2011 performance hatchbacks

stealthyspeeder · 22-02-2011 11:23pm #1

I havent included the smaller hatchbacks and just focused on the larger ones, and if there are multiple cars from one manuafacturor, I have stuck in the fastest. So, which would you have and why?

Audi RS3 (due to be released)

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BMW 130i

Ford Focus RS

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Honda Civic Type R

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Mazda 3 MPS

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Mini Cooper S Works

Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup

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Seat Cupra R

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Subaru Imprezza STI

Vauxhall Astra OPC

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Volkswagen Golf R

Volvo C30 R-design

Alanstrainor · 22-02-2011 11:27pm

The C30 and the Megane win in the looks department imo. But i'd have the focus. 5 cylinder goodness!

robtri · 22-02-2011 11:30pm

it would be the OPC for me.....

stealthyspeeder · 22-02-2011 11:34pm

RS3 for me, 5 door, prob going to be the fastest and quite understated.

Would go for the STI 2nd and the C30 R 3rd!

Dont be at yourself · 22-02-2011 11:36pm

I've a soft spot for the Civic, but wouldn't mind a go in one of these:

squod · 22-02-2011 11:39pm

Isn't that last years impreza STI

stealthyspeeder · 22-02-2011 11:43pm

squod wrote: »

Isn't that last years impreza STI

updated pic

squod · 22-02-2011 11:55pm

135 isn't a hatch.

Autosport · 22-02-2011 11:57pm

Love the look of the focus rs but i'd choose the Astra

stealthyspeeder · 23-02-2011 12:00am

squod wrote: »

135 isn't a hatch.

And it isnt on the poll either :rolleyes:

Are you just picking holes or do you have any opinions about the cars?

captainbirdseye · 23-02-2011 12:07am

Porsche Panamera Turbo

or

Aston Martin Rapide

squod · 23-02-2011 12:11am

stealthyspeeder wrote: »

And it isnt on the poll either :rolleyes:

Are you just picking holes or do you have any opinions about the cars?

I'd love any of them TBH. I have a thing for unnecessary windows though. Looking side on the Audi, Beemer Seat,and Subaru have too many windows and pillars for my liking. Ford or Renault for me.

Ps I was was responding to a now deleted post

Tea 1000 · 23-02-2011 12:39am

What spec is the new MPS? If the RS3 has over 400bhp like promised, then that would tempt me. Is the C30 there that mad one that Volvo won't make? If so then I'd pick that over the RS3.
Apart from that, then the Megane is probably the best of the bunch to drive!

Tragedy · 23-02-2011 2:00am

Megane for me

Always love Renaultsport Meganes, even the old model fat arsed ones. Yum!

stealthyspeeder · 23-02-2011 7:20am

Tea 1000 wrote: »

What spec is the new MPS? If the RS3 has over 400bhp like promised, then that would tempt me. Is the C30 there that mad one that Volvo won't make? If so then I'd pick that over the RS3.
Apart from that, then the Megane is probably the best of the bunch to drive!

MPS is same spec as the Mk 1 - 260 bhp 6.1 to 60

Over 400 bhp? in the RS3? is that a typo?

Nope, regular 2011 C30 R design.

I'd think the STI would have a shout at being be the most fun to drive, also the RWD 130i could be a laugh.

murphyebass · 23-02-2011 8:13am

C30 for me. 2nd would be the MPS.

Plug · 23-02-2011 8:20am

No sign of the Focus RS500:(

EPM · 23-02-2011 8:27am

RS3 for me hands down. Renaultsport Megane after that.

stealthyspeeder · 23-02-2011 8:41am

Plug wrote: »

No sign of the Focus RS500:(

You cant buy one, if you start on that route, you have to include things like the 1 off Volvo C30, the Cosworth Imprezza, Mugen etc

Henry Ford III · 23-02-2011 8:45am

stealthyspeeder wrote: »

You cant buy one (RS500)...

All sold?

stealthyspeeder · 23-02-2011 8:50am

Henry Ford III wrote: »

All sold?

According to Top gear (so prob not lol!), plus they were all made and sold in 2010 I think?

ianobrien · 23-02-2011 9:01am

So, on that list there is the Astra OPC & Focus RS which are no longer in production. Also, the Type R and the STI are no longer on sale here.

What's the point on having cars on that list (Labelled 2011) that you can not buy new here in 2011?

stealthyspeeder · 23-02-2011 9:59am

ianobrien wrote: »

So, on that list there is the Astra OPC & Focus RS which are no longer in production. Also, the Type R and the STI are no longer on sale here.

What's the point on having cars on that list (Labelled 2011) that you can not buy new here in 2011?

A bit of craic? petty tit for tat rules of the road discussion make me dissapointed in this forum these days, so trying to get a bit of dicussion about something interesting. (Haters gonna hate though)

You can nip up north and get the Type R and the STI, I dont think this would be beyond the realms of possiblity for a person who is seriuosly considering getting one of these cars.

Fair enough on the Focus, but you can still buy one new (1st owner) in the UK, and to be honest, if I'd put the ST, most of the comments would be, I'd have the RS over the ST anyday..

gazmc18 · 23-02-2011 10:07am

So, on that list there is the Astra OPC & Focus RS which are no longer in production. Also, the Type R and the STI are no longer on sale here.

What's the point on having cars on that list (Labelled 2011) that you can not buy new here in 2011?

This looks new to me. Not in production anymore but it would still have a new 2011 plate so i think this should count,

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Focus-RS/500-RS-5/201105201141858/advert?channel=CARS

Opc is a nice looking car but really dont like the seats in it.Very uncomfy!

23-02-2011 10:35am

stealthyspeeder wrote: »

RS3 for me

Me too, has it all, performance, style & looks, heritage and you could bring it anywhere, you'd get as much admiring looks outside the local chipper as in a luxury country hotel. All the +s are however reflected in the price.

GavRedKing · 23-02-2011 10:37am

I'd have a Scirocco R even though its not on the list.

Of the cars on the list, Megane wins for me.

RedorDead · 23-02-2011 10:14pm

Would it be not fairer to have the new BMW 1 M Coupe in there instead of the 130. I know they are meant to be all hatches but that would be more suited power wise (340)

67k in Ireland
RS3 is 64k.

h3000 · 23-02-2011 10:44pm

I've always been a fast Ford fan. Why change now.

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Still no Escort Cossie though

Fizman · 23-02-2011 10:54pm

Audi RS3 wins absolutely hands down for me. 340 horses! Yes please.

It would have to be the 3 door version though, the 5 just doesn't look right in that chassis.

The Golf R would be my second up I reckon, as I think it would probably be the best/most sensible in terms of a daily runner (plus it would be natural progression for me to move on from the GTI

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