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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: stdfrank on April 26, 2014, 02:53:56 PM

Title: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: stdfrank on April 26, 2014, 02:53:56 PM
Been a happy owner of Latio sports(hatchback) for the past 7 years. The car has not been giving any big problem, just some wear and tear repair.

Now itchy start looking for new cars but realize all the good things I like in Latio hatchback is hardly available any other models. The spacious leg room both front and back legroom(especially the rear legroom where my 8 year old can still sit in btw the gap to play, the big boot, the keyless start, the foldable and also sliding rear seat, the reletively flat floor, etc. the spaciousness of Latio which I took for granted for years now cannot be found in vw golf, Audi a3, bmw1, although these are more latest model with even longer body.

So which next car can provide similar features as Latio hatchback? I love hatchback and still prefer it if possible.

Sadly there is no Latio sport replacement model from nassian itself.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on April 26, 2014, 10:12:01 PM
 Most Conti cars are never meant to be comfort and family orientated unless those bigger and luxury model. Audi A4 is already cramp behind let alone A3, you need to get a A6 for the comfort and space. You may want to indicate a estimate budget for members easier to advise.  :smile:
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: stdfrank on April 27, 2014, 12:41:07 AM
Most Conti cars are never meant to be comfort and family orientated unless those bigger and luxury model. Audi A4 is already cramp behind let alone A3, you need to get a A6 for the comfort and space. You may want to indicate a estimate budget for members easier to advise.  :smile:

Budget I set is about the price of bmw1 or Audi a3, I.e. About 150,000 in today's Coe price. It is unrealistic to find a latio replacement with that level of spaciousness? Engine power and other luxury is secondary to me.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on April 27, 2014, 09:54:41 PM
Not sure are you asking yourself a question ? When we ask for budget, you indicated 1 series and A3, so believe these 2 are your option. Nevertheless, if brand and space is your concern, then MB B class fit your criteria and budget as well.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Latio_33 on May 04, 2014, 06:59:42 PM
Jetta might be a good choice..again depend would you prefer first or 2nd hand
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on May 04, 2014, 08:09:10 PM
Jetta is a nice car, but the 7 speed DSG gearbox is a headache.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: pizzaboy on May 05, 2014, 08:47:30 PM
Keep ur latio for another 3 yrs more if by then still cant decide on which car to change, buy another 10 yrs coe for ur latio  ;D
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: haido on May 07, 2014, 02:30:54 PM
Latio Sports (hatchback) owner here as well, 2.5 years left. Really like the alcantara car seats and hope to have them for my next car. But looks like Latio sports is the only economical class car with alcantara seat?
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dsrio on May 14, 2014, 01:07:50 PM
me also looking at changing.

already shortlisted citroen grand picasso C4, honda freed and toyota wish, all 2nd hand registered 2010 to 2011.

freed and wish should be quite safe but really boring while grand picasso will be reliability issues.

but now holding back to see coe trend again.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on May 15, 2014, 08:35:33 PM
If second hand, I will consider Honda Stream and Airwave.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: stdfrank on May 19, 2014, 12:38:55 AM
Latio Sports (hatchback) owner here as well, 2.5 years left. Really like the alcantara car seats and hope to have them for my next car. But looks like Latio sports is the only economical class car with alcantara seat?

Yup, I liked the seat too, really comfortable. So when I ask any sale guys if they have such seat, all tell me leather is more expensive :nonod: A bit sad that nissan do not have a continuation of this model. There is a similar model called Pulsar in AU market, but TC not going to bring in to sg.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: derrick213 on May 19, 2014, 06:36:03 PM
i was hoping they bring in the 2014 Latio Sports aka Tiida GTS with 1.6 DIG Turbocharged......
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: no_worries on May 24, 2014, 10:38:55 AM
My 2008 Latio has been serving me very well for the last 3 years but the CVT box finally gave up on me early this year. I was scouting around for a car and ended with its bigger brother the FL G11 Sylphy registered in Mar 2012.

I needed the rear leg room but the disadvantage was the rear seats cannot be folded back.

And most importantly, I prefer the 4 speed auto, though clunky but still believe to be more lasting than CVT. My personal opinion ::)
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: stdfrank on May 27, 2014, 12:04:51 AM
The hatchback pulsar was announced in Europe, looks promising, turbo charge and big rear space. but not sure whether tan choong will bring in. I would love it if they do.

http://www.mycarforum.com/blog/12/entry-3566-nissan-launches-new-pulsar-hatchback-with-segment-leading-comfort-and-technology/
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: will-i-am on May 27, 2014, 08:21:25 AM

They have the new Latio is Japan Market, I think TC is waiting for the latio to get into the Tom Yum manufacture line,
then they import to S'pore.



lhttp://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/exterior.html (http://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/exterior.html)
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: pizzaboy on May 27, 2014, 09:24:18 PM
They have the new Latio is Japan Market, I think TC is waiting for the latio to get into the Tom Yum manufacture line,
then they import to S'pore.



lhttp://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/exterior.html (http://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/exterior.html)

Almera lookalike
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dsrio on June 02, 2014, 07:34:07 AM
i think its time nissan starts bringing in turbo version of their b&b cars.

chervrolet cruze already comes with turbo.
and really, once you try turbo cars, its very difficult to go back to NA.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dthh on June 02, 2014, 10:16:21 AM
I believe the maintenance cost will be higher also... :crycry:

This will end up what you want.....Power or Save $$  :yehyeh:
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on June 02, 2014, 11:33:39 PM
Anyone tested the new Honda City ?  :smile:
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: tsc2828 on June 24, 2014, 10:18:14 AM
toyota premio
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dsrio on June 28, 2014, 03:06:02 PM
Traded in my loyal latio recently. It really served me well for 7.5 years.

Major problem - aircon, change compressor once under warranty, change cooling coil thrice, once under warranty and twice own pocket.

When I sold it, the aircon was experiencing leaking problem somewhere and I was lucky kelvin and teo helped me to troubleshoot by replacing o ring etc.

Mine is cvt but gearbox is still strong and working well. Steering coupling issues were settled once kelvin replace with the latest model.

Mine november 2006 cvt premium latio sedan was traded in for 25k. And in less than 2 weeks, it was sold ( is the new owner here?).
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: pizzaboy on June 29, 2014, 10:47:21 PM
dsrio wat car u traded for?
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dsrio on June 30, 2014, 07:46:14 AM
dsrio wat car u traded for?

i got myself a 2nd hand legacy wagon.

already used to the space inside my latio, at least the legacy space is as good if not better than the latio.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on July 01, 2014, 06:03:57 PM
Nice car ! With turbo ?
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dsrio on July 02, 2014, 07:44:32 AM
Nice car ! With turbo ?

yup, got the gt version
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on July 02, 2014, 01:35:17 PM
yup, got the gt version

 :devil2:
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: RameshLV on September 12, 2014, 06:06:37 PM
My Latio is also more than 6 years now.

Don't know which car to change to as the Latio is too spacious at the back and other car can come close to it.

Sat i almost all cars now & still cannot find any car which comes close to it.

Teana cannot afford. 
MERC --> SIAO LORH.  Not comfortable mah.
Almera - looks cheap.
The NEW SYLPHY - not so stylish
New COROLLA ALTIS - not spacious at the rear passenger seats.

Headache.

Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: C2H4 on December 19, 2014, 03:49:13 PM
The new Nissan Pulsar should be the replacement of Latio, okie....at least Latio Sports. Not sure when Tan Cheong will introduce it.

The current Nissan Note also looks like a successor of Latio Sports. ::)
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Jazz on December 26, 2014, 10:50:30 AM
Honda Jazz or Vezel.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: matrix on February 14, 2015, 11:19:00 PM
Nissan 1.2L Qashqai.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dsrio on February 18, 2015, 11:49:46 AM
sylphy turbo...1.6 with 190horses..yummy.. :devil2:
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: warlock24 on February 20, 2015, 11:40:02 AM
(https://www.sgnissan.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi61.tinypic.com%2F2qd3bb9.jpg&hash=abb40d84062b72767f50efa97ac0d733dd92b501)

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: RameshLV on April 02, 2015, 03:51:36 PM
QASHQAI  -->  aiyo.. SUV hybrid.  Buey sai lah.  Looks so bulky too.

I saw the Japan Nissan website and it seems that they have the Latio in a new version.  Sexy and classy too.

This is the link:_

http://www.nissan.co.jp/EN/lineup.html

Not sure if this model will be coming to Singapore or not?  Looks a lot like the Almera too & only so far, in 1.2 litres.   :unsure:

Have been checking a lot of cars recently as my car is already more than 7 years now and now it seems that only the Honda Freed meets what I need as a replacement in the Latio.

Aiyo so hard to choose a replacement car for the Latio.


Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: robtan99 on April 07, 2015, 08:37:03 AM
I changed from Latio 4AT to Sylphy 1.6A Premium.

Still have the spacious cabin and good fuel efficiency of 15km/l.  CVT driving is quite smooth till you thought it has less power as compared to 4AT, but I believe CVT is better.

So far no complain for this car.  Only thing to watch out is the tyres given (Bridgestone Ecopia EP150)  is quite noisy during rainy days.  May need to change and I also did sound proofing on the 4 doors.   
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: dsrio on June 05, 2015, 08:23:08 AM
I changed from Latio 4AT to Sylphy 1.6A Premium.

Still have the spacious cabin and good fuel efficiency of 15km/l.  CVT driving is quite smooth till you thought it has less power as compared to 4AT, but I believe CVT is better.

So far no complain for this car.  Only thing to watch out is the tyres given (Bridgestone Ecopia EP150)  is quite noisy during rainy days.  May need to change and I also did sound proofing on the 4 doors.

good choice too.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Big Cow on July 12, 2015, 10:34:19 PM
 :crying: I think all Latio facing the same problem....what next....??
Think of Honda HRV/Vezel
Any one put a hand on it?
Any command?
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Latiorarri on September 14, 2015, 08:57:57 PM
I got the Qashqai 1.2T :) 20K Km liao.. everything  :thumbsup: except for the CVT that tries to mimic a conventional GB.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: pizzaboy on November 29, 2015, 06:56:22 PM
I got the Qashqai 1.2T :) 20K Km liao.. everything  :thumbsup: except for the CVT that tries to mimic a conventional GB.

Wats è fc for Qq 1.2 like?
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: avelboy on February 26, 2016, 10:21:52 AM
How about Nissan Note, was introduced last year and I did not see a lot on Singapore roads.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: RameshLV on December 01, 2016, 06:19:26 PM
Me too.. My Latio left exactly 2 eyars to go now.  Aiyo.. big headache lorh.

Thinking of the COE to drop so can consider to go for the Toyota Wish or the Sienta.  No other car can come close to Latio.

The Japanese version of the Latio which I have seen in Japan, is in-between the Sylphy & the Almera too.  And has controls on the steering wheel.

Plus teh spacing is the same as that of my Latio too.  Really wish that TCM will bring in this model.  Also, considering of a parallel import myself directly of thsi model but the gahmen will definitely f**K my kah chng too if I do this.

Some more, no other parallel importer is bringing in this model too. :crycry:

So looks like left with the Toyota Wish or the Toyota Sienta only.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Mechanix on December 16, 2016, 10:48:10 AM
Nissan pulsar coming soon.
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: Mechanix on January 18, 2017, 09:13:12 AM
PULSA
Title: Re: What will be your next car after Latio? The dilemma
Post by: cyberkit on February 15, 2017, 11:24:15 PM
Finally made the decision to trade my 9.95yr old Latio for the new Sylphy... :(. Sad to let go of my baby that has served me well for the life of its COE.  Saw the new Pulsar but unfortunately does not come with a light colour interior.