1.8l saloon car getting more popular

[Streamium70]

1.6l saloon used to be the std with the 1.3l or 1.5l being the smaller capacity. But now, 1.8l saloon is becoming more common (eg. Civic 1.8, Altis 1.8...) Possible reasons:

 

- cheaper COE

- change in COE Cat (no more 1l)

- S'porean getting richer now

[Nutty]

By the way, where did you get the statistics?

 

I am interested to find out is it really the case.

[Elepoo]

Most likely is the cheaper COE....1.6L & 1.8L differs only a few thousands in prices...Moreover, 1.8L models usually come premium which 1.6L comes standard in some car models.

 

So it is sensible for people to choose 1.8L....Plus people getting more $$$$

[Djcoolmax]

the trend has expanded on both ends of the COE Category. More entry level cars coming in and hence, fighting in the Cat A space and same goes to Cat B cars.. more MPV, SUV, luxury cars...etc. The difference is that, Cat B has much lesser certs to go around as compared to Cat A, so Cat B certs would start to command more...

[Js1077]

Yes, but think hard. If we only required a car travel from point A to B, is 1.8L car necessary? Not forgetting the cost of road tax, petrol and higher maintenance. Which I think 1.4 to 1.6 is sufficient for Singapore road.

 

[Jl1500k]

Actually this is all depend individually, if can afford then buy 1.8L and above if cannot afford buy 1.6L and below lor.

 

I agree for Singapore road 1.4 to 1.6 is sufficient but those pp earn big money where got think this way. Tat why so many merc and BM on the road.

[Verve]

i think its cos some of the models no longer available (in the equitable sense in 1.6 eg civic - the 1.6 and 1.8 not much diff in price. and also in the past corona was luxury jap car - now this category is dead with cars like camry taking over.

[Trex7764]

Your observation is not true.

Cars manufactured are getting bigger in terms of size to attract more consumers. Hence the requirement for more powerful engines to cope with the extra weight. A case in point is the Corolla Altis. The base model in fact is a 1.8 and not 1.6. If you notice, 99% of altis sold in Spore is the 1.6 and not 1.8. The 1.6 was specifically re-engined to suit Sporean's needs and also to beat the tax bracket. Nowhere else in the world will you find Altis with a 1.6 engine except Spore (or some other countries that has similar road tax structure as Spore)

 

Look at FD Civic. Again, the base model is 1.8. However, the 1.6 is made available in Spore for the same reason. Sporeans realised that the 1.6 could not cope very well with the 1.2 tonne Civic and therefore most opted for the 1.8. Reason being the price difference is only $5,000. Hell, if you are already paying a $15K premium over similar 1.6 cars for a civic, what is an additional $5K?

 

Just my 2 cents worth

[Djcoolmax]

Yes, but think hard. If we only required a car travel from point A to B, is 1.8L car necessary? Not forgetting the cost of road tax, petrol and higher maintenance. Which I think 1.4 to 1.6 is sufficient for Singapore road.

 

If every one has the same thinking as you, then the world would be a better place to live in. But sadly, everyone has the urge to always demand more and better things. (with a few exceptions of course) ;-)

 

In life, if one can afford it, one would, it's not a question of if it is necessity.

[Watwheels]

Yes, but think hard. If we only required a car travel from point A to B, is 1.8L car necessary? Not forgetting the cost of road tax, petrol and higher maintenance. Which I think 1.4 to 1.6 is sufficient for Singapore road.

 

 

The typical car obssessed beng will reply:

 

Lim Peh Song mah! Lim Peh Woo $$$! Simi Pt A ah B chiak coppee?? Bo Eng lah...

 

 

[Streamium70]

i would say the agents are actually controlling or I should say that they see that there is a mkt for their 1.8l models that why they are bring them in. Coupled with the fact that COE has dropped so much compared to a few yrs back. Last time, just 3 over years ago, a 1.8l, is abt 90k+. Now? 70k+, much more affordable, at least within the range to much more pple. This also explain why the agents are willing to test the market with 1.8l

[Jl1500k]

what is an additional $5K?

Road tax for 1.6L($950) n 1.8L($1350) different is $400 yearly.

so 10 years is $4000 plus another $5000 is $9000 liao so iszit wat is $9000

[Streamium70]

no statistic la. Looking at the cars on offer by the agents and the number of >1.8L on the road

[Watwheels]

Car makers like Honda are now updating their engines to a higher capacity for these range of car eg Civic, Stream, Edix.

 

And their base model are 1.8L. Obviously consumers have to choose what is offered to them lah.

 

It's more like trend IMO.

[Nutty]

Actually, we can look at the percentage of COEs dished out in <=1.6L and >1.6L category, right?

 

If the proportion is the same, and if > 1.8L are seen on the road...

 

Isn't it an indication that less and less ppl are buying >2.0L cars?

[Nazaki]

OOT: Cute bear, where u get the pic from?

[EventH]

the 1.8L road tax is $1250 right?

[Jl1500k]

Oh yes is $1250 road tax for 1.8L car so 10 years is $12,500.