Matrix : Comments / User Reviews

[Tkyong1]

I have owned MAtrix for 1 month liao, done 2100km. Here are my comments:

 

Merits:

1. Spacious.

 

2. Very practical interior.

 

3. Interial assembly quality much better than our national car.

 

4. Handling - i considered quite impressive in cornering. So far, not

encounter any understeer at 50km cornering. Proton Satria / PV6 will have

understeer + body roll at this speed (my other 2 cars). But for matrix, it

took it quite easily with certain space for spare.

 

5. The high speed stability is good due to the weight.

 

6. European ride feeling. Solid + firm.

 

Drawbacks:

1. The ride might be a little bumpy if compare to sedan. I being told that

this is normal cause MPV gravity is higher, the suspension is tuned firmer

than sedan to maintain the stability. I m still adjusting myself to it.

 

2. I heard / may be should said feel some kicking when cross over certain

bump / uneven surface. Not sure. Donno may be i still yet to familiar to

such european ride feeling. Out with my boss in his new E200 Kompressor 2

days ago, heard the same weide sound when over bump. ???? Why?? Anyone

know why even E200 Kompressor have the same kicking feel over bump.

 

Summary:

I should said that NO REGRET getting this baby. It's practical, value for

money, quite good assembly quality (try cruise the Jalan Maarof, Bangsar

at 60km you will know what i mean (Proton shaking like into thousand

pieces), but Matrix at 60km handle pretty well - interior are solid, car

maintaing straight line over uneven surface at Jalan Maarof, Bangsar.

 

Go for it. my friend.

[Staromega]

Would like to add-on; for the high Fuel consumption of matrix, in my opinion it is still worth it and the following will illustrate,

 

1. if my current fuel expenditure is approx. 120 per month for a car with a mileage efficient of 13km per litre.

 

2. Assume that fuel go up 50% after switching to Matrix, that translate to additional of S$60 per month or S$720 per year or S$3,600 for 5 years (basis of 5 years becos most will sell around that time).

 

3. If compare Toyota Corrolla car price (1.5 XLI ?) with Matrix, there is a price gap of approx. S$10,000, then the lost in higher Fuel consumption (S$3,600) of Matrix can be easily off-set from the car price, isn't it.

 

4. Of course both vehicle is not the same built, but just want to make clear the conception that high fuel consumption is the only consideration for "value for money".