year Unlimited KM Roadside Assistance / AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (4 speakers) 2008 MSRP $20,695* JLX AWD MODEL SHOWN PURCHASE FOR $85.06 BI-WEEKLY *** $ DOWN PAYMENT ON PURCHASE 0 SX4 CROSSOVER Intelligent AWD / Power Windows / Power Locks / Heated Power Mirrors / Cruise Control / Remote Keyless Entry LEASE FROM PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MOS. Honda Canada sets 1st quarter sales record Honda Canada Inc. reported combined record March sales of 16,285 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 7% increase over last year's March sales. With record first quarter sales of 40,356 units, Honda and Acura combined sales were up 24% over the previous first quarter sales record of 32,573 units in 2003. The Honda Automobile Division reported record March sales of 14,197 units, up 7% over last year. The Acura Division reported March sales of 2,088 units, up 8% over last year. "Our record sales for the first quarter of 2008 are a positive indication that Canadians believe we are offering the right products with the right value," said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president, Honda Canada Inc. "We see continued consumer interest for our high-value, fuel-efficient products with a 24 per cent monthly increase for Civic, and a 17 per cent monthly increase for the Fit." S MODEL SHOWN* MSRP $13,995 0.9% $ DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE 0 $ 225 @ 1.9% FOR 60 MONTHS ** Visit Suzuki of Oakville and suzuki.ca today Suzuki of Oakville 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 905-469-2429 · Toll Free 1-866-229-3897 fax 905-469-4562 Honda March sales highlights include: · Honda Fit sets March sales record of 1,432 units, up 17% over the previous March sales record of 1,220 units in 2007 · Honda Civic sets March sales record of 7,095 units, up 24% over last year, and up 8% over the previous March sales record of 6,562 units in 2002 · Honda Ridgeline sets March sales record of 514 units, up 19% over last year, and up 6% over the previous March sales record of 484 units in 2006 · Honda CR-V sets March sales record of 1,879 units, up 2% over the previous March sales record of 1,846 units in 2007 suzuki.ca CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. *Limited time lease and purchase finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit (O.A.C.) on a new 2008 Swift+ with manual transmission (MODEL STR48C8)/as shown $16,295 MSRP for 2008 Swift+ S with manual transmission, SX4 sedan with manual transmission (MODEL S3L83J8)/as shown $18,995 MSRP for 2008 SX4 sedan sport with manual transmission, SX4 JX AWD with manual transmission (MODEL H3N80J8)/as shown $22,695 MSRP for 2008 SX4 JLX with manual transmission, Grand Vitara JA with manual transmission (MODEL LLN81S8)/as shown $29,745 MSRP for 2008 Grand Vitara JLX (Destination and delivery of $1,195/$1,250/$1,250/$1,395, administration fee, taxes, license, insurance, and registration are extra). ** For SX4 sedan, SX4 JX AWD and Grand Vitara lease offers, monthly payment is $205/$225/$329 (including $1,250/$1,250/$1,395 destination and delivery). $0/$0/$0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit, $72 PPSA, $350 acquisition fee, administration fee, $75/$75/$400 fuel conservation tax and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $12,298.55/$13,497.02/$19,733.45 including down payment. Taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. 20,000 km / year total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). *** For special bi-weekly purchase finance offer on the Swift+ MSRP is $13,995 with $0 down financed at 2.9% APR equals $85.06 per bi-weekly period for a total of 182 bi-weekly payments, $1,195 destination & delivery, taxes and fees are extra. 0.9% purchase financing is available for 48 months on any 2008 SX4 sedan and any 2008 SX4 hatchback. 0% purchase financing is available for 60 months on any 2008 Grand Vitara. Finance example: $10,000 at 0.9% APR for a 48 month term; the monthly payment is $212.18; cost of borrowing is $184.64; total obligation is $10,184.64. Administration fee, $75/$75/$400 tax for fuel conservation, other taxes, license, insurance, and registration are extra. Cash credit of: $2,000 on all 2008 Swift+, $1,000 on all 2008 SX4 sedans, $1,500 on all 2008 SX4 hatchbacks, FWD & AWD, $3,000 on all 2008 Grand Vitara's, and $6,000 on all 2007 XL7's. Cash credits cannot be combined with special finance or lease rate offers. Cash credits will be deducted from negotiated price after tax. Retailers are free to set individual prices. These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Dealers may lease or sell for less. See participating dealers for details. The Honda Civic,is the best-selling car in Canada.