which is the better Top of the line Sub-compact sedan (a/t) ?

[waryu69]

hi guys, i'm planning to get an alternate vehicle for my Fortuner. pang pamilya kasi, ang laki and ako lng mag-isa on my way to work. my budget is around 800-850k

kindly compare the ff. and which of these cars are the BEST VALUE FOR MONEY.. thanx

kindly assume all vehicles to be the TOP of the Line of their model and A/T transmission:

honda city
toyota vios
mazda 2 (sedan and hatch)
hyundai accent
suzuki swift
honda jazz
chevrolet aveo
mitsubishi lancer (gls)

[aligonzales]

My choices would only be a Hyundai Accent or a Ford Fiesta. Size and luxury, I would go for Accent. For sporty looks and spirited driving, I would go for the Fiesta.

It would be best if you can test drive all of them. List down the characteristics you want in a car. Kung FC, try to read na lang sa threads ng respective cars. Hindi naman masyado magkakalayo ang FC nito based sa mga nabasa ko dito. HTH.

[jhnkvn]

No contest. Mitsubishi Lancer EX GLS.

If not, the Mazda2 isn't looking too shabby either. Very fun to drive.. but if you're willing to sacrifice some fun for practicality, 1.5 Jazz fits the bill. If you'd like some added weight but more toys, the Fiesta. The 1.6 Accent actually has nice interior materials, but I'd get the Elantra's that said to be coming this week instead.

No to Vios. Definite no to Aveo. So-so with the Honda City if you like a more grown-up appeal versus the Jazz.

[GTi]

I'd suggest you get the Accent 1.6GLS Blue. Very well spec'd and built with excellent materials. If you prefer something bigger and don't mind lower levels of equipment, I'd suggest the base Elantra.

[Starex_Gold]

GLS is not the TOTL Lancer EX. Pero jackpot ka na diyan.

Next would be the Accent 1.6 Blue, then Jazz 1.5V, then Fiesta S.

Scratch out the Chevrolet Aveo. Cruze 1.8LS A/T is better kaso lagpas ng 50K sa budget.

[Battlestar]

hi guys, i'm planning to get an alternate vehicle for my Fortuner. pang pamilya kasi, ang laki and ako lng mag-isa on my way to work. my budget is around 800-850k

kindly compare the ff. and which of these cars are the BEST VALUE FOR MONEY.. thanx

kindly assume all vehicles to be the TOP of the Line of their model and A/T transmission:

honda city
toyota vios
mazda 2 (sedan and hatch)
hyundai accent
suzuki swift
honda jazz
chevrolet aveo
mitsubishi lancer (gls)

If the budget is 850K max. I'll chose Honda City then Jazz.

Honda City 1.5E A/T Php 821K
Insurance Php 20-22K with AOG
LTO Php 6-8K

Saktong sakto lang eto sir kung cash buyer ka ha.

Honda Jazz 1.5 A/T Php 857K
Additional 30K+ ka pa on other fees.

[niky]

There is no Mazda2 AT sedan.

But for the most fun-to-drive AT in the segment, the Mazda2 takes the cake. Short gears, great handling, lovely to drive.

Personally, I prefer the Honda 5AT to the Fiesta DCT... but if you're willing to go down a notch to the Fiesta Trend 1.4 MT, that's actually a pretty swell car.

[renzo_d10]

Lancer EX GLS.

Kahit hindi siya top-of-the-line, you'll get your money's worth.

Bigger. 2.0L. Everything. ;)

Next in line would be the Accent 1.6L Blue then the Honda Jazz 1.5V

[ghosthunter]

Given you are coming from a Toyota Fortuner, I would suggest the Mitsubishi Lancer EX GLS.

The benefits you get from this choice is the roomy interior and powerful engine. The aggressive external looks is a plus.

Downside with the GLS is the fake wood trim of the dashboard. Also the handling can be a little "spongy" with the stock 16inch wheels and tires (but since you do drive a Fortuner, you might not really notice it). The fix for the handling is to upgrade to the 18 inch wheels & tires from the Lancer EX GTA which you can buy 2nd hand from mitsu-lancer clubs. The GTA wheels also improves this car's overall looks enough to fool most people you got a GTA and not the lower model GLS.

The fake wood trim can be "fixed" with a little fake carbonfiber sticker to cover it up. hehe

[sachiel]

Grand Livina M/T. I think Nissan lowered the price of the manual to less than P800k already.

[Ry_Tower]

Given you are coming from a Toyota Fortuner, I would suggest the Mitsubishi Lancer EX GLS.

The benefits you get from this choice is the roomy interior and powerful engine. The aggressive external looks is a plus.

Downside with the GLS is the fake wood trim of the dashboard. Also the handling can be a little "spongy" with the stock 16inch wheels and tires (but since you do drive a Fortuner, you might not really notice it). The fix for the handling is to upgrade to the 18 inch wheels & tires from the Lancer EX GTA which you can buy 2nd hand from mitsu-lancer clubs. The GTA wheels also improves this car's overall looks enough to fool most people you got a GTA and not the lower model GLS.

The fake wood trim can be "fixed" with a little fake carbonfiber sticker to cover it up. hehe

+1; Oo nga TS, yung fake wood tapalan mo lang ng CF sticker na high-quality halos la ka na maipintas sa Lancer GLS for me.

[digitalron]

*renzo and GH: Isn't the TS referring to the Lancer 1.6 GLS CVT and not the EX GLS? I am assuming he is strictly at the 800-850K budget range and the EX GLS is at 1M+ if I remember correctly.

*sachiel: I like the Grand Livina, but not the Elite which is an MT; I find it too stripped down, and without ABS. There was a promo where the Elite was priced down to 777K.

Amongst the choice given by the TS, I would probably pick the Mazda2 hatch AT for the most fun, and the Jazz 1.5 if I want to be on the practical side (space wise and overall usage). However, if an additional 50K can be spared, I'd go either Cruze 1.8 LS or Altis 1.6G AT.

[Battlestar]

*renzo and GH: Isn't the TS referring to the Lancer 1.6 GLS CVT and not the EX GLS? I am assuming he is strictly at the 800-850K budget range and the EX GLS is at 1M+ if I remember correctly.

*sachiel: I like the Grand Livina, but not the Elite which is an MT; I find it too stripped down, and without ABS. There was a promo where the Elite was priced down to 777K.

Amongst the choice given by the TS, I would probably pick the Mazda2 hatch AT for the most fun, and the Jazz 1.5 if I want to be on the practical side (space wise and overall usage). However, if an additional 50K can be spared, I'd go either Cruze 1.8 LS or Altis 1.6G AT.

Same thought at first but Cedia GLS is only around 690 to 700K due to cash discount. EX GLS less than 1M for huge discount too.

[digitalron]

Same thought at first but Cedia GLS is only around 690 to 700K due to cash discount. EX GLS less than 1M for huge discount too.

Ah... if that is the case, then yeah, I'd go with the EX GLS also. I now remember the EX being given 100K (150K even if I remember correctly) discounts around 2-3 months ago so if the EX GLS is at 1,000,000 retail, a 150K discount nicely puts it in 850K territory

[jhnkvn]

Ah... if that is the case, then yeah, I'd go with the EX GLS also. I now remember the EX being given 100K (150K even if I remember correctly) discounts around 2-3 months ago so if the EX GLS is at 1,000,000 retail, a 150K discount nicely puts it in 850K territory

Exactly my thoughts. For the money, getting a 2.0 liter engine is no joke.

[Ry_Tower]

Exactly my thoughts. For the money, getting a 2.0 liter engine is no joke.

A bargain ika nga and just a rim & tire upgrade as suggested by GH, looks like a GTA already.

[the watcher]

Subcompact na pala yung Lancer EX

I think the TS was referring to the ancient Lancer Mitsubishi is still selling to battle in the subcompact market (see thread title).

Top of the line for subcompacts? My choice would be the Accent 1.6 Blue for its balance of form and function.

[ghosthunter]

*renzo and GH: Isn't the TS referring to the Lancer 1.6 GLS CVT and not the EX GLS? I am assuming he is strictly at the 800-850K budget range and the EX GLS is at 1M+ if I remember correctly..

The Lancer EX GLS is priced at P895k cash after the standard discounts.

[renzo_d10]

If the TS' max budget 850k includes already the insurance, LTO and the like then clearly he wont be able to afford the EX GLS.

With that, I'd put the Honda Jazz at the top of my list since space wouldn't really matter as the TS got a Fortuner already. Then the Hyundai Accent will come in next followed by the Honda City.

[ghosthunter]

If the TS' max budget 850k includes already the insurance, LTO and the like then clearly he wont be able to afford the EX GLS.

With that, I'd put the Honda Jazz at the top of my list since space wouldn't really matter as the TS got a Fortuner already. Then the Hyundai Accent will come in next followed by the Honda City.

Well, if the TS' budget is P850 all-in ... the Honda Jazz 1.5L is the preferred choice.

It has big (for it's class) interior space. Sufficient leg room for both front AND rear seats. Large cargo area, fold flat rear seats for even bigger stuff in the back of the car.

Good external looks is a big plus. The standard A/T shifter is the only negative in the way that this car doesn't achieve the same fuel economy figures as the previous model.