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What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

8691 messages,  Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 1:39 PM

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What is this discussion about? Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, smart fortwo, MINI Cooper

#8495 of 8691 Re: the iQ [nippononly] by ateixeira Aug 18, 2009 (6:17 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Aug 17, 2009 3:58 pm) I really don't know, you'd think we'd have heard something by now. I think those are more proof-of-concept type vehicles, and we may see the next generation, or perhaps the one after that.   Now that Toyota owns a part of Subaru, who knows?   Right now the rumors are we'll see the euro boxer diesels first, but even that is a big maybe. Plus diesel prices shot up again, to $3.10 per gallon, while regular at the same station is $2.79.   I don't get why, but around here diesel always seems to cost more, erasing any potential savings.
#8497 of 8691 Fiesta by tifighter Aug 24, 2009 (4:57 pm)
Just got back from Spain and saw lots of Fiestas on the roads. Looks great...let's hope it doesn't get too dumbed down for the US market.    Interestingly, I didn't see a single Fit, which I normally see lots of when in Germany or Switzerland... Replies to this message: nippononly (Aug 25, 2009 6:24 am) fintail (Aug 25, 2009 7:30 am) steve_ (Aug 25, 2009 7:36 am) and 3 more... alltorque (Aug 28, 2009 12:05 pm)
#8498 of 8691 Re: Fiesta [tifighter] by nippononly Aug 25, 2009 (6:24 am)
Replying to: tifighter (Aug 24, 2009 4:57 pm) I get the sense that the new Fiesta is going to make the current Jazz/Fit seem fairly boring. I also hope that is the way it arrives in the U.S. Replies to this message: fintail (Aug 25, 2009 7:30 am) steve_ (Aug 25, 2009 7:36 am) texases (Aug 25, 2009 7:53 am) ateixeira (Aug 26, 2009 12:15 pm) and 1 more... alltorque (Aug 28, 2009 12:05 pm)
#8499 of 8691 Re: Fiesta [nippononly] by fintail Aug 25, 2009 (7:30 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Aug 25, 2009 6:24 am) The Jazz/Fit isn't seen as a hip sporty little car in Europe, it's seen as something for senior citizens. It's funny how markets take things differently. Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 25, 2009 7:36 am) texases (Aug 25, 2009 7:53 am) ateixeira (Aug 26, 2009 12:15 pm) tifighter (Aug 26, 2009 9:22 pm) alltorque (Aug 28, 2009 12:05 pm)
#8500 of 8691 Re: Fiesta [fintail] by steve_ HOST Aug 25, 2009 (7:36 am)
Replying to: fintail (Aug 25, 2009 7:30 am) "The Fiesta isn't nearly as practical as a Fit, but it's certainly a more capable hauler than the compact sedans that budget-minded Americans have long preferred to hatchbacks. It's also just a nicer car all-around than most of those dopey sedans. Other than the rear legroom issue."   Face-Off: Ford Fiesta versus Honda Fit (Edmunds Daily)   Replies to this message: texases (Aug 25, 2009 7:53 am) ateixeira (Aug 26, 2009 12:15 pm) tifighter (Aug 26, 2009 9:22 pm)
#8501 of 8691 Re: Fiesta [steve_] by texases Aug 25, 2009 (7:53 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 25, 2009 7:36 am) I am very interested in the Fiesta, that comparison makes me think I'll like it more than the Fit, as long as I can get it in something other than green!
#8502 of 8691 Re: Fiesta [steve_] by ateixeira Aug 26, 2009 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 25, 2009 7:36 am) I prefer the styling of the Fiesta. I actually liked the old Fit better than this new one. Replies to this message: tifighter (Aug 26, 2009 9:22 pm)
#8503 of 8691 Re: Fiesta [ateixeira] by tifighter Aug 26, 2009 (9:22 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 26, 2009 12:15 pm) I actually liked the old Fit better than this new one.   +1
#8504 of 8691 good photo by steve_ HOST Aug 27, 2009 (8:30 am)
"The tiny Smart ForTwo has the strongest roof, the Chevy Aveo, the weakest."   IIHS 2009 Roof Crush Test: Micro and Minicars (Edmunds Daily) Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 27, 2009 10:51 am) plekto (Aug 27, 2009 5:05 pm) ateixeira (Aug 28, 2009 8:13 am) andre1969 (Sep 17, 2009 6:42 am)

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