Hot hatches... Which do you prefer? (Sub-Compacts)

[empy]

i guess the only choice that truly meets the accepted definition of "hot hatch" (relatively affordable hatchback with high performance) is the Mitsu Ralliart Colt Turbo. the other cars are econoboxes that may have decent, but not "hot" performance

karaniwan kasi yung mga binabansagan na "hot hatch" eh yung Civic Si, VW GTI, Mini Cooper S, Renault Clio Turbo at Focus Sport...

[basti08]

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i guess the only choice that truly meets the accepted definition of "hot hatch" (relatively affordable hatchback with high performance) is the Mitsu Ralliart Colt Turbo. the other cars are econoboxes that may have decent, but not "hot" performance

i posted the highest spec hatch with a decent pic that i could find. the Swift there is the Swift Sport, Yaris has a much sportier Yaris TS but it's only 3 door.



"Toyota has revaled the new flagship Toyota Yaris model called the Toyota Yaris TS at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. The new Toyota Yaris TS is powered by Toyota’s new flagship Dual VVT-i 1.8 liter engine which makes 130bhp at 6,000rpm and max torque of 173Nm at 4,400rpm, compared to the Yaris 1.5 liter’s 109hp at 6,000rpm and 142Nm of torque at 4,200rpm. With the new Dual VVT-i engine, Valve timing is adjusted on both intake and exhaust valves. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The little hatch goes from 0-100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

Other enhancements to the Toyota Yaris TS over the base model include suspension improvements - the front suspension has been reinforced, gains a thicker anti-roll bar and a linking rod has been introduced between the rear suspension members. The ride is also lowered by 8mm.

Other than ride height, further external differences include a new black mesh grille with a TS badge, darkened headlamps, a deeper bumper with integrated foglights, a new rear bumper with integrated exhaust tailpipes and fog lights, as well as new LED rear lamp clusters. Look from the side and you will see nice 17 inch alloy wheels that fill up the wheel arches as well as deep side skirts. There is also a roof spoiler for the rear."

Nissan has the Impul Version of the Tiida/Versa.



"The Impul tuning kit is for the 1.5 liter Nissan Tiida, but the only engine variant that is offered here in Malaysia for the Nissan Latio Sport is the 1.6 liter HR16DE. But perhaps the same supercharger kit can be fitted to the 1.6 liter engine block?

The HR16DE engine in the stock Latio Sport makes 109PS at 6,000rpm and 153Nm of torque at 4,400rpm. Impul’s Compressor kit (supercharger) boosts power up 35 PS, so the 1.6 liter block could end up with 144PS, the equivalent of a modern 2.0 liter.

The supercharger must be coupled with an Impul high power control unit (uprated ECU) as well as better Iridium spark plugs, and you can also fit a high flow Blast II design Impul stainless steel muffler.

Some other options to complement the car’s greater acceleration are better brakes - we’re talking about 6 piston calipers for the front on 282×21mm rotors fitted with Impul performance brake pads, which should definitely be more than enough for a 144PS car."

karaniwan kasi yung mga binabansagan na "hot hatch" eh yung Civic Si, VW GTI, Mini Cooper S, Renault Clio Turbo at Focus Sport...

Hehe good point. But i noted a Sub-compact choices. I'll make a tread about Compacts too.

[basti08]

ay tanga... i said the Yaris TS is only 3 door. Yet 5 door pala nilagay kong pic. wahahaha

[~JasoN~]

MAZDA 2 ! haha !

[empy]

ohoy danda nung Impul Tiida ah :drool:

[kenney_th]

HARI, how about bringing in the Two door Getz and Accent Hatch with the dreaded VGT-CRDi engine? I do not see too many Swift's around and I do know that a lot slightly used Suzuki Swift's in used car dealer's lots - at least a few months ago. How's the consumption and the acceleration?

[red07]

Mitsu Colt is my first choice. Suzuki Swift - second.

[mommyblue]

2007 honda jazz.. syempre, love your own.. :bounceD:

[archerwin]

for looks alone, mazda 2!
for the jazz, i think it's time for a major facelift.

[AG4]

Since the list has cars not sold here...
The Clio RS is a cool hot hatch...



The Clio RS is powered by a 197PS naturally-aspirated 2.0 liter inline-4 engine.

[niky]

Mhmmmm... Clio... while the new one is still supposed to be sharp, the previous one was supposedly legendary in its ability to create excitement.

[wilcats]

2009 Jazz or Mazda 2

[Harrold]

Gusto ko yung Getz CRDI, kaso lang ang mahal. Eh mas mura ang Jazz kaya sa Jazz na lang ako, choice ng karamihan at tsaka sigurado sa quality di ba? kung mas marami, di ba mas mura yung parts?

[Harrold]

Maganda sya! Kaso lang hindi available dito sa Pilipinas, kaya sa Jazz na lang ako, MURA na at saka marami pa sa daan.

Since the list has cars not sold here...
The Clio RS is a cool hot hatch...



The Clio RS is powered by a 197PS naturally-aspirated 2.0 liter inline-4 engine.

[pup2]

Jazz ... bilib kasi ako sa reliability, efficiency, at after-sales service nila! Pero kung kasama Ford Focus na hot hatch din naman kahit hindi sub-compact, papalitan ko boto ko kasi siya lang ang alam kong hatchback na compact -- unless lumabas na ang 2008 Impreza, in which case, palit uli ako ng boto. hahaha.

[Harrold]

Jazz ... bilib kasi ako sa reliability, efficiency, at after-sales service nila! Pero kung kasama Ford Focus na hot hatch din naman kahit hindi sub-compact, papalitan ko boto ko kasi siya lang ang alam kong hatchback na compact -- unless lumabas na ang 2008 Impreza, in which case, palit uli ako ng boto. hahaha.

Ano ka ba? yung Ford Focus eh mas malaki! Ako, Jazz, choice nang lahat na Juan at mang Pedro... Marami sa daan kaya masmabuti para hindi mahal yung parts di ba? Yung Getz masyado mabilis, takot ako baka masira ang byuti ko! heheh... Girlfriend ko takot sa mabilis na auto tsaka masyado akong mabilis mag drive. Kung kukuha ako ng Jazz, yung 1.3 A lang kunin ko para kahit ganado akong mag drive nang mabilis... di magsasangayon yung auto...

[squatt3r]

gusto ko ng swift!

[Harrold]

Jazz na lang! Choice nang masa kaya mura ang parts! hindi pa matakaw sa gasolina sabi ng Petron advirtismins.

gusto ko ng swift!

[Rhorec 6]

Na test drive ko ang Getz CRDi, gusto ko talaga, kasi diesel, magaan sa bulsa for everyday use. Ang price dito is 650k magkano ba ang Jazz dyan sa Metro Manila?

[Vioser]

I would prefer to the Toyota Yaris. It has the balanced design. But for fuel efficient I will choos the Honda Jazz.