Quote Originally Posted by robbie26 View Post
Thanks for the comments guys!

So far, here's what I'm getting from your comments:

1. Accent CRDI - powerful engine, diesel fed, driver comfort may not be at par with other options
2. Jazz - decent engine power, economical and practical
3. Fiesta Ecoboost - powerful engine, small cabin space (not really a concern for me)
4. Jetta - powerful engine, diesel fed, maintenance and availability may not be as convenient as other options

How come Altis and Mazda 3 are not coming up? Are they not as "fast" or "quick" as the options above? I believe they are also under the 1M mark.

My daily drive is usually around 60kms (to and fro) through SLEX into the business district. My Mirage is doing quite well, but I find myself constantly pushing the car to it's limits (shifting at 4k to 5k rpm) whenever I feel the urge to drive faster than usual. I guess im looking for an alternative that will give me the same rush without putting too much pressure on the car.

Keep em coming guys. Comments and suggestions are all appreciated.
Thanks!


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The Jetta raised in a post here is the 1.4L turbo gas version which was put on sale at 950k. It comes with VW's 7-speed DSG (DCT) tranny. Another model priced at 850k is the 1.6L turbo diesel model with an MT tranny. The 1.6L turbo diesel produces much less power than than the 1.4L turbo gas engine (150hp vs 105hp) but both engines are rated about the same in torque (250Nm).

The sub 1M Mazda3 is the one powered by the smaller 1.5L engine. With a bigger frame powered by a smaller engine, don't expect too much in terms of quickness against the TOTL model with the 2.0L engine.

The Mazda2 1.5L is one of the quicker cars among the subcompacts and it lags only a few ticks against the Fiesta Ecoboost in a 0-100kmh sprint. It is quite cramped inside, like the Fiesta.

Maybe Jut703 can give a more detailed view of the Altis 1.6G. He drives the MT model. The Altis 1.6V is already past 1M in terms of pricing. Another car similar to the Altis is the Sylphy 1.8L (around 970-980k in price). However, the Sylphy is more a comfort cruiser than a sporty drive.

If you want a pocket rocket for 1M, go for the Focus 1.5L Ecoboost. The lower trim model is priced at 1.088M but Ford is offering a 70k discount on it. The Focus has better interiors than the Fiesta though it's not as spacious as an Altis or Sylphy. However, you get one solid compact with a potent turbo engine and offers a good responsive drive. FC though is much higher, around 6-7 km/L on city routes.