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For the 1.0, the revs reach a limiter at around 30 mph in 1st, 55 in second, 80 in 3rd, haven't tested in 4th but at least 104 on the speedo reading (tested at 4am on a lonely straight road), and 5th is limited by aerodynamic drag. It doesn't blow, just makes a rum rum rum sound. Don't try this with cold oil, baby it until the temp gauge has been up for at least 5 miles. I think the actual rpm number is about 6900, though rated power is at 6000.
I just recently saw the new micra next to the K11. The new one was like 50% larger. Isn't it interesting how everyone is talking about being enviromentally friendly, but at the same time they don't build simple and well build little cars like the the K11 anymore. A small engine and a radio was enough for decades. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a nice car and a big engine. But you don't even have the choice to buy cheap and reliable cars like the K11, Corsa B or Polo 6N anymore. Everything is way larger, stuffed with tons of electronics noone really uses, seems to have at least 150hp and is way to expensive.
Completely agree, what's interesting is how many 'small cars' appear to have even less room inside than their predecessors, whilst physically being far, far larger. Lots of that is due to safety admittedly, but I think a much larger part of it is the idea that everybody wants quite a premium vehicle nowadays, people don't seem particulary happy to drive a small, basic hatchback. In my opinion virtually all of these 'environmental incentives' (electric cars, scrappage scheme) are primarily economic and actually detrimental to the environment in comparison to keeping an old car on the road, but that's a discussion for a future video!
@@CaiKeys Well of course there are stricter safety regulations. But i'm positive the manufacturers could still build small and simple cars if they wanted to. They themselfes used their marketing to make people more interested in large and expensive cars. I agree with you, if you really look into it, it quickly becomes clear that EVs are many things, but not environmentally friendly. Even to recycle them is a nightmare.
Have 2 K11's 38k and 54k both in beautiful condition, One 1.0s and a 1.0 Vibe, incredible fun to drive, slightly lowered, adjustable panhard bars and all balanced correctly, cheap as chips to run and smiles for miles to boot.
Very informative and a fair assessment of the Micra, in the event of an apocalypse I think cockroaches and k11 Micra's will still exist. Just a suggestion, but when you keep mentioning comparison cars, maybe flash up a picture of the said car so it's obvious which one you are talking about. Mk5 golf is not going to be as chuckable as the other mentioned cars, it's more focus sized after all. But surprised to hear they are 1-1.5k now... It's sad really but I think you are right, these small hatches are dead now, if you drive 106/Saxo horrible safety but damn so fun, pug 205, excellent car. Only cars we seem to get now are huge SUVs. So in 10-20 years not sure what we'll do because these little hatches will have largely been turned into trash.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video, cheers for the suggestion! Admittedly the golf is a larger car, as is the almera I previously reviewed - hopefully, the more vehicles I review, the more direct comparisons I'll be able to make
@@Perkele_Itse it's an interesting one isn't it? Can't say I used to do it but since I started driving trucks it's drilled into you to use the handbrake, especially on hills, so it becomes second nature. Whilst with a car you can do hill starts without the handbrake, you can't in an HGV under certain conditions. I assume with the driving lessons it's similar, just to do with controlling the vehicle whilst stationary, especially on a hill. There's no harm in it ultimately, it's good practice, but it's just one of those weird quirks, I suppose? Someone brought it up in the Renault Twizy video, too.
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Get a K11, do J turns in a car park, become ungovernabke, deliver pizza.
Rapid moving motor vehicle when it falls over
For the 1.0, the revs reach a limiter at around 30 mph in 1st, 55 in second, 80 in 3rd, haven't tested in 4th but at least 104 on the speedo reading (tested at 4am on a lonely straight road), and 5th is limited by aerodynamic drag. It doesn't blow, just makes a rum rum rum sound. Don't try this with cold oil, baby it until the temp gauge has been up for at least 5 miles. I think the actual rpm number is about 6900, though rated power is at 6000.
I just recently saw the new micra next to the K11. The new one was like 50% larger. Isn't it interesting how everyone is talking about being enviromentally friendly, but at the same time they don't build simple and well build little cars like the the K11 anymore. A small engine and a radio was enough for decades. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a nice car and a big engine. But you don't even have the choice to buy cheap and reliable cars like the K11, Corsa B or Polo 6N anymore. Everything is way larger, stuffed with tons of electronics noone really uses, seems to have at least 150hp and is way to expensive.
Completely agree, what's interesting is how many 'small cars' appear to have even less room inside than their predecessors, whilst physically being far, far larger. Lots of that is due to safety admittedly, but I think a much larger part of it is the idea that everybody wants quite a premium vehicle nowadays, people don't seem particulary happy to drive a small, basic hatchback.
In my opinion virtually all of these 'environmental incentives' (electric cars, scrappage scheme) are primarily economic and actually detrimental to the environment in comparison to keeping an old car on the road, but that's a discussion for a future video!
@@CaiKeys Well of course there are stricter safety regulations. But i'm positive the manufacturers could still build small and simple cars if they wanted to. They themselfes used their marketing to make people more interested in large and expensive cars.
I agree with you, if you really look into it, it quickly becomes clear that EVs are many things, but not environmentally friendly. Even to recycle them is a nightmare.
Have 2 K11's 38k and 54k both in beautiful condition, One 1.0s and a 1.0 Vibe, incredible fun to drive, slightly lowered, adjustable panhard bars and all balanced correctly, cheap as chips to run and smiles for miles to boot.
Loved the C1 with 68hp!
Reminds me of my 2018 Skoda Citigo with 1.0 MPI 60 BHP. Also a shitload of fun :DD
The Polo with the boot great car
Bought my 1.4 at 210.000km for 500€ after they did a rally, burned all the tires and drove it into a canal .... Now I'm at 280.000km
If you want the micra yarris comparison test your on !
Very informative and a fair assessment of the Micra, in the event of an apocalypse I think cockroaches and k11 Micra's will still exist.
Just a suggestion, but when you keep mentioning comparison cars, maybe flash up a picture of the said car so it's obvious which one you are talking about.
Mk5 golf is not going to be as chuckable as the other mentioned cars, it's more focus sized after all. But surprised to hear they are 1-1.5k now...
It's sad really but I think you are right, these small hatches are dead now, if you drive 106/Saxo horrible safety but damn so fun, pug 205, excellent car.
Only cars we seem to get now are huge SUVs. So in 10-20 years not sure what we'll do because these little hatches will have largely been turned into trash.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video, cheers for the suggestion! Admittedly the golf is a larger car, as is the almera I previously reviewed - hopefully, the more vehicles I review, the more direct comparisons I'll be able to make
1.4 is a stroker 1.0 not bored out same with 1.0 dizzy and 1.3 dizzy
What is this thing in the UK where you pull up your handbrake every time you stop? I've seen it in UK driving lessons too, it's weird.
@@Perkele_Itse it's an interesting one isn't it? Can't say I used to do it but since I started driving trucks it's drilled into you to use the handbrake, especially on hills, so it becomes second nature. Whilst with a car you can do hill starts without the handbrake, you can't in an HGV under certain conditions.
I assume with the driving lessons it's similar, just to do with controlling the vehicle whilst stationary, especially on a hill. There's no harm in it ultimately, it's good practice, but it's just one of those weird quirks, I suppose? Someone brought it up in the Renault Twizy video, too.
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