I have been using Axio X limited car for 5 years now.
Pros
Comfortable due to soft suspension as most of JDM cars
Decent fuel economy
Good power (110bhp for a 1.5L )
Reliability (only routine services no repairs for the past 5 years )
Cons
Handling (plenty of body roll while taking corners due to soft suspension )
Engine screaming while overtaking due to CVT gearbox.
I haven't driven a FD1 but it would be better in handling than the Axio. Comfort would be more or less the same.
Allion A1.8 would do better on fuel in long runs, but less in traffic than axio or fd1.
Also as Jor-el pointed out, consider Lancer EX and also Mazda Axela/ given that they are also "fun to drive" cars.