When COE was at a manageable level, Kamiq presents a well rounded car that has a peppy engine, great rally-like feel and lots of features included. Suitable for boy racer growing up and have to step up to their family duties with affordable road tax contribution. Can get thirsty for a 1.5l TB engine when driven aggressively or with lots of city driving. Fuel economy is at its best when doing highway journey. Gearbox not happy to be rushed. Slow crusing is rather peaceful for a hot hatch. Blast the music if you want to hoon around without hearing the harsh engine when revving.

Having driven the Excellence version for 3 months, I must say this Spanish car is actually value for money. Assembled in Wolfsburg in Germany, it drives more like a Bavarian SUV than anything else. Heck even the windows comes with little VW stickers! I like how the Adaptive Cruise Control is able to work effortlessly in heavy traffic. The space in the car is also excellent with lots of head and legroom. Even with 3 adults in the 2nd row, it's very comfortable. The last row is for small kids tho... 3rd row Space is comparable to Kodiaqs. The drive is spirited although it is a 1.4l engine, but feels more like a 1.6l Turbo. Steering control is light but u can change it to sports styled heavier handling via the driver profile. I have test driven the Kodiaq, Forrester and Qashqai and the Tarraco is the most quietest. Cloth,alcantara seats may not be everyone's cup of tea but hey u can swap it out for leather seats. Overall, good for families and also for the sporty dad and mum who likes the handsome styling of the Tarraco. It is a understated car. U have to drive it to believe how good and value for money the car is.

I've recently switched to a Merc A class sedan, formally driving jap/korean cars for the last 10 years. To be honest the A class sedan is an understated model compared to the Audi A3 and BM 2 series in the same segment. The interior with its MBUX system is second to none, and the cabin feels futuristic and comfortable. The space and comfort level is great a young family like mine with 2 kids. Even with a baby car seat, the space at the back is decent and boot as well. Overall driving experience is smooth, esp on highways. The exterior looks are beautiful and u might mistake it for a C class from certain angles. The A class sedan should be a compelling option for those want a Merc at a good price entry point!