My hse used to have 1st gen vios (G) (everything was good, fc, resale value, power is sufficient), but recently, we sold it upgraded to altis 1.8E

My fren have a Proton Persona they say the car no comfort at all...

I will sugest Vios or Forte only. I think Vios is the best among all (all rounders) but Forte is value for money and amazing safety features. I drove my relatives Forte before (2.0SX 4speed) somehow I think it is not that responsive, maybe because I drove for short journey.

For Honda City, I think is abit overpriced compared to Vios that is also overpriced.

For Suzuki SX4 and Ford Fiesta, Nissan Latio, Proton Inspira, Nissan Grand Livina, Hyundai Avante, I don't have the feeling of buying it, it just doesn't suit my taste. I always have the thought that I will regret for buying these cars.

For Peugeot 207, you can forget about it.

I agree, just like the Toyota Corolla 7 speed...