
Originally Posted by
jfc168
Test drive the Vios now and drive the City when it comes out.
Vios Pro:
- Parts availability. Its parts are available everywhere. Kahit na Mercury Drug may pieza ng Toyota...
- Reliability. The engine and platform are unchanged from the past model.
Vios Con:
- Added weight. More safety features have made the Vios porkier and thus reducing its fuel economy compared to its older versions.
- Older design. Toyota did not change the design and specs of the Vios. However, competitors are moving forward. See the specs of the City/Jazz.
I'm using the 2014 specs of the Honda Jazz. Historically the City and Jazz shared the same platform.
Jazz Pros:
- New engine. The newer 1.5 liter engine promises more power (+10%) and higher fuel efficiency (+20%). I would expect similar gains in the 1.3 liter engine.
- Lighter. The new model is lighter by 70 lbs and improves the car's fuel efficiency.
- Stereo integration with smart phone (top of the line US model). A 7" screen integrates with your smart phone. GPS and bluetooth calling should be seemless.
Jazz cons:
- Not here yet. The Jazz is yet to be released locally. The City looks like it will be released later.
- Electicals might have gremlins. I had 2 bad experiences with the electricals of Hondas. My sister's City had problems with its light switch. My Civic broke a small plastic part in the brake pedal and the brake light got stuck lit up. My mechanic had to repair a number of things in the steering wheel column.
How about driving performance? My past experiences with Toyotas make me feel that I'm driving an appliance. No matter how fast or slow I drive, the feel of a 2007 Corolla is the same.
The Hondas make you feel much better connected with what is happening on the road. A 2007 Honda Civic drives so much better than the Corolla.