Why is it dead here?


Prius in oversea:

because CBU no more tax exemption

and that time UMW no plan to CKD it

you want to buy or not ..if prius priced almost 200k at 2013 time

This post has been edited by fantasy1989: Nov 3 2022, 10:04 PM

I tested corolla cross hybrid

For corolla cross buy the V spec will do

Totally heaven & earth difference with camry hybrid

TS 1st day in malaysia? why dead? due to cronyism la.. apa lagi..

I plan to get the 2013 used and convert the battery to lifepo4

cheap fuel,heavy tax

Prius is just garbage, don't bother to bring in, buyers end up regret

So many at JB Bus Stand.

All Sg Taxi

Huh???

my brother had a prius C. OMG the car had so many trouble I don't know where to begin. Never thought that a Toyota is very problematic. I think hybrid cannot lah in Malaysia, maybe because of our weather.

Thank God Toyota's SC is good (once he had an engine problem and although his car was out of warranty, Toyota SC fixed it fore free because they said his problem was rare... IINM Toyota sent his engine to Japan to analyze and fix whatnot) and he managed to sell the car last year. Now he just drive axia

If hybrid many problems in Msia, how EV gonna replace ICE?

its 11 pm, stop talking cock.

User problem

26k can get a hybrid..

weak currency & strong cronies...

Elaborate more la... gonna test drive Cross Hybrid tomorrow if possible. Went to Toyota showroom today, said no test drive car available not even showroom car. Said they will only put one if car due for delivery is early by 2 weeks - I mean they use customers' car as showroom car!!!! Then brought us to the warehouse parking to show a Cross that's due for delivery soon - then found out it was delivered liao.

I know supply chain issues cause lack of cars for showroom, that I can understand BUT to make use of customer's new cars as showroom car?

Just test drove 2011 Prius for sale at 23.8k. No creaking sound, only the central glove compartment making noise due to the loose sliding mechanism. Damn impressed, 5 yr old BRV already ngek -ngek here and there since few years ago.

This post has been edited by AbbyCom: Nov 3 2022, 11:35 PM

Double

This post has been edited by AbbyCom: Nov 3 2022, 11:35 PM

I tested both Cross V and Cross Hybrid

I was expecting the quietness & smoothness in hybrid but I didn’t feel that

Camry hybrid is different segment but i was expecting the smooth & quiet feeling. I didn’t feel that in Cross hybrid

never drive a prius before. but prius C, yes. Agree with you, build quality is damn good.

Toyota hybrid is a good car

If u can get camry hybrid, go for it.

Fully CBU?

Have you checked whether spares are available to buy?

Actually about the best selling hybrid for a while.
Just nobody buy new model since price increase.
Can actually see a few on the street, battery replacement cost around 6-7k, still okay

Very expensive cannot compete

Ori battery ni mh or li ion?

What convinced me to get 2nd hand Prius is the engine, transmission and even battery is same as those used in Toyota Cross Hybrid, which is the reason I went to Toyota showroom to try test drive the Cross hybrid, so spare parts availability shouldn't be a problem for 3rd gen Prius over the life cycle of Cross Hybrid. The 2nd and 3rd gen Prius have very strong DIY group and modders worldwide, so a lot of support even locally.

The only thing is I can't find one mechanic to help me check the car, my regular mechanic is anti-hybrid/EVs.

This post has been edited by AbbyCom: Nov 3 2022, 11:50 PM

UMW dont want CKD this car

they want to sell 3rd world models, more margin

NiMH unless it's the 3rd Gen Prius PHEV, which uses Li-ion.

i think there is a workshop in klang call tan and tan or something like that, hybrid specialist

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This post has been edited by ayamAnoob: Nov 3 2022, 11:53 PM

It's a good thing, let the 2nd hand price get depressed more.

dunno why. hybrid cars mmg lot of problems . my fren oso kenot tahan use them. end up sell n just use normal local car like iriz/ ativa. kek.

when will full EV cars see the light of day

Original is nimh but the reconditioned blades can be lifepo4 or lithium

There's a lithium pack in USA that allows to convert to plugin but it didn't hit Malaysia shores yes, dunno how to import into our country.

I can't drive the car that far to Klang to be checked before buying, and no mechanic will abandon his shop to go with you to check the car out without compensating him appropriately. That's my struggle.

A couple hundred is reasonable for such an expensive purchase.
For me I always hire people to do inspection, since if any problem found can negotiate price further.

bateri prius rm 10k, can buy 2nd hand car already

look for private seller, and ask seller to meet there at the workshop

not true

and battery pack is not the only expansive part.

Agreed, looking for one near Jln Ipoh or near Sri Kembangan race course (that's where most of these hybrids are being sold). For a Klang-based mechanic go to KL, I think more than a couple of hundred, since I believe he can earn more at the comfort of his shop with the amount of time spent on the road, lol.

Driving 2017 C-HR hybrid here. underpower aside -- it's problem free and I enjoy the quietness of the car in EV mode. Transition between EV and petrol is smoother than my balding head.

SG a lot of priuses but all used for grab and other ride hailing services. personally i feel it's ugly looking. the previous gens look so so much better.

3rd gen Prius feels sluggish, need to change to Power mode to feel adequately safe for exiting junctions/entering roundabout. BRV 'feel' like having better power to weight ratio even when compared to Prius in Power mode.

This post has been edited by AbbyCom: Nov 4 2022, 12:25 AM

Just saw one a traffic light yesterday, didn't know camry had hybrid till yesterday 😁

step on it.
throttle response were dampened for FC purpose, but if you demand it will give.

Contradict

A cannot afford grape, says grape sour

If stay at kampung, better avoid hybrid?

Unless you strong in DIY car & electronics repair.

Test drove Cross Hybrid today, surprisingly, no sluggish feeling on the pedal even in normal Eco mode. Feels adequately powered. Rear aircond vents, lane departure warning and steering assist, 360 cam, powered tail gate, many nice gadgets. Interior wise, similar to Prius. Feels like Cross Hybrid is successor to Prius in Malaysia la, updated with many modern gadgets.

At least won't have the issue of scraping undercarriage at bumps in a Cross Hybrid like Prius.

corolla cross hybrid not much more power than V spec?? got so teruk?

Wait for cross hybrid facelift with Electronic Park Brake current cross hybrid uses manual footbrake so it doesnt have ACC Stop and Go function

Read here: https://autobuzz.my/2021/11/11/toyota-corol...rd-1-8-but-why/

And yes, even electrified, the hybrid system has a lower output than the 1.8-litre petrol engine that churns out 139 hp, but at a rather high peak engine speed of 6,400 rpm.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid has, however, traded less horsepower for better fuel consumption figures; rated at 4.3 L/100 km while the regular engine returns 6.8 litres per 100 km travelled, both figures based on certificates from Thailand



I dont feel the oomph

This post has been edited by amboi_asamboi: Nov 4 2022, 08:20 PM

I think the previous 1.8L Prius ride height is too low in my opinion. If you have 2 rear adult passengers , the car sags and scrape the undercarriage when you go over tall speed bumps.
If you driving pedal to metal in a rush for around 15 mins straight, the battery pack becomes hot and your rear passengers will feel the heat. It dies at 112k km, Toyota replaced under warranty.
Same old steering rack problem like newer large Toyota cars . But this thing even newer Honda cars are not spared if you are unlucky.

If the defect cause accident... It could be very serious topic.
Actually they scare u sue them therefore give u free.

Used Prius C can buy?

Looking from rich western countries angle where they can change cars every 3-5 years, they'll say prius best in reliability compared to other HEV. But when comes to majority countries, these HEV & EV are confirmed impractical garbage. Insights, CRZ have been discontinued here because proven failed. Prius C also proven impractical after warranty ended. Those who bought quickly sold off before they bear the consequences

the important part lies within the start stop 0-40 kmh acceleration power. lower output at peak but high torque at low RPM usually solves most of the 'under-powered' problem

being said that, i am going to test drive this model for sure later

Tell me what u feel later when u put ur right foot on the accelerator

I mean “put”, not “step”