200: Thanks & Ta-Ta!

[Rogue]

Si, where you based?

Cracking little car that.

 

[Si200]

Looking good mate, how are you finding it in comparison to the Clio?

Different yet similar..lol.

Its very easy to drive sedately compared to the Clio but just as chuckable when giving it the beans.
Not 'quite' as sharp as the Clio (to be expected) but not enough difference on normal roads to be an issue. It really is a sweet handling little thing.
0-60 i cant see any difference to the Clio tbh, the Clio will obviously leave it once the speed gets silly but again, normal driving its really err....swift lol.

Suzuki are quoting 8.7sec to 0-62!! I think they may have slightly fudged that to keep insurance low?! (It costs half as much as the 200). Dont get me wrong, its no pant-stainer but its quick enough!

The biggest improvements on the Clio is general refinement:
great seats (re-badged Recaros allegedly).
fantastic suspension set-up (somehow really comfortable but corners flat and on rails).
Auto HID lights, bluetooth, ipod intergated stereo etc
Very light clutch, lovely gearbox.
Turning circle is ridiculous. I mean you can park this thing anywhere lol. (For some reason i found the 200 an absolute bitch to park).
Looks a bit more 'grown-up'

Oh and after one full tank its currently averaging 42mpg!

 

[Si200]

Si, where you based?

Cracking little car that.

Just outside Colchester mate.

 

[vivid white]

I like these. What sort of power can be had from them?

 

[Robo_#1]

Great looking car these. I think they're a genuinely nice option for people who want a slightly more economical Clio after the 197/200.

 

[Si200]

I like these. What sort of power can be had from them?

Without turbo/supercharging not too much i don't think.

140ish bhp maybe with usual exhaust/filter/remap combo.
Bear in mind these things only weigh 1045kg tho

 

[vivid white]

I think i would definitely consider one but I'm not ready to give up the Clio yet!!!