Toyota developed Vitz (aka Yaris) & Platz (aka Echo) initially for sale/use in European & Japanese markets. However, just because they are cheaper (to buy) many of my local brethren have fallen ‘prey’ to dubious dealers selling Vitz & Platz (mostly re-conditioned ones) as Japanese assembled “A-Category” automobiles.
During the course of my research I came across an article by an American ex-pat, Heather Carriero currently teaching in Pakistan who has a self-described ‘unquenchable” thirst for travel, adventure & new challenges.
Her article cites the cars’ low clearance, non-compatibility with CNG 
kits & overall poor quality of fuel in Pakistan as the most daunting problems faced by these foreign-assembled cars.
You can read more of her article at the link given below:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1057526/warning_buying_and_driving_a_toyota.html?cat=27
Heather’s VERDICT: Would love to buy, own & use both in Japan but they are just not suitable to the environment of the subcontinent.
Your VERDICT: ???
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