You got the point !

This is not rocket science. It's been there for ages.

Go check out how it works at other cars and you'd realize how futile the defensive stance you're trying to build for Proton.

What defensive stance? what are you implying?

I was not defending Proton for not implementing the boot release latch on the hatch itself, if that's what you're thinking.

I was wondering why they didn't, that's all.

To cut cost? Since you have already enough options to open the boot (key fob and driver side switch). And the scenario where you have to open the boot through the rear seats are quite rare (your battery won't die on you every other day unless you're an idiot who leaves the lights on all the time). Also I may have read somewhere about people bashing Proton for using old school boot release and wanted electronic for the "premium-ness". Proton can never win

Btw, my boot is a bit hard to open even after I released it (by both key fob and switch). It was easier the first couple of days. Now I had to push the key fob button and pull the boot at the same time. Need to get SC have a look at it during 1k service. Hmm..this is the kind of fit and finish issues Proton really need to work on. You can't just compete with other global automakers with performance and ride and handling alone. At the end of the day overall user experience including the small things matters a lot.

lol im just saying this because i usually drove a Hiace at my workplace and when speeding with load, the driving felt more solid. I was surprise how easy to achieve 140kmp when there is load inside the van. but the down side of this is the handling, it take a lil bit effort to take tight corners because the steering felt heavy.

So why did i said that heavy = more stable is true, because you wont feel floating if you drive fast. hence make the ride more stable.

about the hard to open boot, im deeply sory to hear that. dunno whether its related with adjustment made to the latch due to open boot problem bfore(yup,they take action on complaint), or just a simple reallignment or grease needed.

but i do agree,a big agree on this aint supposed to happened,n prtn shud take the blame.

on latch or button or keyhole to open boot,i have to agree that many other cars have better implementation including using sensors n etc. but to reduce cost,at the same time giving a bit sense of premium,and at the same time to fullfil Thatcham insurance uk safety intrussion requirements for euro market, thats why no keyhole or button being put. and it did actually given high rating by thatcham insurance on that matter.

to reduce cost,give a bit sense of premium n still fullfil the requirement,its something that hard to do. the easiest way n cheapest,use keyhole,but that is consider moderate by thatcham standard, use sensors with button, a bit high in cost,put in latch,easily to open by anyone,not fullfil the requirement.

but personal preference,button on the dash,rather pull button inside door pocket. but thats mean need to change the lower part of dash design a bit,maybe cost a bit higher compare to current placement.

so suprima already went to UK for thatcham evaluation ?

This post has been edited by kukakoko: Sep 11 2013, 02:19 PM

my new car has no button or keyhole to open the bonnet too

button inside side pocket to prevent kids from pressing it?

yup,they had also send it to mira uk 4 crashtest,compare idiada last time.

Dunno what the fuss is all about with electronic boot release switch. Yeah i admit it needs some time to get used to (before i was used to cable release so when you pull the lever there is some tension on the lever until u hear the 'thuck' sound indicating that the boot is now open). On the SS, I have tried it, and even though there is no physical tension on the switch, you will have to keep on pressing it until the 'thuck' sound is heard. Same concept, different methods. My current car does not have any boot release lever inside the car at all.

Let me guess. A VW?

Myvi also

hehehehehe.... lu tak baik ah, Daris.

Where got money to go an buy VW. Using Nissan only lah ...

so any official suprima owners tered yet?

I think got one thread in car clubs.
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Anyway, why no 17" for Suprima S?


R3 limited edition.

15 "(RM1860) & 16" (RM2110).

i believe they will come with 17" and 18" soon

still waiting for my car plate number ><

getting your car tomorrow i suppose?