Took the Wanga's one for a spin today, shame it was raining couldn't really have a good fang. And its only done 200km, not even run in.
My impressions, some of the interior controls, eg climate control look cheap. But seating position, steering wheel and gear lever (we have a manual) are all in a good spot, very nice driving position.
Induction noise is amazing, it sounds like the airbox is drawing air from under the dash, its so loud.
Its a strange car to drive in the sense that it doesn't feel fast, but you look down and your passing 90kph.
Feel through the steering is great. And it would spin up for sure if VDC was off.
But, I have to agree, its missing something, maybe a little bit more midrange torque.
Nothing an exhaust and tune can't fix though!
I would buy one, but only for a weekend toy, not as a primary source of transport.

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