True. BTW I noticed if I were to keep it off-the-boost too much (city driving, in other words, drive like a granny on a Sunday morning) then the average FC will show up higher.
I think it's because when off boost...the engine becomes 1.6NA ,and has to move 1.5 ton mammoth + 7 adults , at slow speed.

I tried speeding once up to 130KM/h, just after reset the FC meter, FC was showing up good. But the moment I reach the Klang-Banting traffic lights (damn long timing) , FC shot up (yeah I know, idling wastes fuel).

So this car is abit odd. It loves to be on-boost, especially on faster speeds.

But yeah you are correct too. Too much boost spoils the whole FC. But in the end, it's the price we pay for all the power excitement.

"Shell is the worst enemy for exora turbo. Thats why i got 8.1km/l "

ha?shell the worse enemy?? any solid data to back up ur words/claim? u are using which petrol brand?

This post has been edited by ir5: Dec 26 2014, 11:11 AM

Larger size of rims will cost slightly higher fuel consumption.

Yes I have a screenshot of my FC meter. The FC meter was reset when on the 1 tank of Shell.
Previously was on 1 tank of Shell, so I completed 1 tank at 12.1L/100KM , so now I am trying out 1 tank of Petronas (just filled up yesterday)

Photo screenshot is my phone right now but I can't upload now. (Office PC dont allow USB connections)

This post has been edited by SleeplessEyes: Dec 26 2014, 12:04 PM

should i get EB?
what is the FL next year? what are those changes?

This post has been edited by Austin123: Dec 26 2014, 12:15 PM

OK, do keep us updated yea once ready?

OK, do keep us updated yea once ready?

yeah. if we too concern about the FC, then BOLD is not a good choice. yes its a family car, but not so call friendly family car that you go for 'santai-santai'. what under the hoot, is more than that.
different people comes with different words. honestly, i owned this mammoth mainly coz of it's power, comfortable for the whole family, especially for a long journey, and of cause affordable.
actually its my second car. just for weekend 'jalan-jalan makan angin' only. for almost three years(02/12), its just clock 39+++KM on the odo. that's why i really don't care much about the FC. once hands behind the wheel, just shoot out 'secukop rasa'.
throughout my experience, at any condition, if we play up to 3000RPM only, we still can manage a good FC.

This post has been edited by tehsarbat: Dec 26 2014, 11:20 PM

Update: P1 SC called me to change my steering rack.

SleeplessEyesThe EB engine has low compression ratio of 8.9:1, so driving off boost is bad idea for good FC, and the turbo will not get sufficient spool to cool down. With boost (0.7~0.75 bar), the effective compression ratio becomes 14~15:1.

Drive like granny, the turbo will be hotter. You'll more likely to notice radiator fan switching on after engine shut off.

Lotus design CFE with low compression ratio to run RON 88.

This post has been edited by alexei: Dec 26 2014, 11:58 PM

As promised, here is my FC shot :



The fuel light was still blinking though.

Now on Petronas update, FC meter showing between 11.3-11.5L/100KM after travelling for about 50KMs, so its not the final figure.

Wah, so new...

Who else getting the Exora Bold recently?
Salesman said HQ no stock for it, have to wait for 2015 stock... True/False??
Or something fishy bout the discount? Or new facelift is on the way?

alexei, car seldom drive (2nd car), only driven on weekends/holidays/whenever feel like it, thats why low mileage
2nd service, not even reach 5000KM already service

Something new I learn. 14-15:1 compression, almost like Mazda SkyActiv without turbo.

Anyway, I now learn to drive a little faster than a granny.
Yesterday tried to catch up with a Toyota Landcruiser Prado LX470 (4.7L V8 ) and a VW Jetta. Both are fast & furious driver, especially the Jetta.
Jetta obviously have good acceleration off the line, but Exora still can catch up with it later.
So no problem catching up. Proud of my EB.

From what I have heard, Proton is making their cars according to order basis because they don't want to have excess stock for 2014 units like what happened during 2013.

So that is probably why 2015 the production will resume as normal.

Also, there is a facelift or new variant coming soon. Not sure when though

I have never driven until fuel light come on. I usually will refuel right away once it shows one bar left.

Just curious, how many more km can you travel once the fuel light comes on?

Judging by the pictures that were leaked earlier, I am not sure if the facelift is a proper facelift for all EB models, or a new variant (perhaps something like a Super Premium variant).

In the leaked pics, I can see there are brand new sport rims, bodykit cladding (something that looks like Nissan's X-Gear), plus daytime lights in place of the fog lamps.

I think there will be stability control too because theres an extra button on the centre console. But not sure because can't see clearly.

http://kereta.info/2015-new-proton-exora-s...-drl-fog-lamps/

This post has been edited by YouDontKnowMyName: Dec 27 2014, 03:21 PM

Hi Bro.

According to the manual,



Usually I noticed, when the "Distance-To-Go" KM reaches around 60-65KM range, the fuel warning light will come on, and the fuel gauge will blink. And usually the "Distance to Go" meter will show " - - - " if go below 50KM.
Usually when the light comes up, still can travel from PJ back to Subang safely.

I dare not use until the last bar disappear.

I never touched the manual before LOL

Thanks for the share

i remember my salesman said,
- if last bar blink, can go around 50km
- if fuel indicator blink, can go around 20km

i remembered my SC told me, actually its not a good practice to refuel until the indicator start blinking. if the car is moving, at certain situation, it may effect the fuel pump if the air is allowed to flow into the fuel line. just to play safe, i refuel soon after the sign 'km to go' shows <100KM. mana tau jalan lagi tak jumpa petrol station, nanya.