Favourite Hatchback

[Misho]

Just to bring back some life into these forums, what do you think is your favourite hatchback and why ?? Is it the legendary Golf GTi, SVT Focus, Civic Si, A3, Seat Leon (for those who get it), Alfa 147 . . .

Just mention your favourite hatchback as long as its "stock". And by that I mean not modified out of the factory. Factory mods on cars like SVT Focus and M Coupe are considered "stock".

[Batmobile_Turbo]

i like the first generation Golf GTI the most because of four reasons: first; my dad owned one and it was really fun to ride in on bumpy roads, second because of it's looks, third; because it essentially invented the sport-hatchback, and forth; of course, because i love volkswagon, and

volkswagon rules!

[fpv_gtho]

either the ford laser tx3 turbho awd or focus rs

[SL500]

Originally posted by Batmobile_Turbo
i like the first generation Golf GTI the most because of four reasons: first; my dad owned one and it was really fun to ride in on bumpy roads, second because of it's looks, third; because it essentially invented the sport-hatchback, and forth; of course, because i love volkswagon, and

volkswagon rules!
What do you think about 2002 Golf R32
performance and engine are good
V6,3189 cc,241 bhp @ 6250 rpm and a 6-speed manual transmission,Layout:Front-Engine/AWD(!!)
0-60 mph:6.4 sec,Top speed:150 mph

[megotmea7]

damn, thats my pick^, other than that i would probly say the clio sport V6 but some would ague thats not a hatchback

[Egg Nog]

The only one available to Canadians that I might pick as the best is the Golf R32 (Coming soon!). Other than that, I'd definately have to go with a Seat/MG/Alfa Romeo hot hatch :)

[kinan.f]

My choice would be the Honda Civic Type-R with its 2.0 i-vtec engine sprinting from 0-100 kmh in 6.6 secs.

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[henk4]

peugeot 205 GTI either with 1.6 or 1.9 litre.
and for the costs a Citroen AX GTI, weighs nothing, goes like hell.

[SL500]

Originally posted by kinan.f
My choice would be the Honda Civic Type-R with its 2.0 i-vtec engine sprinting from 0-100 kmh in 6.6 secs.

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/413/bigImages/img01.gif http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/413/bigImages/img04.gif
Sorry,but i think this Civic is ugly,maybe performance and other things good,but style and design is bad

[SL500]

Another Great choice,but little expensive
C 32 AMG Sports Coupe
V6 Supercharger-3.199 liter-354 bhp @ 6100 rpm-RWD
Top speed:250 km/h (limited)
0-60 mph:5.10 s

[henk4]

Originally posted by SL500
Another Great choice,but little expensive
C 32 AMG Sports Coupe
V6 Supercharger-3.199 liter-354 bhp @ 6100 rpm-RWD
Top speed:250 km/h (limited)
0-60 mph:5.10 s

My god, it does not always have to be a Benz, please, use your imagination for once. This by the way to me is a coupe and not a hatchback, the difference being that a coupe compromises on the rear seat head and leg room, while a hatchback does not.

[NoOne]

I'd have to go with the Golf R32 ...looks real nice and performs even nicer. :)

Second choice would be for the Civic SiR another competent car ....just gotta get past its "way too big" headlights.

Later

[kinan.f]

Originally posted by henk4
peugeot 205 GTI either with 1.6 or 1.9 litre.
and for the costs a Citroen AX GTI, weighs nothing, goes like hell.

How about the 206 Gti 180 with 180 bhp & 17" alloy wheels?
It is just fascinating.

http://www.topgear.com/content/cars/cars/D2/C9/roadtests/30big.gif

[henk4]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by kinan.f
[B]How about the 206 Gti 180 with 180 bhp & 17" alloy wheels?
It is just fascinating. [quote]

Well, I am of an older generation, I like the hatches that were still pure and not compromised by 100's of kilo's extra due to confort stuff and safety measures. AX GTI < 700 kg's, 105-110 BHP

[kinan.f]

Originally posted by henk4
Well, I am of an older generation, I like the hatches that were still pure and not compromised by 100's of kilo's extra due to confort stuff and safety measures. AX GTI < 700 kg's, 105-110 BHP

Oh,I see.The AX is one of my favourite cars too due to its simplicity :)

[more-boost1555]

R32 or Focus SVT/RS/Cosworth would be my pics.

[more-boost1555]

Here we go

[SL500]

Originally posted by henk4
My god, it does not always have to be a Benz, please, use your imagination for once. This by the way to me is a coupe and not a hatchback, the difference being that a coupe compromises on the rear seat head and leg room, while a hatchback does not.
I know man
but a car magazine compared the R32 vs C32
I just show all the C32,and i think the R32 is better choice,cheaper,and...

[sandwich]

wish i had a picture...but my favorite hatch ever is the z3 hatchback....i think it's gorgeous....

[sandwich]

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2000/BMW/8282/000991-E.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/1999/BMW/12257/000766-E.jpg

[SL500]

Originally posted by sandwich
wish i had a picture...but my favorite hatch ever is the z3 hatchback....i think it's gorgeous....
///M Coupe

[Wouter Melissen]

In Europe the Coupe was also available in the regular Z3 trims, not just the M version as it was in North America.

[Misho]

People , doesnt anyone here agree with me that the Alfa 147 is an AMAZING hatchback ?!!!

The GTA comes with a naturally aspirated 3.2 litre V6, 250hp, 300 Nm / 221.3 ft lbs of torque, 6 speed manual, 246 km/h top speed, not sure how fast to 60mph, but it should be stunning @ 1360 kg / 2998.3 lbs !!!

Its probably my favourite hatchback on the market today.

[Misho]

does anyone here know what's the vertical slot on the right of the screen for ?? is that a keyless ignition system that uses a card or something ??

[fpv_gtho]

Originally posted by Misho
People , doesnt anyone here agree with me that the Alfa 147 is an AMAZING hatchback ?!!!

The GTA comes with a naturally aspirated 3.2 litre V6, 250hp, 300 Nm / 221.3 ft lbs of torque, 6 speed manual, 246 km/h top speed, not sure how fast to 60mph, but it should be stunning @ 1360 kg / 2998.3 lbs !!!

Its probably my favourite hatchback on the market today.

about 6.2 0-100km/h ive heard

[more-boost1555]

that interior does look nice. The 147 is pretty, got loads of power too. A fitting rival for the R32.

[SL500]

Originally posted by Misho
People , doesnt anyone here agree with me that the Alfa 147 is an AMAZING hatchback ?!!!

The GTA comes with a naturally aspirated 3.2 litre V6, 250hp, 300 Nm / 221.3 ft lbs of torque, 6 speed manual, 246 km/h top speed, not sure how fast to 60mph, but it should be stunning @ 1360 kg / 2998.3 lbs !!!

Its probably my favourite hatchback on the market today.
Price?
i agree with you
But First R32 then 147:D(imo)

[henk4]

Originally posted by henk4
[QUOTE][i] I like the hatches that were still pure and not compromised by 100's of kilo's extra due to confort stuff and safety measures. AX GTI < 700 kg's, 105-110 BHP

I just received the electronic Citroen News letter, introducing the C2, the spiritual successor of tht AX. Just to prove what i meant with my earlier post the Citroen people are actually proud of the fact that the whole range weighs less than 1000 kg, except for the 1.6 VTR version which is 1030 k. (so 10 years later you get 50% additional weight, is this all to protect ourselves against the likes of the X5 or M-Class?)

[Misho]

Originally posted by fpv_gtho
about 6.2 0-100km/h ive heard

That ties the R32, should be a very very interesting comparison !!

What about the Mini Cooper S Works ??
200 bhp / 149.2 kW @ 6950 rpm
210 Nm / 154.9 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
140.4 mph / 226.0 km/h
6 Speed Manual
0-60 should be very similar to the Alfa and the R32 !!

[SL500]

Originally posted by Misho
That ties the R32, should be a very very interesting comparison !!

What about the Mini Cooper S Works ??
200 bhp / 149.2 kW @ 6950 rpm
210 Nm / 154.9 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
140.4 mph / 226.0 km/h
6 Speed Manual
0-60 should be very similar to the Alfa and the R32 !!
Mini Cooper is too small and expensive for its class
I think the engine is very good,and very nice style and design.

[Batmobile_Turbo]

i also like the lancia delta

[henk4]

Originally posted by Batmobile_Turbo
i also like the lancia delta

very good choice, the last HF turbo versions were absolutely stunning.

[SL500]

Lancia Integrale

[NAZCA C2]

The BMW M Coupe is the best hatchback ever!

[henk4]

Originally posted by NAZCA C2
The BMW M Coupe is the best hatchback ever!

Sorry this is not a hatchback, just a 2 seater roadster with an extended roof. It does not qualify for this thread in spite of its undeniable qualities.

[SL500]

Originally posted by NAZCA C2
The BMW M Coupe is the best hatchback ever!
You said BMW M COUPE,hatchback??:confused:

[SL500]

Originally posted by henk4
Sorry this is not a hatchback, just a 2 seater roadster with an extended roof. It does not qualify for this thread in spite of its undeniable qualities.
You can't called it a roadster with that roof

[crasy_for_cars]

if u want to see a good car u would like this one

[SL500]

Originally posted by crasy_for_cars
if u want to see a good car u would like this one
:confused:
what the heLL?

[360evolution]

Originally posted by Misho
People , doesnt anyone here agree with me that the Alfa 147 is an AMAZING hatchback ?!!!

The GTA comes with a naturally aspirated 3.2 litre V6, 250hp, 300 Nm / 221.3 ft lbs of torque, 6 speed manual, 246 km/h top speed, not sure how fast to 60mph, but it should be stunning @ 1360 kg / 2998.3 lbs !!!

Its probably my favourite hatchback on the market today.
YES!! I love this car. I'd love one for my first car, in red. I saw one yesterday, the front is so unique and stylish for a hatchback, and its just so good looking. Good engine aswell!!

[SL500]

Originally posted by 360evolution
YES!! I love this car. I'd love one for my first car, in red. I saw one yesterday, the front is so unique and stylish for a hatchback, and its just so good looking. Good engine aswell!!
Man!you r a big italian carz fan,good.

[Motorer1]

86 Toyota Trueno. A true Drifting machine.

[more-boost1555]

They were pretty cool cars. I used to hate them...when I first saw them, they seemed so ugly, so underpowered.....so crappy, lol. But then I started to discover the reasons why people appreciated them so much. The light weight, rear wheel drive, easily modified, just a very fun car to drive (so they say, I've never driven one, don't get me wrong).

It's kinda quirky looking, but very unique and kinda cool.

[LEGALLYINSANE]

VW GTI

[DwZX35]

Acura RSX, yes its considered a hatchback

[Misho]

Originally posted by DwZX35
Acura RSX, yes its considered a hatchback

well, if u consider that a hatchback, then the Type-S is defenitely one of my favourite hatchbacks. this car is AMAZING !!