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    CES - The Final Word

    in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club

    Posted · Edited by omn1potent

    Nice to see some good 1/4 figures. :)

    http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...opic=6106&st=75

    When it comes to posting the results on this test, can we lock the thread so we have the findings/results only and not spoilt by unconstructive comments.

    Dont worry mate im planning on pinning it to the top of the forum ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

    Any word on the dyno figures? :huh:

    ...........off the topic, 98RON petrol in my area just hit $1.55lt, s-h-1-t.

    ...........just placed a deposit on a Hybrid, and no its not a Toyota.

    ...........but I am still keeping the stivo. :D

    Buying a Yaris... maybe

    in Yaris / Echo Club

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    U Can't go wrong with size, economy or reliability with a Jazz, Yaris or Mazda2 dude. The Hatch of the Jazz and Mazda2 is fantasic, while the huge boot of the Yaris Sedan is fantastic. In short if you go for a sedan go for a Yaris, else for a hatch, the Jazz or Mazda2 is the go.

    Ford sets its focus xr5 on the hot hatch market

    in General Toyota & Other Car Discussions

    Posted · Edited by omn1potent

    Ford sets its focus on the hot hatch market

    The Sun-Herald

    Monday April 24 2006

    Another small-car contender has arrived in showrooms, reports JAEDENE HUDSON.

    http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article....vf=2&bg=24&pp=3

    Sales of small cars are booming and car makers are introducing more models. They were once cheap and cheerful propositions, but you can now spend up to $50,000 on a small car with the lot.

    Ford, which has struggled in the small-car market as it is generally known as the Falcon car company, has stirred the competition with the release of its turbocharged Focus, which goes on sale tomorrow.

    Priced from $35,990, the XR5 undercuts its competitors by up to $8000. With a number of hot new hatches heading to Australia before the end of the year, the price of the XR5 has set a precedent.

    Rivals admit they will be keeping a keen eye on the impact that the XR5 will have on the hot hatch market.

    "We have not made any secret of the fact that we are focused on being a volume brand," Volkswagen Australia spokesman Matthew Wiesner said. "We will do whatever it takes to make sure that our products remain competitive."

    At $39,990, the Golf GTI is one of the most popular hatches, yet its starting price is $4000 more than the Ford XR5. Volkswagen believes the GTI's advantage is that it is available with a sequential manual gearbox - which is as smooth and easy to use as an automatic - whereas the Ford is available only with a six-speed manual transmission.

    Subaru Australia spokesman David Rowley said the $41,990 WRX's point of difference was all-wheel-drive, and the brand had no plans to cut its price with the arrival of the fast Ford.

    "That is not to say that we are being complacent," Rowley said. "We always watch the market and, at the passing of every model year, we always refine and improve the models."

    Renault believes it can justify charging a $7000 premium for the Megane Sport turbo because it is well equipped. "We will not be chasing the XR5," Renault spokesman Karl Gehling said. "The Megane Sport is a unique product and has a high level of [equipment] ... that more than justifies the price."

    It is not all good news with the Ford XR5: there are two blots on an otherwise impressive copy book.

    Buyers who choose to pay an extra $2000 for the leather seats lose a rear seating position. It goes from a three-seat back bench to a two-seat bench.

    And so concerned was the company about the sound of the exhaust note, it fitted a larger muffler, which reduced the space available for a spare wheel. So a temporary "space saver" spare is provided instead.

    The German-built XR5 has a 2.5-litre, turbocharged, five-cylinder engine that produces 166kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It has sportier suspension and bigger brakes than the standard Focus. A stability control system, front, side and curtain air bags and anti-lock brakes are standard.

    The XR5 uses an electro-hydraulic, power-assisted steering system, which allows the driver to choose from three steering settings - standard, comfort or sport. These can only be selected when the car is stationary.

    Prices and details correct at publication.

    Source: The Sun-Herald

    Yaris YRX or Swift S

    in Yaris / Echo Club

    Posted

    I've narrowed down my list down to two cars, the Suzuki Swift S and the Yaris 1.5L 5 door YRX.

    Comments and suggestions are welcome !!!!

    How long is a piece of string? Both are good, competent cars. Take them both for a test drive, check equipment levels and also pricing. Based upon these you decision will be made. Also consider a Mazda2 and Honda Jazz. All four of these vehicle are excellent and one will suit your requirements. Either way, you can't go wrong. Also please note that the Yaris engine is chain driven, the other three mentioned vehicles are belt driven. Therefore no 100,00klm nasty belt replacement costs.

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