btw i smell the War of Jdm vs Pkdm is about to start soon and i want to avoid that at all costs.
I was in a similar situation as yours. My Budget was also same as yours and had an wanted a trouble free Hatch to fulfill my daily needs.
The Cars i had in my mind were.
1.Suzuki Wagon R, Brand New, or slightly used.
2.Toyota Passo 2007-9
3.Toyota Vitz 2006-7
I finally went for a Vitz, 2007, with 69k on the odo. Why did i opt for a 8 year used car when i could have bought a new car in same price?
The main thing is reliablity, Suzuki sucks big time when it comes to reliability, Before Vitz i was driving a 2011 Swift and that only 4 year old car impressed me so much that i decided that this is my last car from PS.
Now the best thing is to go and have a test drive of both cars. compare the plastic and build quality and looks and then go with your heart.
Best of luck bro!! 
