May 31 2009
New White Proton Exora – My Own Review Version
I received this car (my new Proton Exora) on the 25th of May 2009 (Monday). This post is published for the purpose of sharing my experiences as a user of the new Proton Exora. I’m not a technical person (automobile wise) So, my review will be in a simple layman language. For your information, I bought a new solid white colour 1.6 liters M-Line version of Proton Exora for the price RM 69,998. The price of the better version H-Line is RM 75,998.
I’m now a proud owner of the first Malaysia MPV. 100% engineered by Malaysian engineer. I support Malaysia products, Malaysia Boleh!!!
Following will be some short experience sharing of me and my new proton MPV…
Chronology:
Monday (25/6/09): Received my Proton Exora. At that moment, I have three cars in front of my house. The Proton Waja was in the process of letting go.
Tuesday (26/6/09): We went to Brothers and fixed the tinted on all Exora’s window. More privacy now… Released/let go the Proton Waja. Uhuk-uhuk… My Proton Waja enhanced version was such a loyal and reliable servant. However, we’ve made the decision mainly because the family has grown bigger. So, we need some space in whatever vehicle we have. That’s purely the reason why we were forced to let go the superb Proton Waja…
Saturday (30/6/09): Went to Wet World Batu Pahat and the present mileage is 980km. Need to service it at 1000 km. We love this car. It’s great and awesome. Spacious and quite inside.
Monday (1/6/09): Fixed the LCD DVD/TV player at Brothers, Taman Universiti, Johor Bahru. It cost RM1,300.
Tuesday (2/6/09): We got a GPS holder for our Proton Exora.
Wednesday (3/6/09): First service 1000 km
Side Angle. Actually I already hit 1180km. I serviced my Proton Exora at Proton Service Center at Taman Teratai, Johor Bahru. Ironically, my Proton Exora was the first one of its kind to be serviced there. So, for the sake of White Proton Exora enthusiasist, sorry to only include these set of photos (while servicing) for the time being. I have problem with both my digital camera and camera phone. You can see from this photos that I’ve fixed the tinted and already pasted black smooth sticker between the windows to make the entire window area black in colour. The cost of tinted + sticker is RM350. I did not choose the special V-cool tinted or other more expansive one. The tinted was fixed at Brothers Taman Universiti, Skudai.
Side + Rear Angle View. The significant differences between H-Line and M-Line (mine is M-Line) from this angle is I don’t have the “top spoiler” and the bar is the same colour as the MPV body. H-Line rear bar is chrome coloured.
Another side and rear angle. I’m glad we get white Proton Exora. I think white is nice…
Front angle view. The front bonnet is not properly closed, that’s why you can see the gap there. One of my next project is to install nice cool fog light under the bumper. Also, when Proton Exora skirting is available, I’ll get it done for my Exora.
Front Angle View – closed up.
Front Angle 30 degrees. Proton Exora touch down.
Final check before the technician test drive the car again.
We installed the 10.4 inch LCD DVD/TV Player at Brothers. It was a little bit tricky to fix this huge set. They Brother’s crew, approximately around 5-7 all of them managed to get the work done under 1 hour. They screwed the based onto the metal top frame of the Proton Exora. The original LCD DVD player in H-Line is white colour and is customize for only Proton Exora. Cost of this set is RM1,300. The LCD DVD/TV player also has a pair of white lights, built in speakers and come with a slime sleek remote control. The player sound is connected to the Proton Exora sound system by FM frequency.
Viewing the LCD – not switched on. I’ll post it later when we play a DVD cartoon. Just bought few DVDs for my kids.
The dash board interior. Notice, on the top side, we just fixed a holder for our GPS. Inside M-Line, there’s no GPS and GPS holder. So, we have to get one from a local hand phone shop which cost us around RM30.
The Proton Exora engine. I can’t really comment on this. I’m not that technical to explain how the engine works or perform. I leave it to the technicians and mechanics to do what ever necessary.
Wait for later updates.
hoho. don’t forget to share the photos with us. hoho!!
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cyza reply on June 1, 2009 11:24 am:
I will post the photos as soon as I’m a little bit free.
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rohaizad reply on June 4, 2009 5:12 pm:
Ya laaa… want to see that white version. Please update it a.s.a.p
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cyza reply on June 10, 2009 12:33 am:
proton exora review updated.
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wah kereta baru!!! nanti upload lah gambar!
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cyza reply on June 2, 2009 11:36 pm:
Hmmm sabar ye…nanti akan diuploadkan…
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gambar xde? hehehe
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cyza reply on June 2, 2009 11:37 pm:
Proton Exora photos will be uploaded soon…please be patient ok…
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OMG… new car.. mana gambarnye..?
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cyza reply on June 2, 2009 11:38 pm:
Will upload my white proton exora soon ok…
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Ron reply on May 22, 2010 4:02 pm:
What is your’s LCD DVD/TV player brand? RM1.3k ….got USB port?
u dah survey before go Brother?
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cyza reply on May 22, 2010 4:29 pm:
Oh I forgot what brand…Will update when i drive in a while.
So, far the LCD monitor is good. No TV….
My kids always watch it using various DVD.
I survey only one other shop before going to brothers and that is a small family own shop which initially seems to be ok, but then the service was slow. That’s why I headed up to brothers which 6 workers installed it for me and completed under 50 minutes.
Wah….kereta barula…senyap-senyap je.boleh la aku test naik.sebab aku pun nak ambil nanti..
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cyza reply on June 10, 2009 12:29 am:
ambik abu. Best mpv ni. Meh dtg rumah aku try naik. Amik m-line dah ok sgt. Tak perlu h-line.
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Bila nak bawak datang KL?
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cyza reply on June 10, 2009 12:04 am:
mmm not sure yet.
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Dear Sir,
May i know how’s is the performance of the car? Is the 1.6 engine sufficient for the body? May i also know about the fuel usage? Is it as true as they advertise? Would like to know more detail before purchase. Thank you!
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cyza reply on June 10, 2009 12:25 am:
as a family man the performance of this mpv is good, excellent and acceptible. Don’t compare this car with other performance car. Yesterday, there were 7 adults and 3 kids in my white proton exora and we went to pancing water fall kuantan. Some parts of the road were very steep, but there’s no problem with the pick up when going up. I still use gear ‘d’ and not ‘3′ or ‘2′. Proton exora can go up to 160 km/h without us noticing unless you see the speedometer. That indicates steady and smooth engine. For fule, i record and analyze my my exora performance. I’ve refill petrol 6 times already and early analysis indicates that for city driving, for 1 litre, it can go about 10km. Full tank range from rm85 to 89. For that full tank, i can go 405km to 420km. For long distance drive, it can go up to 530km for full tank (6 people in exora). I recorded this last friday when driving from jb to trengganu. Hope the info helps.
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YT Choo reply on June 10, 2009 1:21 pm:
Thanks a lot for the info. Really looking forward to owned one!
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cyza reply on June 10, 2009 11:52 pm:
Maybe, one more thing that Proton Exora enthusiast should know…and also Proton should take note about Proton Exora…
I think the dashboard and similar interior material is too soft. It can leave permanent mark even if you scratch it by your nail. Something must be done to improve this surface material. Apart from that, I’m happy with the car.
I even can accelerate and overtake cars and other slow vehicles on my way back from Kuantan to JB just now.
wahhhhh kereta baru lah
nampak cool giler
eh tinted tuh lepas ke jpj eh ?
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cyza reply on June 14, 2009 9:15 pm:
Hmmm…ko tgk pun tau lepas ke tak…. hehe..harap2 ok la…
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Nice car indeed. I almost buy Exora as well, but end up with SUV (and dowan to wait). We’re still 3, so MPV is just too big to us
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cyza reply on June 16, 2009 8:33 pm:
Yea..you don’t yet need an MPV nor an SUV. But there’s no harm owning one.
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hoho. finally. Its super cool!
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cyza reply on June 16, 2009 8:34 pm:
Hehe…alhamdulillah…
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I’m thinking of buying either Avanza or Exora. The major questions that the market are asking are:
1) Fuel Consumption
Please comment on RM/sen per KM and /or KM per litre for either urban drive or highway drive & both (average)…
2) Engine Power or Pick Up performance… revs during 110km/h speed & any humming/rattling noise during high speeding?
3) Your thought on high grade vs medium grade?
TQ… god bless!
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cyza reply on June 17, 2009 11:08 pm:
Budak Liar,
1) Fuel consumption, you can make the calculation from the info I provided to YT Choo above. I’m sorry, I’m not in the mood and tired to make any calculation now.
2) revs during 110km/h if I’m not mistaken is almost 3000. I think if you’ve driven a Waja auto before, the pick up is probably just like that.
3) Engine wise – H-Line and M-Line is the same. It’s just the accessories that differs. Up to you.
Other infos:
Exora – very spacious.
Body is light because of massive use of fibre in the body.
REcommendation to you – Go and test drive for yourself to know the power and performance of EXora MPV.
Some problem that I noticed so far:
1. the dashboard is too soft. Even a scratch will leave a mark.
2. The front aircond panel paint is sensitive to the parfume liquid. It will corrode the paint.
Hope it helps.
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underpower tak kete ni?
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Budak Liar reply on June 19, 2009 4:39 pm:
2 chioce…
1st choice Tranq.. Black
2nd Choice Tranq.. Black
3rd choice Blue Haze (remembering our current haze situation… muahahaha!!)
sorry over the board.
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cyza reply on June 19, 2009 4:56 pm:
Don’t take Blue Haze. I think it’s not cool!!! Just my 2 cents…
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Budak Liar reply on June 19, 2009 5:06 pm:
the blue haze is just back up… as I needed a car by hari raya…. actually the colours are my wife choices…. I prefer silver actually (easiest to maintain…) black …. just look happen to my wife black Viva car.. but when wife wants… wife gets.. he!he!he!
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Cyza,
Have u join Exorian Club? how long until Exorian (EOCM) moderator will give feedback to my email?? tq
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cyza reply on June 19, 2009 4:53 pm:
Budak Liar,
I have not join. Going to after being informed by you.
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cyza reply on June 19, 2009 4:54 pm:
Not yet. I just realized about it after you mentioned it here. I’m going to join soon. Thanks for informing me.
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the Exorian club is also part of the influence for me to test / buy the PMV. Many good feedback came from that forum… comments fr current owners.. good for yr knowledge / info about Exora.. also problems currently faced by owners. But with 5 years warranty or 175,000km.. a peace of mind…
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:50 pm:
YEs….peace of mine for such extended warranty of proton exora.
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Exora oh exora. very cute and affordable price to get it one with a lot of creativity colouring.
There are a lot of knowledge when joining exora club with information about exora.
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:51 pm:
Why I have not join proton exora club???
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Tested exora auto and currently driving waja for 5 years.
if you think waja pickup is acceptable, then exora will disappoint you, but I didn’t say it is not okay for exora
, very good aircond, cool under hot sun without tinting.
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:46 pm:
I agree with you willow.. PRoton exora is one of proton excellent product.
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I tested a hilly road in Penang bukit jambul near hotel equatorial, no problem at all (if you want ommm, switch the aircond compressor temporary), but need to change crank pulley for better pickup, it is a good buy.
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:46 pm:
That’s what I’ve been saying to others…Proton Exora is a value for money purchase…
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own one myself….so far no problemo..
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:47 pm:
Good…I’ve happy for you… a new proton exora owner… a proud owner…
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Hi everyone,
jast cameback at 1st exora roadshow at suntec city singapore . only M line available. price at S$ 57900 . add S$1500 for tail spoiler and full leather sit. wow ! you msian are lucky to get the price of M$70K . wonder why H-line is not promoted here. chose solid white it looks good for me personally.100% agree with cyza.
i hope i make the right decision .
like-spaciousness,aircond better than toyota wish or honda stream
dislike- singapore is pricy expected to be S$45K -S$50K
to be proven worthiness -engine longevity (hope low maintenance ) like toyota or honda MPV,fuel effiecincy ( campro CPS) and performace compared with other MPV.
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:48 pm:
Wow…that’s great…however, I have not yet seen a Proton Exora with Singapore plate number…haha
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Zack you’ve made the right decision,Other stuffs like fog lights,DVD you can get at JB..btw i’m a singaporean driving a Proton Saga blm.Already drive my cousin Exora from Larkin to Pontian through and flow with 7 adults,So far no problem.
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:49 pm:
Excellent… that’s good….test drive proton exora, then we will know how it performs.
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Hope this car have secondhand value. Not like my Iswara 1.3 that I can sell at only RM10K ( 5 years old car).
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:49 pm:
Oh…the proton exora second hand value …is still guessing…. it’s too new to have a second hand proton exora…
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I get to know exora airbag still active without buckle up? can someone explain.
Impressed with Inteligent Body Control Module BCM fitted in Exora and how its help Cyza?
Still survey EXORA or INNOVA.
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cyza reply on December 18, 2009 4:47 pm:
I’m not sure about the air bag?
I jut can say that I’m satisfied with Proton Exora. It’s very good value buy.
If you want to compare, make sure you inspect and test drive both of them and compare the price as well.
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cyza
aku dah dengar banyak rungutan dari pemilik exora
masalah paling utama mereka tak lain tak bukan,masalah aircond
elok je masalah power window hilang,tiba-tiba keluar pula masalah baru
jadi,adakah kereta anda juga menerima nasib yang sama?
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cyza reply on January 30, 2010 9:26 pm:
Hi “apa namaku”…why don’t you put your own name there…?
That’s fine.
OK, I have no problems as you stated above.
Aircond…yes, the early exora batch has aircond problem because the thermostat, which is within spec could not cope, so, they changed with a more robust thermostat…now the air cond problem is no longer a problem. Everything is normal…
Power window…no problem.
So, far I’m a very happy user of my proton exora…and my new latest millage up to today is 23,500km.
It’s ok if you want to ask me about my experience with my exora…
I’m not being paid by proton (I love it if they want to pay because I promote their product…huhu)…. but I’m recommending proton exora because:
1. spacious + comfortable
2. power + pick up ability for a 1.6l MPV is good. Thumbs up!!
3. Value for money…cheap MPV
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apa namaku? reply on January 31, 2010 12:41 pm:
thanks for the info.i really appreciate it.so,what about your exora’s fuel consumption,is it quite-high or normal.
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cyza reply on January 31, 2010 12:44 pm:
No problem…Fuel consumption is normal…just like other proton exora automatic 1.6l vehicle. That I can say… I don’t know about the proton exora 1.6l manual fuel consumption…maybe that one can save more fuel…i guess because it is auto…
To clear your doubt…go and have a test drive….or drive your friend’s proton exora
cronology date tu mcm pelik je..
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Cyza,
After see review on your site and go test drive Exora @ Skudai showroom today.
Result = very nice..
BTW, Black sticker on rear window is ‘JPJ’ approved???
What brand of tint you choose. Price at RM350 seem very cheap.
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cyza reply on February 28, 2010 7:52 pm:
Leiso… are you going to get yourself a proton exora?
Mine is not a black sticker…it’s a very dark tinted…and i think it is not approved.
The tint that I chose does not have any brand…as far as i remembered…. It was done at Brothers outlet…
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Leiso reply on March 1, 2010 4:01 am:
Yes yes, i’m going to get one! Still waiting for the dealer to calculate my old car trade-in value. If everything ok, will do booking in these few day.
But the black-tint for rear window (only) is consider JPJ allowable, i assume?
BTW, have u install fog light for your Exora?
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cyza reply on March 1, 2010 9:29 am:
Are you going to get M-Line or H-Line?
I’m not sure about the back tint line…?
Nope…I have not installed that fog light yet…Is it necessary? What do you think?
Leiso reply on March 2, 2010 8:54 am:
Budget constrain, so M-line is enough for me.
Fog light as its name said, can help see better during raining/foggy day.
Also usable at night time, can improve visibility. But any car in front sure complain!
cyza reply on March 2, 2010 9:53 am:
YEs, M-Line is good enough. No need H-line… The other’s we can install our self later, if we want.
I don’t think I need fog light. So far the visibility is good at night and when it rains, i think it is still ok.
Cyza,
After see review on your site and go test drive Exora @ Skudai showroom today.
Result = very nice..
BTW, Black sticker on rear window is ‘JPJ’ approved???
And the black stickerwindow is a single layer or 2 (tint+black sticker)?
What brand of tint you choose. Price at RM350 seem very cheap.
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Cyza,
Do you request or get any free gift from your booking of Exora?
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cyza reply on March 4, 2010 9:18 pm:
Ops… I did not. I did not request anything or receive anything. I bought it from my brother in law. The most important thing for me that time is getting the car…
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ada orang kata exora tak boleh naik ke genting higlands,macam
mana ni.
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cyza reply on May 16, 2010 10:44 pm:
Oh…itu isu lama. Byk dah kereta Exora naik Genting… Bas yang gear auto pun byk yang naik genting.
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i bought a manual one, fuel comsumption indicate Rm50 can go up 350km but when actual comsumption mileage only 180km for local town and 300 for highways. it sems quite high makam minyak to me
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hi i was thinking of selling off my citra to replace Exora. still considering a 2nd hand test drive unit (M line) belong to car deaLER at RM60K. do you think worth it ?
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lot FC using this car :s
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