Toyota Raize (Parallel Imported)

1 year experience, 4th car I've owned. Amazing fuel efficiency for an SUV brick shaped vehicle. A tank of 30L usually runs 500-550km with an average driving style (right on the speed limit). Was initially skeptical about the 1L Turbo but it actually picks up faster 0-100kmph than my previous 1.6L NA engine. Top end power is a little lacking but you would have to be significantly beyond SG speed limit to feel it. The "Double deck" Boot is super practical. Good - Surprising power - Superb fuel efficiency - Practical "Double deck" Boot - Spacious interior for its size - High driving position and short length makes it easy to manoeuvre and park. Bad - It's an SUV so the suspension isn't as comfy as a sedan/coupe - Interior NVH could be better - Lower end trims don't come with multi function steering wheel ($200+) to add it on. - Halogen signal lights... Read More

Good performance for a small CC car that gave you the feel of pickup that you need at any point in time. You will never feel inferior to the performance of any big CC NA car, 0 -100 is less than about 9sec, and fuel consumption is estimated at 30litres for an average of 430km in the urban drive condition for my past driving of 1.5 years. No regret but, of course, you can't expect the level of comfort to compete with the bigger SUV or luxury sedan. One of the best-selling models in Japan and I like this car because it is directly imported from Japan and not Thailand-made. The resale value was good and what[s important - the brand is Toyota... Read More