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MOTORING Staddlestones Brading Road, Ryde Tel: 01983 872121 www.staddlestones.com option of a standard six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic gearbox. You’ll find that the NP300 is as good off-road as it is on. The system is engaged and disengaged electronically via a rotary button located on the dashboard. For best fuel economy and handling, the driver can stay in twowheel drive on the road, and then for off-road conditions, select the 4HI mode while driving up to 100km/h. With payloads exceeding one tonne and a towing capacity of 3,500kg the NP300 certainly earns its keep. It’s the ideal vehicle for the most demanding jobs or most leisure pursuit requirements. In fact, with its impressive combination of performance, safety, technology, comfort and convenience features, coupled with efficient running costs, this vehicle is just about the ideal partner for work and leisure. Prices start from £21,995 on the road. www.visitilife.com 57