Well the factory is definitely making decisions and moving things forward. I am surprised by the decision to totally can the trad chassis as the trad driving experience does seem to be a very large part of it for many of the people on the board. I guess future markets are what will keep them all in employment moving forwards and at some point they had to make a decision. The second hand market just got a boost then!
Of the recent 3 cyl cars I have driven a couple have actually sounded quiet nice (Mini, Ford) but been a little gutless and clearly living on their turbo for low down torque. They make a more fruity noise and feel more fun as you do have to drive them to get the best from them. In a light car I think they would do quite well but in a modern bloaty super-mini they felt a little overworked and gave poorer economy than a good four as a result.
Maybe not the best day to do the announcement if they wanted any other coverage given the feckless crap in the press otherwise!
Given they bought the M3W back after XX years any of us looking to buy a Trad in the future just have to wait a little longer for the re-introduction of the Trad chassis again?
