Received this from another friend.
Myvi goes up against Savvy one on one and lets see who wins. The previous one was clearly written by a Perodua supporter so I edited it a bit (neutral mah).
1. Technology Partner: Engines
Myvi: K3 Engine by Toyota
Savvy: Renault engine
* Toyota engines- reliable, easy to maintain, proven for Malaysian market
Renault engines- expensive parts replacement, not proven for Malaysian hot weather
* Perodua 1
2. Technology Partner: Handling
Myvi: Toyota ???
Savvy: Lotus
* Proton 1
3. Engine Capacity/ Horse Power
Myvi: 1.3, 88 horse power
Savvy: 1.2, 74 horse power
*Perodua 1
4. Engine Cams
Myvi: DOHC
Savvy: SOHC
*Perodua 1
5. Fuel Injection
Myvi: EFi
Savvy: Multi point injection
* Proton 1
6. Engine Belt
Myvi: D.V.V.T
Savvy: Timing belt
* D.V.V.T - change every 200,000 km @ 4 years
Timing belt - 100,000 km @ 2 years
Perodua 1
7. Rear lamp
Myvi: LED
Savvy: Standard bulb
* Draw. LED Problems/ Bulbs need to be replaced. Perodua 0, Proton 0
8. Windows
Myvi: 4 power windows
Savvy: Rear windows - manual
* Perodua 1. Though good exercise for Savvy passengers owners, Proton: 0.5
9. Side mirror
Myvi: Electronic adjustment
Savvy: Adjusted manually
* Perodua 1
10. Fuel Economy
Myvi: Fuel - 1 litre = 21 km
Savvy: Fuel - 1 litre = 18 km
* Perodua 1
11. Price
Myvi: RM41,200 - RM51,300
Savvy: RM42,888 - RM42,494
* Proton 1
12. Quality Assurances
Myvi: Toyota??
Savvy: TUV
Perodua 1, Proton 1
Go count the points yourself.
Myvi Vs Savvy
Latest NCAP Crash Test Results
The Proton website has this to say about the new Savvy, "Road bullies, beware! With a body strength of 17,000N/mm, the Proton Savvy is as tough as a car twice its size."
Now most cars only have ABS but the Savvy has:
1. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
2. EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
3. BEBD (Back-up Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
I have some idea what ABS is, but what the hell are the other two?
Anyway, Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading independent crash test organisation, has confirmed that the Peugeot’s 1007 is the highest scoring car ever in all classes for adult occupant protection (one of seven cars to be awarded the coveted Euro NCAP five star rating). 
The model is also the best in the Super Mini Class.
The Proton Waja (Proton Impian in Europe) received the three star rating for adult occupant protection and one star for pedestrian protection in 2002. I am not sure whether the Proton Savvy has been tested as yet.
Here is the summary of the results:
Superminis:
Peugeot 1007
Occupant Protection: 5 stars
Child Protection: 3 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 2 star
Renault Clio
Occupant Protection: 5 stars
Child Protection: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 1 star
Citroën C1
Occupant Protection: 4 stars
Child Protection: 3 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 2 star
Suzuki Swift
Occupant Protection: 4 stars
Child Protection: 3 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 3 star
smart forfour
Occupant Protection: 4 stars
Child Protection: 2 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 1 star
Small Family Cars:
Mercedes A-Class
Occupant Protection: 5 stars
Child Protection: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 2 stars
Fiat Stilo
Occupant Protection: 4 stars
Child Protection: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 1 stars
Dacia Logan
Occupant Protection: 3 stars
Child Protection: 3 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 1 star
Family Cars:
BMW 3-Series
Occupant Protection: 5 stars
Child Protection: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 1 star
VW Passat
Occupant Protection: 5 stars
Child Protection: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 2 stars
Executive Cars:
Lexus GS300
Occupant Protection: 5 stars
Child Protection: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 2 star
Small MPVs:
Opel/Vauxhall Zafira
Occupant Protection: 5 stars
Child Protection: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 2 stars
Honda FR-V
Occupant Protection: 4 stars
Child Protection: 3 stars
Pedestrian Protection: 3 stars
The full results will be on the web site www.euroncap.com from today (28 June).
New Car Brand
This sign has been up for quite sometime at a workshop in Kelana Jaya (behind Subang Ria Food Stalls), Petaling Jaya.
Isuzu Launches the D-Max
Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Isuzu Malaysia)launched the D-Max pick up at Subang Jaya yesterday. It is the first Isuzu vehicle to be assembled locally.
The vehicle is assembled in Pekan, Pahang by DRB-Hicom's subsidiary, Malaysian Truck & Bus Sdn Bhd.
The vehicle has a 3.0 litre direct injection diesel turbo intercooler engine and comes in five colours – Astral Silver, Imperial Blond, Zenith Blue, Steel Black.
Three variants are available:
1. 4x4 manual: RM89,011
2. 4x4 automatic: RM96,443 and
3. 4x2 automatic: RM87,395.
Read the reports in the Star and the EdgeDaily.
Extra Info:
Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a joint venture company between Isuzu Operations (Thailand) Company Limited (IOT) (32.6%), Isuzu Motors Asia Limited (IMA) (18.4%) and DRB-HICOM Berhad (DRB-HICOM) (49%) to import, assemble and sell Isuzu LCV vehicles in Malaysia.
They has set up a distribution network of 20 3S centers all over the country.
Eight of these centres are owned and operated by "Super Dealer" Automotive Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (ACM), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM.
Lack of Funds
I am truly sad to learn that lack of funds has prevented Malaysian rally driver Karamjit Singh from retaining the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) title. It was reported that he could not understand why he couldn't secure sponsorhips despite having won the APRC overall title three times in the last four years.
Championship Titles
2001 Asia Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers
2002 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers
2002 FIA Production Car World Championship for Drivers
2004 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers
I guess it has to do with the fact that rallying is not that popular in Malaysia as compared to say the F1 even the Japan GT races. It's not glamorous enough.
Sincerely hope that some of the big companies come forward to sponsor this true motoring champion who has made a name for himself in the motoring World. At present he still needs additional sponsorships to enable him to finish competing in the production car category of the World Rally Championships (WRC).
Also known as the 'Flying Sikh', Karamjit made his rally debut in 1986 and in the WRC in 1994. He shot to fame following his success in the Malaysian Open and the National Driver's Championship titles in 1993. He was Malaysian National Rally Champion from 1990 to 1997 and also was Thailand National Rally Champion in 1998.
He formed Asia's most successful rally team with co-driver Allen Oh. They won the 2002 World Rally Championship production car title and were three time overall winners of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championships. Allen has retired. His present co-driver on the Proton Pert team is John Bennie from Scotland.
Proton Savvy Launched
Proton's new car, the Savvy was launched by former Prime Minster Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at a Proton showroom at Petaling Jaya yesterday.
A student of the International Islamic University, Nor Hidayah Ariffin came up with the name for the car, which was formerly known during its development stage as the Tiara Replacement Model (TRM). It stands for "Shophisticated, Avant-Garde, Very Stylish, Very Spacious and Youthful".
The Savvy is a five door, compact car powered by a 1.2 litre (1149cc) engine and has a five-speed manual transmission.
According to their website, it has a maximum speed of 170 km/hr and reaches 0 - 100 km/hr in 12.6 secs.
Read their complete specs here...
At present it comes in 3 colours: Stratos (passion blue), Midnight (tranquility black) and Magma (Chili red).
Prices:
1.2 STD M/T (M) RM42888.00
1.2 STD M/T (S) RM42494.18
You can now book online with a booking Fee of RM 1000/ at the Proton Edar Website
PROTON Group Chief Executive Officer Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff: "We’d like to think of it as my first Lotus"
Special Edition Accent RX-S
Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd unveiled the special edition Accent RX-S 1.5-litre sedan yesterday. It is a sporty version with side, front and rear skirting and bonnet and an aggressive looking air scoop. Wonder whether the performance would live up to its appearance.
Price: RM69,724 and RM73,504 for the Manual and Automatic versions respectively (On-the-road without insurance).
NOTE:
Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd is a fully owned subsidiary of the Oriental Holdings Bhd. It distributes the Hyundai Accent, Elantra and Sonata models.
