This is my first personal car. Bought this in early 2018 with 2 years left for it’s COE. It’s a joy to ride, stable at high speeds, easy to handle, great suspension. It has a long brake travel so braking is controllable. Compared to the sensitive brakes in other cars I’ve driven (Honda Vezel, Suzuki SX4).
This is not the car if you’re concerned about fuel consumption, as this car is All-wheel drive (AWD), it is heavy, but it is not that powerful compared to other japanese cars of similar price. This car struggles when going uphill.
Strengths
Good handling
Good stability
Good suspension
Good engine sound
Good response only at high speeds
Weaknesses
Slow pickup
Struggles when going uphill
Poor fuel consumption in city driving
O2 sensor issue difficult to resolve
Similar cars tried:
Suzuki SX4, Nissan Latio, Nissan Sylphy, Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda City, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Optra
Duration of car driven:
Test Drove Once Only
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The Review
Definitely the car for the sporty type and if you enjoy the vroom vroom eager sound of the engine. It feels as if the car is delighted to be driven. Maybe will buy as my next car.
Strengths
Very responsive and engine sounds very eager to be driven. Like the vroom vroom sound of the engine. My dream car.
Weaknesses
The boot is a bit smaller due to the full size spare tyre. No colour that I like. The blue looks like the Hyundai taxis.