K3 is quite big, will take picanto into consideration.

Below are the criteria:
- Something special and not commonly seen on the road
- At least 2 airbags with stability control
- Any body type will do (Sedan / hatch)
- Nice interior is a plus
- Ease of maintenance not a must
- Good reliability is a plus but not a must
- Preferably 2016 or newer
- Below 55k budget

I have shortlisted 2 cars:
1. Peugeot 208 puretech 1.2 turbo 2018 or newer - I'm sure someone would mention about the reliability and maintenance costs. I'm fully aware of this and I have found a reliable & trusted workshop which is also near to my place. For under 50k I'm able to get a low mileage and less than 3 years old car which is a plus. The 6 speed auto and punchy little turbo engine is also quite interesting.
2. Mazda 2 hatch / sedan 1.5 2016 - Quite reliable overall, no turbo, no dual clutch and stuff. Nice interior too but overall pricier and cars are generally around 5 years old with > 50k mileage. However only comes with 2 airbags which is a minus.

The car will be used by a lady driver with almost non existent driving experience, hence a small car will be appreciated.

Picanto fits your criteria well

A Kia Picanto (JA series) GT variant. It was RM55k new.

Take the 208, the new Puretech engine is reliable unlike the previous prince engine. Not much to be worried of

55k can even get you the newer 308, much better car than the 208

Owner is currently more inclined towards pug mainly because of the design. 308 looks pretty interesting too, any advise you have?

For some reason, I'm not able to find a used GT variant on used car market. Any drill?

The 308 T9 (ie, latest generation available in Malaysia) is pretty reliable compared to the older version T7 generation. If you know a workshop near your place who is familiar with pugs then even better, as ease of maintenance was one of the major factor that made me gave up getting one earlier this year.

My only advice to you is, whether you decide to take 208 Puretech or 308 T9, is to take your time to find a good unit. Especially the 308 T9, there aren't many used unit on the market, and even less that are in decent condition (under 55k will likely be 5 to 6 year old). 2015 units are CBU and they came with 7 years warranty IINM, so you might want to check that as well. Find one that comes with a maintenance record booklet.

GT line variant is considered a rare car. Limited units brought in by Naza before they gave up the business

Owners that have it usually reluctant to sell unless they are upgrading to a bigger car

If you are really interested, maybe you can join the owners group on fb and ask if anyone is selling

Pm me your name if you wanna join, I'm admin

Any advise on how to find a good pug, other than the typical service record check / modifications / abnormal noise & vibration / flood indicators?  Ease of maintenance wasn't an issue as we live in the Klang Valley and I've come to know a few good french car workshop through FB group.

Anyway, I did a look up on 308 T9 (around year 2016), very impressive spec list and within budget, might consider it as well.

Any advise on how to find a good pug, other than the typical service record check / modifications / abnormal noise & vibration / flood indicators?  Ease of maintenance wasn't an issue as we live in the Klang Valley and I've come to know a few good french car workshop through FB group.

Anyway, I did a look up on 308 T9 (around year 2016), very impressive spec list and within budget, might consider it as well.
Will pm you, thanks.

For lady driver with almost non existent driving experience
- 6 airbags
- stability control
- Ease of maintenance
- Good reliability
- New car
- 99% city drive and commute alone

Suggest : Ativa X 62K
For TS
- Something special
- 6 airbags
- turbo w higher maintenance
- 2018 or newer
- limited workshop

Suggest : 208 puretech <50K

Myvi...the king...

o wai...

Else based on your criteria except for 2016 or newer..

Why not consider BMW 1 series (F20). RM30k is possible...