Satria_neo Clutched July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 I am posting this not because I bought a just gotten a Satria Neo. But having test drive other hatch backs like Swift and Jazz, I must say for the price its not a bad car. It handles very well with its stock suspension and good high speed stability. Even at 190KM/H, can feel the car hugging the road and the bumps on the road. There is no "floating" feel. For cornering, it has some understeer but its quite forgiving. Even when the rear does lose grip, it does not snap out suddenly and easily allows me to regain control of the car. Its short wheel base and low height also makes it very agile. Its like a point and shoot car. Of course, the interior isn't anything fantastic (mostly plastic) but since its cheaper than most Jap/Korean makes, I can't exactly complain too much. Overall, I am impressed. This is my first venture in Malaysian cars and I have to say I am impressed. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 Let's put it this way, cf China cars, Proton is the conti Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 neo is overall a good car.. too bad, we only have the first gen, you ought to see their cps edition. even look much sporty. as for the interior, admit that it's terrible.. mind me asking your height? i tried to get a neo before but feel my head is touching the roof.. although i am not tall either, only 167cm the rear leg room, really too little, after all it's a 2 door car. i hope to see a much improvised neo in the near future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baphomet 3rd Gear July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 (edited) definitely better then China cars.. thats about it. still far behind even the koreans. Edited July 27, 2011 by Baphomet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin79 2nd Gear July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 Great! Honestly everyone has a different opinion for either cars or women... most important thing is to enjoy ur drive... woohoo!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 I believe proton cars should be quite good, i remembered i rented one proton wira long long time ago, overall the car good enough to bring you around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 lol. and people im malaysia complaining that proton sucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 lol. and people im malaysia complaining that proton sucks Is this the reason many malaysian now buy Perodua instead of Proton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satria_neo Clutched July 27, 2011 Author Share July 27, 2011 definitely better then China cars.. thats about it. still far behind even the koreans. I would say it depends on what you are after. Yes, I can see that build quality is not that great. Body panel alignment is still not as good esp. when compared Jap/Korean cars. The plastic interior is bland. Its definitely less comfortable compared to family Sedans like Vios/Latio or Cerato Forte/Avante etc. However, I am not so much into comfort or NVH. I am more into handling and performance rather interior and NVH. Thus its not so much of an issue to me. Its also pretty easy to maintain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 It really depend on individual expectation.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satria_neo Clutched July 27, 2011 Author Share July 27, 2011 lol. and people im malaysia complaining that proton sucks I don't know about other Proton cars because the Satria Neo is the only one I have tested. Maybe Satria is be one of the more decent cars Proton has made? Cause it does cost quite a bit more than other models like Gen2, Saga etc. When I bought my Satria, it cost almost 10K more than a Gen2 when both are same 1.6L engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 Let's put it this way, cf China cars, Proton is the conti now volvo also china car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 definitely better then China cars.. thats about it. still far behind even the koreans. to think that Proton and Hyundai started around the same time... now 1 heaven, 1 earth... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 to think that Proton and Hyundai started around the same time... now 1 heaven, 1 earth... dont be surprise when the china car surpass it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 dont be surprise when the china car surpass it Rent seeking is always bad for an organization. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluboxed 1st Gear July 27, 2011 Share July 27, 2011 enjoy ur ride! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satria_neo Clutched July 27, 2011 Author Share July 27, 2011 now volvo also china car Btw, Jarguar is India....lol..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satria_neo Clutched July 27, 2011 Author Share July 27, 2011 enjoy ur ride! Thanks. I am really enjoying it. Just that its somewhat underpowered. If I could drop in a 2L turbo..... it would be awesome. Maybe a 3SGTE or 4G63T? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
Electric cars
Electric cars
Unusual or Rare Cars - Part 3
Unusual or Rare Cars - Part 3
Cars: More than Meets the Eye....
Cars: More than Meets the Eye....
Guess the Cars
Guess the Cars
Can/will china produce GOOD cars?
Can/will china produce GOOD cars?
Najib Announce VEP for Spore cars!
Najib Announce VEP for Spore cars!
Volvo Cars bets on electric vehicles, starting with XC40 & C40 Recharge
Volvo Cars bets on electric vehicles, starting with XC40 & C40 Recharge
Cars at Expo - Apr 2024
Cars at Expo - Apr 2024