CHOOSE YOUR "A" CLASS CAR. VIOS VS CITY
RENT A CAR PATTAYA
Moving to Thailand or just coming for holydays, a lot of people want to rent a car in Pattaya to get the freedom of movement, to see more attractions or not to be dependent on the tour operator. European people usually choose hatchback or small sedan as the first car...
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Moving to Thailand or just coming for holydays, a lot of people want to rent a car in Pattaya to get the freedom of movement, to see more attractions or not to be dependent on the tour operator. European people usually choose hatchback or small sedan as the first car, it’s originally to get used to right-hand traffic and copious amounts of so-called motorbikes on the road. We compared the two most popular cars in the economy segment, among not only immigrants from Europe, but also Thais. So, we compare Honda City for 22,000 Baht per Month and Toyota Vios in «TRD Sportivo» for 21,000 Baht per month. «TRD Sportivo» is the special version from the official Japanese tuning company of Toyota.
EXTERIOR
Sure, Honda has always been considered more athletic brand than Toyota, however, still generation City is clearly not enough "good genes appearance." The car body was angular and too high. Above the new look of this car Honda designers have worked on glory
on glory. The car has become a full-fledged sports sedan and began to look much better. Tapering headlights, chrome grille, sports bumpers and sills - all gives recognition to City on the road and aggressive appearance. Toyota, by contrast, is traditionally famous for a more comfortable and seemingly faceless brand, at least in the economy segment. Externally, new Vios body is not much different from the previous one. As standard, it resembles a puppy accidentally pee your favorite sweater. But we came across a modified modification of Toyota Racing Development, and everything is quite the opposite ... Aggressive kit with
with integrated fog lamps, non-standard grille, black front lights, two-tone 15-inch wheels and a spoiler on the trunk lid completely changed the look of the car. One gets the feeling that the puppy has grown and developed into a vicious dog. TRD Sportivo is fundamentally different from the basic version of Vios.h
INTERIOR
Despite the excellent appearance of Honda in the car is no soul. The design is not bad, but all the way up to finishing the helm, made of cheap plastic and it shows. Seats are made of synthetic leather. On the front panel multimedia system that plays MP3 and CD, USB drive or any gadget can be connected via a USB cable. Dashboard looks nice with blue and orange lighting. Pleasant things of multi-steering wheel, power folding mirrors. Toyota in this test gives a huge handicap City. Let's start with the disadvantages - Vios no have electronic control mirrors and steering wheel buttons. But in this complete set, for the almost same money, includes: multimedia screen with support for CD, DVD, MP3, USB, SD CARD, Bluetooth, Hands Free telephone, rear camera and navigation; combined anatomical seats made of leather and a special non-slip fabric; Sports leather steering wheel and no cheap plastic - interior decoration Toyota uses carbon and leather inserts. Salon is made in a single color and looks quite bold and at the same time harmonious. The instrument panel is located in the middle of the console and do not distract the driver from the road. Just wanted to mention that if your height is more than 180 cm and you have a tight physique Honda City is not for you - sit in it will be extremely difficult. Vios is much more spacious for the driver, front and rear passengers.
DRIVEABILITY
Despite the new engine, more horsepower and five-speed gearbox in City (Vios have four-speed automatic gearbox), both vehicles have same acceleration to 100 km/h - almost 9 seconds. The motor and gearbox from Toyota behave much more relaxed and the
car does not pull when shifting. By smoothness, comfort and soundproofing interior Vios clearly ahead. Honda with its stiffer suspension not for long trips - felt all road junctions, and even small holes. In this case, it is unclear why the car lurches on sharp and long corners, although steering unquestioningly obeys the driver. Vios, despite the higher clearance lurches is not so much the way he holds and much better on dry and wet pavement. Fuel consumption again wins Toyota - 9 liters per 100 kilometers versus 14.5 liters in Honda in town and 7.5 versus 12.5 on the road.
VERDICT
Both cars have the same in terms of engines; the same amount of horsepower, equally beautiful on the outside and even cost the same! But it is necessary, just, sit behind the wheel and take a ride on the test drive, everything
everything becomes clear. Undoubtedly someone will like City with its progressive claim on high-tech vehicle, somebody who doesn’t understand the difference in quality trim, sound insulation and softness. But if you think about it, how can be that progressive hi-tech car is doesn’t maintained, even obsolete gadgets? How can the interior looks so poorly, despite the diligent work of designers? Exchange the multimedia screen, leather interior and quality finishes for folding mirrors and buttons on the steering wheel, you will agree, is not equal.
So if you need rent a car in Pattaya for every day and you choose between the Honda City and Toyota Vios, take Vios TRD Sportivo - you will not regret! The final decision, of course, is up to you. We hope you make the right choice and wish you good luck on the roads!
