just came back from the showroom. is the interior exactly the same as lancer? I find that the quality is not really good. hard plastic everywhere!

Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0GT
Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0GT  Model Code: CY4ASTXHR
MIVEC, INVECS-III CVT with Sports Mode  Individual Private 
Engine Capacity: 1,998 cc 
(All Transactions in Ringgit Malaysia)
Selling Price  68,954.60 
Road Tax  189.50 
Registration Fee  300.00 
H.P. Ownership Claim  50.00 
Inspection & Handing Fees  200.00 
Number Plates  50.00 
On-the-road Price Without Insurance  69,744.10   
Insurance  2,055.90 
On-the-road Price With Insurance  71,800.00 
Insured Value    69,000.00 
Effective Date: 30th July 2009

at langkawi ... 2.0gt is cheaper than inspira 1.8 MT .... malaysia bolehhhhhhhh...............

inspira

proton factory at shah alam
import 4b11 from japan kena tax
import chassis from japan kena tax
import nappa leather from japan kena tax
import magnesium paddle shifter from japan kena tax
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you know the drill

then ship to langkawi kena shipping cost but not tax
so that is why langkawi price = 80k

lancergt

all built and assembled inside japan so all of the parts are without tax

then ship to langkawi kena shipping cost but no tax

so in essence, inspira sold in langkawi is actually being taxed  laugh.gif
AMIRITE?

inspira rear trunk don hav keyhole? unlike lancer EX...

just went to see the car, 2 things dont really like..the door dont feel 'solid' enough..also, there arent any tweeters although there is a housing for it.

Btw, the paddle shift is magnesium, am i right?

all in all, good for a 92k car.

I was one of the lucky 11 who took delivery of the car during the launch.

I had the silver 2.0 version. Been pretty happy with the car. I don't have a lancer and haven't test drove one before. Had my friend who did and commented the interior, engine sound, are just like the lancer. Road comfort is better than lancer.  But the doors do sound hollow.   

I'm sticking to the original body kit and bumper. Think it look quite nice. Of course, I wish they have given 17 inch wheels instead, but the 16 inch is not bad looking.  It is a personal preference.   

I had a perdana v6 before and I have all praise for that car. I hope this car will be the same.  Cheers.

Did you guys realize the Inpira ad in the papers did not even mention "Lotus Ride and Handling"? It was stated "Proton Ride and Handling".

Why? Maybe this is why:
Is it because engineers "trained" under Lotus Engineering tweaking the suspension is not the same as Lotus tweaking it? If not, why they don't dare to put "Lotus Ride and Handling"?

Anyway, kenji, i concur with you. I feel that it's just Proton's poor excuse to justify this rebadging move.

"Now everyone can own a Lancer!" yay..... 

Tony Fernandes must be proud that his tagline can be used on Proton too.... 

haha aiseh the airduct is just a few clips only leh ... no need put also can if malas haha .. but how often you gonna change the battery la .. once a few years ?

Cheers mate.

Why I dont like proton, cause proton cars are bad. simple, family owned 4 units (Saga ,2X wira, waja) drove all, all had problems = plenty of headaches and we sold it all to change to something that will last longer, felt like a ton of bricks our backs.  now why are we overpaying for all the other makes? its because of proton!  the govt protects this idiot of a company by overtaxing the other makes.  dollar for dollar if ur in the UK, 40,000 gets you a BMW M5 rm 80,000 gets you an inspira. you do the math ... imagine Malaysian and UK person earning the same amount @ RM3k and Pounds 3K per month.

So, inspira owners, you better grab that 1,500 CBU units that are manufactured in japan.. cause once it become 60% local content, believe me, ur central locking,  power windows will fail within a year.

Please remember, this is built in Malaysia's Proton factory by Proton workers, not in Japan with Mitsubishi workers. I smart or not smart enough isn't your business, you just stay smart yourself when talking to someone. I have been driving Proton before and I know what is Proton and I know their quality, even previous Proton models also from Mitsubishi and everyone knows how good is the quality! Stay alert, time will tell the truth!

My friend, vios and city are also ASSEMBLED in Malaysia, with Malaysian workers. I did not say that the car is built in Japan, but the at least 40% of the parts are from Japan( your smart fingers typed that ALL are local parts)

i test drive 2.0 yesterday. The gearbox feeling still the same as 1.8 inspira. I do not feel the oomph, the pickup is rather slow and sluggish. CVT gearbox a big no.
I wish proton could put in DSG gearbox to replace the CVT or back to conventional 5-speed super ECT gearbox