Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow - KLIMS 2010 Part 2

Written by Shukri Sunday, 12 December 2010 14:58

Tags: KLIMS 2010 | Mini SUV | Proton Concept Car | Tech

Kuala Lumpur - Dec 10, 2010. For me the main attractions for the show would be Proton cars. A hybrid Exora, Saga EV and other prototype  or  show-off design models such as Tuah, Jebat, Lekir and so forth.

I spent a exactly an hour with Proton engineers from PowerTrain Dept (Mechanical PowerTrain) who are very humble and  very informative in replying my technical questions, giving the Proton future direction in the hand of Datok Sri Syed Zainal. I've digged further about new Turbo CPS  engine & CVT transmission technology about to be deployed in new Exora Facelift planned for next mid year (2nd quarter). The new Exora facelift will be for auto transmission only with 7 gear speed ratios! But subjected to Proton Management if they decided to tune for 6 speeds only.

(The new CPS Turbo-charged - 95% different technology & engine block architecture than normal Campro, unfortunately, timing belt is still there.)

I think is a good choice to buy Exora with this technology if you are concern about performance and fuel efficient for family usage within the average consumer pay like me who is in middle class income earner. I would spent my other income for more important investment like solid gold rather than spending on depreciate asset like vehicle (except classic / antique one). Furthermore, the maintenance is not much difference than normal Exora except a bit of price hike due to more expensive CVT transmission technology for the total unit cost of Exora Facelift.