The test drive unit vibrate when I start to press the pedal deeper to cross the road..did anyone feel the same?

initial reviews aint all dat great. should i shift to inspira?

good2, so many comments. If not mistakenlah, full manual mode need to push to side the lever. Erm, about the crack signal stalk, is it crack or sound crack coz u still hold the stalk even after turning the steering, n dont go back normal, is it means that the signal stalk not return back to neutral postion. If that the case, normal, not broken. But if physically crack, then its abnormal.

Centre console button near h u some are indicators only, not button.

About rattles, i think need to check whether come from the un properly closed glove box or the compartment near the driver's side,under the steering. Being subject of abuse, u knowlah,ha...ha...,but its good to abuse coz then know bleh tahan atau x, either hard way or the highway,ops sorry, malaysian way :-).

I think prtn listen to all the comments. Just my thought.

Even some saying interior mcm taik, langgar yellow line gegar mcm kancil sbb pkai oem kayaba cap ayam, xpkai gab absorber(wow, gab, honda used gab kot, he..he..just joking), i think,they accept it all as feedback for improvements.

Depends. Do you need a cheaper car with a turbo, a buttload of accessories, and a bigger boot?

Or can you pay a bit more for car with less accessories, a smaller boot and no turbo; but A LOT OF DRAMA and POISON?

I personally took the drama route, no regrets lol. YMMV of course - both is a Proton wad lol.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Apr 17 2012, 07:42 PM

I have no complains about the comfort nor the NVH. They are top notch, just as reported. Definitely no discomfort when going over yellow lines.

Just talked with my friend (friend's friend actually) over the phone. He's working in powertrain division. he told me the manual 6 speeder hatchback will only sell to the market next year (mid 2013). No engine or power enhancement besides it's a manual version and hatchback. He also advised not to get the iafm cos it seriously underpowered. Dunno why proton decidew to introduce the iafm variant. Might as well sell the low spec with less accessories n function or better off with manual 5 speed.

Regarding the DSZ resignation he said still uncertain cos no B&W. maybe [/S]mat79[S] DSZ just cakap2 only to his staff

This post has been edited by mutt: Apr 17 2012, 07:49 PM

@Mat79: Good to hear Potong is listening. Personally I like to see the national brand grow and mature. I don't care if it's foolish national patriotism, but I get warm fuzzy feelings explaining to foreigners that I'm driving a local car and hearing them say "It's not bad" with a hint of honesty in their voices.

Just like a couple of American ETAs did a few weeks back when I ferried them around in my car.

Even though mine is a "rebadge".

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Apr 17 2012, 07:50 PM

ah, forget also, since many people scrutinised n test the car to the max, many didnt notice the glass area all around is pilkington toughened n st gobain sekurit. If u find anything unpleasing or anything, just mentioned it out. Who knows, maybe some protonians read this n can improve its. By the way, the glove box closing mechanism using side latch, rather than what they normally used. Are they scared the latch will break during abuse period? He...he...

Maybe he just mentioned in passing to his staff

DSZ: aih so tired, maybe I should resign.
staffs: !!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Internet explodes*

To justify the extra... Ur extra $ ...

I went for a test drive at proton seremban just now and here is my honest opinion about it, and compare it to my current ride, kia forte koup.

the design:

This is very subjective. The car has nice design. but for me i feel the car lacks a first impression 'wow' factor that some car in its segment has. However i believe proton try to play safe and design the car to suit many age range.

For internal, i must say it doesnt look expensive, but yes this car at rm73k is indeed cheap. The features are amazing and worth the money. But in terms of quality i can say forte is way better. I also requested the sa to test drive the inspira and i can say inspira's materials also better than preve.

So preve wins in features, but lack in quality and design..

performance:

this is the most important part, and what excites me the most. 205nm torque at just 1500rpm. However while driving it, i had a mix feeling. it doesnt feel quick enough in acceleration, and at D mode, it is obviously not that fast. the gear change too quickly and at 60kmh i already at 6th gear.

I then used pedal shift and.the car started to perform as what i expected. the power is there although there is like 1-2secs lag when i started pressing the pedal. It becomes quick after that, but i cant say it's better than my koup that only has 194nm at 4000rpm..
i then tested the inspira 2.0 which i think preve can easily beat at traffic light, but it wont be that far before inspira can overtake the preve.

i dunno, i just hope that the car is too new that cause the engine to not performing that well.

handling:
The handling is great. However i would be lying if i say it matched my ex ford focus 2009. it is better than inspira though and better than my ex forte 1.6.. but koup steering and handling is good too. i cant say which one is better, but the most important thing is the preve handling is good enough and perhaps the best amond car below rm100k..

Overall, although i had a mix feeling about this car, i can safely say this car is the best car to buy below rm90k, especially if handling and features are the main 2 criterias for you..

hows the interior? saw few picture of the interior tear off

I wonder when would be Sapphire Version of Preve would launch

Even if it's true normally ceo need to give 6 month notice

I like the way you thinking. Our people really should learning how to proud with our self rather than just praise foreigner too much.

After preve is there a D segment car coming ?

I also forgot to mention that welding point in some areas are too rough.. in.the engine compartment, door side. just to share though, not to complain..

and the comfort, the seats are good enough.

If the car can drive like a Honda city idsi I am happy with it already.

from stand still with a 1KZ-TE (and 2 tonnes), I out speed a Preve with a 4 speed AT... while keeping the engine rev under 2.5k.... did not know it was a Preve till it over took me (while I lifted my foot from the pedal...)

Interior is serviceable, definitely looks more expensive than RM72k. My main peeve is still with the center console and the HU. Sigh, this is where it becomes evident that Proton can give you a great overall package, but always overlooked the details.