Honestly don’t get some of the negative comments here. Video too long? What do you expect when you’re doing a 4-car comparison? Sure, some aspects could have been better but at least we were provided with a comprehensive overview of all the viable contenders in this price bracket in ONE video. My personal choice would be the Honda City as well. Each car has their merits and I know this because I recently test drove all of them aside from the Almera. You just can’t beat it’s interior quality, comfort, spaciousness, and looks especially in that RS trim. But of course, to each their own. Buy whatever makes you happy most, it’s your money anyway 🥳
User almera here (compare to vios and city) Pro: Fuel consumption can go up to 600km for one full tank (RM65) The best acceleration. Large bootspace Clean interior setup Cvt that doest feel like cvt. Rare car, so feel special. Con: Driver low visibility (cannot see the extand of front) Second row passanger space quite limiting No fancy system like acc. Fuel consumption can be worst if maintain top speed due to turbo Lack customisation & mod Questionable spare part (not many user)
Bought Almera last year because S70 took so long to launch. Was very skeptical with 1.0 engine but I was amazed with its transmission.. So smooth & quite compared to city & vios. Test drive my brother's s70 it was cool too 😍 but i feel like the cabin space a bit small maybe because of the centre console & the steering as well.. Nevertheless, never regretted buying Almera despite how people been talking shit about it 😂 it's an entry level car. Not so much different with the rest.
Recent buyer of the Honda City in Brazil here. Watching reviews videos from around the world. And it's fascinating how Honda has a consistent good quality B segment car. It's a good purchase anywhere in the world (and it's also the most expensive of the segment everywhere). The Versa (Almera) is also one of the contenders here, and it's just not quite there in terms of tech, quality, comfort and reliability. It's nice to know I have a consistent product. Toyota doesn't sell this Vios here (it's stuck in the last generation. and it's called Yaris in the Americas). I wish the City already had the LSF package here, but apparently it's only on the Thai City. But the Honda Sensing package overall is the best ADAS package in the category.
Great comparison. I own s70 because of the comfort. Its weird because im a 140kg gorilla and of all 4 cars, i feel a lot spacious in the proton. It is a c-segment tho.
rear design, the winner is s70, confortable winner is honda city, durable winner is vios, my selected is honda city because it meets all the customer's needs.
For me I will pick the proton s70 because of it design it is nice for me I like the rear light show when you lock and unlock the car I just wish there was keyless entry on the passenger side and it is the sensor type and the price is a good as well for the interior I like the design the materials everything looks nice and the sunroof I like it as well but I just wish the s70 had a auto rear mirror and lights in the sun visors aside from that it is a nice car . In terms of engine I don’t mind the sound of the 3 cylinder engine but the fuel consumption i wish it was better but other wise the proton is a good choice for me. Second choice for me will be the Honda city looks very nice very simple and good looking though the car has been in the market for about 4 years it’s still good looking but I wish there was auto folding side mirror but other wise is nice in terms of interior it is nice the seats feels very nice and plush to the touch and the materials used in the car is nice I just wish they can add things like electronic parking brake with auto hold for all variants electronic adjustable driver seat , the glove box will have soft opening , auto up and down for all four windows, tyre pressure monitor system and auto wipers, the semi digital cluster maybe from the v spec, auto rear view mirror and lights in the sun visors but aside from all this things the Honda city is a good car but for me if I want to buy the Honda city I will buy the v spec because not really a fan of the rs touches just like the v spec feels elegant and more like a luxury car and it does not miss out much from the rs spec aside from the black touches and the dual tone rims and the interior only the black roof and the read stitches so this are the two cars I can choose but I lean to the s70 but if not the Honda city is my second choice.my third choice is the vios I like the exterior so nice and striking for me does led lights in the front and back wow but the interior they are some things I like and don’t like the things I like is the screen so clear and nice , the electronic parking brake (EPB) and auto hold so nice and premium the auto hold is very useful during traffic situation. The things I don’t like is the materials in the car the materials from perodua at least Toyota should have their own materials instead of bringing in perodua materials and I hope the next facelift they will change all the perodua materials into thier on materials especially the digital screen they should bring the digital screen from the Corolla altis to the vios and the wheel in the car should be changed the ac control and the ac vents should also be changed and they should bring back the ac vent that is on the dashboard and they should bring back the auto rear view mirror and the sun visors they should add mirror in the passenger side and light in both side the seats should have electronic adjustments and they should bring back the soft opening for the glove box and bring back 60:40 split folding for the seats and armrest and the spare tyre and add features like auto wipers and tyres pressure monitor system and the door cart I don’t like it at all I like the previous generation door cart to this they should bring in a new door cart I hope in there next facelift and the car key they should have there on key instead of taking from perodua and add the function of if you hold unlock on the key for few seconds the windows will come and hold lock for the windows to go up and auto up and down windows for all for windows in the safety department they should add back the seven airbags like the previous generation instead of six and put back the rader in the badge and get a single camera like other safety systems like Honda instead of having a dual camera like perodua I just hope all this things can be changed during thier facelift . The 4 car is the almera the exterior is nice but the interior is not going for me I don’t know why the interior is small no rear aircond vent no and etc but to round everything up my favourite car is the s70 the design is nice and beautiful it has the right proportions and the interior is nice .
S70 + for performance fresh design in our market all others in this comparison insanely boring lol! (except Almira) , negative part, thirsty for city drive , start off from stationary really need refinement that sudden surge in power/torque can be a bit dangerous .
Actually, main selection comes from how the user going to use the car. 1. A-B solo mostly, then get the cheapest 2. Sales person - expenses is covered by company. Need to be comfortable and reliable for long distance 3. Family trips mostly - need better space and comfort 4. Multi purpose and sharing with family member like wife - need a mutual understanding on each person needs. 5. Choose because of feature, power, speed or design - follow your wallet and desire.
@@jessccy yeah. Very elegant and timeless design. Wondering how the facelift model would be. Really want AC included as current model won't be getting any except for X70 recently launched facelift.
I have been using Honda City RS petrol for 6 months now. At first I was quite sceptical about the price. However, after months of doing the comparison, watching reviews and asked the owners, I finally bought a city. And so far, I love the car very much. Eventhough city is not the best, but it has the overall winning package.
@@AreQymiy For your information, this video shows the Honda City RS Petrol variant not the hybrid variant. Petrol variant has the largest boot space among the 4.
I would wonder if is it a rs petrol or ehev.. but once that guy came into that car i know from the handbrake.. it is petrol bro.. not rs hybrid.. @AreQymiy
I really don't like the body shapes of the Almera, City or Vios. Granted, the design of the Vios is nice but it still stubby in design. The S70 has really nice proportions. The interior is really nice, it has a lot of good tech and I will always take dual clutch over a CVT. Proton did pretty well with the S70. Second favourite would be the Vios cause the handling of the chassis is really nice and its still good looking even though its kind of stubby. Third would be the City for me cause performance and lastly would be the Almera. But if you have any of them, you're doing pretty well. Nice comparison video and especially love the Tiny Tim segment as its really helpful to judge the space in the back seats👍
Agree with you regarding the s70 it has nice proportion and the interior is nice but I put honda second and vios third and the last almera if possible I will like to put the vios second but can’t la because of the materials used in the car aside from the vios would have been second for me.
Persona is a reliable car if you can invest on the tires. Mine already clocked 150k km, never broke down, never let me down. The only complaint i have is the rims is too soft and tires less favourable. Switched the tires to michelin xm2 and changed raxer rims 15 inch, now its smooth glider.
If you taking finance or loan then might want the Jap cars may be considered if cash diff story . Assuming you take a 7-9 yr loan on local car better then go Jap la.
Honda City is one of largest boot space in B segment. 519 liter. Pls kindly do refer to the specification from Official Honda Malaysia. The information given in the video as 410L is for the hybrid version which was not use here in this comparison.
@pistonmalaysia thanks for this video covering the differences between the cars, it sure must have been a challenge trying to recall the differences across the board. However i think you could improve with your script, there are moments where your statements are contradictory - for example you started the review of the vios with a pretty unimpressive personal view of the car, and then when you stepped inside you said that it was an impressive car, and this particular behavior continues throughout this review. Looking forward to more of your vids sir 👍
On the other hand, not scripting means raw opinion...which is what we want isn't it?...mainstream TV is already heavily scripted and screened, come on.
The proton X70 3 cylinder engine has mounting issues due to its harsh vibration. This Proton S70 basically the same setup so most probably the current owner will face this silly premature mounting failure in the near future.
Honda City ftw, best overall package. boot space, interior space, fuel efficiency, reliable no ping pong ADAS, only beaten by s70 for engine performance.
I drove all 4 in a harsh manner and i think the almera is the sportiest handling of the lot. The s70 has a fun gearbox but not very comfy. The vios is literally the worst one compared to the past two generations, its underpowered, poor nvh and not comfortable at all. The city is literally overall better. Comfortable, good nvh, handling is alright, decent power and i felt that the fuel consumption is better during jam as compared to the rest. Could be better on corners and agility but that can be modified in the long run. Eventually decided to get a city, i hope that decision is not gonna bite me while i wait for my car to be delivered 😅
City no doubt that have the biggest interial and much comfortable to be, talk about engine it have the most powerful 1.5 NA in the market. Vios like feel like Daihatsu instead like previous model. Nissan Almera totally not in my list because it has the worst interial to be and much smaller than Axia, this car totally no power although with the turbo engine. S70 have the most powerful and best handling, but definitely not C segment car and as you say B+ segment. For me totally will chose Honda, I chose a car that have better reliability and for long term use, not to regret later.
Each car has its own perks and non are better than the other. I test drive all the car except the Almera because of the smaller displacement engine and CVT but I have driven the last gen 1.5L(it's okay la). When comparing all 3 cars (City, Vios and S70) in a test drive, these are my 2 cents: 1. City Pros: Good fuel mileage, comfortable, nice pickup from start, NVH is good Cons: CVT noise highspeed, suspension a bit hard when hitting potholes, interior design don't attract me 2.Vios Pros: Good fuel mileage, comfortable, NVH is very good Cons: CVT noise is worse than Honda at low/highspeed, takes forever to get to 100, the backend pulls you when cornering (100kmh) 3. S70 Pros: Good fuel mileage (driven respectfully), comfortable, NVH is very good, 0-100 can tapau all those cars in the list, Cons: the backend pulls you when cornering (140kmh+), gas mileage is bad when paddle to metal, suspension too soft and need to be stiffen if you want better comfort and handling, harsh engine noise when outside and yeah, it's a 3-cylinder if you think it's bad. Regardless of brand, I chose S70 than the other 2. I don't mind the nick-picky part from electronics and also 3-cylinder is relatively easy to work on. Bear in mind the after-sale service from some service center but there are good ones (if you can find them). Gas mileage for me is good by getting 600kmh full tank city driving. Been using the car for 6 months and the only complain is the AC noise (glug2) but can be fix at the SC (when provide evidence of course). Sekian my 2 cents.
For the noise and vibration, 1 of my friends tested with a less viscous engine oil (0W-20) and the sound just turn down considerably. For long term usage is still under observation but the engine feels a lot smoother and less noise compared using 5W-30.
I am biased towards Almera, the seat and comfort is great for me at least, although it's sad that the rear headroom is lacking. Fuel economy wise, at least you still can achieve it on the lowest spec model. Honda City, only the RS model if im not wrong. Toyota, anyone who buys them generally don't care for it's looks. Honda nothing to say, good all rounder, just minus any steering feel. Proton S70, cant deny, it's a good car too, if you have no issues with paying for more fuel.
@@haarrvingvraj5500wrong, s70 actually in C segment... close compare with Altis Corrola not Civic Fe.... Same size, powerful engine, premium interior.etc
I'm more incline towards city, but compared to others like s70, the interior look like old car, with less gadget and accessories compared to others. So its hard for me to choose
Interesting comparisons although rather long video.. I own the Almera and it serves me well, easy to drive and very good fuel economy, lacking in power? Not for me, on highways can easily reach 120kmph on a 2K rpm with fuel economy not sacrificed.. my wife owns the S70.. haha that’s a different type of driving feel altogether.
Which car would you say is better in comfort and fuel efficient while cruising on the highway @~110km/h? When I say comfort, it includes seats support and NVH level.
@@loserman007I can’t really comment on city and Vios as I don’t have those cars.. all I can say is the Almera can easily achieve around 22km/l and above on a cruising speed of 110kmph. But the NVH is not top class. Can hear road noise. The S70 is much quieter and smoother drive but won’t achieve the fuel efficiency of the almera. I find the Almera seats offer better support than the S70. Just my personal view. I guess there is no perfect car.
All car is good.. but for me 2nd value is no 1.. i has preve and get excident total lost after use 3 year.. insuren just cover haft.. balance i must topup..😢. Settle this.. my choice after this vios/city only .. no more proton.. full stop.
Almera lack of safety no ADAS Vios Mix match parts & design by Daihatsu & Toyota.. City..So far good package but S70 overall good..power safety design but the brand😅😅😅
this is literally a video about "you should buy honda city" but an hour video, bro is too biased with honda city, shouldnt make a comparison video if too biasedd...
Honda city has 519L boot space. The 410L is for the hybrid only due to the battery. As the city has a handbrake, i believe that is the rs petrol variant with 519L space.
My only problem with honda cars r the quality of the car is getting worst. If you watch any cvt gearbox problems video it must be from honda cars. This does not happen only in malaysia. Other countries also facing the same problem with honda's cvt.
Get a car based on your primary wan, sometime we are too concerned with distractions (including offer and discounts) and ended up dreading their decision; after all it is a huge investment.
comparing all 4 cars and describing each of them is crazy amount of work. Details are bound to be missed like the city RS petrol actually has the biggest boot size at 519L, beating the s70 (410L is for ehev). Also, low speed follow is only available in ehev as well. Great video nonetheless, it certainly is not an easy feet to pull.
Please compare the s70 with the c segment cars like civic,Corolla altis and mazda 3 and if possible the b segments suv like the proton x50 , Honda hrv, cherry omada 5 and the Toyota Corolla cross.
kuro is black, black edition = kuro edition. tomei is the brand that is used for the bodykit. nothing confusing about kuro or tomei is used for almera.
In my view as an ex-mechanic, CVT Gearboxes are just way too noisy and also comes with a short lifespan, no doubt it is meant to safe fuel, but once pushed, it's like raping or torturing the gearbox and completely not fun to drive at all.
Kuro already means black. So kuro is the new black edition. Tomei is just the kit they're using. So kuro edition is essentially Tomei's kit which is blacked out. 5:46
Well done bro, 👏🏾.You did an amazing job and I can see your review is too honest unlike other paid reviewer's. Anyway send my regards to Tiny Tim🤗 Oh ya I'm Vishnu from Proton can pm anyone interested in S70 🤣
Brother, I think you're the 1st person to sabotage the design of the new gen Vios.. For me this is the first ever best Vios.. None before this generation has even a slight good design
Selepas pertimbangan kesemua ini, sy memilih Nissan Almera Turbo Kuro GT Edition , boleh katakan sempurna untuk segmen B, sportier looks lagi2 sy memilih glacier grey, x perlu modify lg da,huhu highway 180 masih tegap steady..
yes tegap steady even pakai tayar stndrd 205/55/16 rse stabil je and cut off 192km walaupn engine sama axia tpi cpt naik speed dia n rasa ringan mcm feeling 1.8cc
Aduhai..get your facts correctly, bro..toyota is the one that shares the meter design and steering to perodua, take toyota raize as example, which perodua has a rebadged of raize called ativa. Do your homework properly
