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It does follow the typical, edgy, gawker-ish contrarian take format... Painfully predictable, but not to be taken seriously.

What do you call a Lada at the top of a hill?

1. Correct.

“The lights remind me of Audi lights” - Real People

Edgy.

Harder than the Metro? Delta? Pug?

It seems we’re replying in month intervals. I like it. And I’ll take that cookie now...

I would argue the opposite in terms of message, and public perception. Admittedly, I chuckled a bit at Dürheimer’s assertion that “...the team will be considered the underdogs and will be welcomed by fans”. Though he’s not entirely wrong...

All production based. 

Colin, my boy. Love TFTKT.

Yes. Main point was I don’t see Evans in the 3rd Toyota as some suspected, since he’s been (rightfully) adamant about a full time drive. It would be a smart play for Toyota to secure a young UK driver alongside their numerous future options for Finns... But with Lappi in #2 spot it doesn’t seem likely.

Correct. Only Hänninen confirmed, but Lappi seems a done deal. I’m interested to see what gets announced for Evans because it seems he’s secured a drive now. People we’re speculating 3rd Toyota... which would be amazing... But I’m betting he stays in a Ford.

False. On a world rally car even losing (or damaging) the small hanging “weather strip” portion of the front bumper can significantly alter the front lift of the car and the the overall handling. Less crucial with R5/S2000 cars, but certainly damaging or losing the rear wing is a big deal. I can remember several…

Seriously. Just letting the car do it’s thing and shift in some of those sections... mid-corner, into and out of compressions... I had to do a double take. But in general the way he was handling it showed supreme confidence.

Nah, looks more like a Toyota Tacoma...

Historically, the best hot hatches have also been very lightweight, small and simplistic which is becoming increasingly rare nowadays due to safety standards and peoples demand for “tech” and comfort with power . Hyundai has stated their intention to compete with the big dogs, and as I said in my other comment,…

Unfortunately for Subaru, the current players (Ford, VW etc.) have infinitely more resources for R&D and deeper pockets. Despite being massively successful here, Subaru is still a relatively small independent mfg that needs to carefully pick and choose where they sink their money. That being said, the landscape is…

They (Subaru) are in a bit of an odd state of limbo at the moment, but expect that to change in 2018, for better or worse... The 2.0L power plant has been in use in Japan for a while now making more power and torque than what they’ve offered previously (with the STi).

I would tend to agree with you, and that’s certainly the angle Hyundai seems to be taking... However Hyundai still has a disadvantage/opportunity (depending on how you look at it) in most markets. It’s somehow still trendy for journos/reviewers to remind everyone that Hyundai “Isn’t actually that bad!” and I think you…