wilsact
13-11-2005, 12:17 PM
Hi everyone,
Did anyone see 'The Car Show' on nine today. They tested a manual 380 VRX and gave it huge raps.
'very European with great handling and build quality. You can tell when you drive this car that it is very well built.....'
They also praised its engine, and styling.
They also interviewed various people on the street, and asked their opinions. EVERYONE of them loved it!!
The reviewers only negatives were:
1. Lack of a split fold rear seat.
2. That the base model is quicker then the VRX and GT, he said they really should have a little more go to justify their sporty intentions. (here's hoping for that mivec on series 2 VRX and GT:)
3. Lastly I think was to do with lack of reach adjustable steering (but correct me if anyone else seen it, as I might have mucked that one up).
Anyway I think was a great review, and he urged people looking at Mazda 6's, Falcons, and various other cars to take this one for a test drive.
I also read another article ( I am trying to find what motoring site had it so I can put a link in) that stated that MMAL already had some stuff approved for the series 2 which is currently being readied. Apparently these updates will be aimed at adding more 'Wow' factor, and getting safety to a level where it matches or exceeds imports, and betters all other locals. This included upgraded safety with curtain airbags for front and rear, updated traction control with a electronic stability control, 6 speed manual for VRX, and mivec for the GT and VRX which allegedly will bump it over the 200kw mark. Apparently the series 2 will add more to VRX and GT to justify the sporty image?? Apparently these items were held back so they could be launched on the series 2 to take the shine off new Camry and Commodore. The same article stated that MMAL (and other manufacturers) had been a little surpised with the just released improvements for BF Falcon including the fuel economy/power improvements, NVH improvements, and that 6 speed auto, and general leap in quality above other locals. But it claimed that Mitsubishi OZ was happy with its decision to hold back certain things from the current 380, and instead concentrate on getting quality to 'European levels' first.
Also the same article claimed that MMAL IS DEFINATELY looking at AWD and Ralliart options, but only if they can get sales of current 380 up to what they need.
All sounds promising.
Did anyone see 'The Car Show' on nine today. They tested a manual 380 VRX and gave it huge raps.
'very European with great handling and build quality. You can tell when you drive this car that it is very well built.....'
They also praised its engine, and styling.
They also interviewed various people on the street, and asked their opinions. EVERYONE of them loved it!!
The reviewers only negatives were:
1. Lack of a split fold rear seat.
2. That the base model is quicker then the VRX and GT, he said they really should have a little more go to justify their sporty intentions. (here's hoping for that mivec on series 2 VRX and GT:)
3. Lastly I think was to do with lack of reach adjustable steering (but correct me if anyone else seen it, as I might have mucked that one up).
Anyway I think was a great review, and he urged people looking at Mazda 6's, Falcons, and various other cars to take this one for a test drive.
I also read another article ( I am trying to find what motoring site had it so I can put a link in) that stated that MMAL already had some stuff approved for the series 2 which is currently being readied. Apparently these updates will be aimed at adding more 'Wow' factor, and getting safety to a level where it matches or exceeds imports, and betters all other locals. This included upgraded safety with curtain airbags for front and rear, updated traction control with a electronic stability control, 6 speed manual for VRX, and mivec for the GT and VRX which allegedly will bump it over the 200kw mark. Apparently the series 2 will add more to VRX and GT to justify the sporty image?? Apparently these items were held back so they could be launched on the series 2 to take the shine off new Camry and Commodore. The same article stated that MMAL (and other manufacturers) had been a little surpised with the just released improvements for BF Falcon including the fuel economy/power improvements, NVH improvements, and that 6 speed auto, and general leap in quality above other locals. But it claimed that Mitsubishi OZ was happy with its decision to hold back certain things from the current 380, and instead concentrate on getting quality to 'European levels' first.
Also the same article claimed that MMAL IS DEFINATELY looking at AWD and Ralliart options, but only if they can get sales of current 380 up to what they need.
All sounds promising.