Looking for Car Upgrade Advice – Budget 8M to 9M

Isuru Adhikari · November 7

Hi All,

I’m planning to upgrade my car and looking at something in the 8- 9 Million range. Preferably a fairly new vehicle (2016 or above).

After going through a few car sale sites, I felt that the Suzuki Baleno and Suzuki Swift RS match my budget and requirements, but I don’t have any real-world experience with them.

How are these two models in terms of fuel consumption, comfort, maintenance cost, and resale value?
Between the Baleno and Swift RS, which would you pick and why?
Are there any better alternatives I should consider within this price range and year?

I’m currently using a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer CS3, and I feel it’s finally time to move on. 😄

Would really appreciate your suggestions and experiences. 🙏

Hyaenidae · November 7

No point in buying a used 1L Baleno or a Swift for 9mn when the FronX which is essentially a souped up Baleno with better ground clearance + a better transmission (6AT) + more features and most importantly is brand new with a manufacturer's warranty is available for 10.2mn

Or the Perodua Ativa which offers even more value than the FronX for its 10.8mn price tag

iRage · November 9

On 11/7/2025 at 10:15 PM, Isuru Adhikari said:

Hi All,

I’m planning to upgrade my car and looking at something in the 8- 9 Million range. Preferably a fairly new vehicle (2016 or above).

After going through a few car sale sites, I felt that the Suzuki Baleno and Suzuki Swift RS match my budget and requirements, but I don’t have any real-world experience with them.

How are these two models in terms of fuel consumption, comfort, maintenance cost, and resale value?

Between the Baleno and Swift RS, which would you pick and why?

Are there any better alternatives I should consider within this price range and year?

I’m currently using a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer CS3, and I feel it’s finally time to move on. 😄

Would really appreciate your suggestions and experiences. 🙏

What @Hyaenidae cars you are looking at for that price is not worth it. Seriously consider the other options provided. Yes its slightly ore expensive but you get a lot more and your risk is significantly minimized. If you are buying it on loan/lease your monthly increase may not be that high.

matroska · November 10

There are better options for that price. First let's go with options in your budget

Perodua Bezza - Costs 8.6 Million B/New. I drove one recently and is a good example of a bang-for-the-buck car.

Pro's - Brand new, comes with warranty, decent cabin space for a small sedan, very good boot space, decent ground clearance if that is a concern, pretty good fuel economy.

Con's - quite spartan and basic, Small engine + CVT not a very engaging drive.

Toyota Yaris KSP210 - personal import can get you an unreg unit for around 9M varies on color and options.

Pro's - Nothing Much but hey it's a Toyota hatchback it's basic, it's uncomplicated A-B motoring. You will get push start etc.

Con's - Most cars in SL are the bare-bones variants. Again 1000cc+ CVT

Here's your best bet though...

1.Increase your budget to 10.5 Million.

2.Decide to buy a Suzuki Fronx from the agent with warranty

3. Realize that you are just 300,000 away from a Souped up Toyota Raize/ Daihatsu Rocky that has a LOT of bells and w histles and overall a better package than the Fronx.

Buy a Perodua Attiva.