Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted December 14, 2016 Not sure what you all see in it. Messy and confused lines and not enough glass. Looks heavy. Agree it looks like a Honda but they've increasingly gone to pot too... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted December 15, 2016 19 hours ago, Nicebiscuit said: Not sure what you all see in it. Messy and confused lines and not enough glass. Looks heavy. Agree it looks like a Honda but they've increasingly gone to pot too... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I know what you are saying, but most of the positive comments are coming from people who have seen it in the flesh. Also the colour affects the look. What colour have you seen "in the flesh"? I have tried not to like it, so I don't spend the money, but...........another longer test drive next week beckons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted December 15, 2016 Only saw one from a distance... I'll have another look then. I did like the current Prius in the metal. It's unusual and interesting in a way Citroens used to be... Even the GT86 is better in real life then in photos - can look blander in print. Anyhow - who cares if I think it's pig ugly - beauty in eye of beholder and all that. I have a crush on the Citroen C4 Cactus and the BMW i3 so I'm no one to talk... It's certainly not boring - that's for sure. If it appeals to you you should go for it (Not helping am i?) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted December 15, 2016 Out of the two pictures posted I think the silver shows off the curves & lines of the car much better. 1 Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 17 hours ago, Nicebiscuit said: Only saw one from a distance... I'll have another look then. I did like the current Prius in the metal. It's unusual and interesting in a way Citroens used to be... Even the GT86 is better in real life then in photos - can look blander in print. Anyhow - who cares if I think it's pig ugly - beauty in eye of beholder and all that. I have a crush on the Citroen C4 Cactus and the BMW i3 so I'm no one to talk... It's certainly not boring - that's for sure. If it appeals to you you should go for it (Not helping am i?) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think you are helping, because it is very easy to get swept away based on a few considerations. Looking at this marmite design from a different viewpoint does help to ensure all aspects are fully considered. I would really like a 2.0 petrol, as available in some markets I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 I'm a bit of a convert to the hybrid power train. Driven it quite a bit in the Auris and Lexus CT200. Hated the Lexus because it's such a mess as a design - but the Auris I liked a lot. My dad just bought a hybrid Auris tourer and he likes it a lot. Obviously a totally different proposition to the 86 but the C-HR isn't a sports car, and the hybrid is a wonderfully relaxed and smooth way to motor. Comes into its own in town or stop-start traffic rather than on a run. Seemed to do 50mpg no matter what the traffic conditions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 18 hours ago, Nicebiscuit said: I have a crush on the Citroen C4 Cactus... Get out. Now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 I like where Toyota are at, they seem to be doing a good job of making some more interesting cars. I really like the look of the C-HR and the new Prius is striking too (how cool are those rear lights). Especially compared to the likes of Audi for example, whose styling to me is extremely dull, they tend to tweak the grill and lights ever so slightly and call it "new" 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 18 hours ago, Nicebiscuit said: I have a crush on the Citroen C4 Cactus... Get out. Now. I can't help it - I'm just perverse like that... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 You probably like it in yellow to don't you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 You probably like it in yellow to don't you... No... I wanted a Goth one. You can get them in Purple with purple seats, privacy glass and black wheels and trim... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 Hey, nothing wrong with a yellow car!!! In a weird way, I like the "idea" of the Cactus, don't get me wrong, I would definitely not want one. Sent from my EDI-AL10 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dessss 35 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 By the way, Toyota released two new sites in JP for the TRD and Modellista versions From my EXTREMELY limited Japanese, looks like there's no mention at all about the engine. Could probably have said they're keeping the same engine choices... http://trdparts.jp/c-hr/index.html http://www.modellista.co.jp/product/c-hr/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 As per usual, the Modelista looks much better than the TRD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted December 17, 2016 I like the Elegant Ice Style of the two Modellistas. Got the black one again for the afternoon, and gonna try the auto hybrid for comparison purposes hopefully tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 Coupla pics from the second test drive. Still surprised how well it managed the twisties round Beachy Head (on 18" Primacies). Excellent turning circle too. Also tried the Hybrid..................................... !!! 2 Foulsmell and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 Why is the rear visibility so awful on so many modern cars? All that metal in the rear three quarters doesn't do much for the looks in any case. Just put some more glass in there! One of the points of having an SUV is the elevated driving position and great view. These coupe/SUV mash ups seem to offer the worst of all worlds. (See also Range Rover Evoque etc etc) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, Nicebiscuit said: Why is the rear visibility so awful on so many modern cars? All that metal in the rear three quarters doesn't do much for the looks in any case. Just put some more glass in there! One of the points of having an SUV is the elevated driving position and great view. These coupe/SUV mash ups seem to offer the worst of all worlds. (See also Range Rover Evoque etc etc) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk From everything i've heard & been told the visibility out of the rear is fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 Will it tow an 86 on a trailer ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 29 minutes ago, KevinA said: Will it tow an 86 on a trailer ? No, 725Kg max. You'd be better off getting a RAV4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 Didn't think it would Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, rob275 said: From everything i've heard & been told the visibility out of the rear is fantastic. Yes Rob, it is surprisingly good. I was not expecting much at all. It is still a lot of metal on those rear corners though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 I Just looked at the car in the Showroom and I want one,but not as a replacement to the GT86 though Sent from my ASUS_A001 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 I initially thought I wanted one as a daily, to replace my excellent Fiat Panda Cross. However, the engine & transmission choices are seriously flawed IMO & the price point is about £3k too high. Why no manual 1.2 4WD with decent tyres?!?! More of a fashion statement than a vehicle with any real purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
