 DSCOTY 2010: Subcompacts |
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 Feb 9 2010, 11:21 AM
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 Posting God  Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451  |
For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year 2010 competition, please see this thread.
Kia Soul Base MSRP: $13,300 Available Engines: 1.6 liter inline-4 with 122 HP and 115 ft.-lbs of torque, 2.0 liter inline-4 with 142 HP and 137 ft.-lbs of torque Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic (N/A on 1.6) Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 26 City/31 Highway (1.6), 24/30 (2.0) Curb Weight: 2560-2820 lbs.    Suzuki SX4 Sportback Base MSRP: $17,949 Available Engines: 2.0 liter inline-four with 150 HP and 140 ft.-lbs of torque Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual, CVT Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 23 City/30 Highway Curb Weight: 2732 lbs.   
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Feb 9 2010, 12:28 PM
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 IT SLIDES! Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V |
Shame there are only two this year, but I have a feeling this will be a 100% sweep or really, really damn close to it.
EDIT: Someone voted for the Suzuki? Really? |
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Feb 9 2010, 01:05 PM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 3,587 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Canada Member No.: 4,080 Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy |
^IIRC Clark is a big fan of the SX4. I don't think it looks nearly as good as the outgoing model.
As far as I'm concerned, the Soul could win the whole thing outright. Looks good, apparently drives OK. It's fresh and a chance for Kia to redefine themselves in North America, while distancing themselves from Hyundai. |
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Feb 9 2010, 01:07 PM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
@ Razor: What's wrong with that? The Suzuki's a perfectly capable little car, though I wish they'd coupled the AWD system to the Sportback's more conventional styling.
This is kind of a gap year though. Next year will see the launch of the Fiesta, Mazda 2, and VW Polo, which are probably three of the best subcompacts on sale anywhere. So it'll be interesting. I did vote for the Kia myself. I've see them on the street, and I think it's a very, very characterful little car. Bjorn, the crossover-style SX4 and sedan are still available. This is an addition to the range. |
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Feb 9 2010, 06:17 PM
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 Latent racecar driver Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 31-January 05 From: So-Cal Member No.: 1,455 Car: 2006 Slobalt, '65 Karmann Ghia |
This is it for 2010?
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Feb 9 2010, 06:25 PM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
The SX4 is a great little car but the Soul is probably that much better.
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Feb 9 2010, 08:37 PM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
QUOTE(UserDrew @ Feb 9 2010, 09:17 PM)  This is it for 2010? No, actually, it's not. It's for 2003. |
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Feb 9 2010, 10:07 PM
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IT SLIDES! Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V |
QUOTE(Synesthesia @ Feb 9 2010, 11:37 PM) No, actually, it's not. It's for 2003. You are a LIAR. 1996. 
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Feb 9 2010, 11:17 PM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 6-April 07 From: LA, Cali Member No.: 3,784 Car: B8 A4 2.0T |
Can we move on to a more interesting category, hyping people up with subcompacts wasn't the best idea..lol jp
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Feb 10 2010, 03:23 AM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
QUOTE(caster @ Feb 10 2010, 11:17 AM) Can we move on to a more interesting category, hyping people up with subcompacts wasn't the best idea..lol jp I was being lazy, and it was the easiest category to do, but I've hooked you guys up with Boy Racers now...so go vote. |
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Feb 10 2010, 06:40 AM
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Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
QUOTE(UserDrew @ Feb 9 2010, 09:17 PM) This is it for 2010? Heh, now I'm guessing you meant "this is all there is for 2010", not "this is DSCOTY 2010"...
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Feb 10 2010, 06:24 PM
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Latent racecar driver Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 31-January 05 From: So-Cal Member No.: 1,455 Car: 2006 Slobalt, '65 Karmann Ghia |
yeah, I was thought there would be more options for 2010 in this category.
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Feb 13 2010, 07:14 AM
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 That Frigging BMW Driver Group: Members Posts: 6,727 Joined: 7-December 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 222 Car: 1997 BMW 328i |
what happened to the AWD SX4? I want my vote back
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Feb 13 2010, 07:27 AM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
Do you want to change it to the Soul, or just get rid of it all together? The AWD SX4 is still available, but not with the more conventional Sportback body-style.
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Feb 16 2010, 09:52 AM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
If you haven't gotten your votes in, do it tonight. I'll lock it sometime tomorrow afternoon (my afternoon).
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Feb 16 2010, 05:53 PM
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 Audi Fanboy; Toyota Hateboy Group: Members Posts: 4,057 Joined: 14-February 04 From: Jersey Member No.: 560 |
Soul for me because well, it's the only one out of 2 listed that actually has soul.
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