My Personal Experience Driving Latio So Far....

[spiff]

Hi everyone, I just wanna share my experiences with all of you:

1) Compare to my other cars I owned, I find Latio ride a lot steadier and firmer on the road. In fact, I find it very "european" in ride. 

2) Mileage; I have lots of start and stop I get 11.4 to 11.9 km per litre, no differece from my previous car which is a hot seller in S'pore (sorry can't name for resaons you know)

3) Seat comfort I must confess first class, very cushy feel and I like the soft suspension. I drove my friend's "famous" hatchback, though it was very fuel economical, it was very, very bumpy and and had lots of vibrations when cruising.

4) I am glad I bought this car, with the keyless entry, it is bonus to me. Sometimes I carry things don't need to take out key from pocket just press the button and open sesame. 

5) I find myself sitting in a higher perspective that most saloon I owned previously, not sure good or bad.

6) I was once skeptical and was very brand conscious........This experience makes me realised that you need to do a very thorough test before buying.

7) And yes, thanks to my very patient male SE, I test drove a total of 3 times and requested longer routes to make judgement. Will buy him lunch one day.


8) This is not an advert but just my personal experience, please do not get me wrong, have a nice day.

[Carmodz]

heh, outstanding! Glad ur enjoying your Latio bro! Anyway, welcome to T.L.C 

[iagree]

Overall, Latio is good and got POWER in highway.
Only pickup is slow nia.

[CustomGolf]

Actually pick up not slow if you step harder, but please don't complain if the FC goes below 11km/l.

[Ant(shtpp)]

Sharing the same feeling like u.
Been driving Latio for 2 yrs plus & more nothing  much to complain 
Only minus side is unable to cornering & beat the the right green flashing arrow at junction fast.... always got that kind of being  almost " thrown out of the car" & "car almost turn turtle" feeling when turning fast.
  This is probably due to our high C.G design for more space

[david1881]

Owned a turbo charged eurovan for more than 3 years and got my Latio for 2 weeks.  Loving every moment of driving Latio, but I missed the high torque engine, fc was 19km/l.    Need to be patient with Latio's acceleration, fc is 14km/l. 

[Jazz]

Overall, Latio is good and got POWER in highway.
Only pickup is slow nia.

I agree with you and plus cornering at high speed "buey zhai" 

[Jazz]

Sharing the same feeling like u.
Been driving Latio for 2 yrs plus & more nothing  much to complain 
Only minus side is unable to cornering & beat the the right green flashing arrow at junction fast.... always got that kind of being  almost " thrown out of the car" & "car almost turn turtle" feeling when turning fast.
  This is probably due to our high C.G design for more space

Yes, I really enjoyed the freedom of the keyless function.

I have this same feeling with you during hard cornering until I assembled my strut bars recently, feel better in control. 

[Rayson]

I agreed. Strut Bars are the way to go for stable ride. I feel extremely safe and stable after installing. but it cost a bomb and I have only installed partially T_T

[detach8]

Hey guyz, I just got my latio like 2 days ago. I'm loving every minute of it too. I used to drive a Renault Kangoo 1.4A (not mine), then last Aug I bought a Nissan March 1.0A 1996 model which then I sold after 10 months because breaking down too often, cannot tahan anymore. Then bought the Latio... kinda in an impulse (because damn pek cek already) but didn't regret my choice.

Car is still running in so I don't really whack but once in a while I hit the accelerator harder the car DOES pick up compared to my previous two crappy rides. And for cornering this car is way better than a Kangoo and 1996 Nissan March for sure... I am used to taking corners slowly so no complaints at all.

Sometimes on the expressway I reach 100kph unknowingly. The car is too smooth and quiet. In the old car (nissan march) it starts rattling at like 80kph

I've also driven my parent's car which is a 5 year old Volvo S40 2.4i. That car is a monster in power, but the Latio is half the freakin price with the same level of comfort (i love the high headrests). I mean for $120k all you get extra with the volvo is a 2.4i, 6 airbags, full electronic seats with memory, foldaway side mirrors, cruise control and steering audio control. Bleh. Hardly use it. Not worth the $.

The car is heavy... we have to be more patient, but what the heck... it is so comfortable and spacious! And heavy = safe. Latio has a very good side/front impact rating. In fact side impact rating is better than the Volvo S40.

A very unfair comparison though, the Volvo's handling is a little better, because of the toe-in rear wheels, 2.4i engine, 195 pirelli tyres. Maybe when yr-end bonus come I go get a pair of better tyres. The Toyo abit noisy, dont ya think?

Lastly, the sales guy from Automega (Steven) provided excellent top-notch service. Thumbs up.

[detach8]

I agreed. Strut Bars are the way to go for stable ride. I feel extremely safe and stable after installing. but it cost a bomb and I have only installed partially T_T

Bro, where do you get them, and the approx cost? Is it "approved" modification i.e. it wont void wrranty?

[Jazz]

Bro, where do you get them, and the approx cost? Is it "approved" modification i.e. it wont void wrranty?

It not modification, it an add-on. Considered a safety feature. Again it not a must have. 

[iagree]

I agree with you and plus cornering at high speed "buey zhai" 

i agree. but the cornering at high speed is not advisable if u r using stock tyres hor!!! later skid and buang then tua ki lah

[valeon]

i agree. but the cornering at high speed is not advisable if u r using stock tyres hor!!! later skid and buang then tua ki lah

No worries, AIG is standby to help 

[valeon]

No car is 100% perfect. Just utilise the pros and tolerance the cons, then you will enjoy the ride. 

[Jazz]

i agree. but the cornering at high speed is not advisable if u r using stock tyres hor!!! later skid and buang then tua ki lah

Ya still using stock tire. Actually our stock tire is not that bad, after all it a Toyo, only thing is, it not a comfort and quite a noisy tire. 

[david1881]

If you're using stock tires, be extra careful in the wet.  Rear wheels tend to slide   

[Jazz]

If you're using stock tires, be extra careful in the wet.  Rear wheels tend to slide   

You just got your new Latio? Congratz !!

O.K, stock tire is quite slippery when new, I do encountered sliding at MSCP. But once it run-in, you will feel a much better grip. 

[detach8]

It not modification, it an add-on. Considered a safety feature. Again it not a must have. 

safety sounds like i should do it. how much did it cost u?

[xuan511]

You just got your new Latio? Congratz !!

O.K, stock tire is quite slippery when new, I do encountered sliding at MSCP. But once it run-in, you will feel a much better grip. 

Mine not only run in, its run out liao =P

been using for the whole of almost past 3 yrs, and still using!

  :pray:don drift pls