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2007 Ford Focus Hatchback

2007 Ford Focus Hatchback

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 5, 2007.

The Good:
– Excellent handling
– Comfortable ride
– Fair safety features		 The Bad:
– Deadbeat engine
– Cabin cuts corners
– Average rear space

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2007 Chevrolet Optra 1.6

2007 Chevrolet Optra 1.6

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 4, 2007.

The Good:
– Good interior space
– Comfortable ride
– Value-packed pricing		 The Bad:
– Fit and finish
– Cabin looks cheap
– Barely acceptable power

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2007 Honda Civic

2007 Honda Civic

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. March 8, 2007.

The Good:
– Futuristic looks
– Spacious and classy cabin
– Excellent fuel economy		 The Bad:
– Overactive buzzy engine
– Lag in electronic throttle
– No tiptronic function

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2006 Renault Sport Megane

2006 Renault Sport Megane

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 1, 2006.

The Good:
– Unique exterior styling
– Very powerful engine
– Good comfort-handling balance 		The Bad:
– Interior control placements
– Understeers at the limit
– Grabby brakes

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2005 Honda Civic

2005 Honda Civic

by Umair Suleman. January 7, 2005.

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Low petrol consumption
– Nice interior materials		 The Bad:
– Not very fast
– Top models are pricey
– Skinny tyres

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2001 Honda Civic

2001 Honda Civic

by Umair Suleman. November 7, 2004.

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Low petrol consumption
– Some models are very quick		 The Bad:
– Slow base model
– Not cheap to buy used
– Skinny tyres

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