Presently driving the City 1.5L iDSI CVT. It is the top spec
version with dual airbags, ABS with EB and cost me $69,500/-. It
has so far clocked 8600km and due for the 10,000 km servicing next
month or so.
Fuel consumption so far is about 550 to 600 km on full tank of 42
litres, with mixture of urban/highway driving. So far the car has
been giving me sheer driving pleasure. In a way, I call this car a
'transformer' . Why? Because when you are engaged in the auto 'D'
mode, you are a goody 2 shoe but when you engaged the 'S' mode and
activate the steermatic 7 speed manual over ride, you are a wannebe
street racer. Yes! The City just simply underwent a radical
transformation. You can feel the max power coming on at an instance
and propel the car so fast you have to tap on the brake to avoid
hitting the car infront. No, this is not an exaggeration. Just try
it!
City recently introduces the Vtec version. I have test drive it but
find the Vtec power coming on only aroud 5000 rpm, whilst the iDSI
full torque comes on at 2700 rpm. Vtec is only useful if you go for
manual. The iDSI makes the best of both world, auto and
steermatic.
Some has say the City rear end is odd looking and it concerns me
initially but after previewing the internet review and opinion,
just adding on a rear spolier will silence the critics. There is
also after market OEM Mugen bodykit avaliable in Malaysia for
RM1300/-. They look awesome!
What about the Vios? well, my colleagues drives the Vios but after
they have seen the City and test drive it, they were cursing
themselve for their choice. Need I say more? All said, don't follow
the crowd, try it out yourself both City and Vios. But be warned
about the SE at Toyota Ubi. Dress rich and you will be served and
yes, if you hold your cheque book in your hand or flash your gold
card once in a while.
Cheers![/img]
