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tzxsean
post Feb 14 2024, 01:08 PM

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QUOTE(h0riz0nLine @ Feb 13 2024, 12:36 PM)
ive been driving it for 1 week.

theres something that i like and something that i dont like.

im came from persona. so my view might not be the same compared /k standard 20k/month salary that usually drive lexus or sunset orange.

exterior wise, a very handsome car in every angle. front projector lamp makes it feel like a much expansive car when driving at night. think mazda 3.

outer door handle with push to unlock is a missed opportunity.

remote start is a plus.

i dont like the UI in the infotainment screen. wish it came with aacp. dont know the reason why it came with atlas store app which in a opinion, a bloatware with no function aside from boosting their company's fragile ego. digital speedometer is also a miss. the UI decision makes the fuel gauge harder to read. not sure why they even bother to let us customise it. doesnt seem al that different to me. in short, atlas sucks balls. 1gb/m data is a joke. i only got 1 good thing to say regarding the infotainment unit. spotify. they can throw joox in a trashcan. i dont care about it.

engine wise its just fine. if you are pedal happy kind of person such as me, expect to see the spike on fuel usage. when you need it to be fast, it could be very fast albeit the slight but noticeable turbo delay when you decided to floor it.

icc is such a new thing to me, very impressive when i see it working myself. very practical in usage. the 10k difference between premium and flagship certainly is not just paying for gimmick. genuinely useful when theres slow traffic and you just want a temporary breather.
im not sure if i like the auto hold function. it feels okay when stopping at traffic light but when you are stopping at junction i suggest just turn it off. it doesnt like sudden acceleration especially when you need to cross the heavy traffic.

feel like beating dead horse here but the suspension is really soft and comfy when you are riding past the bumb, even higher than average bump but im sure you already heard it from yt reviewers.

in conclusion, perfectly capable car surpassing the likes of vios and city and maybe altis. if you can look past its quirkiness. not sure about mazda 2 and almera.

edit. voice control is also a missed opportunity. would be better if i can actually access sports mode via voice activation. instead i need to swipe down the touch screen and find the botton. if you are going to integrate the functionality anyway, why dont you just go all in? thats why i dont like atlas, they put priority on the shit that doesnt matter. make me feel like batman not a fucking pleb.
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how's the NVH in ur experience?

any wind noise like X50 when driving above certain speed?
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post Feb 14 2024, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(h0riz0nLine @ Feb 14 2024, 01:40 PM)
Don’t know about x50 never driven one

But in s70 I start hearing it at around 120km/h speed but nothing too crazy

Road noise is there on the bottom but not sure if better tyre will lessen it

Engine sound is slightly audible in the cabin

Dashboard fitting is phenomenal but then again this is a new car

Coming from persona, I feel like it’s a proper upgrade though few annoyances also being carried over

Nvh is not one of them
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alright .. just need to monitor for a few months before booking I guess

scared got parts issue like X50 smile.gif

which colour you picked?
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post Feb 14 2024, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(h0riz0nLine @ Feb 14 2024, 01:58 PM)
/k feveret white

I think it’s a safe color

Looks great with slightly smoked light bar in the rear
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i'm undecided about blue vs space grey at the moment

how long you waited between booking and collection?
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post Feb 15 2024, 11:17 AM

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Just now went for short distance test drive for X50 and S70

In terms of comfort , I prefer S70

But X50 has rdy stock while need to wait 3 months and above for S70

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post Feb 15 2024, 11:26 AM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Feb 15 2024, 11:19 AM)
u choose x50 TGDI or MPI? If take x50 TGDI it is faster than S70 MPI
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Im leaning to get S70 now cos i dun like the head rest for X50 ..
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post Feb 16 2024, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(h0riz0nLine @ Feb 15 2024, 04:28 PM)
but its also heavier and bulkier

duh
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now that I think about it .. X50 premium vs S70 flagship ....

S70 has more features and cheaper by RM10k+ too

did you opt for any bodykit?

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post Feb 16 2024, 08:53 AM

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QUOTE(h0riz0nLine @ Feb 16 2024, 08:34 AM)
Bought base flagship version so there’s no body kit .

Personally to me bodykit and sunroof makes it a pain in butt to maintain long term.
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Do u feel that the brake pedal is quite sensitive?

U press a little and the car is already braking slightly harder than usual (compared to my old car)
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post Feb 16 2024, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(h0riz0nLine @ Feb 16 2024, 12:42 PM)
Quite sensitive, you just need to be more gentle
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Alright … one last question

Did you went outside and replace the security tint that comes with it?

If so, may I know what is the brand and the approximate cost?
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post Feb 16 2024, 11:09 PM

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QUOTE(h0riz0nLine @ Feb 16 2024, 09:13 PM)
Can’t help you with that

My assessment is mainly based on “feeling” only

You might need to ask proton
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S70's instrument cluster meter - cant change theme based on drive mode selection right?

Example: X50
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post Feb 24 2024, 08:04 PM

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loan approved and now need to wait at least 3 months for the chasis number and sign hp agreement
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post Mar 26 2024, 09:35 PM

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just got my chassis no. hope i can get my car by this Sat.
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post Mar 28 2024, 11:12 PM

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questions to S70 owners, any important areas to check or focus during car collection?
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post Apr 2 2024, 09:27 PM

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just got my car today ^^
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post Apr 3 2024, 05:28 PM

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QUOTE(iOrange @ Apr 3 2024, 02:08 PM)
How’s your new ride?
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Still trying to get use to it. Last car was Saga (2013).
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post Apr 6 2024, 12:15 PM

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Driving at low speed (20-30) has a low humming (?) engine noice

But when at high speed it’s gone
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post May 14 2024, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(Matthew-Obiwan @ May 13 2024, 08:52 PM)
Hey guys, wanted to ask, is the given dashcam for highest spec good? I was recommended that spec but i cant find any info on the dashcam.
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most ppl buy own dash cam (come with rear set) ....

just get flagship and save RM5k lol

 

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