Small Yet Powerful
I dont know when exactly i started to love small car. Probably since i drive my mom’s Kia Picanto as my daily car, going back and forth to class everyday. I love how the low fuel consumption helps me on saving my money. Going back from KL-JB costs me about RM30 for fuel, which is about one half of the fuel tank. The only thing i hate about Picanto is its acceleration. 0-100 kmh takes about 15-17 seconds. Overtaking a car can takes a minute. However, it can reach up to 170 kmh for the top speed.
Lately, i keep eying on small but powerful cars. I believe that automotive engineering has moving forward. Even small engine (1.6L and below) can easily breaks 200kmh. Even MPVs is now equipped with small engine, i.e Nissan Grand Lavina and Proton Exora use 1.6L engines. Now i just want to share my favorite small cars. You probably argue about the price-to-size. Yes you may buy a used Mitsubishi Lancer X or Honda Civic for that price.
1. Suzuki Swift Sport (RM97XXX)
It nothing compares to normal Suzuki Swift from outside, but it costs RM20k+ more than normal Swift.It is built to participate in Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC). What i love from this small car is the handling and the engine. The handling comparable to Mini Cooper with BMW handling (some say it even better). It is proven on road and track. To me, handling is everything. Car with good handling will bring driving pleasure to the driver especially when you taking corner. About the engine, it is a high-rev engine. It brings the car 0-100 kmh in less than 9 seconds and the top speed about 220kmh. What i hate about this car is the interior. The interior is conventional and so-so.
2. Honda Jazz 2010 (RM99XXX)
Everyone love Honda. The Honda design is sleek, the engine is powerful and the trade value is the highest in here, Malaysia. What i love about the new Jazz is the cockpit of the driver and of course, the i-VTEC engine. I love the Civic FD steering on this car, i love the air-cond control, i love the new look of the interior. But in my opinion, Honda Civic FN2 has the best looking and practicality cockpit for Honda. About the engine, VTEC need no more introduction and explanation here. The high-rev NA engine can makes your car fly (probable few milimeters from road.heh).
3. BMW E87 116i-2 doors (RM100XXX-RM140XXX)
This 1-series hatchback BMW is very rare in here. Its the same as 3-series except it is hatchback. I love the looks, the headlamp and the luxury feel when you drive a BMW. It is more to cossy driving experience and low fuel consumption. And of course, you have to pay for it.
I considered Mitsubishi Colt previously. It is so powerful car with turbocharge engine. However, the poor handling of the Colt is the biggest disadvantage for the car (according to most review). And I love how Nissan Latio Sport looking, but it is too big for daily driving plus it uses normal engine.
Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart (Red) and Nissan Latio Sport Impul (White)


























People called me Jeje. Currently pursuing my degree in Microelectronic Engineering at UTM, Skudai. This blog is about my life, a journey of searching the meaning of living.
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