NationStates Jolt Archive

KSF Motors, one of Astholm's major automobile manufacturers, released the export-only Raewa Cestra today.

Based on the Austin Maestro, and new for 2009, this version is not sold in Astholm, or any of the 60+ nations of the Astholm continent - it is solely for export. Unlike the Austin Maestro, there are some major differences.

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(OOC: Image 1 from www.austinrover.co.uk, Image 2 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/rootes_arrow/2851683170/in/set-72157600590439811/)
Available in a five-door hatchback bodystyle, the Cestra has a European style to it, and is available with high-technology engines, in both petrol and diesel form. (Note: Diesel versions are not available yet, but will be available soon)

Three petrol engines are available (diesel versions will follow soon):

1.3 4cyl 1275 cc I4, 68 hp petrol (Similar to British Leyland A-Series engine).
1.6 4cyl 1598 cc I4, 85 hp petrol (Similar to British Leyland S-Series engine).
1.8 4cyl 1781cc, 90 hp petrol (Volkswagen-sourced)


Trim levels and specifications can be customised to your nation's needs.
To see an example of what a trim level/specification list is like see here:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=2866 (supermini)
http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=692 (family car)
http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=2922 (family car)
http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=2731 (midsize)
http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=2803 (full-size)
http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=2805 (minivan/multi-purpose vehicle/MPV)
http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-summary.aspx?rt=571 (off-roader)

In the links are an example of the format our Autoweek publication uses for the magazine, and the different sizes (OOC: Equivalent to United Kingdom/USA/Australia/New Zealand-size).
We have the current trim levels available (please select from the trim level sets for easier customisation! Note that you can only use one trim level set for your nation):
Trim level Set 1

L - Basic version, sparsely equipped.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door hatchback version with 1.3 petrol, and 5-door with 1.6 petrol engines. Some nations only offer it with the 1.3 engine.
LX - Mid-range trim level, above L and more luxurious.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door hatchback version with 1.3 petrol, and 5-door with 1.6 petrol engines.
GLX - Luxury version of LX, with higher-spec.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door with 1.6 and 1.8 petrol, although some nations have added the 1.3 version (not many though!)
Sport - Sporting-badged version, synonymous with Austin-Rover Advantage trim level.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door hatchback in some nations with 1.6 petrol, although some nations will offer 1.3 and 1.8 petrol versions as well.
GT - Sports version, has alloy wheels, spoilers, and is the sporting version.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door hatchback in some nations with 1.8 petrol, although some regions will offer it with the 1.6 petrol. Some nations will market it only as a 5-door hatchback with the 1.6 or 1.8 engine, or both 1.6 and 1.8 petrol. The GT has been offered in some nations with the 1.3 petrol, as the 1.3 GT, but this is rare on export vehicles.

Trim level Set 2

Club - Basic version, sparsely equipped.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door hatchback version with 1.3 petrol engine.
Advantage - Sporting-badged version, synonymous with Austin-Rover Advantage trim level.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door with 1.6 and 1.8 petrol, although some nations have added the 1.3 version (not many though!)
SL - Luxury trim, below LX version
Notes: Only marketed as 5-door hatchback with 1.3 and 1.6 engines.
LX - Mid-range trim level, above L and more luxurious.
Notes: Mainly marketed as 5-door hatchback version with 1.3, 1.6 and 1.8 petrol engines.

Colours available are:

Nightfire Red
Azure Blue
Arctic White
Olympic White
Pannacotta
Silk Blue
Flame Red
British Racing Green
Frost Blue
Ultra Blue
Royal Blue
Beech Green
Glacier White
Champagne Gold
Jet Black
Silver Lightning


Please request your nation's exports here now and we will get back to you.

Here, we will list some possible permutations from our trim level sets:
Trim level Set 1 (Default)

1.3 L 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.3 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 Sport 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 GT 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)



Trim level Set 1 (Variation 1)

1.3 L 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.3 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)


Trim level Set 1 (Variation 2)

1.3 L 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.3 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)


Trim level Set 1 (Variation 3)

1.3 L 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)


Trim level Set 1 (Variation 4)

1.3 L 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 Sport 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 GT 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)


Trim level Set 1 (Variation 5)

1.3 L 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.3 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.3 GLX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)


With Set 1, choose one of the combinations - note Variations 3 and 5 are for some markets where sports versions may be seen as too expensive and the Cestra is marketed as a budget car.

Trim level Set 2 (Only configuration for set 2)

1.3 Club 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.3 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.3 SL 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 Advantage 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 SL 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.6 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 LX 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)
1.8 GT 5dr Hatchback (5-speed Manual)


These are all the variants for Trim level Set 1 - and we can export them to your nation.

The Glorious People's Republic of Falkasia, as per trade agreement, would like to purchase 100 units of each automobile design, in each of the available colors. As per Trim set, we will take Trim Level Set 2.

It has been a pleasure doing business with you.

*Brings thread to top so negotiations can start*