giddyup Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) I only see hatchbacks with tiny 1 and 1.2 litre engines now. What happened to the hatches with a bit of grunt? Couldn't, wouldn't have anything with less than a 1.5, don't care how many k's it gets to the litre. Edited February 6, 2020 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mattd Posted February 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2020 Mazda 3 for a starter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Maxda CX 3 or 5 perhaps?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 They seam to like bigger engine sizes in front of bigger ramming vehicles the pickup ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: They seam to like bigger engine sizes in front of bigger ramming vehicles the pickup ???? Not really, my Triton is only a 2.5 litre, not that big when you consider the size an weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 35 minutes ago, Mattd said: Mazda 3 for a starter. That's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 5 hours ago, giddyup said: That's a start. Also the Civic turbo hatchback. 220-230hp with a remap and 240-250km/h top speed unlocked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhav Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) Not much available from Japan. Volvo V40 can give you decent power. Engine is solid and can be remapped to 300bhp, luxurious interior, safety is the best. You can pick them up used for about 650-700k now. The VW gti mk6 has the 2.0 turbo engine. I actually modified mine to 430bhp. Very comfortable to cruise slow and crazy powerful when you want to go fast. See it for sale here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/608581776635463/ Edited February 6, 2020 by madhav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambling Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 If second hand and feeling lucky/brave then Ford Focus ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Civic hatch 1.8L or 1.5L turbo for more go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Every car manufacturer has cars in their range, with rear opening doors. Some are small hatchbacks with 2Litre engines such as Mazda 3 and CX-5. Personally, because of occasional floods, speed bumps and rough roads, I bought the high wheel base Honda CVR 2.4litre petrol that runs on E20. Never had any problems with it in 6 years, still looks as good as new, despite having done a lot of mileage. There are many similar models sold by Toyota, Isuzu etc. All the cars, photos and Specs here: https://www.zigwheels.co.th/en/new-cars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coremouse Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 There's a white wrx hatch near my block, looks brand new, not sure if new purchase or repainted. Also seen many BMW 5 gt on the streets looks great, but bulky with price bloated Always fancy if Hyundai N are available in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Coremouse said: There's a white wrx hatch near my block, looks brand new, not sure if new purchase or repainted. Also seen many BMW 5 gt on the streets looks great, but bulky with price bloated Always fancy if Hyundai N are available in Thailand! The Veloster sells for around 650,000 baht in Australia. Would buy one in a heartbeat if available here at that price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inwardglee Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Subaru XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMoney Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Mazda 3 - 2.0L 160 HP standard on all trim levels Ford Focus - 2.0L on older top trim level But some hatchbacks now come with 1.5L with a turbocharger, achieving the same or better performance than their 2.0L counterparts. Examples: Civic Hatchback - 1.5T 173 HP Focus - 1.5T 180 HP Wild card choice: MG6 "hatchback", 1.8L turbo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I think Suburu do one.....not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Why do you want to go that little bit faster ? Grow up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Caine said: Why do you want to go that little bit faster ? Grow up. Who said anything about going faster? Think before you comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I once had a Saab 9=3 turbo hatchback from Sweden what a great car too bad they don't still make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloydyboy Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 hours ago, giddyup said: Who said anything about going faster? Think before you comment. Then what's the, quote "a bit more grunt" for then, more noise? You could do that with any car, just modify the exhaust ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lloydyboy said: Then what's the, quote "a bit more grunt" for then, more noise? You could do that with any car, just modify the exhaust ???? Grunt = HP, doesn't have to be anything to do with speed, just more power for climbing hills, overtaking etc. Give up while you're behind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 More grunt from 2 litres 555 Buy something with a real engine, or if you are hopelessly in love with small powerplants best throw a large turbo on it so it can get out of its own way ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, canthai55 said: More grunt from 2 litres 555 Buy something with a real engine, or if you are hopelessly in love with small powerplants best throw a large turbo on it so it can get out of its own way ! Unfortunately not too many hatchbacks come with a 5 litre V8, although the Holden Torana did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yes but in those days the 308 was only ~240hp OEM. About the same as a 2L turbo now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnodon Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Can’t understand the need for power, maybe compensation for something smaller in life. i have had a Nissan Almera for almost 3 years. yes low end grunt is obvious , but if you give it gas it gets up to speed in good time. 1.2 litre engine, no problems on highways. wouldn,t like it in the country side though. Ram a 2 litre car into a wall at 120 there’s not much difference between a 1.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Have a look at the electric MG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, jonnodon said: Can’t understand the need for power, maybe compensation for something smaller in life. i have had a Nissan Almera for almost 3 years. yes low end grunt is obvious , but if you give it gas it gets up to speed in good time. 1.2 litre engine, no problems on highways. wouldn,t like it in the country side though. Ram a 2 litre car into a wall at 120 there’s not much difference between a 1.2. We don't live in Thailand full time, but needed a car for when we are there (every year 2-3 months) about four years we bought a Mitsubishi Mirage which has a 1.2L motor. ,lust something to have while we are there, and not worry about living it at our Thai house for 9-19 months, It is a great little car, It takes as everywhere , often with four people in it, climbs mountains with no problem, never had a problem other than the passenger side mirror not automatically folding when parking. We do 120kmph loaded with four people with no problem. how much faster would one want to go? We were thinking about moving here full time this year that I retire from work, and we might get a pickup truck for working around the house, and a small farm wife's dad left as when he died, But we are never selling the Mitsu. WE LOVE IT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Engine size in regular cars is trending down because with today's modern electronic engine management systems as much power, if not more, can be obtained from a 1.2 as many an older 2.0 used to give. Edited February 8, 2020 by Lancashirelad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhav Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 If you want power from a 2.0 engine, the A45 amg has more than 400hp and it weighs less than 1400kg. Awesome power to weight ratio. I do understand the need to have a bit of power to overtake. I have driven a few underpowered cars and it can be scary when you put your foot down to overtake and nothing happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 11:08 PM, madhav said: Not much available from Japan. Volvo V40 can give you decent power. Engine is solid and can be remapped to 300bhp, luxurious interior, safety is the best. You can pick them up used for about 650-700k now. The VW gti mk6 has the 2.0 turbo engine. I actually modified mine to 430bhp. Very comfortable to cruise slow and crazy powerful when you want to go fast. See it for sale here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/608581776635463/ Automatic ? LOL (not the price either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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