thanks for the response.
I already have a Grande and Civic, but wouldn't want another local Corolla. I personally dont love the outlook of the Axio, but I drove it and it felt really solid with great build quality.
Ground clearance shouldn't ideally be an issue since the car will be driven 80% inside DHA.
City was an option but I've kept 2 Citys (2010 & 2014) earlier and its really uncomfortable, so thought I shouldn't opt for it again, hence am considering Axio in City Aspire / GLi price range.