It turns out that it was Stage 1 remapped, topping it up to 300bhp. I bought the car as a nimble B-road hot hatch, but with the traction and power, it was reaching legal limits too quickly to enjoy the progression. Coming from MX-5s, I enjoy the overall drive and handling of cars, over 0-60. As it was, it was best for straight line speed. Bear in mind that this review was before I was officially made aware of the remap. The S1 with 228bhp is far more useable, suiting this power more.

Thank you very much!

Ain't appening, mate.

Thank you, mate!

What on earth, really? How's this happened, is it old stock or did they still have a few wet belt builds laying around? Not my car, but it's an interesting revelation.

Really, that's super interesting as I knew about the first A45 gearbox issues? Crazy if these are having issues as well. With most premium cars running into problems, it really is a case of choosing which one is worth it, at the end of the day.

Better than this! The highly acclaimed STs had me believing otherwise. If that's the case, they've been on the decline for a long time. Thank you for the recommendation, if I could get one on the channel, I'm sure it would be serious fun.

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*Right lane.

Hahaha, glad we could provide that valuable information. Congratulations on the new car, and thank you for subscribing!

Thought as much, as when I tried regen, Joe took it out of Sport Mode.

Designed and built in Sweden and quite a big portion is still owned by Swedish companies.

@@studentstudent5044 I have to agree, they're quite proud of it.

The biggest factor at the moment is that S1s and 595s are half the price. As a car, the i20N is the most dynamic, but it just didn't feel special. It depends what's important to you and what your budget is. If you wanted the dynamics of an i20N for half the price I'd recommend the latest Fiesta ST. Otherwise the S1 just feels exclusive, well... like an Audi. If I didn't get the S1 I would have got an ST for the same price. Hope this helps!

Brill! yer it does thanks , the car is “for the gf”. I still think the Audi does day to day better and feels snug in a good way even though it’s older. I’ve found a device you can get CarPlay up with and I actually prefer the pop up screen over the big displays so winning. Everyone knows the st but no one knows the s1 and never see any, part of it’s charm all these years on I think now :)

@@badusername4 Pleasure, glad to be of help. I see, "for the gf". S1 and ST are a good comparison. Might be worth comparing back to back? Funny you should mention the infotainment screen... I have mine down and out of the way 90% of the time barring for navigation. It's nice to only have the road in front of you. Definitely, bit more special, bit more interesting, bit less seen. Thank you for subscribing, let me know how you get on or if you have any questions!

Thank you very much, and for being a Dartmoor advocate. It will likely be a case of keeping, maintaining and enjoying until I am able to upgrade now. There's not going to be anything better for the price, so it's a really good car to have. One aspect I'm more and more interested in, is the fact the S1 is almost completely a standalone car, unlike the A3/S3 which were both Quattro. The A1 had to be redesigned to become the Quattro. So quite a rare thing. Thanks for your thoughts on the matter, I appreciate your support and recommendations!

@@eddieariesThat sounds like a good plan for the S1. It will be nice to see the S1 improve over time. I did see one today in white which didn’t stand out anywhere near as mush as your car.

@@stevensfourwheels Thankfully most of the maintenance points are cosmetic barring undercarriage inspection. Loving its new hot hatch character now too. Haha, a special car deserves a special colour - especially harking back to the original S1.

Sorry... do you pronounce it 28:36?

Honestly, you're a legend for saying this. It would be absolutely incredible to follow in their footsteps. As you said before, it is the audience that dictates what happens. So with support such as yours, the world is our oyster. Thank you for your continued encouragement!

Haha, what a party trick. I'm sure you're skilled enough not to need it!

That's fair enough, I've got them on my S1, previously specified. What we're really saying is if you need to spec them on a compact car as a choice, there might be a concern. Nice feature to have in any case!

It's such a capable car and the majority of UK roads don't support such. I also found out that it's actually running 300bhp, which doesn't help. Video to follow!

Agreed. It's currently my daily watch again. That sounds great, what a fantastic upgrade!

Thanks, lad! Waxed cotton biker jacket from Next UK.

You could daily drive the 120n.

I believe it was in N Mode, with the amplified engine noise and all. I'd just jumped out of my Audi S1 which has very sharp but light steering. The i20N felt sharp, but slightly more "dampened" than the "buttery" S1. This could also have been down to the fact the i20N had about 1K miles on the clock. It was a superb car which I would definitely recommend. I also found out that the S1 is Stage 1 300bhp, which explains why the power felt so different. I do believe around 200bhp is more usable every day.

@@ljp1942 100%

@@ljp1942 ..and I do 👍

@@eddiearies there are 2x N Custom modes, which you can tailor various dynamics to your preference. So, for you, the lightest steering might be the best option. I prefer the full N dynamics but with the quietest exhaust setting - it's a bit more 'stealthy' 👍

They sure are!

Seriously appreciate it, thank you! I reckon Dan is Hammond. He's the youngest and most annoying. I somewhat narrate and direct, so probably Clarkson. Leaving Joe as May? To be honest, we've all been inspired by the three, so it's a bit of a blend. What are your thoughts?

It's more a homage this one. There's plenty more to come, we just wanted to pay tribute to what we all grew up on with this road trip. I do appreciate your point though!

Counterpoint: We, the viewer, are part of what made Top Gear into what it was. We deserve every bit of credit as the Trio do. I mean legally speaking, he probably shouldn't call this series "Top Gear", but as he is a dedicated fan of the Trio I think he's earned the right to name it as such. Well, until the BBC step in and force him to stop lol

Definitely. Thank you for watching a supporting!

Legends!

Let's go!

Thank you!

What year is the slk?

@@fimapoliakov5517 2011

Meditating while we sort out the chaos on the roundabout!

Hahaha, you're not the first person to draw that comparison. He's embracing it now. Thank you for your feedback as always, it's the first big road trip since the Isle of Wight in 2019, so it was nice to be back on the road with two good friends. Thanks for your support, there's plenty more on the way!

400bhp hot hatch tour?

Much appreciated, really glad you enjoyed it!

Don't tell Steven that, I'll never hear the end of it. Always love a good Top Gear reference!

@@eddiearies I quite like the sound of that 😉 I’ll make sure that you’ll never hear the end of that now 😂

@@stevensfourwheels Damn and blast, you found it. So you're to be known as "Star In A Reasonably Priced Car" from now on?

@@eddiearies possibly 😂

Style over substance.

Thank you so much for sharing this. Alfas are such special cars, and convertible ones, even more so!

I'm glad you liked that, it was hilarious, especially to be woken by it at 3am. Thanks for watching part two. Now for the recent road trips!

I know right. That was a genuine stall. He'd only been driving a few weeks!

Thank you very much. New road trips arriving imminently!

Much appreciated, thank you for saying. It's had various recuts over the years, and this is basically an "extended" cut before this year's road trips appear (shot three), so I respect your point. Do stick around for our recent road trips!

You're a legend, and that compliment means more than you know. This was our first road trip from back in 2019, and I've shot three more in the past year that will appear soon, so hopefully you'll see them evolve. We love cars, I love cars. Thank you again and I'm glad you've joined our adventure!

That's much appreciated, thank you. I'm really glad it's been helpful. 35mpg has been average long term, with a mix between daily driving and weekend "spirited" driving. Sounds like a good alternative to a Clio RS as they are both rarer European hot hatches. I've got a few videos on the S1 and an upcoming road trip, so stick around!

I still really like the Rambler as a travel/adventure bottle that you can throw in a bag. If I were to buy another YETI, it would probably be one of their stackable tumblers (16oz). Mainly because the Rambler doesn't fit in my Audi cupholder, when it did in my Honda CR-V. I'd also like the MagSlider lid next time primarily for driving or at home. Thanks for your question, let me know if I can provide any further info!