thanks for the feedback, latio_sports
Seems like u do like the exterior of mazda3 but what makes u go for latio sports instead?
i like the mazda3 exterior/ look too but the FC, pickup and lousy air conditioning (u know, in hot country like us

) hold me back.
tested drive latio_sports last saturday:
good pick-up and handling. But pressing harder on the gas pedal seems to generate slight audible engine noice.
nice interior and gadgets. The generous room found on the passenger seats is going to please anyone seating behind.
but the price of $73k for a 1.5l car (even 1.6l auto honda civic vtec now selling at $72K) seems a bit steep.....
latio_sports, how much is the OMV for your car? What colour combination (interior/ exterior) u choose?