went for 2nd test drive today. the SA told me currently 75% of total bookings is for the premium spec.

went for 2nd test drive yesterday. this time got a longer route..so managed to used paddle shift until 7th gear..around 130-140kmh..

this time i notice the "lag" that's been highlighted many times in this thread. but that is not a big issue for me. The power after 2000rpm is superb. Maybe when I own this car in the future (hopefully), I would accelerate in S mode before change into D. or even just drive it all the way with the paddle shift..which is more interesting.

Overall..
+NVH was good. No much wind noise even at 130km/h.
+I'm not that concern on the FC too much, because it depends on how I heavy I press the paddle. If too concern on FC, then I should just buy a hybrid car.
+Sound system is good. Could be better if install tweeter.
+Rear legroom is superb even though the front seat position is pushed to the back

-The glove box locking could be better. a bit hard to close.
-The rain sensor is big..kinda irritates me looking at that big black portion on the windshield.
-Rear seat is a bit straight..like persona. Could be better.

nope. no need use paddle shifter. S mode is like D mode. but more umpphhh!..

wow..that concrete also crack. no wonder can patah the rod.
any car hit like dat also cannot survive la. This should be a good "preve" all the basher..haha

if not mistaken current bookings already surpass 3000 units.
Since it was launched on a Monday night, people will only start to go showroom on weekends.
so after first weekend, the bookings quantity rise sharply compare to the weekdays after launch event.

i think about the sluggishness, Mat79 and others already explain in previous posts..
it's something to do with CVT setup for this Preve.

it's our right to test the car until we're satisfied before agreeing to accept it. test kaw2..don't worry.
and don't simply sign even if the SA say "sign aje la..new car mana ada problem kan?" hehehe

wallawehh..congrat! waiting for review..hehe..

+1

i think im going to compile all of your post mat79. really helpful when explaining to family members/friends especially regarding Preve & all the features

salute!

i'm very curious about what bro Mat79 mention on Golf 1.4 TSI + DSG gearbox which having the same lag feeling like what being mentioned here about Preve. So I just google for some test drive review (since there's no way I'm getting a chance to drive one.. )

this is what I found from another forum.

Driving the Golf TSI on the highways, I continued to be impressed with the performance; for some reason, my butt-dyno reported that the acceleration in the Golf felt more brisk than the Scirocco TSI. There was a slight hint of lag, but once you learn how to drive the car properly, will no longer pose as a problem.

maybe the Golf felt better coz max torque come from 1500rpm.

hopefully, golf 1.4tsi owners can help explain better and share their experience to educate future Preve owners.

maybe because Preve uses the same amount (maybe more) Hot Forming parts than BMW, and other continental cars (AUDI, VW etc)

i think that is normal for campro engine. the fan will run for awhile after turn off engine, to cool off

who is this mr hu?

a friend from edar told me already 4700 as of today

yes, i agree. it's the CVT sound. not engine.

Agree!! wow, this blue lagoon Preve actually looks nice. especially from this angle!
i think Proton's styling color selection for Preve is perfect...the car does look great in all the colors.

if not mistaken when we stop the car, engine off and pull the handbrake, all doors will be un-lock. correct me if i'm wrong.

so there's 3 ways of unlocking.
1. using the unlock button
2. pull the driver side inside door handle twice
3. after car is stationery, engine-off. pull hand-brake. [edited]

preve owners, pls confirm this

This post has been edited by mr_boonez: Apr 29 2012, 08:02 AM

ah yes. sorry. pull handbrake after engine off. forgot to mention that. thanks