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Prius C, coming to Malaysia
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andrekua2
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 Feb 18 2012, 02:43 AM
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QUOTE(Cls63Amg7 @ Feb 18 2012, 02:02 AM) I don't own any one of Prius or insight or test drives any but all I know is Prius fc win insight and another thing is that insight has the potential to win "ugliest hybrid car awards 2011-2012" There is not a lot of choices but not that ugly. However, I do dislike one thing about Honda. Sometimes the ride is just too hard. We had one City FL and it is really hard. It was stolen and the next one we bought was the same but with a slight FL again which has softer seat but retain the suspension hardness. I went for Insight test drive the other day and was really surprised by the harsh ride. You can feel even the slightest imperfection of the road. Lets see how the facelifted Insight will fare against Prius C. I think the drive is quite good. Its silent and did not really feel the lack of power. The acceleration up to 100KMH was okay, not as sluggish as I first feared. Hope they get rid of the PE foam box (CHEAPO ICE BOX foam) in the boot for tyre storage. Not suitable if want to carry something heavy. |
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andrekua2
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Feb 18 2012, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(watonk @ Feb 18 2012, 10:34 AM) Toyota is very good at stripping their suspension to be damn comfortable. Their suspension often flimsy and wallowy, with boatlike handling and excessive body roll in corners. This is the example of so called superior, luxury Toyota hybrid but equipped with fail suspension. True but somehow I was quite attached to my Vios boat like suspension. Very comfy and flying over those small bumps/potholes. Finding it hard to make myself brake for bumps down to 10kmh. |
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andrekua2
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Feb 18 2012, 09:08 PM
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Don't really get why you are paying over 100k for the car and advertised for them at the very same time.
Who cares if it's a 600k S class Benz or 400k Sporty E class or million dollar Porshe. I only want Prius C with some comparison to Insight.
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andrekua2
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Feb 20 2012, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(BuFung @ Feb 20 2012, 09:29 PM) Very well equip.... I would say this car well worth it price... I now believe what they mean by UGLY... it does not look good from the photos but will still see them upclose personally to confirm how bad it was. |
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andrekua2
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Feb 20 2012, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(BuFung @ Feb 20 2012, 09:43 PM) Plan to get 1?
Added on February 20, 2012, 9:47 pm seven airbags (front, side, curtain, driver’s knee), TRC (traction control), VSC (vehicle stability control), ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, auto climate control, cruise control and keyless entry with start button... All in.... This gonna affect the vios sales as well I belief... This car like the big brother can run purely on battery up to 45km/h some more... Don't see the insight have anything to rival it.... Regarding this pure EV mode, how long can it last? |
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andrekua2
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Feb 20 2012, 11:58 PM
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Just 2km? Hmm... I wonder how long in minutes if stuck in a traffic jam.
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andrekua2
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Feb 21 2012, 07:41 AM
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QUOTE(BuFung @ Feb 21 2012, 12:11 AM) It will be much longer if u r in traffic jam... Coz the motor consume very low power when ur car not moving... Yes, but what about the aircond? Auto off like Insight? |
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andrekua2
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Feb 25 2012, 05:07 PM
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Finally get to see the Prius C today.
l think the dashboard and seats don't look as bad as in pictures. But it's the steering and door panels that look really awful. They don't feel good to touch too. The rear light clear plastic looks terrible in my opinion.
Too bad no test drive yet. If you are near Aman Suria, can go have a look. SA also said can get as early as 16th March.
ps I don't think it felt like CBU at all. Insight is much better made despite the difference implementation of hybrid usage.
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andrekua2
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Feb 26 2012, 10:47 AM
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Feb 26 2012, 09:51 AM) want to see this car climb genting after the battery fully exhausted... with 1.5l and smaller bhp and torque... it is relying all the magic in the HSD gearbox lets hope the HSD gearbox can do magic.... and see how is the Genting climbing experience... Like lastime... off aircond, off radio, off just about anything else... then only got power? I wonder if adding my portable chargers helps  |
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andrekua2
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Feb 26 2012, 09:57 PM
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QUOTE(ar188 @ Feb 26 2012, 05:20 PM) how come these insight fellas like got serious allergy toward toyota hybrid wan ar?  both brands also i like since i got 2 cars each from both brands. I think many would rather pay the original 103k if they improve the seats slightly, better colored dashboard cum door panel and a better steering. Like Vios last time... All black interior for slightly more, and the ugly one for few Ks cheaper.
Added on February 26, 2012, 9:58 pmQUOTE(hawk @ Feb 26 2012, 06:16 PM) Balakong branch sa said 3 months ...  The SA in Aman Suria told me Mid March but first come first serve. Limited unit... I think all sold liao. This post has been edited by andrekua2: Feb 26 2012, 09:58 PM |
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andrekua2
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Feb 26 2012, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(ar188 @ Feb 26 2012, 09:59 PM) some pay for the technology some pay for better interior.. if you like interior like dash/steering, then wait for the jazz hybrid lor.. Wanted to try Toyota. That's why. Otherwise just buy Insight lor. Don't like Honda stiffness. |
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