Verdict
C
BHP
158 bhp
0–60
8.5 s
Top speed
132 mph
MPG
28 mpg (US)
Used
$900-$3,800
Strengths
- Flat-floor cabin clever
- K20 petrol family strong
- Type R EP3 a hot hatch icon
Weaknesses
- Diesel was the awful 1.7 CTDi (Isuzu)
- Cabin plastic-fantastic
- Soft on standard suspension
Notable tech
- EP platform
- Flat-floor cabin layout
- D-series and K20 petrols
- Isuzu-sourced 1.7 CTDi diesel (avoid)
- 3dr (EP3 Type R) and 5dr hatches
Common issues
- Auto box (1.7 CTDi) issues
- Catalyst failure
- Climate display pixels
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across EP's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.4 i-DSI
BHP90
Torque127 Nm
0–6012.4 s
Top110 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.6 i-VTEC
BHP110
Torque146 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.0 i-VTEC SE
BHP158
Torque188 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top132 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.7 CTDi diesel
BHP100
Torque220 Nm
0–6011.5 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)43 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT