Xpower as a hot hatch

JustAnotherMidlifeCrisis · Oct 9, 2023

Don't know about you but I couldn't give a monkey's about where this particularly sterile debate ends up. It is or isn't a hot hatch depending on your chosen definition. That's all.

And if the essence of a hot hatch is that it corners well at speed, fine but my question is then: how much time does anyone actually spend cornering at speed? Speaking for myself, almost zero. But accelerating in a broadly straight line? Loads.

So many trade reviews. So much wasted ink...

CraigInnes · Oct 9, 2023

Point and squirt!

My opinion - it’s not a hot hatch. But as you point out who cares.

TheHypnoToad · Oct 9, 2023

Wait, have I missed something, is the complaint that the MG4X weighs more so it can't corner while carrying speed?

JonnyG · Oct 9, 2023

Totally agree - it's a fast practical 5dr hatchback that will gap much more exotic and expensive machinery on a quarter mile sprint. The fact that it is an EV with AWD is bound to affect the "chuckability" so many reviewers crave around the twisties or on a track.

The same type of reviewers also slagged off the older 8V RS3 and Golf R for being too "boring" and "numb" on a track and around the twisties.

For an average owner who does'nt want to do track days you can't beat the all round ability of these types of cars IMHO. Practical every day hatchbacks with lots of power when needed that feel totally planted to the road in all condions with their AWD.

I know one reviewer who did a Golf R comparison test (where it did'nt fair that well) admitted that on the long and wet journey back from the test everyone wanted the AWD Golf R !!.

Bricktop X PWR · Oct 9, 2023

CraigInnes said:
Point and squirt!

My opinion - it’s not a hot hatch. But as you point out who cares.

Well in my opinion, it is definitely HOT.

Oh, and did I mention, it has a Hatch.

Nah, not Hot, positively Scorching.

Try one.?

tsedge · Oct 9, 2023

How about "Grin Inducer"?

Ian Key · Oct 9, 2023

Unless you're in the passenger seat when its the

inducer

Alb · Oct 9, 2023

As the owner of a proper hot hatch I'd struggle to see it in that way but it's a great car nevertheless.

Bricktop X PWR · Oct 9, 2023

Alb said:
As the owner of a proper hot hatch I'd struggle to see it in that way but it's a great car nevertheless.

And I say again,
(it's not the first time I've said it?)
Have you driven one?

CraigInnes · Oct 9, 2023

Bricktop1967 said:
Well in my opinion, it is definitely HOT.

Oh, and did I mention, it has a Hatch.

Nah, not Hot, positively Scorching.

Try one.?

I’ve driven one, looking likely I’ll get one, but it’s not in the hot hatch category for me.
Driving dynamics define a “proper” hot hatch, not big engines or big power.
Also the purist in me says a hot hatch should have 2 less doors.

Having been spoiled by Renaultsports finest over the years, the XPower wouldn’t come anywhere near to touching those cars as far as driving enjoyment is concerned, even though it would leave them for dead.

Bricktop X PWR · Oct 9, 2023

CraigInnes said:
I’ve driven one, looking likely I’ll get one, but it’s not in the hot hatch category for me.
Driving dynamics define a “proper” hot hatch, not big engines or big power.
Also the purist in me says a hot hatch should have 2 less doors.

Having been spoiled by Renaultsports finest over the years, the XPower wouldn’t come anywhere near to touching those cars as far as driving enjoyment is concerned, even though it would leave them for dead.

Agree with you (almost!) completely pal to be honest!
There is plenty of driving enjoyment on offer with this car, and coming from my last vehicle, 2.5 tons of Lardy Etron, this is definitely a hot hatch to me (even with the extra doors ???)

JustAnotherMidlifeCrisis · Oct 10, 2023

How about we call it a Top Hatch? Thereby implicitly underlining its status as one of a new and superior electric breed.

tsedge · Oct 10, 2023

JustAnotherMidlifeCrisis said:
How about we call it a Top Hatch? Thereby implicitly underlining its status as one of a new and superior electric breed.

"Top Hatch! The indisputable leader of the gang...."

Ian Key · Oct 10, 2023

tsedge said:
"Top Hatch! The indisputable leader of the gang...."

Just keep an eye out for Officer Dibble.

Deleted member 11291 · Oct 10, 2023

Officer Dribble reporting for duty…..

Bricktop X PWR · Oct 10, 2023

Oooo, that took me back to being a young sprog on my gun crew......
Being Shouted at.....
"HOW ABOUT SHUTTING THE TOP FECKING HATCH INSTEAD OF LETTING ALL THE FECKING RAIN IN!"

Perfectly reasonable request now, looking back on it ?

Deleted member 11291 · Oct 10, 2023

Prepare to be moderated, I was yesterday ? i.e. the f word suggest you change the remaining letters to symbols?

Bricktop X PWR · Oct 10, 2023

CooperS said:
Prepare to be moderated, I was yesterday ? i.e. the f word suggest you change the remaining letters to symbols?

Aww come on mods, were all grown ups here (aren't we???)
I could change is to fussing???

I've changed it.?

I wonder what they might say to the noobs now......

"Oh excuse me GNR Searle, would you mind awfully, closing the Top Hatch as It would appear that the precipitation is indeed joining us within the confines of the vehicle. Much Obliged"

tsedge · Oct 10, 2023

Bricktop1967 said:
Aww come on mods, were all grown ups here (aren't we???)
I could change is to fussing???

I've changed it.?

I wonder what they might say to the noobs now......

"Oh excuse me GNR Searle, would you mind awfully, closing the Top Hatch as It would appear that the precipitation is indeed joining us within the confines of the vehicle. Much Obliged"

Presumably you'd have the option to go and lie down if you didn't feel up to being in a confined space.

Bricktop X PWR · Oct 10, 2023

tsedge said:
Presumably you'd have the option to go and lie down if you didn't feel up to being in a confined space.

Do you know what tsedge, I don't seem to remember them being completely attuned to my needs and wants during the early days of my service ???
(Mid 80s)

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