Blimey, who\'s been a busy HJ?
Where on earth did VW come up with the idea of the Crossfox? And why did they decline to call it the mildly annoyed shrew, which is a little more apt?
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HJ,
Great report on the S40, cant wait to see one in the flesh....is the V40 in the middle a typo?
"The new V40 will sell on looks to rival the A4 and handling to rival the 3-Series."
BTW is there any chance of more 'motoring news' in the news section rather than the endless 'best deals' and 'latest lowest price' articles.
I know these are the financial backing for the site, but it was the general motoring news that brought me into the site when it first started up. For example new model release dates monthly, car industry monthly registration totals, motoring law changes, motoring insurance innovations, major roadworks warnings.
In spite of this, this is a great site and one of the few I visit most days.
Ian L.
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Volvo are giving all new saloons an even number and estates an odd number. The new V40 is being called V50
JohnL
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Let me give you the low down on the that cars offered in India:
Toyota Corolla Altis
Whats good
Lusty engine, reasonable ride, smart interior
What's bad
Handling uninvolving compared to euro Corolla's (tuned for ride comfort), well built....to a price,
Cannot comment on the Honda Civic four door. We also get a Thai version called the Honda City based on the 93-96 civic engineered for rough conditions - strong simple suspension and electrics mounted high to avoid monsoon deluges
Whats good
Screamer of an engine esp. Vtech, slick gearbox, nice driver position, responsive handling - simple old world value. Light build but tough - built for rough roads. Great turning circle. Well weighted controls
Whats bad
Dull conservative looks , resolved with the Type Z versions makes it look more" timeless - like mercs" after 2000. Dull, spartan interiors, Vtec's fussy about type of petrol esp. at low speeds, rear legroom limited, ride a little choppy at the back. Understeer at low speeds
Sum up - a real drivers car - asian mans 3 series
This car has just be replaced by a new version which is a notchback Honda Jazz - they are taking the car a little down market for better sales volumes (check www.honda.co.th)
What's good - excellent interior space, much better interiors, terrific fuel economy, 7 speed auto, engine geared for low speed torque in city. Well finished
What's bad - electric power steering lacks feel, performance more for leisurely drivers (88 bhp as opposed to the 90, 100, 110 options previously offered). No longer sporty to drive
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whoops I forgot the new Honda city looks totally dumpy with the boot attached to a Jazz front end
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