Information about Green Cars

Why Go Green?

Watch our video explaining our green cars on Youtube.

Henson Motor Group promote and sell a range of cars that have CO2 emissions of 150g/km or less. CO2 emissions contribute to the greenhouse effect but also have an impact on the efficiency and therefore running costs of your car. By selling cars with low C02 emissions we hope to help protect the environment, in addition to saving you money.

Examples of Green Cars

Fiat Panda

CO2		133
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		2
MPG		50.4 Avg

Ford Focus LX

CO2		127
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		6
MPG		58.9 Avg

Peugeot 307

CO2		129
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		5
MPG		57.6 Avg

Renault Megane Dynamique

CO2		133
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		7
MPG		56.5 Avg

New Shape VW Passat

CO2		148
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		7
MPG		50.4 Avg

Vauxhall Astra CD TI

CO2		132
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		6
MPG		57.6 Avg

VW Golf SE TDI

CO2		132
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		2
MPG		53.3 Avg

Renault Clio Extreme

CO2		142
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		3
MPG		60.1 Avg

Jaguar X Type

CO2		149
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		13
MPG		50.3 Avg

Mini Cooper 1.6 D

CO2		142
Tax		£66
Insurance Grp		4
MPG		47.1 Avg

How does going green save me money?

• Greater MPG - ‘Green’ cars have greater miles per gallon (MPG) and so consequently use less fuel. This can dramatically reduce the running cost of your car, especially if fuel prices continue to rise.
• Reduced Road Tax - From 1st April 2007 the government updated the amount it charges drivers for its annual road fund licence. All cars registered after 1st March 2001 now pay tax based on the C02 emissions. So, the lower the c02 emissions, the less road tax you pay.
• Lower Insurance - Lots of newer, ‘greener’ cars are now being recognised by insurance companies and are consequently much cheaper to insure. Smaller cars often have the best savings

Three tips to buying a ‘green’ car

1. Henson Motor Group promote and sell a range of cars that have CO2 emissions of 150g/km or less. CO2 emissions contribute to the greenhouse effect but also have an impact on the efficiency and therefore running costs of your car. By selling cars with low C02 emissions we hope to help protect the environment, in addition to saving you money.


2. If you are living in a built up area or spend the majority of your time driving within city centres then petrol cars cause less harm to the environment. However, diesel engines emit less CO2 and for long distance driving are better suited.


3. If you aren’t sure about something, just ask. Our Sales team at Henson Motor Group are well schooled about the efficiency and environmental performance of your chosen car and the helpful extras available.