The Good: Comfortable, luxury features at an attainable price
The Bad: Cramped interior, dull to drive
The Say: More luxury tourer in a less flashy image.
Go For: 1.6 LS
Avoid: 1.3 GX
Price Range: P190,000-P290,000
Our Rating: ***
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Car Choices:
Best head to the 115hp 1.6 4-cylinder since it offers the best balance of economy and performance. The 1.5 carrying 103hp is best for city duties while the 87hp 1.3 is best left since it can struggle to carry the 1,000kg vehicle, plus it is bare inside.
The GX has a cassette player, steel rims, fabric seats, air conditioning and the 1.3 motor. For your proper Exalta search, start with the DS which carries the 1.5 engine, alloy wheels, ABS brakes, back-up sensors, automatic climate control, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, and an option between a manual and automatic transmissions. Our pick is the LS that adds the 1.6 engine, manual transmission, driver's airbag, speed sensing locks, leather steering wheel, wood accents, and rear sun shade. GS (later named as Superio) gains heads-up display, moon roof, and hands free phone system. Top end Grandeur gets steering wheel mounted controls, 6 inch LCD monitor, VCD player, and loses the moon roof.