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What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

8653 messages,  Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM

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

#8558 of 8653 Re: fiesta performance [explorerx4] by ateixeira Oct 15, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Oct 14, 2009 2:36 pm) Same idea as BMW Films. Guy Ritchie directed one of those (Star), even funnier IMHO.   The Father's Day one was clever, if a little long. They should edit the length down a bit. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Oct 15, 2009 3:43 pm) ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 7:30 am) steve_ (Oct 16, 2009 7:32 am)
#8559 of 8653 Re: fiesta performance [ateixeira] by explorerx4 Oct 15, 2009 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 15, 2009 10:13 am) ok movie critic. 'Star' was pretty funny, but personally i like the BMW 'Ambush' film better although the 7 Series is pretty much the opposite of a sub compact. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 7:30 am) steve_ (Oct 16, 2009 7:32 am)
#8560 of 8653 Re: fiesta performance [explorerx4] by ateixeira Oct 16, 2009 (7:30 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Oct 15, 2009 3:43 pm) Ha ha   We actually do have a movie reviews thread, somewhere... Replies to this message: steve_ (Oct 16, 2009 7:32 am)
#8561 of 8653 Re: fiesta performance [ateixeira] by steve_ HOST Oct 16, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 7:30 am) The Best Movies... Ever!
#8562 of 8653 Nissan by nippononly Oct 22, 2009 (7:19 am)
is getting into the microcar game, with a new model here in the U.S. in about two years priced and sized below Versa:   Tokyo auto show: Nissan plans new low-cost model below the Versa for U.S.   ....The small platform will yield three models: a four-door sedan, a five-door hatchback and a multipurpose vehicle. They will replace the subcompact Micra that is now sold in markets around the world other than the United States.   -- The new platform will see a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy over the current Micra. The cars will come with both gasoline and diesel engines, depending on local market demand.   ....The new platform will be manufactured at five plants around the world, he said, launching first in Thailand in March 2010.   http://www.autoweek.com/article/20091020/TOKYO/910209996   It seems like if all the talk right now pans out, the Smart Car is going to have a lot of company in the U.S. by 2012 or so.... Replies to this message: oregonboy (Oct 22, 2009 8:07 am)
#8563 of 8653 Re: Nissan [nippononly] by oregonboy Oct 22, 2009 (8:07 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Oct 22, 2009 7:19 am) I think that we need a bump in gas prices if micros are to survive in the US market. Given the 2-year time frame for their introduction, I am pretty sure that we will get it.
#8564 of 8653 The new Nissan... by iluvmysephia1 Oct 23, 2009 (10:37 am)
microcar in your link there shows a micro car that looks a bit sportier-tiny than their current micro the Micra. Not a bad micro-shape.
#8565 of 8653 No Ka? Ca-ca. by steve_ HOST Nov 11, 2009 (1:38 pm)
"Ford CEO Alan Mulally said the company won't bring the Ka minicar to the U.S. He told the trade paper that the Ka is too small for American tastes and the Fiesta will be the smallest car in the lineup."   Ford Ka Not Coming to the U.S. Says CEO (Inside Line)   Replies to this message: aladdinsane (Nov 11, 2009 1:47 pm) tifighter (Nov 11, 2009 1:58 pm) snakeweasel (Nov 11, 2009 3:07 pm) tifighter (Nov 11, 2009 3:28 pm) ateixeira (Nov 13, 2009 9:38 am) plekto (Nov 11, 2009 6:06 pm) lhanson (Nov 12, 2009 12:08 pm) and 15 more...
#8566 of 8653 Re: No Ka? Ca-ca. [steve_] by aladdinsane Nov 11, 2009 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 11, 2009 1:38 pm) Another mistake, this time for Ford... This suit, Mulally, is mistaken...when petrol prices begin to rise this type of vehicle will again be in vogue...the Smart and Toyota's new micro will continue to clean up in this niche, so to speak. "What fools these mortals be"... lol Peace!<-AladdinSane<- -
#8567 of 8653 Re: No Ka? Ca-ca. [steve_] by tifighter Nov 11, 2009 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 11, 2009 1:38 pm) I think its the right call for the current market. The Fiesta is already subcompact/Fit sized...the only things from the supermini class in the US market are the smart, the Aveo and maybe a 2 door Yaris. All of which are available, with incentives, at your local dealer right now.   Ford needs to focus on making the Fiesta a success without distractions... Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Nov 11, 2009 3:07 pm) tifighter (Nov 11, 2009 3:28 pm) ateixeira (Nov 13, 2009 9:38 am) plekto (Nov 11, 2009 6:06 pm) lhanson (Nov 12, 2009 12:08 pm) andre1969 (Nov 12, 2009 12:19 pm) and 14 more...

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