Hey,

I drive a Jazz 1.5 V MMC Thai. I haven't driven the new Rio but I'm very very very happy with my Jazz. Around the City, I do around 8-9Km/L if super traffic tsaka lang 7km/L. Highway driving, easy 12 - 13 Km/L. Best I've had so far was 15Km/L.

They say the Rio and Accent share this engine knocking problem. Honestly, I dont know anything bout that but for me if there are issues like that coming from different sources, why risk your hard earn money on something that might require you to gas up using high grade expensive fuel? I only use Shell Fuel Save unleaded on my Jazz

A better alternative might be the Ford Fiesta, I test drove it before and found that it revs too much and that it sticks to the low gears a little bit too long that needed before it shifts up. I heard this is a computer problem and that it can be fixed lang daw, I have my friend who has a fiesta. he brought it in sa Casa para maayos. Also mas masikip sya. The bluetooth and other toys are great by the way. But I needed space.

As for the JDM or Thai. it basically boils down on the buyer. JDM has audio controls, power sidemirrors, cooler glove compartment and leather wrapped steering wheel vs. RS Body kit and more importantly "REAR DISC BRAKES". Your Choice. =) Good luck!

Here's my Jazz, I still can't get over her. Maybe I should name her Georgina Wilson.