Cars you didn't know existed...
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generationx said:
Back on subject, I saw not one but two VW T-Roc convertibles on a jaunt through Belgium the other weekend. Why? I guess a rival to the open Evoque. Very slab-sided, not nice...
I like that... 
To be fair, I also am kind of fond of the Nissan Juke, and the Fiat Multipla.
I'll hand in my PH card, etc.
Doofus said:
gti_dreamer said:
Is this oddball, modern Suzuki new to folks on this forum too?
https://www.usedcarsni.com/search_results.php?keyw...
It's been on this thread so many times, I assumed everyone knew about it by now.https://www.usedcarsni.com/search_results.php?keyw...
gti_dreamer said:
Is this oddball, modern Suzuki new to folks on this forum too?
https://www.usedcarsni.com/search_results.php?keyw...
Although it has been posted before, I definitely think it's still worth a mention, plus it fits the thread title, it's a car YOU didn't know existed. https://www.usedcarsni.com/search_results.php?keyw...
I'm not surprised it didn't take off here, a 4x4 Suzuki saloon with a 2.4 petrol engine with 176bhp that on paper isn't quick at all so not got sportiness going for it. So it's going to be expensive to tax, it likely won't be very good on fuel, and in 2012 everybody was starting to move from saloons to crossovers. But I do like it when an oddity like this gets released, a break from the norm.
It's very difficult to tell from the pictures how big it is, the side image here makes it look like a Swift sized saloon but I seem to remember from one I did see it's Mondeo size.
carlove said:
Although it has been posted before, I definitely think it's still worth a mention, plus it fits the thread title, it's a car YOU didn't know existed.
I'm not surprised it didn't take off here, a 4x4 Suzuki saloon with a 2.4 petrol engine with 176bhp that on paper isn't quick at all so not got sportiness going for it. So it's going to be expensive to tax, it likely won't be very good on fuel, and in 2012 everybody was starting to move from saloons to crossovers. But I do like it when an oddity like this gets released, a break from the norm.
It's very difficult to tell from the pictures how big it is, the side image here makes it look like a Swift sized saloon but I seem to remember from one I did see it's Mondeo size.
Strangely, I really like theseI'm not surprised it didn't take off here, a 4x4 Suzuki saloon with a 2.4 petrol engine with 176bhp that on paper isn't quick at all so not got sportiness going for it. So it's going to be expensive to tax, it likely won't be very good on fuel, and in 2012 everybody was starting to move from saloons to crossovers. But I do like it when an oddity like this gets released, a break from the norm.
It's very difficult to tell from the pictures how big it is, the side image here makes it look like a Swift sized saloon but I seem to remember from one I did see it's Mondeo size.
I'm sure it's mentioned everytime that Suzuki saloon pops up here, but it's the CVT gearbox that immediately discounts it from many people's shopping list. I might have bought one if it had a manual box, sort of cut-price Impreza.
And, then for those people who wouldn't care about the gearbox they'd think a 2.4 engine was too big.
And, no hatchback or estate version for people needing practicality.
And, a non-premium badge.
And, then for those people who wouldn't care about the gearbox they'd think a 2.4 engine was too big.
And, no hatchback or estate version for people needing practicality.
And, a non-premium badge.
Truckosaurus said:
I'm sure it's mentioned everytime that Suzuki saloon pops up here, but it's the CVT gearbox that immediately discounts it from many people's shopping list. I might have bought one if it had a manual box, sort of cut-price Impreza.
And, then for those people who wouldn't care about the gearbox they'd think a 2.4 engine was too big.
And, no hatchback or estate version for people needing practicality.
And, a non-premium badge.
'Only' 500 tooAnd, then for those people who wouldn't care about the gearbox they'd think a 2.4 engine was too big.
And, no hatchback or estate version for people needing practicality.
And, a non-premium badge.
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/suzuki/kizashi/18498...
Where are they now?
generationx said:
Back on subject, I saw not one but two VW T-Roc convertibles on a jaunt through Belgium the other weekend. Why? I guess a rival to the open Evoque. Very slab-sided, not nice...
Jonny Smith of Fifth Gear fame tested one on his YouTube channel, apparently it’s now the only convertible you can buy with a VW badge. phil y said:
generationx said:
Jonny Smith of Fifth Gear fame tested one on his YouTube channel, apparently it’s now the only convertible you can buy with a VW badge. phil y said:
generationx said:
Jonny Smith of Fifth Gear fame tested one on his YouTube channel, apparently it’s now the only convertible you can buy with a VW badge. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/t-...
Truckosaurus said:
I'm sure it's mentioned everytime that Suzuki saloon pops up here, but it's the CVT gearbox that immediately discounts it from many people's shopping list. I might have bought one if it had a manual box, sort of cut-price Impreza.
And, then for those people who wouldn't care about the gearbox they'd think a 2.4 engine was too big.
And, no hatchback or estate version for people needing practicality.
And, a non-premium badge.
Were they not 4WD as well?And, then for those people who wouldn't care about the gearbox they'd think a 2.4 engine was too big.
And, no hatchback or estate version for people needing practicality.
And, a non-premium badge.
Truckosaurus said:
AstonZagato said:
Ford window switches were used in a lot of small volume cars (e.g. Aston DB7).
I saw something recently discussing Aston Martin's parts bin usage, when they used Ford parts none of their customers cared or even noticed as they weren't familiar with Fords but when Aston thought they were moving upmarket by using Volvo bits the customers noticed as they actually owned Volvos themselves or knew people who did...
saaby93 said:
Autocar thinks the Porsche 718 Boxster is better
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/t-...
You just can't get that sort of insight elsewhere.https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/t-...
awesomePericoloso said:
TheInsanity1234 said:
I like that...
To be fair, I also am kind of fond of the Nissan Juke, and the Fiat Multipla.
I'll hand in my PH card, etc.
Multipla is a good package with the 3 abreast seats ,shame about the comedy headlamps on the first 90s version ,not so keen on Jukes .To be fair, I also am kind of fond of the Nissan Juke, and the Fiat Multipla.
I'll hand in my PH card, etc.
Pericoloso said:
TheInsanity1234 said:
I like that...
To be fair, I also am kind of fond of the Nissan Juke, and the Fiat Multipla.
I'll hand in my PH card, etc.
Multipla is a good package with the 3 abreast seats ,shame about the comedy headlamps on the first 90s version ,not so keen on Jukes .To be fair, I also am kind of fond of the Nissan Juke, and the Fiat Multipla.
I'll hand in my PH card, etc.
ajprice said:
phil y said:
generationx said:
Jonny Smith of Fifth Gear fame tested one on his YouTube channel, apparently it’s now the only convertible you can buy with a VW badge. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff