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Semi Final 2: Honda Civic TypeR vs BMW M 135i
So good to be back, Spain was knocked out of the soccer world cup last night, as to with Cameroon but before they bowed out of the competition 2 players had a go at each other leading to the head butt (well played Africa, well played).
Onto a more interesting topic, Hot Ride Shootout. This is the last match of the semi – final round and we believe it’s a great one to end off with, so sit back relax, read and get voting
Honda Civic Type R
This is will be one of the most radically styled hatchbacks ever. It looks more like a racer without the stickers and roll cage than a road car. And according to senior project designer Masaru Hasegawa, that’s exactly what Honda intended.
“The current Civic line-up isn’t very exciting, so we needed to come up with something for European Honda fans that also fits our performance heritage,” he told Auto Express. “Now, the Type R is aimed at the VW Golf R and Ford Focus RS. Those cars are subtle and more sophisticated-looking. But we wanted ours to be different and distinctive.”
Designers call it a “racing car for the road”, and the wild bodywork lives up to the billing. Dramatically flared wheel arches with vents behind them, an enormous rear wing with integrated LED brake lights and a full-width diffuser with quad exhausts make the Type R look more like a touring car than something designed to be driven every day.
BMW M 135i
BMW describes the shell as “unmistakeable” and the cars will certainly be on the shopping lists of younger buyers out there, especially with their twin-scroll turbos.
The cars are rear-wheel drive (which is unique in the segment) – and the three-litre M135i is described as “a top-ranking vehicle thanks to its straight-six petrol engine with M Performance technology, M precision-engineered and high-performance chassis and optimised aerodynamics” carrying an exclusive cabin design and the passenger doors have fancy frameless windows.
If frameless windows don’t do the trick for you how about the Fuel-saving stop/start which is available across the range which, apart from the M car, will come in a choice of standard, Sport Line, Urban or M Sport spec and the EfficientDynamics technology package incorporates EcoPro, invoked through what BMW calls a Driving Experience Control button.
The two-door is described as having increased agility and driving comfort over the previous model as well as a more spacious cabin and the rear seats can be set for two or three people. BMW says: “The exclusive look and feel of the interior, the wide range of standard features as well as many optional driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive mobility services underscore its premium status and progressive character.”
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ROUND2: Match 4: Mazda 3 MPS vs BMW M 135i
So here we ladies and gentlemen, the last Match Up of the Quarter Finals. Can you believe on Monday we will announce the cars which made it through to the semi-finals?? This match up will go the distance and we believe that this is gonna be a close call. Both of the cars in this match up were well tested in the previous round and it doesn’t get any easier for these two today. Enjoy, sit back, relax and get voting.
Mazda 3 MPS
The Mazda3 boasts a real stand-out design. The company’s styling ethos has really developed in past couple of years by various show and concept cars, which is being translated quite directly into production reality. There are swooping swage lines and a very bold facade. The MPS model is made even more in your- face by virtue of the monster air-scoop in the bonnet, which is large enough to make even a Subaru WRX feel shy. It seemingly has the desired effect for a performance car though, as slower drivers clear a path pretty quickly when they view the large “nostril” in their rear-view mirrors. There are 18-inch alloys and a lower ride height to create a squat, crouched down appearance. At the rear there is a double- level roof spoiler on the hatch, and housed below each corner of the bumper is a chrome exhaust tip. It’s a package that really does turn heads.
BMW M 135i
Straight onto the BMW, the performance potential of the BMW M135i as the Mazda is reflected in its individual exterior and interior design features. The front apron is typical of M styling that reflects the car’s secure and responsive road handling, with the large air intake vents needed to meet the cooling demands of a high-performance straight six-cylinder engine, auxiliary units and oversized brakes. The competitive character of the car can also be seen in the three-dimensional flaps on the outer air vents, a detail inspired by automobile racing. These air inlets take up the space reserved for the fog lights in the other versions of the three-door BMW 1 Series. They are separated by horizontal struts in Ferric Grey metallic – a design detail that distinguishes BMW M Performance cars.
BMW has described the shell as “unmistakeable” and the cars will certainly be on the shopping lists of younger buyers, especially with their twin-scroll turbos.
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Match 8: Ford Focus ST vs BMW M 135i
This shootout pits a firm SA Favourite, the Ford Focus ST against a relative newcomer, the BMW M 135i. The newbie certainly seems to have the upper hand on paper, but it’s how all that grunt gets transferred through the wheels that counts and these two thoroughbreds certainly know how to deliver. Pick your ride and vote!
Ford Focus ST
The sporty, EcoBoost-powered Focus ST is the spiritual successor to the fine-handling SVT Focus. Tuned and tested by Ford’s American SVT and European RS teams, the hot hatch is Ford’s first truly global performance car.
Offered only in practical five-door hatchback form, the Focus ST features a turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that produces 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The peak torque figure is achieved in overboost mode, which adds 15 extra lb-ft for up to 15 seconds when the skinny pedal is mashed to the floor. The only transmission available is a six-speed manual.
BMW M 135i
The BMW M135i is the top-of-the-range version of the BMW 1 Series. This distinctively dynamic vehicle is an integral part of the new product category BMW M Performance Automobile produced by the BMW M GmbH. It is positioned between the most powerful BMW series production models and thoroughbred BMW M vehicles. BMW M Performance power units generally boast a noticeably higher performance than the previously most powerful engines of any BMW series and have M-specific characteristics in terms of suspension setting and visual appearance, though without any limitations in terms of suitability for everyday use.
Please get voting guys!!! This is going to be a close call. Share with everyone you know and encourage them to vote aswell.
Share with your friends, get them involved and don’t forget to cast your vote for your favourite so that they progress into the next round.
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