After half a day of trying to drive the wheels off Proton's MPV, I am left with no doubts that the demands of the family will be well catered for as the Exora offers space, practicality, safety, performance and economy. And also style and trendiness.
The Exora looks more like a luxury MPV than the Innova does. It also looks more ‘stable’ as it has a more favourable footprint – ratio of wheelbase and tracks in relations to the body.The Exora looks more like a luxury MPV than the Innova does. It also looks more ‘stable’ as it has a more favourable footprint
The chassis is outstanding. It has a commanding stance at high speed on the highways, and a prowess and agility on fast curving roads that will astound even those used to tackling such challenges in well sorted out sedans.Its performance is highly commendable, considering that the engine is only a 1.6L petrol, and that the weight of the vehicle is close to 1400kg.
And a most crucial point for most people considering a full 7-seater is the fuel consumption. I can report that after some 260km of very hard driving with a heavy load, the Auto returned a figure of 11.4L/100km, while the Manual registered 10.7. The worst figure I saw on the trip computer was 16.9, right next to the speedo reading more than 170kph. I would think that with normal driving the figures should average 9.0 and 8.3. With the 55L tank, the range can easily extend over 600km.
This is quite the Super MPV, with an amazingly pleasing balance of space, performance and efficiency. It is what many of us need, and it is long overdue. If you familiar with the Toyota Avanza 1.5 and feel that its performance is adequate, you will find the Exora Auto spacious, solid and spritely. The Manual will change your perception of MPVs.
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