First Drive: 2013 Mini Cooper Hardtop

Mini was originally a brand of small cars owned by the British Leyland Motor Corporation. The Mini brand was created  in 1969 and was owned by British Leyland from 1969 until 1986, when British Leyland was broken up. Mini was a part of Rover Group from 1986 until 1988, when Rover Group, including the Mini brand, was acquired by British Aerospace. In 1994, BWM acquired Rover Group, including the Mini brand. In 2000, BMW broke up Rover Group, but BMW retained the Mini brand. While the Mini brand was around since 1969, the original two-door Mini car was created in 1959 and was in production until 2000. In 2001, an new Mini was created. This Mini was a three-door hatchback with a front engine, front-wheel drive layout. This new Mini is known as the Mini Cooper Hatchback, or Mini Cooper Hardtop in the United States. The second generation Mini Hardtop went into production in 2006. During one Saturday in February 2013, I went by a Mini dealership and test drove a Mini Cooper Hardtop. I also test drove the Mini Cooper Countryman. The Hardtop I drove came with a six-speed automatic transmission  The Hardtop is also available with a six-speed manual transmission. There is also a version of the Hardtop that comes with a turbocharged engine called the Mini Cooper S Hardtop.

The Hardtop has a modern small sports hatchback styling, but it still pays homage to the classic Mini. The Hardtop has a small, yet sporty grill and front bumper. The grill on the Hardtop is shorter than the grill on the classic Mini. The Hardtop also has a sporty interior, but there are a few touches taken from the classic Mini. There is a speedometer located on the dashboard, between the driver and front passenger seats. This is a feature taken from the classic Mini. Current Mini Coopers have a turn indicator lever with two positions. If you just push the lever and release it, the turn indicator will blink for three seconds. This is helpful when turning lanes. The seat has a sporty feel to it. It is not soft, but it is not firm enough to be uncomfortable. I had decent headroom and leg room. This is a small car and there is not much room in the rear for adult passengers.

The Mini Cooper Hardtop is powered by a 1.6L I4 engine that produces 121 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds and has a top speed of 126 mph. The Hardtop has a sporty feel to it. The suspension is firm. The Hardtop has some zip to it. It is very responsive when I turn the wheel. It also has good throttle response. Prices for the Mini Cooper Hardtop start at $20,400. That is not bad for a small, sporty hatchback.

Overall, the Mini Cooper Hardtop is a great small car. As far as non-turbocharged city cars go, this is the best performing car in the class. Most city cars go from 0 to 60 mph in over 9 seconds. For a city car, the Mini Cooper Hardtop is quick and sporty. I like the styling of the Hardtop. It has a modern small hatch styling with some touches that pay homage to the classic Mini car. Most of all, the Mini Cooper Hardtop is a fun car to drive. It also has a reasonable starting price of just $20,400. If you are looking for a small sporty hatchback with solid performance and is fun to drive, give the Mini Cooper Hardtop a test drive. If you want a more performance from a small car, there is the Mini Cooper S Hardtop that is powered by a turbocharged I4 engine. The Mini Cooper Hardtop is one of the best city cars you can buy.

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First Drive: 2013 Volvo C30

At the 2001 Detroit Auto Show, Volvo unveiled a concept car called the Safety Concept Car. The concept car was a three-door hatchback that featured new safety technology from Volvo, including blind spot monitoring, lane straying alert, forward collision warning, and communication with the car via a mobile phone.  This concept car was the basis for the Volvo C30. The C30 is a front-engine, front-wheel drive, three-door hatchback with a 2+2 seating arrangement. The C30 was released in 2006. During one Friday in April of 2013, I decided to stop by four local dealerships, including a Volvo dealership. At the Volvo dealership, I only test drove the C30. The C30 is available with a six-speed manual transmission, but the version I drove came with a five-speed automatic transmission.

In the past, Volvos tend to be bland in the styling department. That is not the case with the C30. The C30 has a very sporty styling. This is one of the best looking Volvos I have seen. It has sleek profile. It is not bland. The C30 has a 2+2 seating arrangement. While I had plenty of leg room and head room behind the wheel, there was not much room in the back for adult passengers. The C30 has a simple interior. The C30 has a small screen for the radio. On the top of the dashboard, there is a pop-up screen for the navigation system. The C30 I drove had two-tone cloth seats. The C30 is available with leather seats. The seat was comfortable to be in.

The C30 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5L I5 engine that produces 227 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 149 mph. The C30 has good acceleration. The C30 has a quiet smooth ride quality to it. The cars responds well when I turn the wheel or press the accelerator pedal. I was very comfortable during the test drive. The C30 is very fun to drive. Prices for the C30 start at $26,395. There are compact hatchbacks that cost less than the C30, but they do not perform like the C30.

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Overall, the Volvo C30 is a good car. It has good performance while continuing the Volvo tradition of being a safe vehicle. While there are compact cars that cost less than the C30, most of those car do not provide the driving experience that one would get while behind the wheel of a C30. This car is very fun to drive. On the same day I test drove the C30, I test drove four other cars. None of those cars were as fun to drive as the C30. If you want a C30 with more performance, there is the C30 R Design version and the C30 Polestar version. Volvo has stopped producing the C30 since Volvo will be exclusively making cars on the Volvo Y20 platform. Volvo has stopped using the Volvo P1 platform, which is used for the C30. Volvo has launched V40, which could serve as a replacement for the C30. However, Volvo has not announced any plans to bring the V40 over for the American market. That is a shame since it will feel like there will be a void in the Volvo lineup in the United States with the discontinuation of the Volvo C30. If the V40 drives anything like the C30, then I hope Volvo sells the V40 in the United States

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First Drive: 2013 Hyundai Veloster

At the 2007 Seoul Auto Show, Kia revealed a concept car codenamed HND-3. The final production version was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show on January 11, 2011 and became the Hyundai Veloster. The Veloster went into production in 2011 and sales started in Korea on  The Veloster is a four-door hatchback/sports coupe with a front engine, front-wheel drive layout. The Veloster was released to the Korean market on March 10, 2011. Sales of the Veloster in the United States started in fall of 2011. I have seen the Veloster at various Houston car events and on the Houston Roads. I drove the Veloster Turbo at the 2013 Houston Auto Show, but that is not what I will be focusing on. During one Friday in May 2013, I decided to stop by the local Hyundai dealership and took a Veloster out for a test drive. The version I drove came with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters, which is a $1,250 option. The Veloster comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. The version I drove came with the standard package, but for an additional $2,000 dollars, you can get the style package. For another $2,000, you can get the tech package, which requires the purchase of the style package.

The Veloster is quite stylish. It has a sporty styling to it. What is unique about the Veloster is that it has a rear door on the passenger side. It has a coupe profile with a sloping rear that leads to the rear hatch. The Veloster comes with dual chrome tip exhaust outlets as standard. With the style package, you get a sunroof and fog lights at the bottom of the front bumper. But the version I drove came with the standard package and lacked the features. The Veloster comes with 17 inch wheels with optional wheel locks ($55). The interior was nothing special since I got the basic package. But the metallic interior accents do add a nice touch to the interior. The seat was slightly comfortable. It was not firm at all. I had good head room and leg room behind the wheel.

The Veloster is powered by a 1.6L I4 engine that produces 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 118 mph. I felt that the Veloster suffered in the drive quality department. It felt like the Veloster took a while to get to 60 mph. The ride quality was decent. It was a little on the smooth side. But the Veloster is not that responsive. I had to really turn the wheel just for the Veloster to corner. With most cars I drive, the car will turn instantly in the direction I turn the steering wheel. With the Veloster, it felt like a delay from the time I turn the wheel to the time the car turned. At least it was quiet inside the Veloster during the test drive. Prices for the Veloster start at $18,395. With the included options of the six speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, wheel locks, carpeted floor mats, and the cargo tray, the price of the Veloster as tested is $$19,905. For a sports coupe, the price is reasonable.

The Hyundai Veloster is featured in Siti Hyunteo (City Hunter), Auto Esporte, Motorweek, and Robot & Frank. The Hyundai Veloster is playable in Veloster HD, Drift City, Car Town, and Car Town EX.

Overall, the Veloster is all style and no substance. Hyundai should have put more power into the base engine. 160 hp to 170 hp would be more ideal, especially in a sports coupe. The standard Veloster has 4 more hp than a Toyota Prius, and the Prius is designed to get very high gas mileage, not to be a sports coupe.Not to mention that the steering of the Veloster is not that responsive. At least with the Veloster, there is a turbocharged version that provides a much better driving experience. Now if you want a Veloster, go with the Veloster Turbo. That has style and substance. Pass on the standard Veloster. The standard Veloster fails to give a proper driving experience, something that is a must for all sports coupes.

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First Drive: 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI

In 1974, Volkswagen released the Golf, a subcompact hatchback. In  June1976, a high performance version of the Golf came out, the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The Golf GTI Mk1 popularized a category of vehicles known as hot hatches. Hot hatches are hatchbacks that are small, practical cars that had a sporty feel and solid performance. The Volkswagen Golf is currently on its seventh generation, the Golf Mk6, which has been production from 2008 and was available starting with the 2010 model year. Proudction of a seventh generation Golf has started for the European market. For every generation of the Volkswagen Golf, there has been a Volkswagen Golf GTI. The Golf GTI is available as either a three-door or five-door hatchback. The Golf GTI has a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout. I have seen several versions of the Golf GTI spanning all generations at various Houston auto events. During one Friday in April 2013, I stopped by a local Volkswagen dealership and took a Golf GTI out for a test drive. The version I drove was the five-door hatchback variant can came with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters (an $1,100 option). The Golf GTI comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard.

The Volkswagen Golf was never really that good of a styling. The sixth generation is no exception. It looks bland when compared to its competition. Then again, Volkswagen is not known for its exterior styling. The GTI has a a few minor exterior changes compared to the standard Golf. The Golf GTI has 18" wheels, red trim around the grill, a wider grill on the front bumper, and lights on the front bumper. The GTI also features a GTI badge on the front grill and on the rear hatch. The interior is nothing special. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather. Upper trim levels include a touchscreen and a sunroof. I drove the base Golf GTI. The seat was firm, but not too firm that it is uncomfortable. The GTI is sports tune, so a firm seat is expected. I had decent amount of legroom and headroom behind the wheel.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L I4 engine that produces 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 149 mph. The Golf GTI has solid performance. Anything with a 0 to 60 mph in under 7.0 seconds has good acceleration. It was quiet inside the car plus it has a smooth ride to it. But there is not much excitement with the driving experience. Prices for a three-door Golf GTI starts at $24,995, including a $795 destination charge. The five-door Golf GTI I drove with the automatic transmission costs $26,690. This is a bit of money for what get with the Golf GTI. There are hot hatches out there that cost less than the Golf GTI.

The Golf GTI Mk6 has been featured on Top Gear, Top Gear Korea, Natale in Sud Africa, Fifth Gear, RTL Autowereld, Broom, Turkisch fur Anfanger, Um Himmels willen, Motorweek, and Tatort-Es ist bose. The Golf GTI Mk6 is playable in StreetRally, Rumble Town Racing 2, The GTI Project, GT Racing: Motor Academy, GTI Edition 35, Forza Motorsport 3, Car Town, Nitto 1320 Legends, Real Racing 2, Forza Motorsports 4, Real Racing GTI, and Test Drive Unlimited 2.

Overall, This is an above solid car. It has good performance, especially for a subcompact. The Golf GTI has a great top speed for a hot hatch, maxing out at 149 mph. It has a higher top speed than some six-cylinder sports car. It can outrun a Ford Mustang V6 (top speed 114 mph). This is not a bad car, but it is overpriced. $25,000 is a bit much for a subcompact car, even if it is a hot hatch. For the price of a Golf GTI, you can get a Scion FR-S/Subaru BR-Z or a Subaru Impreza WRX. The Ford Fiesta ST, another hot hatch, starts at $22,195, but it only comes with a six-speed manual transmission. The Mazda Speed3 starts at $24,995 and it is a compact hot hatch, although it only comes with a six-speed manual transmission. The Golf GTI has a good drive quality. It is pricey for what you get. But it is also one of the very few hot hatches you can get in the United States that comes with an automatic transmission. I drove four other cars on the same day I drove the Golf GTI. One of those cars is the Volvo C30. It is another hot hatch. It is very fun to drive and also comes with an automatic transmission. It only comes as a three-door hatchback. I would easily recommend the C30 over a thee-door Golf GTI. But if you want a five-door hatchback, then you will have to pass on the C30. So, if you want five-door hatchback with a minimum of 200 hp with an automatic transmission, you best option is the Golf GTI. It would be a great buy if it cost $5,000 less. In summary, it is a good car, just overpriced.

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First Drive: 2013 Scion xD

In 2002, Toyota created the Scion brand. The Scion brand consists of vehicles targeted towards young buyers in the United States. In 2004, two Scions made their debuts, the Scion xA, a rebadged Toyota ist, and the Scion xB, a rebadged Toyota bB. Both the xA and the xB are five-door hatchbacks.In 2007, the production runs of the xA and the first generation xB ended. In 2007, the second generation Scion xB went into production. The xA was replaced by the xD. The Scion xD is a rebadged second generation Toyota ist. The Scion xD is a subcompact front engine, front-wheel drive, five door hatchback. I have seen several xDs on the road. They have made appearances at the Houston Auto Show. While Scion did have a Ride and Drive booth at the 2013 Houston Auto Show, the xD was not available for test drives. During one Saturday in August, I took a Scion xD out for a test drive when my car was having its state inspection and oil change at the local Toyota/Scion dealership. The version I drove came with a four-speed automatic transmission. The Scion xD comes with a five-speed manual transmission as standard.

The Scion xD has a above average styling for a subcompact hatchbac The styling is bold and aggressive when compared to other subcompact hatchbacks.The front facial extends beyond the hood. This gives it an bold look. The rear hatch has a slight curve to it. The version I drove came with a rear spoiler. What hurts the appearance is the five-spoke wheel cover. I do not like wheel covers. They look cheap. I prefer actual wheels, which give cars a more appealing look. The xD is available with 16" five-spoke wheels as a $795 option. For a brand that focuses on younger drivers, the interior is nothing special. The standard pioneer radio system is nothing special. The driver seat was comfortable. I had good head room, but the legroom was barely adequate.

The Scion xD is powered by a 1.8L I4 engine that produces 128 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 118 mph. The xD felt slower than the 0-60 mph time suggests. The ride quality of the subpar. The xD blocks out all noises except for the engine. The engine is quite loud. Also the xD is rough when traveling along bumpy roads. The xD is boring to drive. Not much excitement behind the wheel. Steering is responsive if a little bit numb. Prices for the Scion xD start at $16,550, including an $805 destination fee. The version I drove with the automatic transmission starts at $17,350, including an $805 destination fee. For that price, you do not get a lot of car. Scions come with lttle standard, but Scion buyers are encouraged to customize their vehicles with aftermarket parts.

Overall, I was not impressed with the Scion xD. I found the car to be lacking. I know Scion encourages customization, but the xD should come with more toys as standard. The standard interior for the xD is just bland. The four-speed automatic transmission feels outdated. The xD comes with a five-speed manual transmission and is the preferred transmission. The 0-60 mph times are under 8.0 seconds for the manual. The automatic version I drove felt sluggish in the acceleration department. The xD also has a boring driving experience and an unnecessarily noisy engine. It is hard for me to recommend this car. There are better subcompact hatchbacks available. As far as the Scion brand goes, only the Scion FR-S has impressed me.

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First Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback 1.8L

From 2002 until 2011, Chevrolet produces the Chevrolet Aveo, a subcompact car that was available as either a sedan or hatchback. At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Chevrolet debuted a car using its Gamma II global subcompact platform. The new car would be sold as the Holden Barina in Australia and New Zealand. In Korea, the new car is called the Aveo. In all other markets, the car would be known as the Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic is a front-engine, front-wheel drive subcompact car that is available as either a four door sedan or a five door hatchback (the version I took on a test drive). The Sonic is available with a six-speed manual transmission, but the version I drove came with a six-speed automatic transmission (which costs an additional $1,285). The Sonic is available with a turbocharged 1.4L engine (a $700 option) that produces 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque, but I drove a none turbocharged Sonic. The version I drove came in a color called deep magenta metallic, which is only available with the LT trim level. The magenta color replaces the inferno orange color that was available for the 2012 to 2013. The deep magenta metallic color will be replaced by cool blue, a grayish, dirty blue color. The cool blue color will be available from November 2013 until March 2014. Dragon Green will become a permanent color starting in the first quarter of 2014.

As far as styling goes for a subcompact hatchback goes, the Sonic is very above average. The headlights and the split grill give the car an aggressive look. The Sonic also has a good side profile and the rear hatch is integrated nicely, unlike some other subcompact hatchbacks. The version I drove also included a moon roof and fog lights located on the bottom of the front bumper. The interior is good, especially for a subcompact costing under $20,000. The Sonic features a motorcycle like gauge with an analog tachometer on the left and a digital gauge which shows the fuel gauge and the speedometer. This set up works in the Chevrolet Spark, and it works in the Sonic. This set up helps give the cars a unique feel. The Sonic I drove also features a seven inch touch screen with Chevrolet's MyLink system, which is also present int the Spark. The Sonic has a comfortable seat. I had good headroom and great legroom behind the wheel.

The Sonic I drove is powered by a 1.8L I4 engine that produces 138 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 9.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 124 mph. The Sonic felt slow when accelerating. The 1.8L does lack power, but there is a 1.4L turbocharged engine that boosts torque output to 148 lb-ft of torque. That is an increase of 23 lb-ft. But the Sonic's ride quality is impressive. The car is smooth and quiet, even at highway speeds. The Sonic responds very well when I turn the wheel. Prices for the Sonic Hatchback start at $15,595, including a $825 destination fee. The car I test drove goes for $19,540. For that money, you do get a some great features and a good car.

The Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback is featured in Vrum, Motorweek, The Client List, The Call, Awkward, and The Last Stand. The Sonic Hatchback is playable in Game Stock Car, Car Town, Car Town EX, and 2K Drive.

Overall, the Chevrolet Sonic is a great subcompact car and for a reasonable price. It can use a little bit more power, but the ride quality is tough to beat. It is very comfortable behind the wheel. The car responds well while traveling quietly and smoothly along roads and highways. For around $20,000, you get a car with a quietly smooth ride quality, a moon roof, a touchscreen infotainment system that works with most smartphones, and plenty of headroom and legroom behind the wheel. If you are in the market for a subcompact car, give the Chevrolet Sonic a test drive. This is one of the better subcompacts on the road. As far as the magenta color goes, it is a unique color that works for the Sonic. I did not mind driving a Pink Chevrolet Spark and I had no problems driving a magenta Sonic. Just keep these colors away from the Corvette. A Corvette should never be painted with any shade of pink.

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First Drive: 2013 Honda Fit

In 2001, Honda released a five-door subcompact hatchback. In the European, Oceanic, Middle East, Austrailian, and most of the Asian markets, the hatchback is known as the Honda Jazz. For the Chinese, Japanese, and the American markets, the hatchback is known as the Honda Fit. The Honda Fit comes with a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout. The first generation Honda Fit was in production from 2011 to 2008. At the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda debuted the second generation Honda Fit. The second generation Fit is longer and wider than the previous generation Fit. The American version of the Fit is slightly longer due to the longer front fascia. Production of the second generation started in 2007 and is currently still in production. The Honda Fit is a very common site on the Houston Roads and Highways. During one Saturday in March 2013, I made a visit to the local Honda dealership and took one out for a test drive. I drove the Honda Fit with the sport trim level. I drove one with a five-speed automatic transmission with manual paddle shifters, a $850 option. The Fit comes with a five-speed manual transmission as standard. The Japanese can get a Honda Fit with a CVT automatic transmission.

On the exterior, it is just a standard hatchback design. There is nothing special about its design. As part of the sport trim package, the Honda Fit comes with a rear spoiler, a body kit, and chrome exhaust tips.1. The interior is nothing special. It comes with cruise control, power windows, power locks, a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel. The interior for the Honda Fit with the sport trim comes only in black with cloth seats. The base trim level comes with a grey interior. But there is one feature that saves the Honda Fit from having a bland interior. The rear seats not only fold down, but the seat bottoms fold up, allowing for better access and more storage space for items behind the front passenger and driver seats. Behind the wheel, I had good headroom and legroom. The driver seat was comfortable to be in. But the interior is just so bland and boring.

The Honda Fit is powered by a 1.5L I4 engine that produces 117 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 9.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 113 mph. The Honda Fit is a slow car. Also, the performance of the engine is underwhelming. For a car with a sport trim level, it did not feel sporty. But without the power and performance, the Honda Fit was smooth and and quiet. But there is not much excitement behind the wheel of the Honda Fit. Prices for the Honda Fit start at $16,215, including a $790 destination fee. The automatic Honda Fit Sport starts at $18,800, including a $790 destination fee. That is reasonable for what you get with the Honda Fit.

Overall, the Honda Fit is a boring, yet practical car. It lacks in the power and performance departments. It has a few redeeming qualities. The bottom of the rear seats fold up to allow for more storage space behind the driver and front passenger seats. The Fit has a smooth ride. It is comfortable behind the wheel. The one issue I really have is that the Fit does not give a fun driving experience. The problem with the Honda Fit is that there is not a lot of options with the Honda Fit. There are two trim levels, basic and sport. Honda has a few engine options with the Civic. For those who want a high performance version of the Civic, there is the Honda Civic Si. What Honda should have done is make a high performance of the Honda Fit. This could give consumers a chance to buy a Honda Fit with some performance, maybe a Honda Fit Si. The exterior is nothing special. Other than the rear seats that fold up, there is nothing special about the interior. But there is a market for the Honda Fit. If you want excitement, look elsewhere. But if you want a small, practical hatchback for under$20,000 and do not care for excitement, then give the Honda Fit a test drive.

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