tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post6753525604948879702..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: Unobtanium: Seven Hot Hatchbacks that Should ExistAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-48712865499957484572014-05-15T01:18:14.185-07:002014-05-15T01:18:14.185-07:00A lot of these are the exact same things I've ...A lot of these are the exact same things I've been hoping manufacturers would do, especially with the Fiesta ST coming out. The Sonic RS is still too softcore, and I think they're waiting to see if Ford actually does well with the Fiesta ST before they invest a little more for a sport subcompact.<br /><br />An addition I'd make to the list: Accent or Rio turbo's. Same 1.6L as the Veloster, so why not throw that engine into the subcompacts and have a proper five-door. No more baby-tooth or "IMMA CHARGIN MAH LAZAH" meme-face from the Veloster (which itself looks like a Megane RS ripoff). Of course they need to be retuned suspension wise, but Hyundai Corp seems to be trying for improvements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-57136167278502933902013-12-22T15:44:11.750-08:002013-12-22T15:44:11.750-08:00Of that group, I'd like to see the Spark 1.4T ...Of that group, I'd like to see the Spark 1.4T the most since it'd probably run no more than 15k if they take it easy on the standard extras.<br /><br />Unless the Mirage Evo could get the full-fat version of the current Lancer Evo powertrain with significant loss of weight and price , which isn't all that unlikely since Mitsu probably won't make a next-gen Lancer Evo and repacking the existing powertrain in a lighter car would up the speed and give them a fresh performance halo car.nlpnthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925589671848667697noreply@blogger.com