TRM aka Proton Savvy

[E46Fanatic]

My guess is that MyVi is a better buy.. Then again.. lets see how they both go about it.

 

[E46Fanatic]

Another shot.. front view

 

[Alvin]

Any idea on the price for the TRM? When launching?

 

[E46Fanatic]

Another inside..

 

[E46Fanatic]

Last shot..

Rumored to have a Renault powerplant... sigh.

 

[shaifulo]

i've seen myvi interior....TRM looks much better, at least the seats got more contour

 

[E46Fanatic]

TRM front headlights got some Bangle cues if you ask me..

 

[skycon]

Proton Savvy (TRM) will be launching today after 6pm. Cooperating with VW not Ranault. Rumored that it is the best build Proton till today.

Oh btw :

 

[flash]

Originally posted by E46Fanatic@Jun 8 2005, 02:12 PM
TRM front headlights got some Bangle cues if you ask me..

Proton is the Asian BMW mar....

 

[JCKL]

The exterior shots look like clay model. It's a minimalist design, hints of Alfa 146 (front door) and Hyundai Getz (side). A good effort from Proton IMO.

 

[Juan Powerblow]

What's with that UGLY gear knob?!! It can hurt...

 

[tyke]

Originally posted by Juan Powerblow@Jun 8 2005, 02:16 AM
What's with that UGLY gear knob?!! It can hurt...

or it could give pleasure too! :nyehehe: :lol:

 

[shaifulo]

Originally posted by bmFIVE@Jun 8 2005, 02:01 AM
The exterior shots look like clay model. It's a minimalist design, hints of Alfa 146 (front door) and Hyundai Getz (side). A good effort from Proton IMO.

you mean 147 kot??...nothing like 146 at all IMHO

 

[Lionel_Koh]

I prefer TRM via photo...at least interior look better....saw Myvvi b4....so..so...only...

 

[JCKL]

Originally posted by shaifulo+Jun 8 2005, 07:21 AM-->QUOTE (shaifulo @ Jun 8 2005, 07:21 AM)

 

[Juan Powerblow]

Originally posted by tyke+Jun 8 2005, 07:20 AM-->QUOTE (tyke @ Jun 8 2005, 07:20 AM)

 

[Jyi1693]

finally...a great car from Proton, looks good.

 

[OSFlanker]

he MyVi is a Toyota/Daihatsu platform with Malaysia Boleh body panels, whereas the TRM is almost 100% Proton. Which engine are they using?

As usual, it's not the design that gets people worried, but the manufacturing quality. The Gen2 is quite a good looking car.

As this is the first post-VW vehicle, let's hope for a big improvement on quality!

PS Can a VAG 1.8T engine fit inside the TRM????? Or Jap engines like 4AG-E and Mivec???

 

[conan]

http://www.motortrader.com.my/NUS/articles..._235/page_m.asp

 

[wkwoo69]

I think its a great topic to consider because for the first time ever, the Ps are competing neck-to-neck with similar models launched around 2 weeks from each other.

I think the Savvy's the better design (and will handle far better), but what will seal the deal is the fit and feel of the entire car. For example, the Gen 2 looks great on paper, but the interior just feels so nasty. The door handles are an absolute disgrace. What's the point of trying to make it look upmarket when the first part of the car which the driver touches is so discouraging? Why does Proton have to be compelled to change things just for the sake of it (like Waja signal stalks, yeah, the window switches are cool looking but don't work well)

I doubt the Savvy's fit and feel is going to match, let alone, exceed the Mvvi's. There are of course deficiencies (which I will elaborate more under the myvi thread), but none at this point which indicates that it is inadequate as a long-term proposition. Remember also that by purchasing a Proton, you will be buying into a service culture where the best (and often only) explanation that Proton techs give is, "They're all like that".

All of these are may not be serious considerations to petrolheads but to the majority of Malaysian motorists (including aspiring ones),which one's going to give them better value for their hard earned in the long term will be the deciding factor.

I wish the Savvy all the greatest success, but my prediction is that its going to get the *&$t kicked out of it by the Myvi. Hopefully, there'll be more transparency and speed with the registration figures in the future.