Auto Express have taken the new Peugeot 207 GTi for a spin commenting on it’s rather underwhelming attempt at being a hot hatch. Whilst priced competitively at £14,995 the 1.6L Turbo engine shared with the BMW Mini Cooper S is rather underwhelming in the GTi.
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With a 210bhp variant coming from Peugeot in the near future those search for a GTi with heat in it’s bones would be best served to wait.
Full article available @ AutoExpress
Volkswagen have announced the release of the Golf GT Sport, a platform that has peaked most hatch lovers interest with the 1.4L twincharged engine. An amalgamation of the Golf GT and the Golf Sport, the GT sport features a number of highlights to up the excitement factor.
17″ multi-spoke ‘ClassiXs’ alloy wheels fitted with 225/45 R17 tyres provide a more aggressive stance whilst front styling born from the GTI and R32 platform add to the character of the GT Sport. Available in the 1.4L TSI or 2.0L TDI with the full range of platform options such as 2 / 4 door and 6 speed manual / DSG transmission, the GT Sport is going to sell quite well.
The supercharged and turbocharged 1.4L engine really does present an interesting option for buyers looking for a small car with a frugal engine and some considerable seat of the pants performance. The GT Sport really could present the best of both worlds.
Full press release after the jump.
Renault have created a short video promoting the F1, Clio RS and Megane RS F1 relationship.
Video is created in Catalunya track near Barcelona and comes thanks to the WorldCarFans team.
[SOURCE: World Car Fans]
The latest episode of Fifth Gear sports a less than impressive attempt at reviewing the latest 7 Hottest of Hatches available across Europe.
A full line up consisting of the *breathe in* Seat Leon Cupra, Mazda 3 MPS, Astra VXR, Golf GTI Edition 30, Civic Type-R, Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R36 (or something similar) and the Ford Focus ST would stir most Hot Hatch admirers.
Unfortunately Tom Ford and Jonny Smith drew some rather quick conclusions and whittled it down to the Golf GTI Edition 30 vs the Ford Focus ST. The good news, Tiff Needell then got busy on the track for a final conclusion.
Recently spotted taking some hot laps around the Nurburgring in Germany, the Fiat 500 Abarth looks like it’ll tickle the right areas for the retro warm hatch lovers.
Reportedly sporting a 1.4L turbocharged engine the Abarth will deliver around 150bhp, not too shabby for a car that is much smaller and lighter than it’s probable competitor the BMW Mini. The car also sports larger rims with low profile sports tyres and will enjoy a sportier tuned suspension setup.
Fiat are on a good thing with the Abarth and given the overall positive reaction to the Punto’s hitting the market there is no doubt this warm but capable hatch will receive interest from performance houses across Europe.
[Source: Cars Online]
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