this car is not meant to be compared to the myvi as the myvi is catered to those simply looking for the biggest car for least amount of money. buyers who opt for this are most probably looking at things like 1) styling 2) simply cannot stand a local brand name (regardless if it came from daihatsu) 3) not too concerned about the shorter spec sheet when comparing with the myvi 4) prefer a non-local brand 5) may have just a bit more money to splash on a car 6) are really looking for a smaller car but can't stand the viva's boxy shape... i could go on and on but i guess it gives you the idea.

best competitors for the new alto are the new i10 1.25, the i10 1.1 and the picanto 1.1.

personally, i like the looks of the alto and the picanto (different but not outlandish) but for performance, the 1.25 takes the cake. Just that the mature looks of the i10 is perhaps... too serious for me. would love the combination of the picanto body, the 1.25 engine and the alto's dashboard!

This post has been edited by lowpro: Aug 10 2010, 08:59 AM