Hot hatches... Which do you prefer? (Sub-Compacts)

[basti08]

2008 Chevrolet Aveo aka Kalos (facelifted)


2007 Ford Fiesta


2007 Honda Jazz (current model)


2008 Honda Jazz aka Fit


2007 Hyundai Getz (the Accent has 3 doors only for hatch)

[basti08]

more choices


2007 Hyundai Accent Hatch


2007 Kia Rio Hatchback aka Rio Cinco (anybody can post better pics of the Rio? ...i cant find a good shot for it)


2007 Mazda 2 aka Demio


2007 Mitsubishi Colt


2007 Nissan Tiida aka Versa

[basti08]

2007 Suzuki Swift


2007 Toyota Yaris aka Vitz/Echo

[basti08]

just for fun...

although some of the choices are not available locally, it's nice to know what would be your pick if all of these hatch are available as an option. who knows? maybe one day you'll see all of these in their respective dealerships... ;)

[Syuryuken]

Swift

[krinkx]

pinakapogi pa rin swift

[drey]

Mitsubishi RalliArt Colt Turbo!

Baby EVO! Baby Fun!

[saipeme]

accent crdi...

[Dee1]

Were you the one who voted for the Accent Hatchback here? I really like the Accent, but they should bring it and market it here with a bigger CRDi-VGT engine than it already has...

accent crdi...

[basti08]

Actually, the Accent is also available here but in sedan trim with a powerful 1.5L VGT CRDi engine.

this is how it looks like..


here's a sporty Accent..
in its near production look
the Accent SR



from its concept form...

[empy]

i have only tried driving or riding in the Yaris, Jazz, Swift and Versa. the Versa would be my choice of the four, because it is surprisingly roomy and surprisingly powerful...although the USDM engine probably has a more powerful (and gas guzzling) engine than the ones sold in Asian markets.

the Demio looks like it has good potential, especially with the great driving dynamics that Mazda has been able to put in its Mazda3...maybe some of the magic of big brother was handed down.

all in all, i would stick with what i know and go with the Versa, although looks-wise i like the Yaris the best. the Mini Cooper S would trump all of these, but that is in a different price range, of course.

[basti08]

I think the Versa/Tiida, size-wise, is meant to compete with compacts. its pricing though is competitive with that of the subcompacts. So, features and power, the Versa/Tiida has the edge (its heavier too).
The Getz borders on the sub-compact and minicar segment. It's biggish as a minicar but a tad small as a sub-compact. Locally, it competes with sub-compact cars so i threw it in the options. But the Accent, is really Hyundai's bet for the sub-compact segment.
The Swift is really a mini-car, but engine, features and pricing made it a Jazz/Yaris main rival.

[CVT]

It still is the Jazz for me..... Aesthetics, functionality and technical innovation....

Luv.Jazz

3909:trampoline:

[empy]

basti makes a very good point, the Versa is kinda big. in person, it looks only a little bit smaller than a Mazda 3.

the Jazz is deceptively roomy. much smaller than the Versa, but the placement of the cabin and the boxy exterior design allow it to maximize its interior space.

[Galant_VR_94]

Dun ako sa swift, stylish and roomy for such a small car.

[GerardTagayty]

volvo c30? :D from the choices id take the swift

[Karding]

Mitsubishi RalliArt Colt Turbo!

Baby EVO! Baby Fun!

+10000000000000

RAlliArt version yata yung pic posted by basti, notice the hood.

Mitsu Colt din ako

[kinyo]

Mazda 2 for its mean look

though i could settle with Accent for its crdi engine

[HyBrideVo]

Mazda 2 and Colt Ralliart FTMFW!

[wildthing]

mazda 2. colt kung ralliart and swift ang choices ko... tie silang tatlo so kung ako ang bibili it is just going to be an issue of price and specs.