Newsgroup: it.discussioni.auto
Titolo: Bravo e Golf per Topgear(lungo)

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Fiat Bravo
The Bravo looks compact and muscular while
retaining soft, rounded lines and generous
glass surfaces which run flush with the
bodywork. The streamlined nose tapers down
to the distinctive grille and horizontal headlights, but the cherry on
the
styling cake is the rear light cluster with its 'Polo mint' lights and
indicators. But all the Bravo's striking body styling would be for
nothing
if this was not reciprocated inside. Thankfully this Fiat is, for a
change,
even better in than out.
Traditionally, a poor driving position has been a Fiat flaw but the
positioning of the Bravo's pedals, the chunky wheel and the supportive
driver's seat give a very comfortable driving position. Headroom is
fine
for all but the tallest of drivers while rear leg and headroom are
also
generous.
The smoothly moulded facia, which houses the imaginative centre
console, complements the exterior styling and highlights Fiat's
attention
to function as well as style. The sculpted lower sides provide a
useful
locker and storage compartment, while the console contains the
uniquely sized radio/cassette, the straightforward heating controls
and
several vents.
The car grips well and, like almost all other cars in this class, is
prone
to understeer when pushed. If you go into a corner a bit too quickly,
the
nose just ploughs on until you lose speed; a safe and predictable
characteristic. The power-assisted steering is involving and, although
by no means heavy, it provides a rewarding drive overall, punchy and
eager.
For Unique styling, safe and good to drive
Against Not much
questo "Not much" mi ha molto colpito, soprattutto su una rivista
inglese
Volkswagen Golf
Family hatchbacks: what are they? They're cars like you and me buy,
that's what. One-point-fours. One-point-sixes. You get modest comfort,
a fair but hardly lavish specification, and…well, that's about it. The
missing factor is fun. Can you enjoy driving these budget-busters, or
are they just dull run-arounds for fetching sprogs from school?
VW's Golf, the car that can claim to have started the hatchback boom,
is particularly disappointing funwise. The current 1.4 takes a
leisurely
16.4 seconds to reach 60mph from rest, and this modest performance
is further blunted by high fourth and fifth gears; an attempt to give
the
Golf motorway-cruising ability which it hasn't the power to exploit.
The
1.6 is not much better, either.
The engine is generally smooth and quiet, although there was some
very downmarket buzzing through the bulkhead when the clutch was
depressed, which undermined the traditional solid VW feel. The
gearchange itself is easy, but the spongy-feeling brake pedal travels
a
long way before much happens.
Power steering is a must. Without it, the extra grip of the standard
wide
175-section tyres makes the steering much too heavy. Which is a
shame, because the chassis is well sorted and has enough grip to be
almost sporting
The cockpit is an exercise in simplicity. Superb fit and finish along
with
doors that shut with a satisfying clunk all help. Indeed, the VW has a
real air of quality about its construction, but dismal acceleration,
heavy
steering and too much road noise in the cabin spoil an otherwise sound
package.
For Sound construction
Against Poor acceleration, heavy steering
Macchine ben costruite, però un pò lente, sempre saputo.
ciao
Gaetano
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Hanno abbastanza ragione, è ben costruita ma perchè sia ben dotata bisogna
spendere per migliori dotazioni.Bene per chi può permettersela.
Nott


Gaetano
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