Demonstrates the problem for all powerful front wheel drive hatchbacks. In Auto Express this week details on the new BMW 128ti with 2.0 litre turbo front wheel drive 261bhp and 400nm with 0-60mph in a claimed 6.1 seconds for around £33,000. Also comparison on buying a 2 year old hot hatch between 306bhp Golf R from £12,800 for a 2014 model, Honda Civic Type R from £24,900 and a Mercedes AMG A35 4MATIC from £29,000.

 

https://www.motor1.com/news/449957/2021-hyundai-i20-n-revealed/

 

 

Edited 21 October, 20205 yr by vrskeith

 

It looks like Ford have managed to come up with a Hot Crossover or Tall Hatchback (no way is it a SUV) that will suit many that want easy in and easy out.

No Auto though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was just thinking of the GR! (and how I'm unlikely to ever afford no matter how much I want one)

@bspman

Just like all the Classic Fast Fords and others that i wanted when they were new and were many many times more than i could afford and were not automatics.

 

Currently i have my eye on a Alfa Romeo Giulia that is an Auto, in red and the car i most covet.

Only issue is i am £69,000 short to be able to buy it.

 

 

Edited 11 November, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot

 

 

 

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ford/fiesta-st/first-drives/ford-fiesta-st-edition-2020-uk-review

 

Edited 18 November, 20205 yr by vrskeith

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-mazda-3-turbo-vs-vw-golf-r-vs-subaru-wrx-drag-race-shows-there-s-a-newcomer-151827.html

 

Well done Toyota GR for showing VW , BMW, Audi, etc and others how it should be done. Hyundai are making an effort with

the I 20 N.

This is what the the UPGTi or Polo GTi R  etc could have been.

 

 

Edited 22 November, 20205 yr by vrskeith

It is really sad that Skoda have the Fabia R5 achieving Motorsport / Rallying success and sold to the general public only 95 / 110ps FWD cars.

(They did a some limited edition 1.4 TSI 125ps R5 tribute mk3 in left hands drive, or the full fat R5 to those that are going to rally them.)

Then vRS badges being used on the Octavia or Kodiaq & then 'Monte Carlo' used on whatever as a trim / stylee thing.

Edited 22 November, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot

 

 

 

https://www.motor1.com/news/459910/mk8-golf-gti-race-ford-focus-s

 

https://youtu.be/sOks5XgMlvw

 

 

 

Good or bad advert for Toyota ???!!