
This time, my dad wants to decide between these 2 cars for my mom, Proton Exora Bold CFE Premium (RM80k) and Toyota Innova (RM100k)

My dad is considering between the Toyota Innova which cost RM100K, but after doing some research, I found that Proton Exora Bold CFE Premium cost RM80k and Proton Exora Prime which cost RM89k.
The top of the line Exora's are attractive because of all of the additional features such as leather seats, reverse camera etc.
My mom is currently driving a first-gen Avanza. The only thing that's Toyota about this car is the Engine and badge

So no matter which car will be her next car, it will most certainly be an upgrade to her

My questions for the Proton Exora,
1. What are the main differences between Bold CFE Premium and the Exora Prime? (apart from fake wood finishing)
2. How's the fuel consumption for the CFE engines (assuming both of the variants share the same FC since it's same engine)
3. I always hear lots of complaints about build quality issues for proton (for example dashboard rattling after a few years, plastics loose/broken, paint peeling).
Has Proton's quality improved with the Exora? (I don't fully believe these "problems" since mostly are made by Proton haters. )
I want full honesty from people who had experience with Proton or the Exora themselves

And for the questions of comparison between Proton Exora Bold CFE Premium and Toyota Innova

4. How is performance and handling between these two cars? (Since both are MPV, I don't expect much. Just wanna know which is better between these 2 cars)
5. How is the ride comfort when compared to Toyota Innova? (going over bumps on road, potholes etc)
6. Which car has better fuel economy?
7. Is the Toyota Innova's build quality more superior than the Exora? (Given that the Innova is manufactured in Indonesia)
8. Is the Proton Exora as reliable as the Toyota Innova?
I sincerely hope for honest and unbiased answers

Thanks in advance for your answers!

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As of 14 July 2013, the decision has been made!
Exora Bold CFE Premium is the choice of car.
Main reasons for the Exora Bold CFE Premium
1. CFE engine is superb. Very powerful and great pickup!
2. Larger boot space than the Innova and more versatile seat fold-down layout
3. Air-cond on the Exora Bold is far more superior.
It's super cold and never have to go more than fan speed 1!
4. For RM80k, Exora Bold CFE Premium has loads of features (Reverse camera, leather seats, tint etc)
5. Excellent handling for an MPV
A thread I found while researching about these cars, I found to be useful and informative.
The comparisons he/she made is extremely precise and true to what I've found.
Link to that helpful thread
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2556542/all
Thank you everyone!


This post has been edited by YouDontKnowMyName: Jul 14 2013, 12:30 AM