Super TestCar reviews - Honda - Civic - VTi coupeHonda modelsUsed Rivals18 Jun 2003 HYUNDAI COUPE FX 2D COUPE (1996-1999) PROOF that looks sell. A comfortable, practical and well-equipped cabin continues the sporty theme but the real surprise is Porsche-honed chassis dynamics and the gutsy 2.0-litre engine. Only the badge is wrong, but that means bargain-buying as a used car proposition. TOYOTA CELICA 2D LIFTBACK (1994-2000) THE top-selling Celica delivers great handling, middling ride quality but a distinctly unsporting 2.2-litre Camry-derived engine. Although it's somewhat powerful and torquey, it hates to rev. SX equipment levels are low but the Toyota's well-deserved reputation and quality make it worthy of consideration. MAZDA 323 5D HATCHBACK (1994-1998) STYLISH, practical, versatile body clothes Laser-shared mechanicals. The 1.8-litre engine is smooth, economical and powerful. Interior is functional but a little dark. Rear seat headroom suffers from fastback roofline. But who cares? Astina's distinctive looks and renowned reliability make it a sporty winner. PEUGEOT 306 3D HATCHBACK (1997-1999) FACELIFTED version of popular 306 features greatly improved build quality, revised interior, a stronger body and a gutsier 1.8 engine with twin cams and 16-valves. Happily, Peugeot did not mess with the 306's great looks or class-leading handling. However parts and servicing can get a little expensive. All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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