Swift, Fiesta or Rio hatchback?

[mikmik316]

Correct me if i am wrong but here's my impression already of the 3 vehicles:

Fiesta S - Good performance & driving dynamics, "bang for the buck" if compared between the swift & rio hatchback

Rio Hatchback - More on comfort & convenience, already dressed up straight from the casa

Suzuki Swift - Cheapest acquisition cost without sacrificing driving dynamics and comfort/convenience/exterior looks/features

Hirap mamili!

[niky]

The Swift actually drives better than the Fiesta. Better steering, softer ride, same handling. The only difference is there's no 1.6 available, but that's no biggie.

[tom_guts]

Stretch your abono a bit and get a Lancer EX GT-A.

If you're settled on the three, then i'd say Fiesta or Swift.

Agree. Lancer EX GT-A all the way! If not, go for the Swift! Don't you just wanna stretch your budget so you can have more choices?

[porkchops]

of the 3 hatches, which one has the biggest legroom at the back? and also which has the biggest space for cargo? thanks

[rockiee_s]

RIO hands down....sobrang laki ng trunk. Ma-surprise ka talaga when u open it. Legroom is decent enough. Nasisikipan ako sa Swift at Fiesta sa likod.

[ram_dlsu]

If you could wait. Watch out for the all new Civic or the Jazz that will be sourced from Japan. I think Jazz is the most practical among the hatches. Fiesta or Swift can't beat the space, versatility and resale value of the Jazz. Jazz is still the most enjoyable to drive among them due to the paddle shifters which automatically converts your AT into MT making you the decision-maker when to shift up or down. Moreover, no other Subcompact car or compact car in the market can haul in 3 balikbayan boxes.

[mikmik316]

Thanks for all the replies!

After careful consideration, my choices boiled down to either:

1) Suzuki Swift 1.4 AT
2) Honda Jazz 1.3S AT

Suzuki Swift as I really like the exterior design and the premium feel of the interior. I also test drove it and liked the way it handles and zips thru traffic. Jazz for the interior space, the ULT seats, premium feel of the interior, and the fact that maintenance is at every 10,000 kms.

Any final thoughts, recommendations and reminders sirs?

[cripple_rooster]

Among given options I'd get the Kia Rio, altough the best bantams at this class as far as bang-for-bucket goes are the Toyota Yaris and the Honda Jazz.

[GTi]

Hatch ba talaga gusto mo bro? Kung ganun, between the Swift and the Jazz I'd get the Jazz, but it'd have to be the 1.5L variant. Take full advantage na of that 800k and just add the remaining! Kung bibili at kaya naman eh di all the way na para walang pagsisisi. But I would still suggest you consider the 1.6L Elantra or the top of the line 1.6L Accent (with all the bells and whistles for only 808k!).

[rockiee_s]

Hatch ba talaga gusto mo bro? Kung ganun, between the Swift and the Jazz I'd get the Jazz, but it'd have to be the 1.5L variant. Take full advantage na of that 800k and just add the remaining! Kung bibili at kaya naman eh di all the way na para walang pagsisisi. But I would still suggest you consider the 1.6L Elantra or the top of the line 1.6L Accent (with all the bells and whistles for only 808k!).

wla na ata 808k na accent blue. its now 828k.

[GTi]

wla na ata 808k na accent blue. its now 828k.

Ganon ba? Bakit kaya hindi pa updated sa site nila? But then kahit sabihing 828k, mas mura parin sa iba!

[mikmik316]

Have finally decided to get the Swift. Color na lang ang pagpipilian. Red, White or Silver? Nakita ko sila lahat and di ako makapili... =)

Ano kaya sa tatlo na maganda yung black yung sides tapos magic tint yung harap...

[GTi]

Red! :clap:

[niky]

White for me. Go for three levels of tint... black in the rear, medium on the rear side windows, light on the front side windows and the sun visor and none on the windshield. If you really must have the windshield tinted, ultra-light or mirror tint, as you say.

[jaymd]

White silver tapos red.

[cripple_rooster]

I'd never get a red car, really, not even a red Ferrari if I could chose the color. Silver is a good option but I'd go white.

[CVT]

I'd get a red (or yellow) car anytime.

Sadly, a lot of car manufacturers nowadays are offering only white, black, silver or similar shades... and I am guessing here, probably because of manufacturing streamlining...
(I remember a comment of a Korean colleague some years ago that they envy the cars here in our country because they're of various colors, because it is boring in Korea(then),- only while and black cars...)...

They have forgotten that there is strength in diversity... :hysterical:

14.8K:fone:

[cripple_rooster]

I'd rather get either a yellow or a blue car, but I dislike red.

[LoBudget]

*mikmik
What was the deciding factor for you? Let us know the price you get and the cost of maintenance. Suzuki can give a discount of 10k max on the swift or so they say.

I also like the swift and any of the three colors are really good, too bad they dint bring the blue or yellow versions here. Though the fiesta has newer doodads Im worried about the cost of repair especially for the transmission. The swift is also supposed to be more fuel efficient as per the posts here. For me i dont really get the fuel gauge of the fiesta either... 0 or 1? they should have stuck to E and F... and the adjustment knob for the seat recliner instead of the lever. I also like the info display of the swift.

anyway, congrats!!

[mda]

Though the fiesta has newer doodads Im worried about the cost of repair especially for the transmission.

Transmission repair for ANY brand is going to hurt either way.

For me i dont really get the fuel gauge of the fiesta either... 0 or 1? they should have stuck to E and F

Whenever you talk about how much fuel left is in the tank, it's always in fraction form anyway.

Why not be consistent?

1 > 3/4 > 1/2 > 1/4 > 0.

Makes perfect sense.

anyway, congrats!!

Likewise, congrats on your new car!