These same people should appreciate the car's 4-wheel disc brakes, especially when fitted with the optional anti-lock system. The brakes were designed for serious performance in mind and therefore live up to a reasonable amount of abuse without showing too much fade.
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| Although sporty, the Talon still offers the necessary luxuries, such as power amenities and air conditioning. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler) |
Its sporting pretensions shouldn't concern those who don't want to give up the necessary luxuries though, as the Talon came with the majority of convenience items such as power amenities and air conditioning. Those in the front will enjoy an open, airy cockpit but only children should be pried into the two back seats.
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| Although not a leader in interior quality the Talon is practical, with plenty of cargo room. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler) |
Interior plastics and fit and finish won't win any quality awards either, especially when compared to similarly equipped cars from Volkswagen and Honda. But the Talon is practical, with more than enough rear cargo room at 470 L (16.6 cu ft), accessible via a very handy hatchback. The rear seatbacks split and fold forward too, opening up room enough for weekend trips for two with skis, snowboards and après mountain gear aboard.
While I've focused much of this article on the top-line TSi, the base model shouldn't be forgotten as a sporty commuter. Even by today's standards 140-hp and 130 lb-ft of torque is nothing to be ashamed of, especially considering its 175 kg (386 lb) lighter curb weight. Both were reasonably reliable too, other than six recalls that should have been fixed when the previous owner was notified.