Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Barina - Swing 5-dr hatchHolden modelsUsed Rivals9 May 2003 FORD FESTIVA 5D HATCHBACK (1994-1996) MADE by the South Korean Kia company, the Festiva was Ford's low-cost baby. It is front-wheel drive, has a noisy 46kW 1.3 engine with a choice of three-speed auto or five-speed manual, and power steering as standard. Flimsy build, dreary handling, a bouncy ride and cheapo reputation ruin any appeal. NISSAN MICRA 5D HATCHBACK (1995-1997) BRITISH built and technically the most advanced of the group with a 1275cc, twin cam, 16-valve engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A five-speed manual is optional. Power steering is standard. For space efficiency, economy, zippy performance and driver appeal, it's hard to go by. SUZUKI SWIFT 5D HATCHBACK (1994-2000) THIS basic little car was also the 1989-1994 Barina. Front-wheel drive with a simple 1.3 engine coupled to a three-speed automatic or five-speed manual. Light, noisy but economical. No power steering as standard is tough. But at least it's well made, reliable and cheap honest transport. HYUNDAI X3 EXCEL 5D HATCHBACK (1994-2000) THIS car may have taken the market by storm, but it's as appealing as a wet blanket used. Front-wheel drive, a gutsy 1.5 engine and lots of space appealed, but a problematic four-speed auto, awful five-speed manual and low quality trim are off-putting. Durability problems plagued this model, so it's best avoided. 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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