Quite true. Underpowered or enough power is mostly based on individual perception. I used to drive a 2.0L Optima. Many people will consider it underpowered but I considered it adequate for daily driving. I only feel the lack of power when climbing steep slopes. But for driving around town nothing to complain.

Now I'm driving a Mazda 3 and compared to the Optima I can certainly feel the difference in pickup when I want to drive spiritedly. But for normal driving not a lot of difference in feeling. So unless you are the type who likes to drive fast and furious a 2.0L D-segment should be adequate.

Buy what you like. The shape, the drive the whole thing, and not listen to what people say this is good or bad. Mazda 6 is awesome and the Accord is not bad but Camry drive like a sampan on highway...

you can get RM6-8k rebate on Accord VTI-L now if Im not mistaken. Even higher for the lowest spec VTI, which puts it on par with Civic TCP pricing.

Not sure about Camry though

The car itself is great enough, but if you put it into the perspective of how soon the new accord will be revealed and all the new techs Honda will throw at it, it makes it less appealing to settle for the current gen now

2c

2.0 GX camry this round , new gen engine and gear box . Its best on 2000cc range in malaysia . Downside the most expensive too rm160k otr 😑

This post has been edited by Actchan: Apr 22 2017, 11:36 PM

Thank you all sifu ... Camry GX got new engine ?

The 2.0 engine is called VVT-iW, originally from Lexus NX



http://www.motortrader.com.my/news/driving...yota-camry-2-0/

Accord 2.0 still has the old SOHC engine and 5 speed, the same as the new Perdana 2.0.

This post has been edited by Cubalagi: Apr 24 2017, 11:54 PM

Why not settle for Perdana 2.4 if you are only looking for just 2.0 in Camry/Accord due its price advantage?

Both are fine, very comfortable compared to my rocket wannabe tin can. If you can't enjoy the car then it's not the car's fault, it's you.

Isn't it the optima power do come out at higher rpm range?

Cz iinm the max torque quoted are at 4400 rpm

Agreed with ur suggestion.
Except some people do comment the interiors of new perdana is just too 2008-ish. There are only minor-minor changes done by proton, ie new hu and change interior theme color for 2.4.

Engine wise, k24 plus 5 gear auto do bring best for normal drive

Kia optima better

Because it is err.. a Proton?

At RM138K OTR for a 2.4 D Segment, the Perdana should be selling like goreng pisang panas. External looks wise not too bad also.

But I just dont see many of the new Perdanas on the road.

This post has been edited by Cubalagi: Apr 26 2017, 12:22 AM

I think the next gen Camry and Accord should be launching next year

If you can wait I think both are vastly improved over the current generation. Both in and out

btw just saw in youtube, even the newest camry in USA are not using LED backlight.

not sure if it is a basic spec

No VSC. Better go buy Honda Accord 2.4 second hand.


Anyway Camry VVT-iw d4-s engine should be better than Honda Accord 2.0 one.

perdana 2.4 have VSC. 2.0 dont have.

VVT-iw vs i-vtec, which one better?
since i-vtec + VTC do adjust the valve advance etc and valve opening closing(intake only), wheres VVT on the valve opening closing.

The 2.4 Perdana has. Only the 2.0 does not.

camry 2.0 GX quite nice..

Honda Accord (Proton Perdana) RM138k

Since it's already a 10 years old model, need to minus at least RM40-50k from there.

Because it's a Proton brand, need to minus another 20-30k from RRP

So the final price for Perdana 2.4L should be priced at around RM70k in order for people to buy. Even that it may not even sell also. I think people just wanna boycott this brand forever.

Depends on yer budget

RM130k? Civic turbo
RM150k? Accord Vti-L
RM170k? Camry Hybrid
RM190k? Passat 2.0 (hopefully VW gives generous discount)
RM210k? Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel