Well good interior is quite subjective if you're talking about the dashboard design maybe Mazda2 is better but the Jazz has a more functional interior with the Ultraseats that can transform according to your needs.



Mazda nowadays have a reputation for better performance cars due to their Zoom Zoom advertisment, but they're really not that much better than the rest if you really are talking about performance. The latest Jazz has a good engine and CVT combo which equates to a car that can deliver everything from good pickup to good top-speed without much engine strain because the CVT always is in-sync with the engine.

Actually, nothing much between these two cars in terms of engine/gearbox performance.

Jazz would be more spacious than Mazda2 hatch.

However, the last bit is most important and people often forget it service. Checkout the nearest Honda/Mazda dealer, if you like them or not, or is it convenient to go there or not because you'll be visiting them very often after buying the car to service and maintain it.
Why not Latio hatchback?
With bodykit it looks quite good.
Additionally it is quite cheap to own and maintain.
It is C-segment.
Subaru has a renaissance lately in our market because of the XV, I can say it is their best selling model and they're also heavily promoting it. It is a good car, the cheapest Subaru you can buy and probably what they need to boost their sales because the cars they are famous for like the Forester and Impreza are too expensive. The Subaru XV and Mitsubishi ASX compete in the segment of SUV's equivalent to B/C-segment cars. The XV is actually a modified Subaru Impreza with raised suspension and a NA tune for their engine which is usually Turbo only. Some people like the package some petrolheads don't because they think it is actually a crippled Impreza WRX but that is just their thought in other markets the Impreza also comes in 1500cc and 2000cc without turbo.

This market segment of 100-130k compact SUV's is beginning to catch on fire with the release of the Honda HRV and upcoming Mazda CX3. Nissan doesn't have one officially released here but you can find them at importers like Naza, it is called the Nissan Juke. Toyota hasn't come to the party yet because their Toyota Rush and RAV4 are too dated, cannot compete by spec, looks or price. XV and ASX have been enjoying this segment without much problems but the HRV with it's RM99k price tag for the most basic model is going for their throats.

With all the fanfare and hype I think the HRV will do well and secure itself as another Honda with good RV. The CX3 looks good but it will really depend on the final price, will they fight with the HRV or ASX. ASX didn't bother to really go the affordable route by having a cheapo version both the 2WD and 4WD version are pretty stacked with featured for their price point, so the CX3 might go this route as we can see all Mazda cars focus on beauty, specs and performance than price.

This puts the XV square in the middle of it all, it is the closes to HRV's base price without being too basic.

It is quite hard to tell who'll dominate this market as it is a new niche created by the car manufacturers. The new RA4 will be coming soon but it looks to have grown bigger so it should compete with the CX5 and CRV so it shouldn't matter but it looks good.



I think of the 3 the Ford Focus hatch isn't going to be a good buy for you. It lacks the higher driving position with better view and less worry about bumps and flood. Plus Focus RV isn't always the best.

XV, ASX, HRV are good choices. The HRV just edge them both with a better service network and parts stockist network, and having the cheapest base model. ASX would be a consideration if you want higher spec. XV is good but their service network is limited. You might as well wait for the CX3 and see if XV/ASX get any discounts then because of more competition.