Seat Ibiza FR Versus the Ford Fiesta Black Edition
Looking for a small car with attitude? We check out the Seat Ibiza FR and Ford Fiesta Black Edition writes Suzanne Keane A few years ago owning a “mini” hot hatch that stood out from the crowd was the reserve of those in the modified car scene or in possession of a few cans of spray-paint but these days if you’re looking for a small car that doesn’t blend into the background and is fun to drive there are “off the shelf” options...
First Drive: Ford Fiesta ST200
The Ford Fiesta ST200 is the latest variant of the hot hatch, Aimee Woods has been driving it at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed What is it? The Ford Fiesta ST200 is the exclusive new hot hatch on the market boasting almost 200bhp (215bhp including the overboost) making it the most powerful Fiesta available. The ST200 earns its badge sprinting from 0-100km/h of 6.7 seconds. First Impressions of the Ford Fiesta...
First Drive: Renault Mégane GT
Twenty years after its launch, Renault shows off the latest version of its hatchback the Renault Mégane GT, due here in June writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Launched in 1995, the Renault Mégane found plenty of converts to its blend of quirky styling and comfort. And even when the “shakin’ that ass” second generation gave way to the somewhat bland third version, the hatchback continued to attract buyers and was...
Honda Civic Type R GT Pack
R is for red hot – the much anticipated Honda Civic Type-R makes its return writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new Honda Civic Type R is powered by the most extreme and high-performing engine in the model’s history and it is also the fastest-accelerating front-wheel-drive car on the market. Who is it aimed at? Honda is a company synonymous with reliability, well-built quality and engineering, but every once in a...
First Drive: Honda Civic Type R
When the dial on the speedometer zips to the far right of the 200km mark you know you are sitting in a fast car writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The new Type R Civic from Honda is the fastest and most powerful front wheel drive hatchback available in Europe. Pushing 310bhp through the front wheels it has a top speed of 270kmph and will do 0-100kmph in just 5.7 seconds. First impressions of the Honda Civic Type R? The Type R styling...
