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It’s for the Family Too Since both have their basis on everyday family cars, they have excellent accommodations. Though the GTi is a bit longer, the RS’s wider body and longer wheelbase means it can carry five in better comfort. However, nothing can beat the GTi’s spot-on ergonomic seats which aren’t the least bit uncomfortable even after six-hour trip. The RS has the advantage of providing a sporty driving environment; however it’s the GTi that’s the better operator. The controls are all easy to locate as well as operate. The notches on the stalks and the rotary switches are well defined making control-by-touch completely possible. At the same time, the large CD-sized speedo and tach meters are easily readable. In terms of luggage accommodations, it’s a split-decision. The Lynx has standard 60/40 split-fold rear bench while the Galant has a ski-pass through. The RS’s boot is regularly shaped compared to the GTi’s obtrusive rear suspension components. Legend and Legend in the Making Now comes the obvious question: why the Lynx RS and the Galant GTi? Certainly the amount of radical sedan with humble beginnings are numerous, the TOMS Racing Corolla, Honda Civic SiR and Nissan Sentra GTS to name a few. Well, the answer is pretty simple. All of the competitors mentioned above lack at least one vital ingredient to be a pocket rocket: looks, performance and affordability. Remarkably, it’s the same with the current crop of sporty compact sedans. When it comes to being a true factory-tuned pocket rocket, there’s nothing quite like the Mitsubishi Galant GTi and the Ford Lynx RS. These two will definitely be immortalized in the Philippine automotive hall of fame. ●
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