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  • @Rade363
    @Rade363 5 років тому +36

    I fell in love with MINI JCW since I watched this particular video several years ago and finally got my own one a couple of months ago. Thank you, Carfection :)

    • @Whiponized
      @Whiponized 3 роки тому

      Congrats baaby boi? Whow is it now?

    • @brennanderek3104
      @brennanderek3104 3 роки тому

      You all prolly dont care but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account..?
      I was dumb forgot the login password. I love any assistance you can offer me.

    • @leonelquinn9106
      @leonelquinn9106 3 роки тому

      @Brennan Derek Instablaster =)

  • @niklasnevesrensen5679
    @niklasnevesrensen5679 8 років тому +72

    Really good video! A bit of Top Gear without it becoming too awkward/wannabe. Just 2 blokes who likes cars and are able to talk about them without getting crazy boring or too technical. And last but not least, what a cool line up of cars!

    • @robz1471
      @robz1471 5 років тому

      Niklas Neve Sørensen yes but he called it a "stick shift"...

  • @CampbellZeroOne
    @CampbellZeroOne 8 років тому +5

    I tried all of these and was more than happy to pay the extra for the Mini JCW! It oozes quality and makes me smile every time that I get into it. I recently paid Mountune money for a Superchips ECU remap which has given it a huge leap in performance and surprised quite a few people who thought that it was 'just a Mini'!
    I also opted for the auto box which I had absolutely no intention of trying, liking or buying because real drivers don't need them... Dunno if I'll ever go back now!

  • @hartsickdisciple
    @hartsickdisciple 8 років тому +37

    The ST twins are still the best hot hatches. They're the most fun to drive, and yet you can live with them every day. Ford captured lightning in a bottle with those cars.

    • @hartsickdisciple
      @hartsickdisciple 8 років тому

      ***** The Focus ST has a better interior. I've owned 2 of them. They don't have top of the line quality, but they're not bad. Good for the price. It's not a rattle box.

    • @ThexMJT
      @ThexMJT 8 років тому +1

      Don't mind the interior of the ST think its a nice place to sit and be in

    • @nigo1787
      @nigo1787 4 роки тому +1

      "you can live with them every day"
      you can, but you have to make compromises. I'm OK with the interior, but not OK with the ride. The Clio is at least good at one point : it's a LOT more comfortable, with its hydraulic suspension bushes thingy, without compromising the handling

  • @jacobreising817
    @jacobreising817 8 років тому +7

    You described it perfectly, no buttons. Eco mode is your right foot, Sport mode is your right foot. That is the kind of car I love daily driving.

  • @inkno701
    @inkno701 8 років тому +19

    I'll bet if the Mini was a manual transmission it would have been the most fun.
    You guys should do a test of manual vs automatic transmissions, with both manual and auto versions of like an inexpensive car and both versions of a faster higher end car. And see whether the cheaper car with a manual is more fun then the high end car with an auto.

  • @giovanniares1895
    @giovanniares1895 8 років тому +36

    I love the way british people can keep calm even before a crash (almost), and then smile too, hahaha great. ^_^

  • @matgee8892
    @matgee8892 8 років тому +270

    I still maintain that you cannot have a hot hatch with an automatic gearbox.

    • @kma198199
      @kma198199 8 років тому +8

      k

    • @ShadowFalcon
      @ShadowFalcon 8 років тому +15

      Agreed.
      The Clio R.S. Sold its soul (fun) to the devil (all out performance).
      Fiesta for me.

    • @ShadowFalcon
      @ShadowFalcon 8 років тому +17

      *****
      Not really.
      The 991 GT3 RS, is in an entirely different league from your normal hot hatch.
      It's a track-toy, not an everyday fun-mobile.
      Track-toys, and supercar (and hypercars) are allowed to have "race" gearboxes (because, in my mind, a DSG or Sequential isn't an automatic).

    • @dino130395
      @dino130395 8 років тому +1

      +Mat Guest True. I wouldn't have it in any car for that matter. A Dual-Clutch on the other hand is okay

    • @jimmychanga4130
      @jimmychanga4130 8 років тому +3

      +sax0joe the difference between the 911 and the Clio is the power. when these hot hatches have under 300 whp it makes it so much more involving using a stick. I get the paddles in a 911 although I would still rather have a stick lol. IMO isn't the whole point of owning a hot hatch to enjoy it?

  • @bbkangs
    @bbkangs 7 років тому +25

    I love my 2015 6 speed manual MINI Cooper S 🇬🇧

  • @JuanCostanzo
    @JuanCostanzo 8 років тому +4

    I've bought a 208 gti a month ago and I have to say that little hot hatches are super fun.

  • @thelegendthatismatt
    @thelegendthatismatt 8 років тому +4

    Really loved this. Multiple presenters gave it a top gear feel which is never a bad thing!

  • @nopenope250
    @nopenope250 3 роки тому +2

    Non comparable cars. Ford ST is all, fast, beautiful, tunable, reliable, practical, economical.... While other two are missing one or more above mentioned things... Ford simply made best car and future legend.

  • @Blackgriffonphoenixg
    @Blackgriffonphoenixg 8 років тому +33

    This was as fun to watch as a Top Gear segment, I'm not kidding.

    • @Tiger5672
      @Tiger5672 8 років тому +3

      +LIMIT CYCLE I agree! It was filmed really well and the guy was fun to listen to :)

    • @AndresMilioto
      @AndresMilioto 7 років тому

      I was looking for a comment like yours after I heard him say "you brought a Renault Clio". It was hearing Clarkson pissed off at Hammond's mustang, or May pissed of at Clarkson's alfa...

  • @Mathis092
    @Mathis092 8 років тому +6

    he's right, i would buy the fiesta st and the money i saved i would get some mountune upgrades and not void the warranty and have an awesome car

  • @w-james9277
    @w-james9277 8 років тому +102

    No hot hatch should EVER have an automatic gearbox imo

    • @cosminpopa8630
      @cosminpopa8630 8 років тому +4

      +Leopard95 I agree with you but the GTI double clutch is pretty damn good.

    • @w-james9277
      @w-james9277 8 років тому +3

      Cosmin Popa Im sure it is but imo, hot hatches are about making the car fun and engaging to drive aka, taking a boring car and making it interesting. A double clutch doesn't do that. I understand why supercars use duel clutches but not a 2 litre hatchback.

    • @chung729chung
      @chung729chung 6 років тому +2

      Not everyone live in areas that hv no traffic and no mountains.

    • @Kai_ST200
      @Kai_ST200 5 років тому

      @@chung729chung living in Aachen, a quite old city, where the streets are really narrow, much traffic due big car competences here and many many cyclists from the big university RWTH. Also there are not many big hills in Aachen itself, but for sure Aachen is a city where it goes up and down all the time and has many small hills. Also the Eifel (where the Nürburgring is) is right next to Aachen, one of Germany's biggest mountains. I do not need any automatic or double clutch 😉

    • @matts1083
      @matts1083 5 років тому +1

      A hothatch is whatever the manufacturers want it to be. I'm pretty sure my automatic could kick most manuals buts. And I have more fun seeing them in my rear view mirror than you have using more components to gain less rewards. Pointless :)

  • @RussNicholls
    @RussNicholls 8 років тому +16

    Fiesta and with the saved £5k take it to Mountune :)

  • @vincentadema
    @vincentadema 8 років тому +2

    Gut wise I'd choose the MINI JCV, but the arguments you both make for the Fiesta ST are solid. Pleasure to watch.

  • @nr92cp6
    @nr92cp6 8 років тому +28

    Interesting your thoughts on the looks. I think the FiST looks by far and away the best. The Renault has little style to the design, while the Mini looks bloated with a bunch of funny-shaped ducts.

  • @Mugtree
    @Mugtree 8 років тому +3

    I have a 2003 Cooper S. Had it from new and love it. Wish I could afford the JCW. Until I can I'll keep loving my Mini

  • @RandomVideosFirst
    @RandomVideosFirst 8 років тому +2

    10:40 "Because the wheels are at each corner of the car" opposed to being in the middle of the car I guess lmao lol

  • @carswithluke
    @carswithluke 8 років тому +15

    I just love a Hot Hatch

  • @Xyzabc998
    @Xyzabc998 8 років тому +1

    Small, fast Fiascos have always been great. Avis used to rent out the old Fiasco S with the 1.6 Zetec. Just so much fun like the Pug GTi's. Mini's always seem to contrived not to mention big, especially the new ones. The MK I with the supercharger would be tempting though. Another great review.

  • @philip771
    @philip771 2 роки тому

    What an absolutely brilliant video!!! Gotta love Alex - "you are the sport button". I'm thinking of buying a used ST now and his summary has really helped me get over its shortcomings (interior, looks). Just so brilliantly filmed and compared, well done Carfection.

  • @PaulHojda
    @PaulHojda 8 років тому +11

    The Clio is by far the best looking of the three. Renault just need to listen and give it a bloody manual gearbox. Then it will be perfect

    • @dahorn100011
      @dahorn100011 8 років тому +1

      +Paul Hojda Exactly, I don't care if its slower, its just the feel and sensation of using a well sorted clutch and gearbox.

    • @PaulHojda
      @PaulHojda 8 років тому

      Admiral_Awesome Well, the Clio doesn't have a well sorted double clutch, it's a terrible double clutch. They should at least give people the option to chose between a manual or automatic, like most manufacturers do

    • @PaulHojda
      @PaulHojda 8 років тому +1

      Janner Jan I have driven cars with VW's DSG, and they were lovely. I have also driven a Mégane EDC, which has pretty much the same gearbox as the Clio RS, and it was nowhere near as good as the DSG. It was slow and always seemed to be stuck in the wrong gear at the wrong time, and shunted at low speeds. A lot of it has to do with the fact that the Renault gearbox uses a dry clutch, while the DSG is a wet multi-plate clutch

    • @YZJB
      @YZJB 8 років тому

      +Paul Hojda VW actually have three main DSGs: the DQ200 7-speed dry-clutch, DQ250 6-speed wet-clutch and DQ500 7-speed wet-clutch. Cars such as the Polo, low-powered Golfs, petrol Passats etc. use DQ200 while the Golf GTI and 2.0L diesels use the DQ250. DQ500 is used in Tiguan, Multivan, Caravelle etc.

    • @TheBioSkunk
      @TheBioSkunk 8 років тому +2

      +Paul Hojda The Megane's gearbox is not the same. If you did not try the Clio trophy's gearbox then you just don't know. It is very-very quick and responsive. What you are saying has nothing to do with the fact it is a dry clutch. Dry clutch gearboxes are even quicker than the wet ones. This renewed gearbox is from Getrag, not from Renault and it is brilliant!

  • @iansoderlund3539
    @iansoderlund3539 8 років тому +12

    I would pay to have Renault in the U.S.

  • @ThexMJT
    @ThexMJT 8 років тому +14

    ST is crazy fun, love mine

    • @lancevanamburg3924
      @lancevanamburg3924 3 роки тому

      I own a mini jcw. Proud as hell to say that. It’s so fun to drive.

  • @sharinganwarrior2017
    @sharinganwarrior2017 2 роки тому

    Had my fist st a week running around 230bhp and yet to not smile when u give it some amazing machine and handles so well

  • @motorrecon200
    @motorrecon200 8 років тому +1

    I have a Mountune ST with the Cat Back exhaust and the Mountune Suspension and it makes the best car by far even better well worth the extra money.

    • @x58evo2puma7
      @x58evo2puma7 8 років тому

      What horse power is your fiesta st I have one mine is 215 hp ford has done a good job on this new Firsta better then the old fiesta

    • @motorrecon200
      @motorrecon200 8 років тому

      wayne allan its 215 with the Moutune MP215 kit on :). They have indeed its hands down the best car I've driven specially on country roads it just grips and flays along

  • @malcwells9147
    @malcwells9147 8 років тому +1

    Great review guys.I'll be honest. I was a bit sceptical about flappy paddles in the JCW, but they're actually a lot of fun. Makes great noises when you downshift. Just can't wait till Wednesday when mine gets the new Pro Exhaust for the JCW with the controllable valve for a bit more noise and a few more horses, a smattering of carbon thrown around it and a few other bits.You don't buy a MINI for practical or economic reasons though. It's all about having a laugh, and that's exactly what this car is.

  • @Autophorie
    @Autophorie 8 років тому +7

    Are you comparing the new Focus RS to its rivals any time soon? Looking forward to that :)

  • @piero914
    @piero914 8 років тому +1

    Yaaaay longer vids! I still won't forgive you for the name change, but I enjoyed this video. Thumbs up.

  • @trevorbarrett5507
    @trevorbarrett5507 4 роки тому +2

    I own a 2017 Fiesta ST with a Stratified Stage 2 tune with the accompanying modifications. Looking to go Stage 3 when my decatted downpipe arrives. It's an absolute joy to drive!
    But I have to say, that JCW sounds amazing!

  • @blvk_sky
    @blvk_sky 8 років тому +2

    All 3 are awesome, but I'd take the FiST.

  • @belgianbushrc7934
    @belgianbushrc7934 6 років тому

    I used to hate on automatic transmissions, saying I would only have one if I had no choice. Having driven the Clio Rs 220 trophy 2017, I retract my statement, and am picking one up on monday!

  • @rfouR_4
    @rfouR_4 8 років тому +6

    I too had a Supercharged Mini Cooper S. Mini is far too bloated now so I went with the Fiesta ST too.

  • @dalomusic5509
    @dalomusic5509 3 роки тому

    Got a JCW F56 few days ago. Glad i spent the extra money. I frkn love it!

  • @SDMTB14
    @SDMTB14 7 років тому +13

    Im not saying the Mini is better but giving the prize to the Fiesta and the reason being just the automatic transmission of the Mini is just stupid. You can buy it with a proper gearbox and a bit cheaper.

    • @Mantenner
      @Mantenner 6 років тому +1

      A bit cheaper? Yes. Cheaper than the highest trim FiST? Still no. The cost was the main point, not the auto transmission.

    • @peterdurnell3325
      @peterdurnell3325 5 років тому +3

      @@Mantenner Cooper S is arguably the direct rival to the ST though, not the JCW...

  • @marvinmaro1633
    @marvinmaro1633 8 років тому +1

    Great test guys.... But I missed one care in the test Peugeot 208GTI 30th hope that you test the car also, and the fiesta ST200..

  • @brianmogle1121
    @brianmogle1121 8 років тому +9

    Seriously? So, the only reason he likes the Ford better is because it is cheaper.... I thought this was about what car is most fun to drive???
    Hands down it's the Mini. Way better materials and quality than the Ford and it will last a lot longer.

  • @ExoNavi
    @ExoNavi 7 років тому +1

    I love my ST. It's a steal at the price point

  • @135eddy
    @135eddy 8 років тому

    Awesome video guys. Really like where this channel is going.

  • @Afgelope1
    @Afgelope1 8 років тому +1

    Almost couldn´t agree more, Fiesta ST is just perfect fun, for anyone at any Age.

  • @jameslowther5227
    @jameslowther5227 8 років тому

    I bought my ST-2 Fiesta with the Mountune MP215 upgrade upon collection. Not that I have driven a std ST, I have to say the smile factor is immense. I have ordered the new Focus RS to replace my much loved Fiesta ST.

  • @Nakke144
    @Nakke144 8 років тому +5

    I don't get what they have done with the new Mini. The first new Mini looked really good, this looks like a small SUV that has been shrunk in the wash. Fiesta ST, yes please.

    • @MegaGasek
      @MegaGasek 7 років тому

      You don't have to go to the most expensive one, to get the feel and fun of a Mini. The Cooper S is good enough and has the great interior the other 2 cars can't touch and it handles corners really well, plus it is fun to drive.

    • @kevingraham927
      @kevingraham927 6 років тому

      disagree the R56 is right in with the old style... the only thing I notice is more body roll​ compared to my R50, no problem fixing that, I mean I got my R56 used for only 15...with 19000 miles so some money to spend

  • @savke1982
    @savke1982 8 років тому +1

    Fiesta just needs a little wider wheel arches

  • @JSPE13
    @JSPE13 8 років тому

    Great video, i reckon a manual mini would have been the winner, depending on weather the interior justifies the extra price, which in my opinion it does

  • @77GR1982
    @77GR1982 6 років тому +4

    Fiesta ST: The New KING Of The Hill...

  • @mwuuuu
    @mwuuuu 8 років тому

    Finally, a proper review/comparison vid! Great to watch, bit of top gear in there :)

  • @j.a.g.8689
    @j.a.g.8689 8 років тому +5

    The Gti would beat all of them, but the JCW should have won.

    • @baileybonce7267
      @baileybonce7267 4 роки тому

      I test drove a polo gti before I bought my 2017 fiesta ST, and in every single way the fiesta was better, even overall the interior was because of the polo's dreadful seats

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 4 роки тому

      kirky 951 I think J.A.G was referring to the 208 GTi by PS 🤷‍♂️

  • @slywind30
    @slywind30 8 років тому

    You guys always forget the Ibiza Cupra!, own a 1.4 tsi Cupra 6j pre facelift! It outruns the st any day, dsg7 box is superb and the power delivery is incredible! The limited slip diff works superb and can throw it into any corner!, they've changed to the 1.8 turbo now but still heard the 1.4 tsi is much more fun even with its known problems! Give it a chance sometime!

  • @skylineXpert
    @skylineXpert 8 років тому +9

    you forgot the 208 gti peugeotsport

  • @bfcricky
    @bfcricky 8 років тому +11

    Add the £599 Ford approved Mountune upgrade and the Fiesta will trounce both of them.

    • @SnakeyUk08
      @SnakeyUk08 8 років тому

      +BFC Ricky My brother has that fitted makes the engine sound a bit throatier too

    • @ksedgwick5173
      @ksedgwick5173 7 років тому

      BFC Ricky Or stage 3 Revo and take it to 300bhp

    • @elliotalderson6239
      @elliotalderson6239 7 років тому +2

      BFC Ricky You mean the MT215 kit which only ups the power to 212bhp, you would need the £1,995 MR230 kit to keep up lol. Stage 3 ha. Just remap the mini and boom you've got 300bhp....

  • @jupitersamjk
    @jupitersamjk 8 років тому +1

    Great review Zcar, more of this please!

  • @emrico
    @emrico 8 років тому

    like the new format guys. a last gen 200 cup clio will with recaros will do me fine, a bit too hardcore for everyday but then it's very cheap in the used market...

  • @ScottZ370
    @ScottZ370 8 років тому +9

    Still would take the last generation Clio RS 197

    • @Gasinduced
      @Gasinduced 8 років тому +1

      +S Miller The 197 is good but the Clio III 200 fills the gaps of the 197.

    • @ScottZ370
      @ScottZ370 8 років тому

      Gasinduced​ I always forget the differentiation between them, your right the 200 is the one to get

    • @Gasinduced
      @Gasinduced 8 років тому

      +S Miller The Angel & Demon/Raider (Matte finish paint) and the 20th Anniversary (White or Yellow with the black roof) are the ones to get.

  • @bingoberra18
    @bingoberra18 8 років тому +13

    How about just buying the Clio 182 and call it a day :)

    • @russellwoodhouse1102
      @russellwoodhouse1102 8 років тому +1

      ^^^^^^^^^^
      this guy has the right idea!

    • @bingoberra18
      @bingoberra18 7 років тому

      ***** Thats really what I wanna do, im driving around in a phase 3 clio 1.2, 75hp...

    • @russellwoodhouse1102
      @russellwoodhouse1102 7 років тому

      Yeah and the repair bills. I drive an R27 as a daily and it costs a bomb when summut gives up on it and it's very hard to get our child in and out of the back.

    • @jmcphee7
      @jmcphee7 7 років тому

      I had the R27 and I can back you up there. The recaros were impossible and the ride was bone shatteringly hard. I swapped it for the 200 and that was even harder lol

    • @cameronmilne3590
      @cameronmilne3590 6 років тому

      bingoberra18 because I don't want to die.

  • @alpinosnipes
    @alpinosnipes 8 років тому

    Really felt like I was watching top gear :) great video!!

  • @roguedogx
    @roguedogx 8 років тому +1

    completely in agreement on the analysis, and I would totally have the ford.

  • @WhitewalkerII
    @WhitewalkerII 8 років тому +15

    Next time add the Peugeot 208 Gti to the comparison

    • @MrBillyboyroge
      @MrBillyboyroge 8 років тому

      Why?!
      The Fiesta ST has already won the battle. That's why in this video they are comparing a 3 year old car against the latest 2 'new' hot hatches

    • @WhitewalkerII
      @WhitewalkerII 8 років тому +2

      MrBillyboyroge Because the 208 is one of the best in its class and its engine is similar to the one of the previous Mini Cooper S/JCW.

    • @MrBillyboyroge
      @MrBillyboyroge 8 років тому

      +WhitewalkerII as you say, the 208 is 'one' of the best in it's class
      The ST is 'the' best in the class the 208 is in... No need to compare it again

    • @WhitewalkerII
      @WhitewalkerII 8 років тому

      MrBillyboyroge As long as the cars are not compared you can't tell the Fiesta is the best. It's the best of the cars in the video. The 208 has been updated since its launch.

    • @MrBillyboyroge
      @MrBillyboyroge 8 років тому

      +WhitewalkerII well maybe that comparison can be made when ford release the limited edition Fiesta ST200 (in uk June 2016)

  • @Yathuprem
    @Yathuprem 8 років тому

    4:23 Looks exactly like Topgear !! When they do the challenges in their episodes, Miss them Cant wait for the amazon show

  • @JordanNaylor
    @JordanNaylor 8 років тому +1

    @carfection, Why didn't you include a 208GTi, the new one features LSD, more power and is a fantastic little car. More similar to the Fiesta than the Mini

  • @FungusLabel
    @FungusLabel 8 років тому +3

    Where is 208 GTI i say... WHERE THE FUCK IS 208 GTI?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!

  • @SuperJoyful10
    @SuperJoyful10 8 років тому +4

    I'd rather have my car, the clio 172 cup!

  • @stephane_edouard
    @stephane_edouard 8 років тому +2

    What was wrong with the XCar name ??

    • @Gasinduced
      @Gasinduced 8 років тому

      +Spike Club There would have been a some kind of licensing or network issue.

  • @chrismilly
    @chrismilly 8 років тому

    Excellent video really enjoyed watching !

  • @truestar1995
    @truestar1995 8 років тому +3

    yay finally... but I still haven't forgiven y'all for changing your name from XCAR

  • @TheDustyaman
    @TheDustyaman 8 років тому +1

    I know the veloster is a black sheep of the hot hatchbacks. But dam its still fun. and for a 500 dollar tune. its 260 to the wheels is plenty.

    • @TheDustyaman
      @TheDustyaman 8 років тому +1

      +Carfection Wow didnt know that. Thank you for letting me know. Looks like they will have a 2017 model here also

  • @ricka006
    @ricka006 2 роки тому

    Really don't understand the jibes about the Clios gearbox. It's perfectly fine in auto and in manual mode. It's not exactly slow either on the upshifts or down shifts. The only thing I'd say, is in auto it holds on to gears to long

  • @KevinpDouglas
    @KevinpDouglas 8 років тому

    Having test drove many hatches end of last year. I plumped for a fiesta st-3 in blue. It really is a great car. I also bought it on Black Friday securing £3k off list. My with change, I ordered the Mountune upgrade to 215 bhp for £500. Making this fast ford probably the fastest Bargain out there and be interested to see how it performs against its rivals figures now!!!

    • @richardhurr31
      @richardhurr31 8 років тому

      I'm about to buy one £4200 off list 😄

    • @KevinpDouglas
      @KevinpDouglas 8 років тому

      +Richard Hurr that's a great deal.

    • @richardhurr31
      @richardhurr31 8 років тому

      +Kevin Douglas yeah sure is! And think 2016 is the last year of the MK 7 ST? So I'd be crazy not to.

  • @AzimSF
    @AzimSF 8 років тому +4

    Was that sheep brake noise added in or was it pure natural delicious braking?

    • @MidhunCM
      @MidhunCM 8 років тому

      +Carfection What vehicle is used for the camera crew?

    • @d0718
      @d0718 8 років тому +1

      +Midhun C. Manohar Focus ST diesel

    • @TDarKKiller
      @TDarKKiller 8 років тому

      +Midhun C. Manohar the defender... They've made a review of it

    • @pedaorm
      @pedaorm 8 років тому

      +Yehonatan Lindell not anymore, its a focus now.

  • @andrewbateson7795
    @andrewbateson7795 8 років тому

    i have an st2 with the mountune and it's the most fun I've had with any car. so much fun for the money. but nearly a year later I'm craving comfort and relaxation haha i still fear for my life everytime i decide to give it some though and that feeling is irreplaceable for such a cheap price

  • @stephane_edouard
    @stephane_edouard 8 років тому

    Is this a Top Gear hommage ? You forgot to say "nice wheels"

  • @atc37
    @atc37 8 років тому

    Anyone else love how the "Mini" looks like it's the biggest of the three cars?

  • @Edd5hott79
    @Edd5hott79 8 років тому

    Is it me or has the first reviewer been watching a little too much Richard Hammond?
    Anyway, not complaining as these are free to view and I appreciate how much time and effort goes into it.

  • @van_der_lindeDA
    @van_der_lindeDA 8 років тому +2

    The only man that can give good advice on a car is Chris Harris...and all the clio gearbox haters have no clue how amazing it actualy is to drive

    • @Cain353
      @Cain353 8 років тому

      Well Chris Harris said they're both brilliant for different reasons. The Fiesta has a wonderful gearbox and feels more lively. The Clio has the better chassis. He couldn't name one over the other as the clear winner unless he did a comparison, which he never did.
      All in all it comes down to preference, you want a manual? Fiesta ST or 208 GTI. Auto? Clio RS.

    • @benanderson89
      @benanderson89 8 років тому +1

      +Dale Anthony van der Linde -- I've driven the clio 200 with the DCT and its slow to respond, gets easily confused and just feels lethargic. Its not a nice gearbox at all.

  • @Dutchforces1
    @Dutchforces1 8 років тому

    Are you guys planning on moving to 60fps soon? It's the only thing lacking about the great video quality.

  • @TheGeekGuy85
    @TheGeekGuy85 8 років тому

    So, your complaint as to why the MINI didn't win (besides price... Which begs the question why include it in the first place) is the lack on engagement due to no manual. How about redoing the test with a manual MINI JCW. Compare like for like, eh?

  • @alexandrefernandes9233
    @alexandrefernandes9233 8 років тому

    You can use the stick instead of the paddles. You only don't have the clutch pedal.
    But well... it is more engaging the manual shift, but it also take you of the wheel...
    I think it is a matter of likes!

  • @whitewalker9622
    @whitewalker9622 2 роки тому

    Wich is the best version of the hot hatches basic siblings?

  • @Cafferssss
    @Cafferssss 8 років тому +1

    why was the mini an auto? all test minis have been auto? the manual in the f56 is sublime as well....

  • @jianminglee5410
    @jianminglee5410 8 років тому +2

    anyone think "Top Gear" during the Clio entrance?

  • @sky_004
    @sky_004 8 років тому +4

    Can I come pick up the lonely Renault?

  • @ThomasHarrisonLord
    @ThomasHarrisonLord 8 років тому +4

    Would have been nice to see the Peugeot Sport 208 GTI in this comparison too :)

  • @copperandradium
    @copperandradium 8 років тому +6

    Why is there no GTI?

    • @daveyboiyeah
      @daveyboiyeah 5 років тому +1

      What, 208 GTI? The 208 is probably the best all rounder in the UK at least as a hot hatch

    • @matts1083
      @matts1083 5 років тому +1

      No he means the real GTI. Volkswagen.

    • @YounesLayachi
      @YounesLayachi 5 років тому +1

      @@daveyboiyeah 😂 what are you smoking

    • @nansmp1112
      @nansmp1112 3 роки тому

      205 gti > golf gti

  • @dedelabinouze5110
    @dedelabinouze5110 8 років тому +7

    Please for the love of god Renault give us the Alpine A120 with a stick shift !
    Don't mess up like you did with the Clio 220 !

    • @FakeSTi555
      @FakeSTi555 8 років тому

      carrément, mais sur la vidéo d'introduction j'ai vu une boite auto ...

    • @dedelabinouze5110
      @dedelabinouze5110 8 років тому

      eX Luucky
      Je sais je me suis fait le remarque aussi, c'est pour ça que je m'inquiète..

    • @FakeSTi555
      @FakeSTi555 8 років тому

      +Dédé LABINOUZE y'a plus qu'à croiser les doigts, au moins en option quoi ..

    • @FakeSTi555
      @FakeSTi555 8 років тому +1

      +Dédé LABINOUZE y'a plus qu'à croiser les doigts, au moins en option quoi ..

    • @marram101
      @marram101 8 років тому

      +Dédé LABINOUZE Renault will fuck it up, don't worry. They have managed to do something stupid to every decent car they produced for the last decade.

  • @joerandall5072
    @joerandall5072 8 років тому +1

    What about the polo GTI?

  • @TinoushGTR
    @TinoushGTR 7 місяців тому

    I'm getting the mini used. Price is the same as the fiesta these days.

  • @SeandeDios
    @SeandeDios 8 років тому +1

    Top Gear starts at 4:22 and I ain't complaining.

  • @karlx19
    @karlx19 8 років тому

    Surely a more fair comparison is the Cooper S rather than the JCW which is a notch up in performance and price whereas the Cooper S is fairly close to the ST in stats and price?

    • @robble69
      @robble69 8 років тому

      +Karl Shaw Gotta agree with you on that. The S is considerably less expensive. About $6000US less (Sorry, I don't do conversions well).

  • @ricardini9560
    @ricardini9560 2 роки тому

    You have a sport mode on the fiesta. Turn traction control off and you get sport mode and overboost. How didn't you, professional reviewers, know about this?...

  • @dhall3454
    @dhall3454 8 років тому

    Every so often I try and watch videos about new cars that are meant to be fun and exciting, I get why people like them but I got bored before the end of the fiesta review. I can't get excited about £17,000 cars like this because if I had £17,000 to spend on a car it would all be going on something like an Evo IX or maybe a well kept Supra. You can argue about running costs, but I'd rather eat out less to run those sort of performance cars. Also new cars are huge, look at the size of that 'Mini'.

  • @Taurim
    @Taurim 8 років тому +1

    I keep my Clio 3 RS 200 Cup : the last and one of the best NA/manual hot hatch ! It's not about numbers, it's about the sheer fun of a real "analogic" car.

  • @chrisgregson3626
    @chrisgregson3626 8 років тому

    The only way the Fiesta would have been in trouble here is if you'd brought another car with a manual box. For people who want to drive, not be driven, it's the only solution. But you guys know that, the point is it was an entirely predictable outcome. Still don't know what Renault are thinking with that Clio either.

  • @Lo10Wi
    @Lo10Wi 8 років тому

    I would have really liked to also see the Seat Ibiza Cupra in this comparison and hear your opinion about it. I feel like the Seat is always forgotten... Is that because it cannot compare to the high levels of the competitors?

  • @neilmc5704
    @neilmc5704 8 років тому

    excellent video guys, keep up the amazing standards!! :)

  • @robinmarples5198
    @robinmarples5198 4 роки тому +1

    208 gti bps, the best

  • @Guy_de_Loimbard
    @Guy_de_Loimbard 8 років тому

    US version of the Fiesta RS has 197HP. Usually we get the short end of the HP stick vs European/Japanese counterparts, but apparently not this time.

    • @richardhurr31
      @richardhurr31 8 років тому

      European ST has exactly the same power. 197 with overboost. Just marketed differently over here.

    • @Guy_de_Loimbard
      @Guy_de_Loimbard 8 років тому

      Seems strange they'd market the 180HP figure when 197 is at the ready at virtually all times in the gears where full torque is delivered (3/4/5/6). If the European ST has an overboost function and it works the same way it works here, it only cuts the HP/torque after 20 seconds of continuous full throttle. If that happens, all you need to do is lift the throttle a bit and re-apply, and you've got your full HP/torque again for another 20 seconds. So for all intents and purposes, this car had the full power and torque available to it virtually the whole time they spent bombing it down these B-roads.

    • @richardhurr31
      @richardhurr31 8 років тому

      +DroverChicago you're exactly right! Though I think the overboost is available for 15 seconds. Even so, unless you're bombing it down the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans on a regular basis you're getting 197hp virtually all of the time.

  • @louishlungwani8356
    @louishlungwani8356 8 місяців тому

    you guys are just advertising Ford, you didn't push the other cars to their limits😂😂

  • @johnjackson12
    @johnjackson12 8 років тому

    How big is the mini now? not really living up to its name lol, Kudos for mentioning the 182 clio, i had one years ago and they are amazing fun

  • @TheSpongebob74
    @TheSpongebob74 8 років тому

    Compare the St mountune 215 to the other two bit fairer really