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My blog has been getting a lot of search from the search engines on Proton Exora. Most of them are questions asking about Exora’s performance.
- Are there any problem with the new Proton Exora
- Proton MPV underpower
- Problem with Exora MPV pick up
- etc … etc …
I am not an engineer, so it is difficult for me to explain from an engineer’s point of view. I can only be near the engine 
, but still … I have no idea how to explain Proton Exora’s performance as a whole. I don’t own one either. The best thing I can do is ask someone who owns one. Maybe he can help to explain his experienced with the MPV in a layman’s term. Since I know a person (and also a blogger) who recently purchased one. I asked him a few questions and maybe the answers will help you to decide further whether to get a Proton Exora or not.
Zaki, how long have you been the proud owner of a Proton Exora?
Since end of May 2009.
How often do you use Exora? Daily to work, or only during the weekends when travelling with the whole family?
On daily basis. To work and to anywhere.
What’s the current mileage?
Nearly 20,000KM
Any problems with Exora so far?
When Exora reaches 7000 – 8000 KM, standby for the air cond to be not cold. This is due to the thermostat which is not following the correct specification, but if you buy Exora now, that problem I presumed have been settled by Proton. This problem only applies for the earliest batch of Exora.
How’s the performance in terms of handling and pick up? For someone who used to drive a more powerful car will always say the Exora is under power, but since you drive a Waja, how is Exora’s performance?
In terms of pickup, for an auto … I consider it is good. It is better than my mother’s Proton Wira Auto. That’s what I fell. This MPV is not for those who wants speed, or to race. It’s a comfortable family MPV. Acceleration is good for a 1.6 MPV. I have no complains. I can accelerate to overtake other cars when needed. Again, if you want speed and power, this is not the car for you. Get yourself a Mitsubishi EVO or maybe the cheaper Pesona. I’m saying this because I’m a family man and speed is not what I’m searching for.
How about Exora’s fuel consumption?
I have recorded and analyzed my Exora’s performance. After 6 refills, early analysis indicates that for city driving, for 1 litre of petrol, it can go about 10 KM. A full tank ranges between RM85 – RM89. A full tank can go from 405 KM to 420 KM. For long distance drive, it can go up to 530 KM for a full tank (with 6 people in Exora). Recorded on June 5, 2009, when driving from Johor Bahru to Trengganu. Hope the info helps.
There you go. An experience with Proton Exora after 7 months. If you have more question, you can directly ask the proud owner of a white Proton Exora, here.
p/s
If you are divided between Exora and Alza, here’s what you can do. If you prefer to get a bigger Myvi, get Perodua ALZA but if you want an MPV, get Proton Exora. The rule only applies for those who plan to get a national car and money is a factor. If you don’t like national cars and you have lots of money to throw away, don’t get either. You are better of with other manufacturers.
Tags: alza, exora, mpv, perodua, proton · 17 comments · Leave a response »
Comment by budeen · December 16, 2009 @ 11:22 PM
normally ppl want the cheapest with the best spec in all areas. that’s the problem..
i’ve heard ppl comparing alza with wish, exora with grandis.. haiyyoo
Comment by mesticun · December 24, 2009 @ 11:42 AM
Masalah apa ni.pasal katakunci rupanya.
Comment by abang cyza · December 27, 2009 @ 10:27 AM
First time i see Alza, aiyoo very small….
I think people cannot compare exora and alza…
both are totally in different segment
Comment by abrablog · December 28, 2009 @ 2:18 AM
exora besar sket. alza kecik. Bagus gak ada orang senarai list camni..
Comment by azwan · January 2, 2010 @ 12:19 AM
@Budeen
Not even the same, how to compare? why not compare directly to alphard?
@Mesticun
Katak kunci utk menaikkan traffic blog. Apa pun boleh
Comment by azwan · January 2, 2010 @ 12:24 AM
@abang cyza
you are right, but people just cant stop comparing proton with perdoua. maybe it’s because both are made in malaysia.
@abrablog
azla tu kecik sgt actually. orang Malaysia ni, dah semakin besar saiznya.
Comment by Manbai · January 4, 2010 @ 10:18 AM
Exora (E) – a real MPV
Alza (A) – an enlarged Myvi
Citra (C) – a mini MPV
Comparison (lowest to highest)
Price – A, E, C
Performance – A, E, C
Petrol – A, E, C
Protection – A, E, C
Comment by azwan · January 4, 2010 @ 12:07 PM
@Manbai
I do agree with you with some of your comparison, but cud you give some facts to support it.
ie
Price – The basic Exora beats Alza hands down
Performance – What are you comparing? Citra 2.0 against Alza 1.5?
What about comfort? – Perodua is never comfortable to drive or even as a passenger, especially for a long journey. If you height is less than 1.6 meter and weigh .. maybe about 60KG, then it is comfortable in a Perodua.
However, we shouldn’t even compare Alza here. Not in the same class. Exora and Citra maybe, but not Alza.
Comment by mani · March 6, 2010 @ 9:32 PM
Hi, i just bought an exora, 3 weeks back, well its really comfortable, since i have a fly of 5 including me, guess its a good buy, well fuel guess not that bad as i was told citra consumes more. overall its fine.
Comment by azwan · March 17, 2010 @ 10:33 PM
@mani
I own a Citra. and yes it consumes more petrol
Comment by aDi · April 25, 2010 @ 7:49 PM
Got plan to purchase Proton Exora. I’m really in love with Exora design both interior & exterior.
But I heard there is still some problem with Exora, such as:
(1) Under power/ No pick-up
(2) Weird sound from Absorber
(3) Also weird sound from front wiper
Just wondering, is this true?
Comment by azwan · April 25, 2010 @ 10:03 PM
I don’t own one
However, there’s a link in this post to a person who does. Why not you ask him directly.
Comment by shahrul · May 13, 2010 @ 11:45 PM
the aircond cutting off ay 7-8k is not thermostat problem. MOst new cars with VVT/VVTi will cut off the air cond at certain rpm to provide more power to the engine.
Comment by meng · May 19, 2010 @ 10:34 PM
After driving a manual exora half a year, fuel comsumption rm50 for 180km for town driving or rm50 for 300km for highway.
Comment by Nicholas · July 20, 2010 @ 12:45 AM
rm50 for 180km… kind of little i feel, that is only 6.48km per liter…
Comment by Burn · August 13, 2010 @ 7:59 PM
How about genting performance is it ok with 7 people Is the car went well
Comment by rajasiang · August 22, 2010 @ 12:51 AM
I got my Expra on 11 May 2010 and send it to Proton Edar at Kesas Highway(COSE) for 1st service(840KM) on 19th May and after few days when it rain I found out wiper rubber is spoil and took it back to COSE and was replace (under warranty).
On 9th July I send my Exora to COSE for 2nd service(6,143KM)and afer two weeks when it rain I found out my wiper rubber again spoil and took it back to COSE and this time they said it’s not under warranty and I brought the new silicone wiper at Carrefour promotion.
Proton advertisement stated 5 years or 175,00KM warranty, I wonder with so low quality wiper within 3 months two failure how are we going to claim warranty?