eh, the sales guy for VW is not bluffing you.
The TSi engine is really power. The Polo is powered by 1.2L Tsi, I think it can go
0-100kmh in 6 sec. Whats more surprising it is fuel saving too.
Jetta is a nice car, but I won't spend RM140k over an average class sedan.
Hoho, don't buy the Altis, it sucks. I compared the 2.0G Altis to the Polo Sedan 1.6 and guess what? The Polo Sedan 1.6 beats the Altis anytime. I step hard on the Altis during test drive, by the time it reach 100kmh, the RPM was 5000-6000. Whereas, the Polo is smooth, step hard at 100kmh, the RPM was mere 2000-3000. This is the wonder of german technology. Interior is super ugly, plasticky looking. Not worth my RM123k.
As for the Civic, its ok lah. When I test drove it, it felt fine. The dashboard is nice, the digital speedometer is cool. Only thing was that I struggled with the paddle shift. But I think waiting list for Civic is a bit longer, for hybrid is worst - 6 months. Plus don't expect any discount for Civic.
Anyway, you should not compare Jetta with Altis and Civic because Jetta is of a better class. Should compare Accord, Camry to Jetta.
You should also check out Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata and this very very cool care Ford Focus. Ford Focus has all the tech but dunno why it hasn't caught on in the msian market.
Wow..i dont know polo 1.2TSI so quick one..even quicker than 250PS focus ST..i'll definitely buy one lol
QUOTE(kadajawi @ Oct 28 2012, 01:15 PM)
Really? The next generation Golf is still having a 1.4 TSI, but since the switch to the MQB platform the engines are interchangeable. The angle and position is supposed to be the same for every engine, the way it is mount etc. Same with gearbox. So they may combine every gearbox with every engine, and put it in every car based on the MQB platform (i.e. almost every car...). That might explain some changes. The 1.4 TSI loses some weight by using more aluminium, around 20 kg for the 122 hp version. It will also run as a 2 cylinder when there isn't enough load (similar to what I believe Honda did long time ago). In any case I doubt the engine will be a downgrade over the previous ones, they have just improved what was there before.
Factories that are able to produce one MQB car should be able to produce other MQB cars as well, on the same line, with some additions. So hopefully VW will set up one of these in Malaysia and offer a greater variety of cars. MQB also helps them save money, which they apparently intend to use to adapt to the pricing requirements in certain markets (such as Malaysia...?!). Of course if the cars are cheaper to produce, they can offer them for less to push other companies out of the market
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