QUOTE(KayK @ Aug 16 2017, 11:01 PM)
it all depends on the buyer's need
I do agree that the V spec honda city is very tempting - with LED headlights and rear tailights, paddle shifts, 16" rims, 6 air bags
but at the same time, vios does come with some good spec as well such as rear disc brake, tint, DVR, 360 camera
in the end i chosen vios, because of those things included above seems more practical for my usage.
sure i would like to have 6 airbags (are you listening toyota?), LED, and paddle shifts
but with vios, i dont need to think about tinting - no need go shop and wait for them to install or worry about JPJ. The included tint is actually good enough. not sure if honda salesperson help to install for free now (i was offered vouchers instead) but i dont need to fork out additional $$$ for tinting.
DVR already installed - no need worry about hiding cabling, or warranty if get 3rd party accessory shop to install
360 camera - some may argue dont need 360 camera for b-segment car, but there are times when i found it very useful especially parking
and other things like reliability (not to say honda is bad or anything, but my dad use to own a toyota liteace van, which was driven more than 15 years, and i had a 1st gen vios, which was bought from second hand, 2004 car, until i trade in for the new vios) and (slightly?) less QC issue, as everyone is getting a honda nowdays
also, outdated or not, i actually prefer knob over touch screen for the aircon controller (1 thing though, the knob could use a more modern looking design)
i found knob are easier to "feel" and change without looking at it, especially when driving.
~just my opinion~
IMHO, 4 - 6 airbags will additional bonus to protect side door passengers, but the front 2x SRS airbags are the utmost critical importance. Cons = if car accidently push hard pedal,hit front house wall / barrier > 20km/h, all 6x airbags will be triggered and need replacement using own pocket $? On many many QC portion feedback on City forum, if the clockspring isn't working or QC nylon fabric not fold well into steering wheel, dashboard, side door, no point having 4 - 6 airbags..
Airbag = useful safety tool during ACCIDENT happens.
Rear DISC = useful safety tool too. Brake confidence, efficient + effective. To PREVENT accident happen..
If possible, future car in Malaysia have Both mentioned above, and other extra safety features as standard variant.. give more safety features than optional sport rim, body skirting, interior gadgets. Thanks