Here, once again, the Scirocco comes across as gruff, the exhaust
more rorty (a good thing), but with detectable dips and crests in the power curve.
Not exact matches
That said, weighing little
more than a tonne the Twingo scurried from 0 - 62mph in 8.7 sec with a pleasingly
rorty soundtrack.
It could be great fun and a quick drive in a prototype of the RC on a narrow autotest - style coned circuit revealed a much
more aggressive set - up, strong grip and a
rorty turbocharged soundtrack.
It should emit a suitably
rorty sound — in his role in charge of Kia and Hyundai's performance models, Biermann is directly working with powertrain engineers, and places great importance on a car's aural appeal — though this will likely be achieved using sound generators, due to the environmental and social implications of the
more traditional loud exhausts.
The M2 performs similarly impressive stunts, though its engine note appears to have
more turbocharger noises overlaid above its
rorty exhaust.
A little extra power and a dollop
more focus make this big Skoda really
rorty and engaging to drive.
The normally aspirated four - cylinder mill is a touch
rorty when compared to MX - 5's
more luxurious (and
more expensive) European rivals, but in a way this enhances that grassroots driving experience many owners so dearly covet.