In what universe are current MINIs not small cars? Not as small as the original, but people are a hell of a lot larger than they were in the ‘60s, and so is everything else on the road.
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WTF is your problem with MINI? They make a fun small hatch that you can order larger variants of. Are some of them quite large? Yes but not everyone can justify a small hatchback.
I was surprised to learn that 346,639 Minis were sold (to whom?) last year
Except MINIs are good. In a sea of near-identical jellybeans... they’re a refreshing injection of personality and fun.
You mean Dodge updates their cars on a regular bases and makes them actually FUN and EXCITING changes for their fans/loyal buyers so they keep coming back for more?
This. This thing needs a turbocharger and an FA20F for good measure. An actual STi version with Brembos, FA20F, BBS wheels, etc. would sell. Hell, they could ask...shoot...$35k for it. Wait, what does the lame duck BRZ tS go for? $33k? Nvm, this shit is fucked.
Bingo, had the BRZ NEVER gotten a face-lift of any kind but they introduced the WRX turbo engine last year, they’d be selling 3x as many as when they first hit the market.
The world is tired of underpowered Japanese cars.
Why are you shocked? Unsworthy made an insult first and provoked Musk into insulting back. You can’t provoke a person with an insult then sue them.
some really nice wheels
The Volkswagen GTI is a signifier of good taste in cars.
I just rolled my eyes so hard I literally died.
This was 10 years ago tech. This is not a revolutionary vehicle by any means.
This is by far my favorite of the EV crossover designs, holy cow. Plus that incredible interior.
I’ll start by summarizing Mr. COTD’s and Brownell’s point, as I understand the issue; I put what I assume the takeaway is in bold:
Making a hot hatch without a manual is like making a Ferrari without a gated.... oh wait.
It’s ridiculous. I love it.
The Gang Dilutes a Brand Name
Apart from the fact that it’s a total affront to the Mustang name, I don’t really hate it. That blue one actually looks kind of nice.