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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wkwoo69" data-source="post: 68163" data-attributes="member: 101">Checked out the Savvy at an EON dealer 2 days back. The quality of the interior plastic is much improved over the Gen.2's and thankfully, Proton has chosen not to fit the Savvy with the disgraceful Gen.2 door handles. The interior is significantly narrower than the myvi's and while the cutting edge design does its best to compensate, it still has a very Kenari feel of interior space. The steering wheel plastic feels more malleable that the Gen.2's, though the salesperson (very enthusiastic and nice bloke by the name of Adzhar, Section 13 PJ branch) claims its the same. Unfortunately, I only heard about the overly long reach of the signal stalks after I checked it out, so I can't confirm that.     Ignoring the rumour that the Savvy is a rebodied Clio, the styling is, as ever, a collage of other manufacturers' (Freelander-style bonnet, pure Alfa 145 waistline and E60 headlights). Nothing wrong with that in my eyes if the result on the overall works. I think it does.It looks great with the 15s.  Kudos to Proton for coming up with yet another nice one. The discouraging bits are the cheap door lock pulls (a very thin stalk),  loose and rough manual door winding mechanism and the engine air intake. Connected to the vaccumn-cleaner type hose, the crudely finished intake looks exactly like a miniature Hoover from the 70s. The boot is finished a lot better than the Gen.2's, though. What is of great interest to the enthusiasts is the gearshift. Though the travel is longish, its absolutely rock solid and feels very precise. It also has a Volvo-style reverse catch, further reinforcing its Euro-roots. The rationale and space conscious family person will certainly go for the myvi, and the savvy will attract the petrolheads and singles. Can't wait to test drive a savvy soon!</blockquote>

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