New Stream Test Driven!

[Schneider79]

Hi guys. I've test driven the new Stream. Looks is subjective. Some may like it, some may not. The car looks very low but still can see the front well enough for most of the average drivers.

 

Interior : Nice steering wheel. Able to adjust in-out, up-down. Meter in optitron. Cup holders has illumination when you turn on the headlight. It has the AUTO function for auto detecting to turn on the headlight. 3rd row roof lining looks low but still comfortable for average height. 3rd row for passenger is comfy and IMHO, better than Wish.

 

Handling : Car performs well in cornering. Not much of the body-roll and precised in the corner that you're negotiating.

 

Pick-up : Decent for a 1.8L car and quite nimble ALTHOUGH it's SOHC only. Why SOHC? Found out that the engine will save fuel when you slow down to a full stop. It sort of cut away the engine to save fuel.

 

Overall : Sleek design, nice dashboard, in-build console box with a decent size to put your stuff. The car is a killer on looks with 18-19 incher. Gearbox works in the same way like the Edix, D3 and no over-drive but it's a 5 speeder.

 

IMHO, this car beats the Wish hands down. But still, it's just my opinion.

[Schneider79]

Oh ya, still no rear aircon at the 3rd row.

[Mooscenic]

Great write-up!

 

What's the price like now? Also how's the fit and finish of it? Does the rear seat fold and tumble or if it like the Jazz can fold into the floor huh???

 

Mooooooooooo

[Kelpie]

Do you know what is the price and OMV?

 

Regards,

[Nast4]

how did you get to test drive this? fm PI?

[Ahyoo2002]

Wah so fast?

 

Where did you test drive it?

 

Also, the one you test drive is 1.8x or 1.8 RSZ?

[Schneider79]

1.8X. Flip today's classads.

[Nullbig]

You si bey ho!!!

 

Yesterday 02 PIs told me confirm ah, chop their head ah, cut their di*ks ah, mash their balls ah....the new Stream will only come in Oct as it will only be launch in Japan in late Sept..

 

Nah Bez....

 

I will like to test drve when back, especially the RSZ....any bros who have done that, pls share experience..

[Exetor]

This is a Made-In-Thailand one also right? It has alot of potential to look like a killer.. 2.0 with CVT would be nice..

[Schneider79]

Stream not yet out source to thailand for production...

 

Another thing. PI cannot get Thai made cars. Period.

[Schneider79]

I also want to test drive RSZ

But need to wait.

 

Japan launch this car in July 06. Bookings in Japan is hot.

[Mzrmazda3]

Good write up Bro

[Thermodynamics]

Thanks for the info. Looks like Odyssey. Definitely looks better than Wish. Seems like Wish got a strong competitor. Is Stream gonna be brought in by PI? How about KM?

[Schneider79]

Source says KM not bringing...

[Ahyoo2002]

1.8X. Flip today's classads.

 

Is it B*P Auto? They are really fast

 

I will find sometime to take a look

[Ahyoo2002]

KM not bringing in? I would said if this is true, definitely a big mistake. Just like Wish, PI sold about 3800 unit in H1 06, which is a big business.

 

If KM is really not bringing it in, all PI should celebrate liao

[Tarmac]

Anyone got the 0-100 and the Power ratings specs for the 2.0 RSZ?

[Ahyoo2002]

This I cut from Asiaone.motoring:

 

Specifications

Ext. Dimensions: 4570mm (L) x 1695mm (W) x 1545mm (H)

Int. Dimensions: 2605mm (L) x 1460mm (W) x 1250mm (H)

Wheelbase / Ground Clearance: 2740mm / 150mm

Track (Front / Rear): 1470mm / 1470mm

Turning Radius: 5.4