Thanks for clarifying.
Anyhow, to me, Potong doesn't exist because it is a combination of "bought" technology tweaked a lil' here and there and claiming it as their own. I will not even consider it if I am getting a new car.

Simple. They want people to think it's so expensive because of tax. When the tax rates were lowered they didn't give the saved money to the customers, but kept it to themselves.

@Az prevay:
I disagree. If you buy a Camry I ask why Camry? Competitors are much more interesting. Better, safer, faster cars. Camry is ASEAN spec. If you buy Alphard I ask why Alphard, you can only get a second hand one. Buy a VW Sharan instead, or buy a commercial van and modify it into a luxury vehicle.

The Prius is ok though. The price is somewhat fair, the specs are good. After all it is JDM.

I think the Vios has 2 airbags now because they are forced to. Not allowed to sell with only 1...

http://paultan.org/2011/07/26/airbags-a-mu...-by-jan-1-2012/

Maybe Toyota is trying to stretch it... cause they are unable to offer the car with 2 airbags! (hmm... in other countries it comes with 6...). Maybe offer the responsible guy a Camry or too so they can make more profit a little longer.

The Vios shouldn't be taxed more than local brand, because it is ASEAN made AFAIK, and they have a trade agreement which forbids such behavior. As to why in certain regions it is cheaper or more expensive than in others... they try to squeeze as much money out of the customers as they can. Which is what every company will and should do. It is up to the consumer to accept it or not.

Saga has airbag but at driver side only. Look at the link below.
http://www.proton-edar.com.my/Experience/M...gSpecs-(1).aspx

Viva memang tak ada airbag, ada seat belt tensioner