Fiesta, Accent, Aveo, City, Mazda2, etc. - your thoughts please?

[eljo3025]

The Accent 1.4 is hard to beat price wise. M/T or A/T form. Pero kung 700k+ ang budget talaga, I'll get a Fiesta HB kaso nga sedan talaga gusto niyo. You might also want to consider the Focus Trend at 799k.

[niky]

Hyundai Accent 1.4 MT - 588K
Hyundai Accent 1.4 AT - 688K

- Don't know much about durability and maintenance costs, but in terms of space and comfort, this is a good contender. Lack of Airbags not a big deal. Airbags only limit injuries in accidents over a narrow range of speeds. In very high speed or low speed accidents, airbags don't add anything to protection. If you drive on treacherous roads or in treacherous conditions, the lack of ABS might be an issue... but as long as you maintain your tires in good condition, you should have no problems, not on a common FWD sedan in city traffic.

- Oh, looks awesome, to boot.

Ford Fiesta Trend 1.4 MT (Sedan) - 685K

Good space/cargo space in both sedan and hatch form, though the Jazz/City still beats it in terms of cargo space. Build quality is good, and the driving is excellent, though interior materials aren't quite as nice as in the City, Accent or Mazda2. Shifter a bit ropy compared to the City.

Noise isolation and ride comfort for the Trend are best-in-class, as are driving dynamics. Safety features are great, too. Sound system is very good, even on the base 1.4. Better than the tinny sound and muddy bass in some of the other cars here.

Maintenance is claimed to be cheaper than Honda's, and the Fiesta shares the same 10,000 kilometer service interval, which makes it very convenient to own.

Chevy Aveo LT 1.4 MT (Sedan) - 679K
Chevy Aveo LT 1.4 AT (Sedan) - 719K

Kind of old. Coarse and unrefined engines, lacking in both power and economy. Body shell has never tested well in terms of crash testing in Europe.

Interesting in the amount of kit for the price, and the interior is decent, but that's about it.

Honda City 1.3S MT - 731K

Still the car to beat. Big interior, huge 500 liter trunk, good driving dynamics and good build quality. 10,000 kilometer service intervals mean you'll spend less time and commuting money going to the dealership for oil changes.

Expensive, though. Expensive but worth it.

Mazda 2 V 1.5 MT - 725K

Interior quality is better than the Fiesta, but it's lacking, features-wise compared to other 1.5s. Fuel economy is very similar to Toyota's (which means it's good) and the rear seat is about as big as the Vios (a bit smaller than the Fiesta/City) while the trunk is almost as big as the Fiesta's.

Road noise isolation is halfway between Honda City and Ford Fiesta, but you're more aware of your speed in this car... it feels light and raw.

The most exciting car to drive in the class. Lacks low-down punch compared to the Vios 1.5 and lacks top-end "oomph" compared to the City/Jazz 1.5, but it drives like a Miata with four doors.

Which probably means it's not the car for you.

Mazda 2 S 1.3 MT - 685K

Even more fun to drive, despite the lack of power. Doesn't lack much in terms of features compared to the 1.5. Very frugal, cheap to gas up... similar to Toyota 1.3s and the old Honda Jazz 1.3. Engine is weak, but it doesn't feel that way in traffic. This is a very light car, so it doesn't take much prodding of the gas pedal to get going.

Very cute and charming... like the old Toyota Echo. Unfortunately, like the Toyota Yaris, the trunk is very small. It's bigger than in the Toyota, but nowhere near as good as the Fiesta or Jazz. I'd buy it as a personal commuter, but for a family car, it might not be suitable.

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Other cars to consider:

Ford Fiesta Trend 1.6 PS A/T

The 1.6 AT may not quite be as economical as the 1.5 ATs of competitors, but the convenience and smoothness is commendable.

Honda Jazz

Still the most practical hatchback you can buy. Not as economical as the old Jazz was, but the 1.3 MT version is sure to fit the bill. The amount of cargo space and cargo flexibility (you can carry a ref inside... ) are still completely unbeatable.

Toyota Yaris 1.5

I don't like the Vios. The interior materials are worse than even the Fiesta's, the trunk is small and the design feels very dated. The Yaris, however, has personality. And it's cheap to run. Seats are soft and comfortable, ride comfort is decent and discounts are big because they don't sell as well as the Jazz and Fiesta.

Trunk is smaller than even the Mazda2 hatch, though.

[Thumbdrive]

check out this thread for the fiesta...
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78698

Accent got the most votes here, ftw!

[kyleryner]

Hyundai Accent 1.4 MT - 588K
Hyundai Accent 1.4 AT - 688K

- Don't know much about durability and maintenance costs, but in terms of space and comfort, this is a good contender. Lack of Airbags not a big deal. Airbags only limit injuries in accidents over a narrow range of speeds. In very high speed or low speed accidents, airbags don't add anything to protection. If you drive on treacherous roads or in treacherous conditions, the lack of ABS might be an issue... but as long as you maintain your tires in good condition, you should have no problems, not on a common FWD sedan in city traffic.

- Oh, looks awesome, to boot.


Chevy Aveo LT 1.4 MT (Sedan) - 679K
Chevy Aveo LT 1.4 AT (Sedan) - 719K

Kind of old. Coarse and unrefined engines, lacking in both power and economy. Body shell has never tested well in terms of crash testing in Europe.

Interesting in the amount of kit for the price, and the interior is decent, but that's about it.

Thanks for this review.

I am all set to buy a new Accent.. then I saw a Chevrolet exhibit medyo napa 2nd thought tuloy ako...

You are right that the Aveo had a big kit for its price and the interior is nice. Thats what attracted me to it (i find the interior more important than the exterior.. since my point is its the inside that I, the driver and my passengers see 90% of the time when driving, and i dont mind so much which is more "pogi" outside.

I loved the interior of the Aveo.. liked its aircon vents, drink tray, HUD , drivers armrest, roomy interior, and audio controls w bluetooth. Plus it has DUAL airbags vs Accent's driver side only.

Price.. the 1.4 AT at 719k.. may discount pa yan less 20k (or more i think if u really haggle) PLUS they have an ongoing promo FREE iPAD w/c effectively brings down the price at LESS THAN 680k (if you sell or consider the price of the iPad) ... comparable to the new Accent 2011 AT price of 688k...

With its kits and features, I would almost compare it to the Accent Blue w/c is 808k , the only difference is the engine of Accent Blue w/c is 1.6...

Sold na ako sana sa Aveo.. I know Accent is newer and ***ier, but as I said, looks on the inside dont matter much to me..

Then I looked at other issues like FC, maintenance, parts, service,etc and doon na nagkatalo...

you just added more negatives with your review of its crash testing performance..

I almost wish someone would stick up for Aveo and talk about its virtues as i really would like a reason to go and buyit over the Accent (really like that interior and its kits...hehe) Maybe if they give 50k or more discount.,hehe

So i guess is really the new accent for me now... :-)

[eljo3025]

I almost wish someone would stick up for Aveo and talk about its virtues as i really would like a reason to go and buyit over the Accent (really like that interior and its kits...hehe) Maybe if they give 50k or more discount.,hehe

So i guess is really the new accent for me now... :-)

In fairness sa Aveo, mas gusto ko rear exterior ng Aveo compared sa Accent. Mas gusto ko rin yung wheel design compared sa Accent 1.4 A/T.

Resale at value talo talaga Aveo sa Accent.

[userfriendly]

The main problem with Chevy is lack of parts and after sales support. They price their parts like gold and its hard to find parts outside of the dealer.
Chevy resale value is very low. Unless the new owners of Chevy have improved this, I will advise you to get something else.

The Honda City is a good car. Common, expensive but it is worth it.

Jazz a even better choice. I like the recent facelift.

Accent, Mazda 2 and Fiesta, no experience with them. Have not even seen what they look like inside so no comment.

[myk384]

Even shocking, the Aveo had a poor reliability in Consumer Reports' survey. Oh no

[tidus1203]

Well the Aveo is a DAEWOO to begin with, just rebadged as a Chevrolet...

Sabi nga ni Jeremy Clarkson on his no good Korean car segment (Season 5 pa yun and yeah during those time Korean cars suck) "Its a brilliant idea, now I can rename myself as George Clooney and everyone would want to sleep with me"

[Ry_Tower]

Well the Aveo is a DAEWOO to begin with, just rebadged as a Chevrolet...

Sabi nga ni Jeremy Clarkson on his no good Korean car segment (Season 5 pa yun and yeah during those time Korean cars suck) "Its a brilliant idea, now I can rename myself as George Clooney and everyone would want to sleep with me"

hehe nadali mo sir. It takes a complete car experience para masabi mo na a car is good. It sould include parts availability and servicing because it is part of the ownership experience. You won't buy something that won't last long or would give you a lot of headache.

[Ry_Tower]

Even shocking, the Aveo had a poor reliability in Consumer Reports' survey. Oh no

Eh papano pa mabebenta yan kung sirain na, la pang mura at available parts. Hirap ng ganyan, kawawa ahente at bibili.

[myk384]

Eh papano pa mabebenta yan kung sirain na, la pang mura at available parts. Hirap ng ganyan, kawawa ahente at bibili.

Kawawa naman sa mga bibili sa Us

[kyleryner]

ganun pala Chevy...

tsk tsk.. sayang talaga...

And here I thought Chevrolet was a good AMERICAN brand...

(eto nga in this very page may ad banner pa ng Chevy Spark). BTW thats what drawed me in sa Exhibit nila last time sa MOA.. a lifesize model of a TRANSFORMER Spark... tapos yung car na si Bumblebee...

So I thought "cool" ang mga Chevy..

I even researched , did you guys know there is a TRANSFORMER na Aveo?

Transformers: Universe (2008)

Swerve

Universe Swerve toy
Autobot
Sub-group Deluxe Vehicles
Alternate Modes Chevrolet Aveo sedan
Series Transformers: Universe

A new mold that transforms into a Chevrolet Aveo sedan. Hasbro produced the figure at cost for General Motors as thanks for their successful partnership with the movie franchise. It was designed for a promotional campaign in European markets, with the figures given away to people who test-drove a real Aveo. The figures were never meant to be sold; a handful were left after the promotion had ended, and so they were shunted onto the website where these last few remainders very quickly sold out. This information was revealed by Hasbro executives at BotCon 2008. However, this figure is currently being given away at malls across the Greater Toronto Area as a promotion for GM's new contest. Upon entering, this is one of the items given as a free thank you gift.
[edit]Toys
Universe Deluxe Swerve (2008)
This toy was initially given away in Europe to people who test-drove the real Chevrolet Aveo, then the leftover stock was sold at European Chevy dealers online.[7]



Pumunta pa nga ako sa Dealer to inspect unit more closely, I asked the SA if they give out Free Transformer toy as a freebie.. she had no idea what i was talking about... hehe

Sayang talaga.. luma na kasi body model and not as ***y as new cars like Fiesta, or Accent, pero I was willing to overlook that... kaya lang ung ibang factors talaga ang deal breaker..

Sana ayusin naman ng Chevy ang parts and servicing nila in the future...

Cool sana to drive a car like that tapos nakadisplay sa dash mo yung Transformer Toy... hehe

[niky]

The thing with the Aveo... parts supply wouldn't be such a big issue if the car were better... but the Aveo is a Daewoo, through and through. Unlike newer Chevrolets, like the Captiva and the Cruze, which are grounds-up designs with more modern powerplants, the Aveo was designed under the old Daewoo company before they went bankrupt.

[tidus1203]

ganun pala Chevy...

tsk tsk.. sayang talaga...

And here I thought Chevrolet was a good AMERICAN brand...

(eto nga in this very page may ad banner pa ng Chevy Spark). BTW thats what drawed me in sa Exhibit nila last time sa MOA.. a lifesize model of a TRANSFORMER Spark... tapos yung car na si Bumblebee...

So I thought "cool" ang mga Chevy..

I even researched , did you guys know there is a TRANSFORMER na Aveo?

Transformers: Universe (2008)

Swerve

Universe Swerve toy
Autobot
Sub-group Deluxe Vehicles
Alternate Modes Chevrolet Aveo sedan
Series Transformers: Universe

A new mold that transforms into a Chevrolet Aveo sedan. Hasbro produced the figure at cost for General Motors as thanks for their successful partnership with the movie franchise. It was designed for a promotional campaign in European markets, with the figures given away to people who test-drove a real Aveo. The figures were never meant to be sold; a handful were left after the promotion had ended, and so they were shunted onto the website where these last few remainders very quickly sold out. This information was revealed by Hasbro executives at BotCon 2008. However, this figure is currently being given away at malls across the Greater Toronto Area as a promotion for GM's new contest. Upon entering, this is one of the items given as a free thank you gift.
[edit]Toys
Universe Deluxe Swerve (2008)
This toy was initially given away in Europe to people who test-drove the real Chevrolet Aveo, then the leftover stock was sold at European Chevy dealers online.[7]



Pumunta pa nga ako sa Dealer to inspect unit more closely, I asked the SA if they give out Free Transformer toy as a freebie.. she had no idea what i was talking about... hehe

Sayang talaga.. luma na kasi body model and not as ***y as new cars like Fiesta, or Accent, pero I was willing to overlook that... kaya lang ung ibang factors talaga ang deal breaker..

Sana ayusin naman ng Chevy ang parts and servicing nila in the future...

Cool sana to drive a car like that tapos nakadisplay sa dash mo yung Transformer Toy... hehe

General Motors partly paid for the production of the Transformers movies that's why... Its all marketing...

[kyleryner]

General Motors partly paid for the production of the Transformers movies that's why... Its all marketing...

Oo nga... biro mo.. FREE na yung TRANSFORMER basta nag TEST DRIVE ka lang (in Europe). No Obligation to buy!

Subukan nila yang promo na yan dito sa pinas at ang haba haba siguro ng pila for free TEST DRIVE para lang may libreng Transformer... hehe

[tidus1203]

TEST DRIVE lang pero di bibili, alam mo naman mga Pinoy garapal eh...

[Ry_Tower]

General Motors partly paid for the production of the Transformers movies that's why... Its all marketing...

Oo nga, I've read in the newspaper ata yun na GM sponsored the movie. Laki siguro cost nun.