Xpower as a hot hatch

[stevegus]

Hot Hatch is just a BS term.

But as the XPower is faster than most that have this tag applied I don't see how the name doesn't fit.

 

[JustAnotherMidlifeCrisis]

Perhaps I chose the wrong title for this thread. Should have asked - how freaking awesome is the XPower?

I live and work overseas and return to the UK every few weeks. The XPower is a nice treat to come home to. To me it's the ultimate runaround. Inexpensive, riotously fun, practical.

Does it have any peers when you combine price, performance and practicality? I've had a good look and don't see any. The Volvo EX30 and Smart #1 Brabus both fall short on one or two of these criteria.

The only competition I foresee will come from a Chinese EV brand, perhaps MG itself.

 

[Coulomb]

as the XPower is faster than most that have this tag applied I don't see how the name doesn't fit.

I couldn't fail to disagree with you less!

 

[salty]

Hot Hatch is just a BS term.

But as the XPower is faster than most that have this tag applied I don't see how the name doesn't fit.

Agreed.

I couldn't fail to disagree with you less!

Why?

 

[Rolfe]

Work it out!

 

[salty]

Work it out!

Can't I'm Fik.

 

[siteguru]

Count the negatives ....

 

[Rolfe]

I make it four.

 

[salty]

I make it four.

Sorry I'm lost, pray tell.

 

[JustAnotherMidlifeCrisis]

I think he’s saying he differs.

Not sure it’s intended (perhaps it is) but I make that disagreement.

 

[salty]

I think he’s saying he differs.

Not sure it’s intended (perhaps it is) but I make that disagreement.

Ah, that's why I asked "why" I wanted to know why he doesn't think it's a Hot Hatch.

 

[Matt x power]

I think the only thing I'm slightly miffed about is that the "Professional driver" didn't have "Sport Mode" engaged at any time during his drive. (AFAICS)*
The torque vectoring they kept mentioning can really be felt if you are in Normal mode when asking for power.

You can feel the front motor engage and give a very slight "tug" at the front.

If I'm "playing" I engage Sport Mode to get a consistent feel throughout the car and then dont get the shuffling of power that he was feeling.

I've always said it's a Hot Hatch, and for me (IMO) it is the perfect balance between everyday day usability and performance for the road.

How do you other X Power drivers feel about it?

P.S. Looks absolutely stunning in Camden Grey

*As Far As I Could See

He had it in custom mode that has sport mode on it amongst other adjustments

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

He had it in custom mode that has sport mode on it amongst other adjustments

Have you got proof of that m8?
I.E. he's selected it as part of the custom setting?
I don't hear him mention it.

 

[siteguru]

Agree - you could see CUSTOM in the driver display, but there was no mention or view of which exact custom settings were selected.

 

[Matt x power]

But as a professional driver I would presume he would have gone for the sport setting in the custom mode, I would

 

[CooperS]

Guys stop getting your knickers in a twist They liked the car, thats all that matters

 

[Matt x power]

Guys stop getting your knickers in a twist They liked the car, thats all that matters

Don't worry I am not losing any sleep over it

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Guys stop getting your knickers in a twist They liked the car, thats all that matters

Not happening to me m8.
I always go Commando.

 

[CooperS]

Not happening to me m8.
I always go Commando.

Once military, always military

 

[JustAnotherMidlifeCrisis]

Cropped short at all times?