im with ron on this - V6 turbo and a manual with rwd, lsd, etc. etc. would have been a hoot and probably put them on the radar of BMW, Audi, Merc drivers looking for some sport...or how about some Alfa drivers who hate the fact that the new Giulia is not a manual? [ME!!!] With a manual, that car would for sure be on my radar. With the 4cyl? No thanks. Already have more power in my Saab and its engine is like 15 years old.
If they gave it the V6 turbo and the manual, I bet it would be a contender [barring a catastrophe in the handling setup] for best drivers, or best in segment, or hell...even car of the year. It could have been that good. Like a call back to the sport sedans of yore and legend...with the manual only being with the turbo4...well all it gets from me is a "neat" and I will forget about it quickly.
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