Talbot Horizon

Magazine road tests and mentions

CAR Magazine, August 1979

CAR Magazine, August 1979

Giant Test

Fiat Strada v Chrysler Horizon v Alfasud

CAR Magazine, September 1980

CAR Magazine, September 1980

Giant Test

Talbot Horizon 1.5 SX v Lancia Delta v Volvo 345DL

Motor Magazine, w/e 16th January 1982

Motor Magazine, w/e January 16th 1982

News Flashes

The first UK-produced versions of the Talbot Horizon rolled off the French-owned company's production lines at Ryton, Coventry, last week with advance orders for the car worth £12 million. Peugeot, Talbot's French parent has invested £10 million in switching Horizon production from Poissy in France to Coventry. The move is hoped to double sales of the five-door hatchback range in the UK this year, with the main attack being at the fleet market. British fleet buyers have tended to buy from home manufacturers in the past.

CAR Magazine, January 1983

CAR Magazine, January 1983

[On the 1.9 Diesel] It probably reflects more on the fast fading charms of the Horizon rather than the powerplant itself that the car feels, subjectively at least, less lively than the VW or Vauxhall diesels. For the fact is that once you acclimatise to the heavy throttle action and ponderous steering of the Horizon the PSA diesel really does perform. And unlike VW's oil burner it does not vibrate.

Photos, brochures, adverts and magazine pages

Talbot Horizon Silver Fox retro car magazine advert
Talbot Horizon Ultra Advert