It reads that Proton may CKD a Mitsubishi model here and the writer suggests that it may be the ASX.

In any case, Peugeot and Citroen already using the ASX....

oopppsss....

re-badge is different than CKD.

dont worry.

Re-badge = become proton model

CKD = still mitsu but assembled by proton.

just like Tan Chong. u dont call Tan Chong Slyphy, right?

or Naza 308.

would it mean the CKD will be cheaper? this would water down the elegance of the CBU ASX

AFAIK, ASX all over the world are CBU in Japan. why CKD in malaysia? sounds very fishy...



i still call them as NAZA 308, NAZA 206, NAZA Rondo, NAZA Blade

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Added on September 16, 2011, 1:09 amwouldn't it be more economical to CKD the lancer as they can share the same CKD line as Inspira? Or better, a CKD EVO-X! i'd love to get an EVO-X at 1/2 price!

The Pug and Citroen sharing ASX platforms are just news pieces... have yet to see any models from them

anyway, ur ride arrived?

This post has been edited by lucifah: Sep 16 2011, 01:11 AM

lucifah

CKD will definitely be cheaper than CBU because of our tax/duties structure. On that note, it could also be the reason why proton will not want to play a part to help assemble (CKD) Lancers as then, the Lancer price will drop and affect the Inspira sales.

My ride should have been registered yesterday but for whatever reason, it did not happen. Guess it will be monday or tuesday next week

actually its not surprising that the collaboration between mitsubishi and proton because eon berhad holds mitsubishi sdn bhd share of 48% as written in their website.

i really like the ASX and would very much buy one too if proton is going to rebadge it.

Ya dont care ckd or rebadge asx...
after all its a good news...
or else the current mit asx is too overpriced with this little crossver
rm140k is as expensive as crv
labuan/brunei rm70k only...tax kao kao to us

actually i'll still think its not that bad even if proton rebadge it. its like having 2 diff specs car, why would it affect its resale value of those who have bought CBU? besides, think of all those mass availability of spare parts which is good too.

so how are the ASX so far? good?

I've had mine for 2 weeks now and am enjoying it. Today is also the day I get to start using my power windows after going through 2 weeks for the tinting to "settle".

My FC seems good too. My typical journey to work is 50% highway, 50% urban cycle and I am getting sub 8L/100km average for the trip.

Will probably be sending it in for first 1k service in 2 weeks and hopefully, some of the accessories I ordered will be available then.

Some of the low points on the ride:
1. Seats are a tad stiff/hard
2. Stock Kenwood DDX-5036 HU sucks
3. Tyre noise is a bit high (am considering to foam the chassis and maybe A-pillar too to manage this)
4. Still keep forgetting to lock the doors as I drive off cos no "auto-locking" feature

wow your FC looks pretty even on 50% 50%, i would assume it runs average 10L/100km.

i've just been to the showroom to learn more about it but their promotion doesnt seems attractive now that it is almost year end. and their only ASX was taken for test drive, so i still havent seen the actual car yet.

good news is that those low points u mentioned are not too bad as most of it can be solved with after market products if warranty is not really a big concern except the seat which i havent really feel it yet... will visit the showroom again during lunch time...

would really book one but my commitments are way too high...sigh...

Asx SE
Asx SE brochure
check this out.. special edition ASX.. extra 3k for extra item seem pretty worth it..
kenwood gps module + visor + front and rear garnish > 3k...
the red stitch consider bonus..
still i prefer full spec ASX to be brought in..
Keyless Operation System, HiD, panoramic glass roof with LED illumination, rockford fosgate punch premium sound system..

The SE is limited to only 2 colors, black and white. As for the extra stuff, I feel it is worth it as the front and rear under garnishes and door visor would cost RM2290 (based on the accessories pricing from their website). The HU with GPS and BT is a DNX-xxxxBT model compared to the current DDX-5036. To "enable" the GPS and BT features on the DDX-5036, be prepared to fork out circa RM2k for the add-on modules.

The 1.8 turbo diesel version would be a nice alternative too.

the FC gets better after 2 - 3,000 km when the invecs 3 CVT adapts to your driving sytle

can go as low as 7.5L/100km combined

it is reported that with the 1.8DiD with manual transmission, it can go as low as 6.5L/100km on combined cycle

but alas, our diesel is not good enough for the 1.8 DiD Mivec engine

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Added on October 7, 2011, 1:30 pm forgot to ask u bro, u fill up with ron95 or ron97?

This post has been edited by lucifah: Oct 7 2011, 01:30 PM

Being a cheapskate , I use RON95 since the SA told me no problem. Will tryout with RON97 some day but I doubt there will be any significant noticeable difference other than to the wallet

richard being cheapskate? hard to believe man..

latest RVR ROADEST..
why the SE not this?

tested the car speed last sunday

170-180 km/h without any chassis or steering vibrations

didn't notice about the noise as the stereo volume is turned high

covered 60+km of single-lane, twisty roads with lots of overtakings (with flappy pedals) in just 25minutes


the damage? 12.5L/100km FC

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Added on November 15, 2011, 9:17 pmhas anyone done any mods to your ASX?

how about auto-lock while driving?

This post has been edited by lucifah: Nov 15 2011, 09:17 PM

Sorry for late reply but I get average 9.5KM to 11KM /1L got a few times 12.9KM/1L!!! ... But to me average is 10KM/1L very good FC and believe me I am 99% city driving. Staying jalan ipoh frequently go to cheras daily and work in PJ... All jam roads... But I feel it's because I change my airfilter to K &N ... More power too

MY ADVICE IS... change to K&N ...and you will feel the different! LAGI POWER LAGI BEST! hahaha

i did some black Matte spray paint to certain parts and my ASX is white... will do matte white soon for the rest of the car...next month changing to 18" rims... now looking for air scoop...

If they say its Japanese Mom's soccer car... dun think so... hahah i feel PUG3008 looks like european soccer mom's car PUG3008 weird looking... ASX looks like an oversized LANCER with PITBULL netlike front grill...more ganas

again...get what you like!!! I am surely loving mine... and every time i stop the car i see ppl admiring... well the paint work i did...can't wait to see their eyes once i change the rims and engine/exhaust system... and matte white all the way!!! will post my car picture up for ya'll to see soon!

my friend bought a PUG308T, he faced a lot of problem and engine noise and stuff... he seems not happy with it... he bought same time with my ASX... and i love my ASX... no problem! only gripe is... NO FORUM and fan club!, NO EVO10 like bonnet!, not much body kit!!!

but those i can figure out

HAPPY DECIDING TO ALL... but i know i no regrets!



This post has been edited by melwind: Feb 23 2012, 08:25 AM

have u guys visit your service center to get the wiring for the ECU and steering column fixed?

the upgraded ASX's start-engine-button is very nice. sadly, u can't retrofit it to existing ASX

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Added on February 23, 2012, 11:55 ammind posting some pics of your new paint job?

and pls share your costs to buy 18" wheels + tyres

i've seen a few ASX pics with 18" wheels, and damn, do they look good!

This post has been edited by lucifah: Feb 23 2012, 11:55 AM