Which new hot hatch?

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Which new hot hatch?

Post by Stu160 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:45 pm

A freind is lloking at new cars just now, and likes the new Clio RS, but is open to others as well.
Budget is 20K, any thoughts??

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Re: Which new hot hatch?

Post by clan » Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:29 pm

After reading a number of car mags on my summer holidays it appears that the new Clio RS has had a spectacular fall from grace, various reasons were given including the standard auto box and the styling that doesn't make it stand out from a normal Clio. The new Fiesta ST appears to be the hot hatch to have now.
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Re: Which new hot hatch?

Post by Doc883 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:30 pm

Fords offering of the Fiesta and Focus ST should be on the short list plus there's always the Mini Cooper S and Fiat 500 Abarth as contendors. Fiesta ST is getting rave reviews and is competitively priced :D

http://www.fordretailonline.co.uk/?gcli ... tAodbwgAkQ

Ford Focus ST3 5dr Hatchback (Brand New from Ford Retail Online)
List Price £25,495
Save £2,300
Now Only £23,195*
And when you finance with Ford Credit you'll get £2,000 towards your deposit! Meaning you pay only £21,195
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Re: Which new hot hatch?

Post by Doc883 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:32 pm

clan wrote:After reading a number of car mags on my summer holidays it appears that the new Clio RS has had a spectacular fall from grace, various reasons were given including the standard auto box and the styling that doesn't make it stand out from a normal Clio. The new Fiesta ST appears to be the hot hatch to have now.
The new Clio RS is chasing a different market to the 182, 197 and 200 and by all accounts is selling really well in 'other' markets. The UK is slightly different but I'd want to drive the thing before making any decision.
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Re: Which new hot hatch?

Post by philthy » Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:53 pm

Abarth 595 and keep the change!
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Re: Which new hot hatch?

Post by Stu160 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:00 pm

They do need a bit of space, which rules out the Abarth, and he dislikes the large fiesta grill.

Focus would be a good option ....

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Re: Which new hot hatch?

Post by Fluoxetine » Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:46 pm

Obviously I'm going to suggest a mIni... :P

With the F56 coming out soon, deals are to be had - A delivery mileage / '13' Plate Cooper S with full Media / Nav pack and heated leather would be in budget with a bit of shopping around.

(If you don't need the shove, the Cooper SD is dirt cheap to fuel & tax, albeit more of a warm hatch).

Cabin's a lovely place to be, and a cut above the Renault / Ford - Lots of prestige car features, if you pick a well spec'd one.

Warrantied till 2016, and servicing included till 2018.

Boot's tiny, though - Maybe the Clubman if they need the extra space?

Failing that, the Focus ST looks good value - And a Megane 250 on a '12' plate would be within reach.

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