QUOTE(Buriburi San @ Oct 4 2017, 10:12 AM)
Just realize no proper review for this car here yet, I'll do mine after 4 months of ownership
Proton Ertiga 1.4 Executive ATAgree with you that there is no real review out there. And I think your PRO/CON is spot on, but I'll like to add-on.
QUOTE(Buriburi San @ Oct 4 2017, 10:12 AM)
PRO• Nice interior, all plastic & fabric is of better quality
• No instrument clutter, all info is presented in simple direct way and fuel & temp meter is in analog which is nice
• Comfortable seat, ample padding to back & thigh, ample legroom until the 3rd row for average Malaysian height (my height is 170cm)
• Having 2nd-row overhead aircond unit is a godsend, 2nd & 3rd-row passenger will be happy during hot weather.
• 2nd-row armrest adding to the comfort
• Ample boot space for light travel even with full (6-7) passenger, hidden compartment under the boot can add to the space.
• The seat can easily fold to accommodate extra space. HUGE space if all backseat folded.
• Smooth and silent engine but revvy in nature.
• Good torque until 100kmh. If you are aggressive to the gas pedal, this car will nonchalantly rev to 4000rpm (max torque output of 130nm) and over.
• Very good NVH, ride is very comfortable
• Door closing with a convincing ‘THUD’ sound which is giving an impression of quality.
• Have the switch for headlamp level adjustment
• Signal stick is on the right side which is convenient to use unlike the usual left side of Proton.
• A nudge on the signal stick will light the signal 3 times which is easy to use for changing lane.
• Fuel consumption as per many people claimed to be good but dunno why mine oni can get 11.7 km/l average
• Ditto on the plastic & fabric quality.
• The raised silver rim and transparent crystal number markers on the analog meters shines to nice effect during the day. The center digital meters always show the gear, ODO and clock, and a third toggle between range/km/l/A/B trip. Brightness is adjustable. Dig the analog fuel meter.
• Front seat fits snugly for my average thin frame. You won't be moving about when cornering. 3rd row seat is thick unlike some.
• It is possible for children to get down from 3rd row by sliding the 2nd row forward without getting down if you are lanky.
• Rear air-con blower is fully controlled from the back, but you can easily stretch you hand back to control it from the driver side.
• 3rd row is 50/50 split so you can fold flat on side for extra space sacrificing one passenger.
• Can carry long cargo like your IKEA shelf by laying back the left front and 2nd row (after removing headrest) and folding the 3rd. Still can sit 3 people.
• Drive gently and it is silent. In a hurry and the horses will come running.
• NVH is ok but have more roll than Alza. Kinda bumpy for the rear passengers over speed bumps. Have to be gentle. Alza fare better here.
• Ditto with the door closing solidly.
• Tapping the signal will signal 3 times, but you can hold it for longer and the signal will off immediately when released.
• Fuel consumption is good but doing 15km/l for my daily commute, but if you are not careful or in a rush, it could drop to 11km/l. Much better on flatter roads than on hilly roads. E.g. when travelling from Nilai, you get better fuel economy using PLUS compared to LEKAS.
QUOTE(Buriburi San @ Oct 4 2017, 10:12 AM)
CON
• Door can be sticky to close especially the back bonnet door. Need to bang hard to get it closed.
• Beige interior albeit nice looking can be easily dirty. Applying fabric coating protection early on is recommended.
• Infotainment is a bit basic.
• The reflector on the back door (which connect the lamp to the chrome trim) looks like an afterthought job. Proton should make it functional or ditch it all together.
• Only 1 proper cup holder for the cabin side. The bottle holder on the door can be a makeshift cup holder but it’s a bit inconvenient to reach.
• The fog light switch is a bit weird as the switch on the signal stick is for the back fog lamp while for the front fog lamp you'll need to press the switch near the headlamp level adjustment. It should be the other way round I think.
• Sometimes the auto gear a bit late to downshift for more torque during hill climb even when u pressed hard on the pedal (D gear), sometimes it will rev all the way to 4k rpm and stay there without upshift even when you don't need that much of a torque (need to release pedal a bit and repress to initiate the upshift).
• Ditto with the bonnet needing a bang to shut.
• Infortainment? It's only a basic CD/USB/radio. Don't even have Bluetooth. No factory upgrade option.
• Front air-con vent is disappointing as it is difficult to direct and air volume is low. Alza is way better.
• Ya only one cup holder and that is a bit deep to reach. Could be a problem if the cup is too full. Might block the 12v socket and USB. The door holder is more for mineral water bottles. Larger cup won't fit in level.
• Front fog lamp switch is on the panel instead of the light stick probably to maintain operation consistency with older models without rear fog lamp. The plus side is that I can use it to 'fake' braking for tailgaters.
• Agree with the gear shift thing, but it only happened to me once so far. Probably I'm more light footed.
• No rear demister but you have wipers. Rarely found them useful anyways.
• Rear cabin light is far back. Difficult to reach for 2nd row passenger.
• Front door step guard does not cover fully. You might get scratches on the paint.
• Careful when releasing the front bonnet stand or you'll get a dent. Should put some foam on it or else the service guys might put a dent on it.
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