Subcompacts of the now

[2o6]

Similar to Teuton's thread, which 2012 Subcompact would you prefer to have?

[Laconian]

Polo GTI. TSI, hell yeah!

[2o6]

Polo GTI. TSI, hell yeah!

Keep in mind that the US Polo is supposed to be different from the EU Polo. Taller, larger, (likely heavier).

[SVT666]

Fiesta.  I would have easily chosen the Fiat 500 if it weren't for the multitude of problems my cousin is having with hers in Germany.

[2o6]

Fiesta.  I would have easily chosen the Fiat 500 if it weren't for the multitude of problems my cousin is having with hers in Germany.

That can't bode well for the US......

[hotrodalex]

CR-Z.

Don't really know why.

[2o6]

CR-Z.

Don't really know why.

The CR-Z would make sense if it got the Fit's 116HP motor and shed the hybrid (worth at least 300 lbs) but instead we get 122 HP and a 2800lbs car.

[Laconian]

Jalopnik reviewed the CR-Z and concluded that it's a pointless car that sits on the fence about its sporting pretensions and economy and ends up satisfying no one.

[hotrodalex]

Guess I'll go with Fiesta then.

[Xer0]

Jalopnik reviewed the CR-Z and concluded that it's a pointless car that sits on the fence about its sporting pretensions and economy and ends up satisfying no one.

Sounds about like every review I have read about it.  Shame, I think it looks really cool, imo.  Now, if Honda can stuff an Si powertrain in there, shed the silly hybrid crap, things could get interesting.

[the Teuton]

Fiesta. I've driven one of the EDM models, and I was smitten. The clutch pedal sucks, but it's a glorious car. And it doesn't have Italian repair bills following it.

[BimmerM3]

Maybe a Swift? But honestly, I would get an awesome used car for the price of any of these new.

[Payman]

1. Polo
2. Fiesta
3. 500
4. Swift
5. Aveo
6. CR-Z
7. Micra
8. Spark
9. iQ

[2o6]

Swift will likely be the leader in dynamics and fuel economy. (1.3L, Suzuki claims 47MPG)

Maybe a Swift? But honestly, I would get an awesome used car for the price of any of these new.

Then stay out of this thread.

[Vinsanity]

Then stay out of this thread.

someone's a bit snippy today

[Onslaught]

Kind of hard for me to say seeing that I've never been in any of them. Probably the Ford or Honda.

[Cookie Monster]

POLO!

I would've said CR-Z but the stupid hybrid drivetrain makes me not like it.

[Payman]

Swift will likely be the leader in dynamics and fuel economy. (1.3L, Suzuki claims 47MPG)


Then stay out of this thread.

Leader in dynamics? Please explain.

[2o6]

Leader in dynamics? Please explain.

The old one was praised as a Mini Cooper for 1/2 the price.

[Payman]

The old one was praised as a Mini Cooper for 1/2 the price.

Oh. The new Swift must be dynamically better than the other new for 2011 cars then.

[thewizard16]

Probably the Polo or the Fiesta as the top pick, with the new Aveo and Swift as a back up. The Aveo keeps getting more aggressive looking and I have to admit I'm starting to like it . (from appearance anyway)

[Vinsanity]

wait, Chevy is going to sell the Spark and Aveo at the same time?

[sportyaccordy]

If they bring over a 2700lb Polo GTI 2.0T I would go for that

Otherwise... I am playing it safe and going with the Aveo, because I know the RS will have a turbo powerplant, and early pics showed a nice interior and exterior

[CALL_911]

Polo.

[2o6]

wait, Chevy is going to sell the Spark and Aveo at the same time?

Yes. The Spark is 145" long, a little over a foot shorter than the current Aveo hatch. The Spark will become the value leader at ~10-11K, and the Aveo will move up in size (and quality) to compete with the Fiesta.

If they bring over a 2700lb Polo GTI 2.0T I would go for that

Otherwise... I am playing it safe and going with the Aveo, because I know the RS will have a turbo powerplant, and early pics showed a nice interior and exterior

1.4TSI GTI Polo is plenty. 180HP and 2600lbs. (This is the current Polo GTI)

[Payman]

Yeah, I'd totally rock a Polo with that engine. Are we getting it for sure? If it comes with a 6 speed and plaid seats, I'm sold.

[cawimmer430]

Volkswagen Polo. They're everywhere and they look great.

I never cared much (nor looked at) the older generations as they were bland and boring and the last generation looked like an oversize VW Lupo. The current version looks awesome. I'm really digging those new VW headlight designs. Take a trip down into the university/student section of Munich and you'll see tons of these new Polo's parked in parking lots there. Must be popular with them young kids! 

[2o6]

Yeah, I'd totally rock a Polo with that engine. Are we getting it for sure? If it comes with a 6 speed and plaid seats, I'm sold.

Who knows, the US Polo is going to be different. (Larger, taller)

[Payman]

[2o6]

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

Not really, the VW is saying it's going to be similar to a Honda Fit.