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ShAwNeX
23-08-2007, 08:44 AM
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/news/hondas+automotive+sculpture+wins+hot+hatch+award

LONDON -- Finesse has beaten brute force as Honda’s Civic Type R out-shone its beefier, turbo-charged rivals to be named Best Hot Hatch by UK magazine Auto Express.

The Civic Type R pipped competition from Renault, Ford, Vauxhall and Mini to take the title in this year’s Auto Express New Car Honours list.

Auto Express said: “So what made it a winner? Well, despite being down on power compared to its big-hitting rivals – its 2.0-litre VTEC-assisted engine produces 198bhp (148kW) – it’s the way in which the Civic deploys it that impresses. Finesse has always been a Honda trait and once again, the Type R displays a level of delicacy that none of its rivals can match. The Civic is a car that shrinks around you, and like all great hot hatches, responds directly and faithfully to every input. Yes, there are quicker alternatives with more power and better acceleration figures. But in terms of real-world appeal and, more importantly, driver feedback, the Type R stands head and shoulders above its rivals.

“The Civic also scores in the design stakes, too – it could almost be described as automotive sculpture. A worthy winner of this year’s title.”

Honda Australia imports 1200 Civic Type Rs a year from Honda UK’s manufacturing plant in Swindon. The three-door hatchback gets 148kW from its 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine and retails from a recommended retail price of $39,990.

jnancarrow
28-08-2007, 05:42 PM
It's interesting, MOTOR ran a shootout in the latest edition and they didn't rate it all that highly.

ShAwNeX
31-08-2007, 06:29 PM
That's because their a lost bunch of people, who thinks a Holden Commodore is better then a BMW 3 series or a Mercedez C class.

IAMVTEC
02-09-2007, 02:12 PM
That's because their a lost bunch of people, who thinks a Holden Commodore is better then a BMW 3 series or a Mercedez C class.

haha but in a way it is, The commodore is a whole class, or two classes larger and costs less.

DreadAngel
02-09-2007, 11:00 PM
Bang for bucks vs Prestige and class, take your pick...

MOTOR thinks that sport cars all should have "comfortable" rides and cruise control amongst other things, I don't think they qualify here ;)

jnancarrow
03-09-2007, 12:14 AM
haha but in a way it is, The commodore is a whole class, or two classes larger and costs less.

It's still a Commodore. Nothing they EVER do will change that. It's still a taxi with a V8 and a bodykit.

IAMVTEC
03-09-2007, 10:40 AM
It's still a Commodore. Nothing they EVER do will change that. It's still a taxi with a V8 and a bodykit.

They use Mercs as Taxis in Germany, you know that?

For the same price, you get a Aussie taxi with a v8 and a bodykit, or a German taxi with a 4 cylinder and not even metallic paint.

jnancarrow
03-09-2007, 10:45 AM
Except the German taxi might actually be reliable and have real luxuries like panels that line up.

ginganggooly
03-09-2007, 11:58 AM
It's still a Commodore. Nothing they EVER do will change that. It's still a taxi with a V8 and a bodykit.


ROFL... yeah, and a civic is a civic.

Think first then post sunshine :thumbsup:

Cvik_ryda
03-09-2007, 01:09 PM
And why are we bringing Commodore and M3 and Merc into this post????????
They all different cars to the Type R. Honda win an award be happy people be happy not fighting. Calm down

JasonGilholme
03-09-2007, 01:19 PM
aussie busses are merc's hahhahah

good stuff honda! :cool::cool: