Faults:

At 33000Km The SRS warning light lit up and remains on instead of switching itself off after the Power-on-self-test. Upon inspection, the dealer informed me that the SRS control unit has failed and needs to be replaced. This costs approximately US$750 in Sri Lanka.

The EGR valve was clogged at 45000 Km resulting in an engine 'knock'; The dealer insisted that I replace the valve. However, upon cleaning the valve myself and resetting the Error Code in the ECU the problem hasn't occurred since. I guess the dealer was just trying to sell a new EGR valve.

The driving seat rocks.

General Comments:

This is a Japanese Domestic Model (JDM) and is a pleasure to drive. It is equipped with Dual SRS Air Bags, Electric Power Steering (EPS), ABS, Climate control, Power Shutters and mirrors and factory fitted Xenon HID lights with a factory fitted Aero-Kit.

Sporty yet a wonderful Family car. RELIABLE!

The D17A 1.7L vtec engine is absolutely wonderful and fuel efficient. I get 12 Km/L in the city (Colombo) and up to 16 Km/L on long distance drives.

The drive position and the equipment are just fine, to say the least.

Very responsive and corners as if it were on rails.