Proton PREVE LE - RM79,688

 Proton PREVE Limited Editions has been launch for only 100 units and only solid white color available at RM79,688 OTR. The new features for this version are 6 airbags, leather seats, 17-inch R3 alloy wheels and full R3 bodykits. With 2 extra curtain airbags, the PREVE LE received the maximum safety rating of 5-Star from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

Coming Soon - Perodua Alza SE

Picture from Perodua facebook. The SE version get new bodykits and rims. 

Estimate price from RM69500.

Coming Soon - Hyundai Veloster Turbo

DESIGN
Much has been made of the two doors one side, one door the other design. Suffice to say it's a talking point and one that guarantees the car a place in motoring history. In practice, the concept works just fine and after the first few days, you probably won't even notice anymore. The car itself is a knockout from any angle.
But dare we say the rear is a bit busy and could do with some simplification? The dash and interior trim could also do with some dressing up. Some sporty garnishes wouldn't go astray and the removal in this model of the contrasting silver trim has unfortunately created a dash that is drab and devoid of colour.
SAFETY
Five stars. Hyundai is not interested in bringing any car here that doesn't achieve a full five-star safety rating and has been proactive in making sure they make the grade. Gets six airbags and a full complement of safety systems, including electronic traction and stability control.
TECHNOLOGY
The 1.6-litre twin scroll turbo delivers 150kW of power and 265Nm of torque, compared with the standard model's 103kW/166Nm. It's the same engine, featuring 16 valves and the latest gasoline direct injection technology but the turbo version operates at a lower compression.
That's 46 per cent more power and 60 per cent more torque. The Turbo produces its torque much lower in the rev range too from 1750 revs compared to 4850 for the standard car. To be clear, the turbo's auto is a traditional slush box unlike the standard Veloster and Veloster Plus that gets a dual clutch system (DCT).
As yet the faster changing DCT can't cope with the extra torque of the turbo, but they're working on it. Fuel economy is a claimed 6.8 litres/100km for the manual (we got 8.5) and 7.6 litres/100km for the auto (we got 8.0).
DRIVING
We had the opportunity to drive the auto and manual back to back. The manual is a sweet thing, with a slick, surprisingly mature gear change that falls easily to hand. But the Turbo is not quite a hot hatch, with times in the high 6s for the auto and low 7s for the manual.
In fact, you could argue that it's not really a hatch at all but you get the picture. Nevertheless it provides plenty of performance and more importantly is a ball of fun to drive. If you're a city driver, you're going to be more interested in the 6-speed auto which includes paddle shifts. It's not bad but falls short of the snappy, intuitive change that the new Cruze delivers with its second generation auto.
VERDICT
Like it. Like it a lot. There's still room for improvement and it will be interesting to see where Hyundai takes this car but in the meantime there's no reason to hold back on buying one.

Coming Soon - Hyundai i40 Tourer

DESIGN
Styling is sleek and swoopy from its chiselled eagle-eyed front to its sculptured flanks and tapered tail. And the interior has a stylish layout, quality trim, easy controls, copious storage and snug seats front and rear. More a sports wagon than a load lugger, the big cargo area includes a full-size spare tyre.
SAFETY
Standard safety features are nine airbags, stability control with emergency brake system and cornering brake control,
DRIVING
On test, the turbo diesel proved to be frugal and willing. It accelerates smoothly, has respectable mid-range thrust and cruises quietly. If you could drive Hyundai's i40 blindfolded you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a premium European car. It's not surprising considering it was designed in Germany. Gripes are few. The high waistline and small rear window impair rear vision, the base model needs rear parking sensors, and there's no sat-nav.
VERDICT
The i40 has that secure, warm and inviting feel expected of a Euro brand and has a smooth ride and confident handling.

Proton Suprima S Recieves Five-Star Rating by ANCAP

Star Rating :

Overall Score : 34.25 (out of 37)

Airbags: Frontal+Side+Head 

Vehicle Type : Medium Car

The Proton Suprima S is the hatch version of the Proton Preve, which received a 5 star ANCAP safety rating in February 2013. Proton has provided technical evidence to ANCAP showing that the Suprima S provides comparable occupant protection.
The Proton Suprima S is to be introduced in Australia from December 2013. Dual frontal, side chest and side head airbags (curtains) are standard. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
5 stars. In the offset crash test driver chest and leg protection was acceptable. Passenger chest protection was acceptable. In the side impact crash test driver chest protection was acceptable. Performance in the side pole test was good.

High scoring Medium Car

Mercedes-Benz B-Class	All variants	2012-on	Frontal, Side, Head & Knee Airbags	36.78		17/05/2012
BMW 3-Series	320d	2012-on	Frontal+Side+Head	36.76		12/06/2012
Volvo V40	D2 variant	2013-on	Frontal+Side+Head+Knee	36.67		18/01/2013