Sentences with phrase «other performance hatch»
The only other performance hatch that gets close to that are the loonier tuned versions of the Abarth 500 / 695.
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One is a high - performance icon of its era, the other a lukewarm entry into the performance hatch market.
Other manufacturers such as Ford, Renault and Volkswagen offer similarly warm versions of their family hatches in the shape of the ST Line Focus, Megane GT and Golf GT respectively, that bridge the gap between their base and flagship performance models.
Take a modern, typically well - sorted front - driven performance hatch, say, a Ford Focus or VW Golf (or any one of the others) and tackle Stowe Corner on Silverstone's Grand Prix circuit.
With pretty much every other manufacturer of small performance cars moving to turbocharged petrol engines, it's not hard to see the Clio's naturally aspirated motor as being the end of an era — it's certainly one of the last hot hatches that enjoys being ragged out to over 7000rpm.
With other performance «specials» like the new Yaris GRMN hot hatch also on the way, Toyota's driver - focused offering should soon be unrecognisable from the barren period of recent years.
The performance it gives is a real surprise, it manages 0 - 60 in 7 seconds not the 8 plus quoted by Honda — I suspect after reading other reviews with similar results that Honda understate the performance of the 1.5 as it's truly a warm hatch and a lot cheaper than the Type - R.
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Of course, the compact hatch has spawned its own performance sub sector, and hot hatchbacks like the VW Golf GTI, Ford Focus RS and host of others can rival the best supercars for driving fun.
Price is a big selling point for the GTI as well, starting under $ 24,000, the GTI offers a lot of performance for less money than other hot hatches and a lot less than all - wheel - drive machines like the Subaru Impreza WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
To compare this car to other diesel hot hatches isn't fair as they don't come close regarding performance.
Not only is the performance and price gap between the new Si and Honda's fire - breathing Type R lamentably large, there isn't even enough daylight between the Si and other 1.5 - liter - equipped Civics like the Sport hatch.
Price is a big selling point for the GTI as well; starting around $ 23,000, the GTI offers a lot of performance for less money than other hot hatches and a lot less than all - wheel - drive machines like the Subaru Impreza WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.Interesting features of this model are excellent DSG transmission, Strong all - around performance, classy interior, good fuel economy, and strong safety
While not able to ascend to the overall performance levels of the Pug, our other hot hatches in the shape of the MINI John Cooper Works and RenaultSport Clio RS220 Trophy were both a barrel of fun and surprising in their own right.
It's not uncommon for the U.S. — and, even more often, Canada — to get shafted when an automaker comes out with a new hot hatch or other performance vehicle.
Volkswagen, Subaru and all other sporty compact hatchback makers best be on notice as the Elantra GT is just be a performance model — which Hyundai's new high - performance N division already offers as the 271 - hp i30 N — away from being a true hot hatch.
My dark side of performance - modification addiction led me to wonder what a high - flow exhaust with a cold - air intake, upgraded intercooler and a few other go - fast parts would do to this hot hatch.
The 2015 Versa Note SR brings a dash of hot - hatch excitement to what's already the best - selling subcompact family in the country, although folks should know that, despite the dynamic design upgrade, the new model does not offer a corresponding performance upgrade.On the other hand, it does enjoy fuel - economy marks of 31 mpg city / 40 mpg highway / 35 mpg combined.
Christened the i3s, the electric hatch ups the ante with increased horsepower, performance - tuned underpinnings and other exclusive features, giving the i3 series yet another edge up on the competition.