Faults:

Squeaky clutch pedal fixed with WD40, however a bit of roughness is still evident.

General Comments:

First of all, nothing beats the Sirion in its price tag, especially when it had a 9K EPG discount for 2009 model. For 66,000 EGP it was a steal!

Daihatsu knows how to build small cars, and no one has been at it such a long time. The ergonomics are very good with ample leg room in the front and rear, thanks to the high seating position. The boot space is useful, especially with the flat reclining 40/60 rear seats, proving more useful than my previous Fiat 132.

However, the gear shifter is long, with long shifts, and the rear view is quite narrow compared to what I was used to.

The 1.0 3 cylinder engine is a sweet one. The performance is more than enough inside the city, and quite eager with a pleasant note. However, this note changed after some driving, and sounds rough at high rpm, the intake sound is to blame. Torque is quite good for such a small engine, the speed limit is 60, so I just cruise just under 2k rpm in fifth.

Handling is not one of its strong points, but it's understandable, it is a city car after all. The steering is quick and light, but the car's suspension isn't spectacular in any way, rolls and quite rough. A compromise due to the high roof line.

For 66K EGP, the level of equipment is generous, but barely generous. You have central locking, but only works from the driver's side. Electric windows all round with automatic control for the driver's, but in descent only. Electric side mirrors, awesome. 2 airbags, no one puts that into such cheap cars in Egypt, furthermore the Sirion has a 4 star Euro NCap rating. Dealer fitted Panasonic MP3 CD player, which I wish had auxiliary input. Originally came with 2 stock lousy front speakers, so I fitted extra Sony ones at the rear doors; the fitting method is poor and contributes more into door trim vibration, it could have been much better.

The big negative is the extremely expensive spare parts, it is just ridiculous.

Faults:

Nothing!

General Comments:

This car is made by Daihatsu and Toyota.

In Japan there are 2 editions for exactly the same car: Daihatsu Boon & Toyota Passo.

So Toyota is involved and that means no big faults in any point, but that doesn't mean each point is perfect!

This 2008 Sirion is fast, roomy inside, easy to drive due to very soft steering and high driver`s seat, which means very good visibility.

The car also is well designed outside and inside, with parts feeling expensive compared to the car's price.

Fuel consumption is about 13.5~14km/L (mixed drive 1300cc A/T)

Spare parts prices are reasonable.

Negative points:

- Tough rear suspension with small shock absorbers, which means if you are driving on bumpy road, you will hear noises and you will not feel comfortable.

- However the driver's seat position is very good, it is not very comfortable for the back side (but in 2009 models, they changed the seats).

Besides when you put the driver seat to the maximum back position, people taller than 182cm will not find a comfortable leg position (I`m 180cm and can almost sit comfortably).

- Windows shake and make some noise after 140km/h speed.

- Parking signal button is not well positioned (you must look at it to push).

This car is good city car for young people with many options in good price, but the biggest issue is the rear suspension.