I really like the concept of high performance 1.6 in a small car. There are a few similar cars made by other Japanese manufacturers.
Toyota Levin - 4AGE 20V - 165bhp
Mitsubishi Cyborg (and others) - Mivec - 170bhp
Nissan Pulsar VZR - SR16VE - 175bhp
The EK9 is the best, with more power and better performance, nicer interior also. (Although the Pulsar N1 trumps it in the power stakes) The others are all decent cars, especially when compared to UK hot hatches of the time.
I remember the EK9 got picked up in the press, saw it on 5th Gear, think it had a shootout in Autocar.
The EK9 is quite popular over here when compared with the others, always see a few for sale. Hardly ever see any of the others about. I wonder why the EK9 got taken to the hearts of UK drivers and the others never?
I've owned 2 Toyota Levins in the past and they are great.
(I know it's a different story in Ireland, you guys have all the cool cars over there)
Toyota Levin - 4AGE 20V - 165bhp
Mitsubishi Cyborg (and others) - Mivec - 170bhp
Nissan Pulsar VZR - SR16VE - 175bhp
The EK9 is the best, with more power and better performance, nicer interior also. (Although the Pulsar N1 trumps it in the power stakes) The others are all decent cars, especially when compared to UK hot hatches of the time.
I remember the EK9 got picked up in the press, saw it on 5th Gear, think it had a shootout in Autocar.
The EK9 is quite popular over here when compared with the others, always see a few for sale. Hardly ever see any of the others about. I wonder why the EK9 got taken to the hearts of UK drivers and the others never?
I've owned 2 Toyota Levins in the past and they are great.
(I know it's a different story in Ireland, you guys have all the cool cars over there)