Will The New Proton Waja 2010 Look Something Like This?
#21
Posted 08 March 2009 - 06:11 PM
I think Proton will restrict the Waja's engine to 1.6-litre as upgrading it to 1.8 or 2.0-litre will render the price not competitive anymore. The price of the Waja needs to stay in the region of RM65k or less in order to be competitive as once it encroaches into the RM70k region, more people will opt for City or Vios. We already have the Perdana in the 2.0-litre category, and if the Waja takes the platform of the Mitsubishi Lancer, i have no idea how the new Perdana will look like. The Perdana is in a more serious situation needing a complete facelift since the model is close to 14 years old(or has exceeded that?).
Current Waja CPS is good quality compared to 4g18 since it not only has better NVH and build quality but extra added features which include ABS, air-bags and cruise control. Only leather seat a bit hard.
#22
Posted 08 March 2009 - 10:46 PM
I think Proton will restrict the Waja's engine to 1.6-litre as upgrading it to 1.8 or 2.0-litre will render the price not competitive anymore. The price of the Waja needs to stay in the region of RM65k or less in order to be competitive as once it encroaches into the RM70k region, more people will opt for City or Vios. We already have the Perdana in the 2.0-litre category, and if the Waja takes the platform of the Mitsubishi Lancer, i have no idea how the new Perdana will look like. The Perdana is in a more serious situation needing a complete facelift since the model is close to 14 years old(or has exceeded that?).
Current Waja CPS is good quality compared to 4g18 since it not only has better NVH and build quality but extra added features which include ABS, air-bags and cruise control. Only leather seat a bit hard.
There'll be most likely won't be any more new Perdana, because Proton has place the New Waja as Perdana replacement model as well. So there might be a 2.0L model.
Check out the links.
http://autoindustrie...el-by-2010.html
http://paultan.org/f...ic=813.msg16306
SplitFire
#23
Posted 09 March 2009 - 12:05 AM
#24
Posted 09 March 2009 - 10:59 AM
That's exactly why they're planning to fit in the replacement model for both into sub RM80K region. Well, why not? Maybe it'll be a brand new model call Wadana or Perja?
SplitFire
#25
Posted 09 March 2009 - 12:15 PM
They should just scrap the Gen2 model and introduce the new Waja at the current selling price.
#26
Posted 09 March 2009 - 01:55 PM
They should just scrap the Gen2 model and introduce the new Waja at the current selling price.
Why Honda City? Thailand's workmanship better?
SplitFire
#27
Posted 09 March 2009 - 05:52 PM
Anyway I suspect Proton will launch the replacement Waja in 1.6-litre versions as doing a 1.8 or 2.0 litre-versions will jeopardize their sales and position in the market. You have to always remember that most people only buy Proton vehicles because they are forced to do so since the cars are the cheapest as all other makes are subjected to high taxes to protect the interest of the national carmaker.
#28
Posted 09 March 2009 - 05:55 PM
i thought thai only excell in womenship,their workmanship is oso better?
all i know is Indon's toyota workmanship is worse than early batch waja.
#29
Posted 09 March 2009 - 05:57 PM
Anyway I suspect Proton will launch the replacement Waja in 1.6-litre versions as doing a 1.8 or 2.0 litre-versions will jeopardize their sales and position in the market. You have to always remember that most people only buy Proton vehicles because they are forced to do so since the cars are the cheapest as all other makes are subjected to high taxes to protect the interest of the national carmaker.
I'm not 'forced' to drive a Waja. Gunnerzz bro, are you?
SplitFire
#30
Posted 09 March 2009 - 06:12 PM
She attracted me to go for it
Kind of love at 1st sight