I don't know about the new Axio but I owned the 2010 Axio a few years ago. Now I own a 2017 Vitz. I'd like to just say the Steering response and controllability are better in Vitz than in older Axio. Sometimes older Axio loses stability at higher speeds in southern expressway even with good tires. I was inspected several times my car in several placed but there wasn't any issue. I was scared after that and sold it. I heard there are too many safety issues and recalls with earlier 2012 Toyota's. Now I'm happy with my 2017 Vitz. In my opinion It's a good car with more safety options but I don't know why people are roasting it. At least you can save your life without staying in outdated older gears.