Reliable RogerAnswers suggested some other vehicles in lieu of the standard Ford Focii. A Ford 'SVT' model, as well as some Hondas, etc.
The SVT Focus is not available apparently. Honda Civics come in a few more varieties, however. I don't really know anything about these models, and I've never even sat in a Honda Civic. Even if they are better performers, I think I would insist on a Civic having the same quality interior as I found in the focus.
From the Automobile Association of Singapore new car buying guide, the available Hondas are:
Displacement ** Max. Power (BHP) ** Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) ** Top Speed (KPH) ** 0-100 KPH (SECS) ** Price **ARF ($)
CIVIC EXI (4DR) 1493 103 135 187 9.9 79,988
CIVIC EXI (4DR) (A) 1493 105 135 178 12.1 80,988
CIVIC VTI (4DR) 1493 115 139 191 9.2 82,988
CIVIC VTI (4DR) (A) 1493 115 139 186 10.5 83,988
CIVIC VTI-S (4DR) 1668 130 155 204 8.5 93,988
CIVIC VTI-S (4DR) (A) 1668 130 155 194 9.6 96,988
As a benchmark, the Ford Focus comes only with a 99bhp motor, and costs around $85,000.
For some reason I guess Toyota doesn't have anything in the hatchback domain.
Another option Roger suggested in what he terms the "Hot Hatch" segment was the Volkswagen Golf GTI. This model is available in Sinagpore, but it too expensive.
GOLF 1.6 (A) 1595 100 145 185 12.9 115,000
GOLF GTI 1781 150 210 216 8.5 125,000
GOLF V6 4MOTION 2792 204 270 235 7.1 155,000
GOLF VARIANT (A) 1595 100 145 185 13.7 118,000
(I won't drive a Renault.)
Posted by Nils Blutig at October 18, 2002 09:28 PM | TrackBack