The SX8 was alot better than the latest City. Tecnologically advanced L12A city is a very weakling engine to me even though the throttle bodies and manifolds created slight better repurcussions on the over all performence.
The new City is completely an economy sedan but the old 3rd generaton City was better in grip and clearence.
Corolla, either it be the E 100 or E120 or upcoming E 140 all remains the king of roads.