Monday 16 September 2013

Good selection of small cars in Thailand...we have Kancil and Viva

Malaysia started the Asia car industry, yet lack behind our neighbouring countries like Thailand and Indonesia in having the best selection for the consumers.  While we count the makes of cars in a shopping parking lot, it goes like this: "Perodua, Perodua, Proton, Toyota, Proton, Proton, Perodua, Perodua, Perodua, Proton, Honda, Hyundai, Perodua, Perodua, Proton, VW, Perodua, Suzuki, and last but not least, a Lamborghini occupying 2 parking spots and a Mercedes taken up the Handicapped space inconsiderately.

I am a small cars fan, and like all kinds of A-Segment and B-Segment cars, especially hatchback.  First, they are economy to run (important when fuel price keep hiking).  Second, it is easy to park and navigate in a city where most drivers are inconsiderate and drive with white coffee licenses.  Lastly, it is cute and attract attention of girls...

Nissan produces nice car like the March, available in Thailand, not Malaysia.  In Malaysia, we have the "not so affordable Viva".



Thailand has the Mitsubishi Attrage for some times now, and Malaysia is yet to launch it.  Although this is the sedan of the Mirage, but the looks is much better the Ford Fiesta sedan.  Of course, the Mazda 2 sedan looks good and balanced too.



Again, Thailand has Honda Brio...in my favourite green.  Malaysia has Viva and Kancil.


Indonesia has Toyota Agya, we Malaysia has Viva and Kancil and Myvi again, all from one same manufacturer.

Please, let the consumers have more choices with affordable eco small car here in Malaysia, from reputable brands and good after-sale service.  We do not want to only have Viva, Viva, and Viva.