Cars you didn't know existed...

[rocky79]

Not sure if this is in the spirit of the thread.

Saw this in Hong Kong no idea what it is.

[ATTAK Z]

rocky79 said:

Not sure if this is in the spirit of the thread.

Saw this in Hong Kong no idea what it is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsuoka_Galue

[rocky79]

Thanks.

I spent a while traveling the web to see if I could find out what it was.

Just a restyled and crapper looking nissan. Why bother!

[m8rky]

jamiebae said:

I bring you the Datsun Go. Recently launched in India and firmly aimed at the budget end of the market (think a cost-reduced Dacia with all the safety features removed)







Full road test here, not coming to a dealer near you any time soon (assuming you live in Western Europe)

http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-reviews/datsun-go...

Is it just me that thinks we need more basic stuff like this on our roads, modern, low cost motoring without a ton of crap weighing them down. Probably quite eco friendly as well with no resources wasted on useless gadgets.

[Usget]

No pic, but - Suzuki Swift 4x4. Looks absolutely identical to a normal one, but you can see a little diff hanging under the rear bumper. Me and my mate spent ages trying to work out if it was some lairy bike-engined rear-drive sleeper... but apparently not. Still cool though, in the vein of the old Justy/Panda 4x4.

[GroundEffect]

m8rky said:

jamiebae said:

I bring you the Datsun Go. Recently launched in India and firmly aimed at the budget end of the market (think a cost-reduced Dacia with all the safety features removed)







Full road test here, not coming to a dealer near you any time soon (assuming you live in Western Europe)

http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-reviews/datsun-go...

Is it just me that thinks we need more basic stuff like this on our roads, modern, low cost motoring without a ton of crap weighing them down. Probably quite eco friendly as well with no resources wasted on useless gadgets.

I'm working on a new car for India. We have benchmarked some in-market leaders. They are NCAP 0 rated. We have been advised to not even drive them on UK roads.

It's a nice idea, but in practice, it won't work. We have the 'crap' for a reason.

[Tony Starks]

What about a Mitsubishi Diamante.

[m8rky]

GroundEffect said:

They are NCAP 0 rated. We have been advised to not even drive them on UK roads.

[caziques]

The New Zealand built Trekka - despite its appearance - two wheel drive, 1200cc Skoda engine - 47bhp.

[MissChief]

GoodDoc said:

Small salons are rather popular in Ireland, with several available that aren't available in the UK

Have to say I quite like that. Better than the Hatch to my eyes. Can you get one in ST guise in the ROI?

[CYMR0]

Usget said:

No pic, but - Suzuki Swift 4x4. Looks absolutely identical to a normal one, but you can see a little diff hanging under the rear bumper. Me and my mate spent ages trying to work out if it was some lairy bike-engined rear-drive sleeper... but apparently not. Still cool though, in the vein of the old Justy/Panda 4x4.

This Justy will blow your mind then...

[ikarl]

Don't know how this slipped me by..

[ikarl]

[RobinBanks]

stugolf said:

A convertible Insignia the Cascada passed me yesterday....

New one too me

https://waynesworldautobloguk.files.wordpress.com/...

Astra, rather than Insignia I think.

Autocar liked it:
"If you can drive one of these spacious, comfortable, quietly handsome cruiser convertibles and still judge it inferior to similarly priced drop-tops such as the BMW 1-series, ask yourself why. Chances are you’ve fallen prone to a touch of badge snobbery."

[The Big G]

ikarl said:

Don't know how this slipped me by..

Evo IX, JDM only. Only a handfull here in the UK, all grey imports. Have looked at getting one to replace my Galant VR4 estate but can't be bothered with the hassle of importing one myself. Although if I was to come across an advert for one, I'd struggle not to go for a look!

[Nickbrapp]

MissChief said:

Have to say I quite like that. Better than the Hatch to my eyes. Can you get one in ST guise in the ROI?

saw loads of those in malta, the police use them, look better than the hatch. love a small saloon, they do come in ST guise in america.

[delboy735]

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I present to you....the Santana ?????

So much rust gathered, in such a short length of time.....

[MissChief]

MissChief said:

GoodDoc said:

Small salons are rather popular in Ireland, with several available that aren't available in the UK

Have to say I quite like that. Better than the Hatch to my eyes. Can you get one in ST guise in the ROI?

[TheFinners]

delboy735][url said:

|http://thumbsnap.com/ZNK2PZjv[/ur

I present to you....the Santana ?????

So much rust gathered, in such a short length of time.....

Did you name it Carlos?

[dxg]

m8rky said:

GroundEffect said:

They are NCAP 0 rated. We have been advised to not even drive them on UK roads.

Same platform as the Micra, which makes you wonder how it could be so bad in comparison...