New Car! Part 3

Okay, the car review that I promised.

The Honda Airwave is a 1.5l car, with 5 doors (a hatchback). The rear seats can be put down to increase the boot space, or they can be lifted up to fit in tall objects (such as plants) in the rear passenger space. Compared to other 1.5l hatchbacks, the boot space is way bigger, and when the rear seats are lowered, there is even enough space to fit in a bicycle!

Driving it is okay, cars nowadays have automatic transmission and power steering and that more or less makes them all the same when driving, if you are not picky. Accelerating is a bit less powerful than the Vios, though. I guess this is because it has a heavier chassis but the same size engine. The initial pickup is okay, it is the mid range acceleration that is not as good. But the engine is not as noisy (maybe because it is new?) as the Vios. Even when going beyond the 3000 rpm mark.

One thing I like is that the doors are heavier. Not filmsy like the Vios. Makes it feel safer sitting inside the car. Of course, European cars are even more solid, but then, they cost more too.

The moonroof is a great feature, while it cannot open, it gives a great view above. Passengers will enjoy the great view (the driver should be looking ahead, not up!) though the sun in Singapore will mean that it may get hot inside the car. But it does make the car feel like confined.

Fuel consumption so far is about 15km/l. I probably can do better if I take out some stuff from my boot. With a bigger boot, there are now more things in there...