jackbanner time for V4?

Perhaps you may open and continue with v4. Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. I will have a look at them. Mazda do not have any plans to sell the hybrids in Malaysia anytime soon ?

Bermaz is probably too busy with Xpeng now 😇

1. Brand : Any
2. Budget : Less than RM200k
3. New/Used/Unreg : no restriction
4. Specs : MVP, large vehicle, long term family use
5. Transmission : AT of cuz
6. NA or FI : no issue with that
7. Type : MVP
8. Remarks : Looking for mvp for family use. spacious, economy and long lasting. Vellfire/Alphard abit overbudget, Kia Carnival seems nice but also budget sketch too much dy. Thinking of Tiggo 8 pro due to recent discount. Im not in rush to get any cars yet so i am looking for suggestions and can wait till 2025.

Here are C & D-segment 7 seater SUV & Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPV)

Origin	Model	Price(K)
China	X90	124-153
Japan	Innova	134-142
Japan	Xtrail	134-164
Japan	Serena	150-166
China	Tiggo8	160
Japan	Zenix	165-202
German	Tiguan Allspace	167-247
Japan	CX-8	186-222
Korean	SantaFe	186-206
French	5008	187
Japan	Fortuner	190-231
Korean	Carnival	246-260

Carnival is quarter million liao,
If want to consider China models like Chery then have to take risk for long lasting. Even Geely X90 also unproven but seems to have little complaints so far.
But Japan models like Nissan is also risky due to inconsistent quality and support from TCM.

My recommendation is to test drive Toyota Zenix with the new TNGA chassis and Dynamic Force engine for reliable people carriers with 200K budget. Alternative is the older Mazda CX-8 see if you can accept the base model fittings.

Any comments on the new mg5 b segment sedan? Wondering about it's reliability down the road

1.5NA moving Civic size sedan. What's the weight?

Have you test drive

Planning to, but not yet 😅

Ya, the most important aspect BEFORE deciding,
Must test drive, a few times. And bring family, relatives, friends so that you can sit at the back too.

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This post has been edited by Haloperidol: Nov 13 2024, 01:17 PM

So I test drove
1. Chery tiggo 7 pro
2. Mazda cx30
3. Jaecoo j7
4. Toyota corolla cross
5. Honda City
6. Honda HRV

Cx30 gave me the best driving experience, but the space is too small. Tiggo and jaecoo are decent, but I'm still skeptical about the brand and didn't fall in love with them during test drive. I drove cross during my trip in Japan. But the cross in Malaysia has a more old fashioned interior and didn't feel the same as the Japan model ( no dual zone aircond, fully digital meter etc etc ). HRV... Turbo engine is fun but worries about historical issues with HRV and probably more oil consuming.

So then I was thinking, why not save the extra 30k and try city instead, and I was quite happy with City RS model. I couldn't convince myself to spend an extra 30k for above models because they didn't really stand out for me.

And then I was almost certain to buy a Honda City RS.. but I found one thing that I couldn't give up on.. the Electric parking brake. Only city hybrid model has it.. but for a person that only drives on weekends and occasionally crossing state every 2 or 3 months.. I don't think it'll be good for the battery.

Now I'm in a dilemma would I need to jump start my battery a lot if I seldom drive the hybrid model (sometimes I go overseas for 2 weeks too)? Should I just give up on EPB and get the petrol rs model? 🤔

This post has been edited by TendouSouji: Nov 18 2024, 08:14 AM

b4 proceed, why not join FB City groups. It still faced the annoying steering rack issue. my buddies using the same gen City V spec, he need 3 times steering rack on 1st year and 2 times rack at 2nd year. then he sent it to carsome.

eventhough it is under warranty for the rack, it needs only weekdays appointment for the car, cz weekend SC wont entertain the rack issue.

heard the X90 sales is just too poor, until need to splash many more cash rebates especially heading year end. good to those who need 3 row seat car. Just spend some time whatapps a few SA for the X90 rebates in their FB groups, sure many will assist to give their best rebates

That's the problem when you have the same power configuration across 3 models ie X50, X70, X90 and buyers wonder if there would be sufficient oomph for the largest and heaviest.

Suspect the same thoughts would occur to buyers of the most expensive Nexis as well as it potentially share the same engine/ transmission setup as the Myvi & Alza

As Ayamxxx feedback, you might have other more pertinent issues to consider if buying Honda brand.

HRV more (petrol) consuming? With your expected mileage, this is probably worrying about pennies

Jump start batteries because of EPB?
It's just an electric motor to simulate the action of a manual lever-cable system when engaging or disengaging the brake pads. Doesn't use batteries to keep your car parked.

My 10 year old cars are left parked up to 2 months without issues, in my case batteries only flat when they are defective, alternators not charging them when engine is running or there are electrical discharge in old wirings.

I've consulted some friends who works for second hand car reseller, and also some friends who own a city themselves, didn't hear any complaints about steering rack issues. I guess it's really down to luck.


You're right for HRV, but then probably I have to worry about HRV's steering rack issues as well.

Heard of Toyota Cross Hybrid having to jumpstart due to not using it for ~ 2 weeks. That's why I highlighted my concern. Maybe your 10 years old cars have better build compare to modern day cars? But since you say it's not a worry then I might just go ahead and buy the City Hybrid.

Thanks for reply guys!

This post has been edited by TendouSouji: Nov 18 2024, 10:23 AM

The current Corolla Cross Hybrid does not have EPB. It still uses the foot parking brake. Only the new incoming facelift just opened for booking few days ago has EPB.

Meaning what you heard about having to jumpstart the Cross Hybrid should be more of a general electrical issue. It is likely a rare occurrence as the Cross Hybrid is the reliable Prius in disguise. However the jumpstart sequence for hybrid cars is not a straight forward process, probably better elaborated in a separate thread.

Make sure you get the substantial discounts offered if intend to register your new car by this year 😎

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Nov 18 2024, 10:42 AM

guess eventhough it is a hybrid, it still use the conventional normal battery 12V to run the accesories etc. the normal battery will k.o one day, same as normal car battery, eventhough it is in hybrid form. maybe by running it or start it more, the alternator will kick some juice for the battery, hence it will last a bit longer than when put it in off at extended time (2 weeks, 2 months). if it died, the 12V battery is replaceable at acceptable price, use battery apps also easy for customers nowadays.

Plan to buy used car below 5k with cash as my backup car . Any recommendations for reliable and low maintenance just for working purpose