Really ah. I thought small and economical car is best for this kind of job.

If you don't have more than 3 kids, it is actually an ideal cars for sending/picking up kids to/from school. ideal for city driving, easy to park, easy to jump queue too

I got 2 kids with really heavy school bags. I wonder the Prius C got enough power for those heavy school bags. I don't understand why primary 1 kid need so many books.

nightmare, dunno how long to wait...

malaysians only buy for looks, not for performance

Not true lah. Off course look is important. Like chasing girls, you only go for good looking girls. But looks is a subjective thing. Other things play important role too like character etc.

For me spec is very important and I really like the keyless entry and ignition. Spacious cabin is also very critical for me.

To be exact company usually use higher range of the interest rate, take 3.15 its around RM75,569. And although malaysia does not have a import duty however there is still a sales tax of 10% (RM7.5k) That adds up to RM83k, the extra goes to UMW i guess

Oh Yah, I forgot the sales tax. So we are probably paying RM15k more for the Prius C. Another thing to take note is that the Prius C at USD23,990 is a very expensive for a compact car which is more towards the high end compact car.

In the end, Hybrid still cost a hefty premium and one must decided whether the premium is worthwhile.

let me clarify abit on dis...if the prius c sells for 70k in msia it will bring down p1 n p2 sales by huge margin...but either u buy p1 or toyota crony still profits....

After minus the sales tax... for imported CBU cars we rakyat still need to pay extra for the APs(Approved Permits):
Without taxes Prius C will be selling at RM91,968 Prius 1.8-RM132,463 Jazz Hybrid -RM86,342 & Insight -RM89,264.
We have to pay extra $ for AP:- Prius C is RM22k, Prius 1.8 -RM43-45k, Jazz Hybrid -RM20k & Insight -estmd RM21k.

We cannot compare with the US Prius C USD23k bcos it's a higher range specifications with extra features than our M'sian specs.
Their 6 extra features:- SofTex trimmed heated front seat, 9 airbags(ours 7), Daytime running lights, Vehicle proximity notification system,
Bluetooth handfree with Voice command control on steering wheel(ours is optional RM2,990 but without the voice command control on
steering wheel just like the Prius 1.8) & the TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System which is a cool features.

We rakyat are paying extra for nothing to feed the greedy AP cronies rice bowls. That's why the government keep on delaying the abolishment of the APs. I presume the coming NAP3 (National Automotive Policy 3) is also hopeless bcos they will also favor Proton/Perodua & AP cronies. How many times has it been delayed & will the termination of APs be pushed back to 2020? In this region's automotive industry, we lose out to Thailand the Detroit of Asean & also Indonesia automotive sector is growing strongly.

Hybrids tax exemptions will be ending 2013 & this is insufficient to grow the hybrid segment.(possibilities of policy ppl may not extend it due to Proton might be pushing out their own hybrid line).

In the end, APs, outdated technology, inferior qualities; We rakyat are force to swallow this bitter pills same like rakyat forced to accept Lynas,
unless we rakyat..

Just make sure we dont have to swallow this again after next election...

Go out in full force in the coming election and let our voice be heard.

We all more worry about ur place.... too many oversea vote u know... from philipin, indonesia etc...

I dun think USD23990 is the exact cost price of the vehicle... The cost of it maybe like 10-20% cheaper becoz of the profit for the reseller there.

As for malysia just imagine using tat cheaper coat price (usually import tax stuff is based on the sum up on cost price + freight + insurance + port charges)

So the exact price of the vehicle is cheaper than what u guys think off

This post has been edited by 300078: Mar 19 2012, 07:16 PM

Got my car today. I am not an auto expert though, so can only compare it to my civic (current gen) that I trade in for this.

Sound insulation: Excellent, much quieter than civic.

Dashboard display: Not very used to the lack of rpm meter, but the digital speed display is the same as civic, with higher readability due to the black background. The colorful LCD display while beautiful, I dun think would be used frequently in the long run unless you are very concerned of fuel consumption. Overall satisfactory.

Engine and brake noise: Acceleration is smooth, slightly slower than civic, but lack of engine noise makes it hard to tell how fast you are going. Braking noise is like many have said, slightly disturbing, like flying a airplane.

Front seat space: The front car cabin feels higher than civic, while width slightly narrower.

Keyless entry and engine start/stop system: Excellent, really like it.

Cornering: Very good, since turning radius is only 4.8.

WOW.. Prius C now is on the road.

BTW what make you change from Civic big car to a Hybrid Compact car? Feel like a down grade.

I'm in the consideration of whether to take the new Prius C or a 2nd Hand Civic.

Mind to tell your reason?

Very surprise to hear Prius c quite than a civic....

Really wanna go test drive 1 day for this c...

Hah, the trade in price of Civic is so high (75k) that I figure it is in high demand. Main reason for the change is that
(1) I prefer a smaller car, easier to park and maneuver, and I drive alone most of the time,
(2) my civic at 6th year old (bought at april 2006, one of the first on the road I guess) has started to show sign of wear and tear, suspension is giving up, rubber trim are fading, my vkool is getting blurrer day by day, cloth cover stay dirty no matter how u wash it.... so time for a change before something bigger pops up.
(3) the better accessories, keyless entry, japan built quality and 7 air bags of prius c kinds of make it feel like an upgrade for single driver like me.

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Added on March 19, 2012, 9:29 pmActually it is only more quiet if you ignore the braking sound, it is always there haunting you....

This post has been edited by pweic: Mar 19 2012, 09:29 PM

Congratulation for your new car, I went to toyota subang today and wanted to test drive, the SA told me that still no test drive available and yet no Prius C is on road because first batch of cars not arrived yet, but you are already driving it, my SA now looks stupid to me

BTW, does Prius C give sound alert when it is on EV mode to notify pedestrian? since it can be very quiet when low speed and on EV mode.

Huh, I didn't get to drive EV mode with pedestrian nearby, pretty dangerous. But as far as I know the car doesn't have pedestrian sensor (whatever it is called), so it shldn't be able to. If you are talking about constant sound to alert pedestrian, then no I didn't hear any. In fact the function of EV mode is not to wake up your neighbor in the dense Japan residential area.

This post has been edited by pweic: Mar 19 2012, 10:00 PM