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Basic information about my car
Make and Model: 2020 Proton X50 1.5T Flagship
Time of Purchase: 6th November 2020
Price of vehicle: 105+++ on the road
Reasons why I bought this car
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Never had an SUV. My wife and I are Senior Citizens ( 65 & 61).
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X50 is easier to embark and disembark.
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Comfortable enough for just the both of us. Smaller than X70 but nimble. Affordable price for we are both Government Pensioners.
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Great looks too.
Car Selection Process
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I had a budget of 100K plus/minus
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Model(s) that I have considered include: Proton X70, Honda HRV
Reasons why I chose this car:
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Great Looks.
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Not too big.
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SUV is easier to get in and out.
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Affordable and value for money.
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No other cars can come close to its specs at RM105k.
User Experience
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I have already done 1,000 ++ km
Since the purchase, my thoughts about the car are:
Happy and Satisfied Overall.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Pricing
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Comfort
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Safety Specs
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Looks
Cons
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The Right-Wing mirror does not cover the road properly. At max selection to the right, I still see half the car and unable to cover the rear properly.
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Proton voice command, confusing at times. It does not understand our command properly a d comes on without being activated.
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Wind sound from outside.
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The headrest cannot adjust for a comfortable position.
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The sound system below expectations.
Ratings
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Total Score: 4
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Performance: 4
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Quality & Features: 4
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Space: 3
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Ride Comfort: 4
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Fuel Economy: 3
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Price & Cost: 5
Summary
Happy to have purchased the X50 at 105k. However, could have been at 100k in comparison with the X70. The major issue to be sorted out is the Right Wing Mirror's adjustment.
Interesting events that happened to my car
Made many heads turn while I was driving. Because was on the road 10 days from launch. Many pleasant surprises from the ADAS system.
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