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Talbot Horizon 1.6 (90 Hp)
Overall Rating
Talbot Horizon:
The Talbot Horizon is a compact hatchback designed by Chrysler Europe, manufactured and marketed for model years 1978-1987 under the Simca, Chrysler and Talbot brands, succeeding both the Simca 1100 and Hillman Avenger, and using a front-wheel drive, transverse-engine layout.
Though the Hillman Avenger had been developed with global marketing in mind, the results had been less than successful. The Horizon became Chrysler Corporation's first successful world car, with the Chrysler Europe project developed in tandem with the American-market Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon. While similar in appearance, and in one case even sharing a model name, the European and American Horizons differed substantially....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Horizon Overview:
Talbot Horizon (Horizon). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Talbot Horizon was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official safety rating is available. Safety features were basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its production era.
1.6 (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful petrol engine, offering the best acceleration and highway cruising ability, transforming the Horizon into a more engaging drive.
Fuel Economy
Less economical than smaller engines, but acceptable for its performance level, representing the sportier end of the range.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable ride for its class and era
- • Practical and spacious interior for a compact car
- • Wide range of engine options, including economical diesels
- • European Car of the Year 1979 winner
- • Good value for money on the used market (historically)
Cons:
- • Styling can appear dated by modern standards
- • Some models suffered from build quality and rust issues
- • Lack of modern safety features (common for its era)
- • Performance of smaller petrol engines was often underwhelming
- • Talbot brand's eventual demise impacted long-term parts availability
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Horizon: 1979 - 1984).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Horizon |
| Generation: | Horizon |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1986 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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