Originally posted by Troy@SVT:
I don't want to comment too much on this discussion, though I find it very interesting. So I have two quick points.
One drive it before you disregard it. It is quite impressive and I have driven an SVT 2.5 powered Focus for comparison.
Second some info to digest Size/Space concerns.
Contour
Front Headroom: 39 in.
Rear Headroom: 35 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 53.9 in.
Front Hip Room: 50.7 in.
Rear Hip Room: 45.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 43 in.
Rear Leg Room: 25 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity: 13.9 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating: 4
ZX3
Front Headroom: 39.3 in.
Rear Headroom: 38.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 53.5 in.
Front Hip Room: 49.4 in.
Rear Hip Room: 49.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 43.1 in.
Rear Leg Room: 37.6 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity: 18.5 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: NA
Maximum Seating: 4
So how come I feel more crampped in a ZX3??
Does numbers do make it look bigger inside but I feel my CSVT feel much bigger.
Anyways, I guess it depends what kind of person you are and how you feel inside the car.
And as for the statement that the car should look and handle good, I totally agree. Is not only the performance, but the looks have to do a lot with a car.
One can't see the car while driving, but I do like to see a nice looking car everytime I see it parked.
