FN2 Car mag comparison...

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In the latest issue between the new STI (well it is a hatch now), and the new UK Type R. Driven over the usual Car haunts some lovely twisty B roads in wales, arguably as the magazine puts it the Scoobies home ground....

Have to say the Civic did very well, very well indeed . Do not want to spoil but it is worth a read so go check it out

 

[MPC-GTR]

I was pleasantly surprised to see the civic being found to be the more enjoyable car. Having recently changed from an impreza saloon (albeit the somewhat atypical 415bhp mk 2 type 25) to civic saloon (an FD2 type R), I find that despite the obvious acceleration differences the type R rewards much more and constantly surprises with how compentant it is carrying speed making everyday journeys probably just as quick as the heavier and much more thirsty impreza. I originally anticipated the change as a huge step down from a car costing nearly twice as much but in reality it is more of a sideways step and no regrets so far particularly with the running cost savings.

I have never driven either the new FN2 or STI hatch, but I guess that some of the television reviews (top gear and 5th gear) for the type R could be taken with a pinch of salt since in the face of generally good reaction to the new STI performance capabilities car magazine still finds the civic a more enjoyable prospect.

 

[Drunken Master]

Well having driven the new STi and the new CTR I can't see how they cacn say the CTR is better.

Admittedly the interior of the STi is still a bit drab, but the performance on the road is explosive and incomparable to the type r.

Just my thoughts of course.

 

[VladimirLV]

The class of theese cars still different, does't metter that Subaru Impreza is Hach now
It all depend what is located between the wheel and driving seat