I hope that with Komoco bringing in a well-specificed Elantra, Borneo, Kah and Tan Chong will stop giving us low spec Cat A cars... or at least give us an option to choose a higher spec car. Safety equipment should not be tossed out just to get a low OMV! I'd consider an Altis as a first choice vehicle if it had better safety equipment. As it currently is, I wouldn't even have it as a 2nd choice. Thank you to dealers like Subaru and Suzuki who do bring in cars with 6 airbags, VSC, etc. 

face lift or no lift is not important, improve safety feature is most critical, initially I considered Altis and civic, but it only offer 2 airbags and no traction control, don't mention USA and Euro, even in China and India also don't allow this kind of poor safety equipped cars on road, don't understand our LTA how can pass the 2 bugs inspection, really appreciate Subaru, equipped conti grade safety features but still retain in budget car price

The ugly truth is, the more specs, the higher the cost, taking into consideration the taxes.

Altis is now selling at $103K. With top end specs, it would set you back by an additional $10K at least, inclusive taxes.

That kind of money could get you a Subaru Forester. 

Do not even have the basic cruise control function.

Some Singaporean simply just love the reliability of its engine over the safety. Toyota FC slightly better  than others that's because the body is light with thin steel and less safety features.

However, some people have turned to Honda Vezel for those who love Japanese car. Vezel is all over the place just like the good old Lancer on the road.