Stiff competition for the Mk7 Golf GTI - Second Edition

**JT_MKVi** · 27-03-2013, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by XTC838

the next-gen WRX may post an even bigger threat if they could make it look like this and priced around what it is now:

Next-gen Subaru WRX images leaked!

Looks nice, but is it just me or does it remind you of a commodore - obviously would be much smaller though.

If they can keep the centre of gravity nice and low with the BRZ style boxer, and maybe 2 door?

Guess that would rule out a High Performance BRZ, would be cannabalising themselves

**alebonau** · 27-03-2013, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by DoggiesUtd

is that legit?
looks like a lexus on the side

looks a bit "concept" but good to see subaru styling taking turn for the better would hope. their styling of the liberty is god awfull and really looks like an old mans car that one !

**alebonau** · 27-03-2013, 03:58 PM

Drive - New Audi A3 Revealed Ahead of 2013 New York Motor Show

new audi a3. I like

pity no model between the turbo petrol 1.8 and full blown s3. but looks like the s3 is a beaut more cla45 competition for merc and probably has a price to match !

**OilBurna** · 27-03-2013, 07:32 PM

Has any considered a 125i hatch 160kw stock chipped easily to 180kw rwd and manual or 8spd auto just have to get past ugly duckling looks

**alebonau** · 27-03-2013, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by OilBurna

Has any considered a 125i hatch 160kw stock chipped easily to 180kw rwd and manual or 8spd auto just have to get past ugly duckling looks

the 8 spd auto is actually pretty good, and engine is sweet. but yeah the ugly duckling is hard to get past. both inside and out. I thought maybe something could get to live with/love. but decided its a lot of cash to outlay on something two minds about. cost wise its very pricey too if try option upto merc a250 levels.

**Dutch77** · 27-03-2013, 09:22 PM

BMW.. as previously discussed I could cope with the looks - with M-Sport ticked it doesn't look so bad, but its horribly priced.. but even that pales in comparison to its woeful packaging. Interior space doesn't exist.. to the point where even if they shaved the $15-20k needed to make it viable I couldn't buy it, I barely fit.

**Dutch77** · 27-03-2013, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by alebonau

looks a bit "concept" but good to see subaru styling taking turn for the better would hope. their styling of the liberty is god awfull and really looks like an old mans car that one !

A WRX lover/owner at work commented that it had a little Camaro in it.. which I guess ties in with the Commodore comment as well. The original WRX sketches a few years ago seemed to focus more on a 3 door hatch, a bit in the Veloster guise. I am guessing that the withdrawal from WRC and a desire to sell more product in the USA has changed the plan? Plus BRZ fills the two door void.

A bit too overdone, although I accept its a concept only. Even if they Mazda 6-ified the interior I wouldn't be looking though.. got the Euro bug.

**cktsi** · 27-03-2013, 10:11 PM

Wrx concept looks nice. Best looking since the original... Probably even better. Just hope the interior improves from the current el cheapo stuck in the 90s look

Re BMW 1 series... Honestly only looks that a mother could love. That's why i was "forced into" the 328i instead of the 128i. Yes, the 8 speed is a dream to work with in comparison to 7DSG. Unfortunately turbo cars still cannot give that instanenous "kick" that the twincharger does.

Back on topic, the wrx will be an alternative if they can get the interior right. Maybe the jap firms need to start poaching euro designers the same way Kia did.