DVK F4-11 (1964)
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Here we have the start of a completely normal 80s hatchback
Absolutely nothing abnormal about i…
Goddamn Archaran Madmen…
2L flatplane V8 (built from MacGyvering two 1L I4s together) making some 85hp.
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2022 CB Persona (In stylus trim) for the British citydweller for whom a Corsa is just too boring.
Engine? It’s a generic 1.5 litre turbocharged eco 3-cylinder don’t worry about it. What CB would instead like to tell you about is the characterful face, hiding the projector headlamps behind a DRL fascia, or the largest alloy wheels in the B-segment, or the ability to personalize your Persona with different DRL and grille patterns.
Clementon might’ve started out making plastic sportscars, but now they make plastic hatchbacks for the style conscious crowd who still need to carry plenty of their gear with them, hence the addition of the Borough nameplate to make CB. With a large hatch and a low entry lip, you’ll have no problem getting your corgi or whatever kind of dog you young people like in there.
So what are you waiting for? March into your local shopping centre and visit a CB boutique now to go say hi to your new Persona. Because with it’s unlocking DRL animation your persona is already saying hi to you!
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1994 Sampo Kamu (lit. Sampo Buddy) - Here in ‘Karavan4’ trim, which adds a third front seat and full time 4x4.
The all new 1994 Sampo Kamu offers unrivaled space with it’s spacious yet aerodynamic design (owed to it’s smooth shape and removable rear wheel covers), compact rear suspension and short front overhangs.
Even offering up a possible sixth seat in the front for a child with fold down back rest (standard in Karavan4 trim) and a dash mounted shifter with all accompanying controls beside, the light upholstery and placement of the gauge cluster as a pod on the steering column offers a comfortable and airy feeling to the cabin. You won’t find space like this in any of the Kamu’s rivals like the also new for the year Volkswagen Polo.
It’s generous ground clearance and short overhangs prove the Kamu to be a reliable compatriot in both urban traffic and the trip down to the summer cabin, made even more reliable by the option of full time 4x4 with the torquey 1.5 Sampo MB-sEFI 4 cylinder engine situated low under the feet of the front passengers. You won’t be afraid of the weather once picking the Karavan4 trim in any Sampo.
Who knows what the future of Sampo holds with it’s new Kamu by it’s side. It may even spawn more compact 4x4 hatch-vans for all Europeans to enjoy. (pictured in yellow; 1999 Sampo Vania Karavan4, 7 seater two classes above) Maybe it’s time your family got a new buddy?
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It’s more like a very small minivan/MPV, but it still has a hatchback rear end, so it deserves to be placed here.
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KAZ 1102-01/1102-02/1103-01/1103-12 Dana (1985-2013)-subcompact hatchback produced at the KAZ plant in Kremenchug from 1985 to 2013. The development of the car began in the mid-70s at the plant, they realized that there was a demand for such cars but no supply. In those years, such cars were offered only to the disabled. Initially, they planned to make a rear-engine, rear-wheel hatchback similar in appearance to the Autobello Faggio (Fiat 126), but in the early 80s they abandoned the early prototype, it was decided to assemble a front-engine, front-wheel drive car, and in 1985 production of a new car was launched especially small class. Immediately after the hatchback was launched on the conveyor, a five-door version was conceived, which soon became a station wagon under the index 1102-02, whose production began in 1990. The very next year, the USSR collapsed and the flow of foreign cars squeezed out the station wagon, and in 1993 the production of the station wagon was discontinued. In 1999, modernization of 1102 was carried out, which received the index 1103 and the name Dana, and in 2005 injection engines began to be installed under the hood of Dana. In 2013, due to crash tests where Dana completely failed, a ban was issued on the sale of this car (at a speed of 60 km / h, the car rack went inside and even broke) sales of the car were stopped
1102-01
1102-02
1103-01 Dana
1103-012 Dana
Engines
889cc I3C 6V (Carburetor) (32hp) 4-speed manual FWD (1102-01, 1102-02, 1103-01 Dana)
889cc I3I (Injector) 6V (41hp) 4-speed manual FWD (1103-012 Dana)
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Winston Maestro(1987-1992)/100(1992-1997)/1000(1997-2005)/Berry Vision 1(2005-2013)-British front-wheel drive compact hatchback manufactured by Winston from 1987 to 2005. The car came out at the wrong time when the Winston brand safety scandal was raised. In 1992, an upgrade called 100 came out. Safety problems were corrected and ABS was added. In 1997, the appearance was redesigned and the model was called 1000. In 2005, Winston goes bankrupt, but the Chinese company Berry buys a license to produce this car and in the same year the Berry Vision 1 car was released with a different appearance and an engine that was a clone of the AW engine ( VW). In 2013, the production of the Vision 1 model ended
Maestro
100
1000
Berry Vision 1
Engines
Winston I36 1.4 I3 6V DOHC FWD 4-speed Manual (74hp) (Maestro/100/1000)
Berry 1.4 AktivTec I4 16V SOHC FWD 4-speed Manual (73hp) (Vision 1)
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Here we have a very normal (and not so hot) hatchback in a lovely light blue swatch.
This model in particular has a lovely and robust 4 cylinder engine that sends power to the…
Hmm, okay, so the engine is not transversely mounted. Still I am sure that it sends its power to…
…is that… a driveshaft? And a solid axle? swears in Fruinian and storms off
Yep, and it’s got a ladder chassis in it too, and the engine is a 2.3L OHV I4. Cause I wanted to.
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That’s nice, I somehow get a feeling that this could have as well been a late 80s Alfa concept…
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Well, it is based on their body mold. Also, looking at the front, my latest Titan and Imperia adopt the fully internalized light clusters, so this car would be the genesis to that design element.
Anyways, thanks a bunch on the comment.
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2000 Primus Persua
With the previous one, Primus was propably too superficial, since it looked old when it came out in 1994 and despite overall not too bad scores, it just wasn´t premium in any way. That iteelf is ok, but not up to the brand´s image.
The new one is much more comfortable, more refined overall and has fancier engine options. However, it is still as conservative as the old one.
Engines are the base 1.5 four-cylinder with 93hp, an 1.8 with 115 hp that could also be bought with a five-speed automatic, the 2.3 V6 with 156 hp - surely unique in a compact hatchback! - with no less interessing options of either an innovative six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic and a new 1.7 DDI common rail turbodiesel with 108 horses.
Trim levels are Comfort, Plus, Spirit and Exclusive. Please note that not every engine could be combined with every trim. Watch out, Rigel!
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DAN 750 Prototype
In 1940 DAN built the prototype of the car that was to replace the model 2 but due to the outbreak of war only one car with the raw aluminum body was produced.
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I Like the double round rear window, like a Pretzel Beetle but still different
Feels rather Art Deco to me.