Super TestCar reviews - Daihatsu - Charade - TE 1.0 3-dr hatchDaihatsu modelsUsed Rivals7 May 2003 HOLDEN SB BARINA 3D HATCHBACK (1994-2001) THE Spanish-built Barina Joy has space, looks and style. Its 1.4-litre engine only emits 44kW so it relies on good low-speed torque. Equipment includes power steering, seatbelt pretensioners and an optional driver's airbag. But it's a stodgy drive and not as reliable as its Suzuki-sourced predecessor. FORD WB-F FESTIVA 3D HATCHBACK (1994-2000) One of the least desirable cars of recent times, the South Korean-built (by Kia) Festiva only had economy and a nice dash going for it. Its below-par quality, safety, comfort, refinement, engine performance and handling should become apparent immediately. Awkward styling and a cheapo image don't help either. NISSAN K11 MICRA 3D HATCHBACK (1995-1997) THE British-built Micra is a great all-rounder, with sassy Euro styling inside and out, a spacious interior and excellent economy and performance from its 55kW 1.3 engine. Easy, safe handling and a comfy ride round out a critically underrated light car star. Rare parts availability is its only drawback. HONDA CIVIC 3D HATCHBACK (1991-1995) THE Breeze is the entry level Civic and its strong points are attractive styling, good roadholding from the double wishbone suspension and high quality. The 1.3-litre engine with 55kW delivers reasonable performance and average fuel economy. Equipment is on a par with this group of rivals. All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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