Just got my mine last week, the Premium CVT model. I've a few things I noticed. By the way, not an auto-genius here so sorry if I'm using terms that are not very specific!

1. It takes some time for the car to accelerate when stopped, either uphill or flat. But I think I got the answer after reading here about the clutch needing some time to close.

2. My car drops down slightly when stopped on a slope (which I never experienced in my Saga FL, but I think it's answered here as well so ignore this.

3. My car seems to throttle when I'm going down a steep downhill slope?? I'm not stepping the throttle and lightly stepping on the brake. I experience this everyday on a certain slope that I've to pass when leaving for work, not on other slopes.

4. My window is kind of dark. I'm not sure if it's even legal but that's what I got from Proton. I know Premium variant comes with a tint based on what I see on the brochure, but I don't see other cars as dark as mine, and I can't find other Premium variants on the road to compare, only Executive variants. Can anyone with this variant snap their window so I can compare? It's really worrying that I always checked Waze to avoid roadblocks. And yes I do have that cert from Proton but still...

5. There's a weird light tapping noise from somewhere in the back that just came up three days ago, and only when I'm driving so I can't make out where it's coming from as I need to focus on driving.

BTW, any recommendations for seat covers that I can get online? And will it affect the side airbags inside the seat itself? Sorry if it's all too newbie-ish~

Yes that's exactly what I'm seeing, RPM going up! If it's normal then I'll just accept it. Btw I can't slow down much thanks to the ridiculous design of the road. It's literally /\. Had to go uphill hard, then going downhill can't slow down too hard as many of those 4WD's will stick to my rear. I'll try to check on these hook metal you suggested. Thanks!

Alright thanks for clearing 1,2 & 3! But 4, yes I know exec don't have the included tint. Mine is Premium so I can't compare as I can only find Execs around me. The closest I found was the tint on a Vellfire with a badge on the plate so I guess it's some high profile guy with special exceptions from JPJ. Made me even more concerned as I'm not some Datuk or VIP~|||

Forgot about this thread...last post was 2015 lol
Anyway my Preve is almost 4 years but only 37k mileage amd now reversing my car is just a pain...have to step hard just to get out of parking but going forward is normal! Just went to SC and foreman said something in the gearbox is damaged needs replacing. Offered to do it himself for RM1.5k, saying SC will be around RM2.5k.....any opinion?? Is this price normal? Is this damage normal as I don't even drive roughly never hitting 100km/h to this day...man...