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Apart from the circular headlights I do wonder if Porsche will be looking very carefully at copyright infringement. The overall design seems very similar to a Macan.
2021. Macan 2.0 Gentian. 12/21
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
Seems to be no real indication of size in the details so far, other than an intimation that it will be relatively light, which I guess could also mean smaller. No inside views, but a transverse 4cyl engine ought to give better packaging, so maybe same space as Macan in a more compact body? Unlikely to have PDK equivalent I would have thought - a significant minus.
Whilst it maybe French they have the only manufacturer whose cars I have had that have not had a single fault.
About 6 Peugeot 40 whatever's as works cars, zero faults and zero issues.
One bought new Peugeot 206 GTi, zero faults zero issues and the best air conditioning system in any car I have ever driven. Set at 19 degrees and never ever had to change it in two years of ownership, it just worked unlike the Jag, the Audi and two Macans all of whom required fiddling with the controls to get them to cool in hot weather.
Probably the Renault will be Q3 sized outside but with more internal room than a Macan, still would not be interested in one though.
About 6 Peugeot 40 whatever's as works cars, zero faults and zero issues.
One bought new Peugeot 206 GTi, zero faults zero issues and the best air conditioning system in any car I have ever driven. Set at 19 degrees and never ever had to change it in two years of ownership, it just worked unlike the Jag, the Audi and two Macans all of whom required fiddling with the controls to get them to cool in hot weather.
Probably the Renault will be Q3 sized outside but with more internal room than a Macan, still would not be interested in one though.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
...although Renault do have a well-thought of double clutch "auto" box of their own which might put in a appearance.
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I've only owned one Renault, a Laguna, and like Colin, did not have a single issue bar the sunroof late in life.
It strikes me that Renault are maybe looking to create a two tier system like Toyota/Lexus and others using the Alpine name as the upper market wing. I've always liked the 110 and if they can carry it's DNA then it may work.
It strikes me that Renault are maybe looking to create a two tier system like Toyota/Lexus and others using the Alpine name as the upper market wing. I've always liked the 110 and if they can carry it's DNA then it may work.
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There was a show on BBC2 last night with Paul Hollywood about cars in France. Some interesting views on how the French think about cars, and the general lack of French sports cars over the years. On previous nights this week, he has done Italy and Germany. Available on iPlayer.
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
True re the French sports cars with only Alpine and Ligier - and I don't know if Ligier ever produced their own cars. Ditto Gordini - are they still around?Wing Commander wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:27 pm There was a show on BBC2 last night with Paul Hollywood about cars in France. Some interesting views on how the French think about cars, and the general lack of French sports cars over the years. On previous nights this week, he has done Italy and Germany. Available on iPlayer.
The rest re the French not buying anything other than little Reggie runabouts is total bullocks! From my brief experience a few weeks ago there appeared to be plenty of Beemers, Jags, Mercs and Macans etc. I also thought he was a bit short on Porsche when in Germany - especially as they hold the Ring record! He spent more time in Italy talking about 3-wheeled laundry vans!
VG Petrol S http://www.porsche-code.com/PHIVCQU7 And a GT3 RS... by Lego! Not crash-tested!
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Haven't seen the Italian one yet. Agree that he could have spent longer on Porsche, including his several hours in a 911R. Seem to be a lot of sweeping generalisations in the shows. Not my favourite presenter. Would love to see Henry Catchpole doing something similar...Dandock wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:49 pmTrue re the French sports cars with only Alpine and Ligier - and I don't know if Ligier ever produced their own cars. Ditto Gordini - are they still around?Wing Commander wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:27 pm There was a show on BBC2 last night with Paul Hollywood about cars in France. Some interesting views on how the French think about cars, and the general lack of French sports cars over the years. On previous nights this week, he has done Italy and Germany. Available on iPlayer.
The rest re the French not buying anything other than little Reggie runabouts is total bullocks! From my brief experience a few weeks ago there appeared to be plenty of Beemers, Jags, Mercs and Macans etc. I also thought he was a bit short on Porsche when in Germany - especially as they hold the Ring record! He spent more time in Italy talking about 3-wheeled laundry vans!
Hollywood drove a nice Alpine sports car in last night's French show. Ah yes, I seem to recall a Renault (5?) Gordini...
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
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