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  1. Dear all, Test drove the car today. Wow really impressed by the car and would like to know any comments on the car? Lots of electronic stuff on the car. Best of it, like the space and design of the car. But knid of ex. Thanks.
  2. hi,i looking for a (small)gt wing spoiler for my hatch back car..can anyone know where can i buy it.tks.
  3. Dear All, Wish to put up my 04/2003 kalos 1.5A hatch for sale.Already changed the exterior badge to Chevy Aveo.Pls PM me if interested.Thks
  4. Guys, need advise as I am eyeing on this car but know nuts about it.... juz happen to be a passenger and am impressed by the rear leg room, interior and the smoothness of the ride... pls let me know the pros and cons and the most importantly is the FC.. My budget is ideally can be below 70K.
  5. If you have the money to buy and would like the new Megane, would you go for the hatch or the sedan. Views welcomed... The hatch looks good to me but seems like some car lovers think its ugly. I think its clearly a love it or hate it type of look. Anyway, most car buyers voted sedan with the number of sedans on the road versus the hatch.
  6. From BT: Manual Focus bucks auto trend By SAMUEL EE FORD distributor Regent Motors has done what some motor traders in Singapore won't - it has imported a model with a manual gearbox after strong customer demand. Starting this weekend, Regent will market a 1.6-litre Ford Focus five-door hatchback with manual transmission. Sales manager Paul Ng expects the car to account for 20 per cent of all Focus sales here, which include 1.6-litre hatchback and sedan versions with automatic transmission. Last year, Regent sold almost 900 Focus units out of a total of about 1,500 Ford cars, or 60 per cent. 'Our customers were requesting a manual Focus hatchback up to a year ago,' said Mr Ng. 'They said the Focus hatchback is very sporty, so a stick shift is more suited.' He said that although the Focus has many variants - for example, three-door and souped-up models - these aren't available to Regent because Singapore is a relatively small market. As a result, it took a while for the factory to fulfill the request for the manual five-door Focus. An estimated 80 to 85 per cent of all passenger cars sold here have automatic transmission. Some observers say up to 90 per cent of models sold locally by mainstream brands are autos. 'If you're selling a bread and-butter car and going for volume, then a manual version could be a logistics nightmare,' said a source. As a result, some distributors of popular Japanese makes don't even offer a manual alternative for certain models. The Toyota Corolla Altis and Mazda3, for example, only come with auto transmission. A motor trader said those who buy cars with a manual box are usually not 'regular folks who would buy a sedan'. 'They like to dress up their cars and they like to talk about driving pleasure,' he said. 'Some of them clamour for a manual version when there isn't one. But when we do bring it in eventually, then suddenly they're not interested any more.'
  7. http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_saab_9-3_hatch-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_saab_9-3_hatch-3.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_saab_9-3_hatch-2.jpg Saab declares its intention to enter a new market segment with the unveiling of its Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The distinctive, five-door, four-seater format offers sporty, driver-focused performance and innovative load-carrying features, while challenging the traditional distinction between a hatchback and wagon. It is designed for customers with active, outdoor lifestyles who seek a sporty and rewarding driving experience that also delivers the versatility they need. Powered by a 250 bhp, 2.0-liter turbo engine with Saab Sentronic automatic transmission and a lowered, sports chassis sitting on 20-inch wheels, the 9-3 Sport Hatch Concept promises sharp performance to match its eye-catching looks. It is intended to take Saab into the mid-size wagon segment for the first time by offering a distinctive alternative choice, with hatchback-like proportions that are reminiscent of the shape of its classic Saab 900 forebears. Progressive Design The design language of the Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept draws its inspiration from both the 9-3X 'cross-over coupe' concept and the 9-3 Sport Sedan. For the exterior, these themes are synthesized with an economy of line and form to communicate impressions of strength, muscularity and power, all key brand drivers. The four-seat interior is a development of the 9-3X concept's layout, with innovative driver displays and a bold central motif that complements the external glass roof. These features are combined with core elements of the 9-3 Sport Sedan's cabin to create a sporty and cleanly-executed interior. The dynamic visual appeal of the car is generated by its tautly contained, almost compact, proportions. All external glazing, with the exception of the headlamp units, is presented in dark green tinted glass - a theme that is uniquely carried into the interior. From outside to inside The best of Scandinavian design should have simplicity and consistency, with rounded and clean lines contributing to a sense of 'oneness'. For Saab this means that car design must work in a 'holistic' way, introducing exterior design principles to the inside of the car. There should be no straight lines or mismatches in shape, line or form in the interior of a Saab car. The overall design strategy should echo the fluid, soft lines and contours of the exterior bodywork. The center stack has a particularly neat appearance, without the myriad of buttons and controls normally associated with audio and climate control settings. In addition to a CD slot, there are just four large controls for air conditioning, 'infotainment' and comfort functions shared by the driver and front passenger. Essential driver information is presented through three portholes in the surface. The large central one contains the speedometer and a wide range of programmable systems 'status checks', graphically displayed. These include, for example, tire pressures, seat-belt usage, light bulb status, door closures and even a front and rear outside clearance check for close maneuvering. The glass roof adds a light and airy counterpoint to the close-coupled interior ambience, again echoing a theme from the 9-3X concept, as well as providing panoramic viewing for the occupants. The rest of the interior resembles the design of the 9-3 Sport Sedan. The leather upholstery is presented throughout in beige, further highlighting the light and airy feel. All passenger seat-backs can fold forwards, completely flat, into their fixed squabs, the two in the rear folding to the same level as the rear cargo deck. The door trim inserts and handles are finished in brushed aluminum. Chassis In keeping with Saab's tradition for sporty and easily accessible engine performance, the 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept is powered by a highly-developed 250 bhp (184 kW) version of the 2.0-liter turbo unit introduced in the 9-3 Sport Sedan, now with direct injection, variable valve timing and a twin-scroll turbocharger. It is mated to a 'Sentronic +2' automatic transmission, which includes manual gear selection via steering wheel buttons and two intermediate ratios on kick-down. The front-wheel-drive format incorporates a multi-link rear suspension and Saab ReAxs, a passive rear-wheel steer characteristic designed to increase driver involvement by preventing excessive understeer and improving 'turn-in'. The abilities of the powertrain and chassis are focused on delivering a level of performance and driving satisfaction that belies the 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept's more functional abilities. Engine Saab is recognized as a 'Center of Expertise' within General Motors for turbocharging and the 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept's all-aluminum engine, based on the L850 series, takes this technology to a new level. The introduction of direct injection improves combustion and fuel consumption. In this application, it also raises low-end torque by about 15 per cent up to 1,500 rpm. Breathing is improved by the use of Continuously Variable Cam Phasers (CVCP) to control both inlet and exhaust valves. Apart from improving fuel consumption on full and part-load throttle by up to five per cent, CVCP also further contributes to better low-end torque. Another 'first' for Saab is the use of a twin-scroll turbocharger. This more effectively harnesses exhaust pulse energy by separating the gas flow into two channels, instead of one, which drive the turbine wheel, now made of a titanium-aluminum alloy turbine for low-inertia. The end result is an improved throttle response which, together with better low-end flexibility, gives the Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept driver a particularly 'user-friendly' control of the strong performance on tap. In this form, the engine retains its maintenance-free chain-driven camshafts, counter-rotating balancer shafts, dual mass flywheel and integrated oil cooler. As in the Sport Sedan, the turbocharger is located in-board behind the engine. For the 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept, a water-cooled turbocharger, operating at 1.2 bar, is fitted.
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    Saw 2 of this on the road today... looks pretty good... didnt know it was released already saw the 3 door hatch... what u guys think? or I'm just ulu? Exterior Shots http://www.renault.com/gb/produits/pop-up....UPE2&onglet=ext Interior Shots http://www.renault.com/gb/produits/pop-up....UPE2&onglet=int
  9. Don't exactly know the correct name for it. But the gas chamber or hatch strut that holds the hatch when you open it... yes, that 2 black rods... Say, Turbobrick, do you know where in Singapore can I buy those? Mine cannot hold in the open position anymore after installing the rear spoiler. Quite desperate to get a replacement now.
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