Stream Test Drive (First Impression)

[Krazychris]

KM Stream no black interior....

[Familymanz]

if u have gotten use to the Latio steering, I think u will hv no problem with the new Stream.

 

Ive laid my hand on the new stream too. I think the road feedback aka steering is much better than Latio :)

[Osiris]

i test drove the latio when it was just launched, didn't gave me such an impression. anyway its a matter of preference and getting used to i guess.

[Tonylai]

Drive wise, Stream is sportier. Suspension better then Wish. More controlled. Power wise, Low end power 1-2k RPM Wish better then Stream. Mid-high end power (3k - 6k RPM) , Stream better. Wish also has better torque, going upslope easier for Wish.

 

For the drive view, stream better. Front view mainly unblocked. In Wish there's a sub-A pillar that causes blind spots. But rear view, Wish is better due to larger 3rd row window. If you use those long rear view mirror you can see out of 3rd row window. Elimates blind spot. In Stream, use long rear view mirror also no use cos you just can't see out of the 3rd row window for blind spots.

 

Fuel Consumption, Stream wins on paper, but actual driving, Wish is slightly better.

 

Space wise, Stream loose. Stream has much less compartments & smaller compartments. Feels handicapped compared to Wish. Head room to enter and get out from 3rd row also smaller cos car is lower. Sitting in 3rd row, Wish has better elbow room. In stream keep bumping my elbow on the huge "arm rest". No such problem in Wish. Boot space, Wish is almost 3-4" more. 3rd row leg room feels better for Stream cos 2nd row seats are higher. Can slip your foot under 2nd row. For Wish unless you wear slippers can't fit your feet under 2nd row.

 

Pro & Cons for both ride. If you prefer a good & "sporty" drive get the Stream. If you want praticality, get the Wish.

[Osiris]

Thanks for the in depth review. Certainly help put things in perspective

[Linus]

on a lighter note...

 

 

so you know which one to test if you want a good handling MPV.

 

now selling ard $73k.

[Yaloryalor]

I agree with you!

 

Overall still like stream than Wish! But think the new Wish is coming? Saw some pic, look much more chio than the current Wish.

[Friendstar]

I agree with u!!!

 

eagle F1 is ultra noisy!

 

it is only quiet for the 1st few thousand kilometres.

 

After which its living torture

[Osiris]

lol. Thanks been trying to find the video after u or jiayong told me about it

[Guyver]

Drive wise, Stream is sportier. Suspension better then Wish. More controlled. Power wise, Low end power 1-2k RPM Wish better then Stream. Mid-high end power (3k - 6k RPM) , Stream better. Wish also has better torque, going upslope easier for Wish.

 

For the drive view, stream better. Front view mainly unblocked. In Wish there's a sub-A pillar that causes blind spots. But rear view, Wish is better due to larger 3rd row window. If you use those long rear view mirror you can see out of 3rd row window. Elimates blind spot. In Stream, use long rear view mirror also no use cos you just can't see out of the 3rd row window for blind spots.

 

Fuel Consumption, Stream wins on paper, but actual driving, Wish is slightly better.

 

Space wise, Stream loose. Stream has much less compartments & smaller compartments. Feels handicapped compared to Wish. Head room to enter and get out from 3rd row also smaller cos car is lower. Sitting in 3rd row, Wish has better elbow room. In stream keep bumping my elbow on the huge "arm rest". No such problem in Wish. Boot space, Wish is almost 3-4" more. 3rd row leg room feels better for Stream cos 2nd row seats are higher. Can slip your foot under 2nd row. For Wish unless you wear slippers can't fit your feet under 2nd row.

 

Pro & Cons for both ride. If you prefer a good & "sporty" drive get the Stream. If you want praticality, get the Wish.

 

Very good ... straight to the point review.

 

Also ... Stream has nicer dashboard than Wish ....

 

Easier to shift the chair and get up to the last 2 seats.

[Ikeehc]

saw a Wish Taxi today. wonder if the price of Wish will fall if we see more and more Taxi Wishs on the road :)

[Guyver]

Well ... did you see the prices of Merc drops alot?

 

We also see Honda Civic ... and Toyota Vios used as those cars for driving centres .... but did those car prices drop?

[Ikeehc]

hmm.. somehow i feel the demand will be affected slightly. Perhaps, i'm the only one..

[Linus]

so how ? can join the mazda "zoom zoom" gang ? come with sliding doors on the side. easier getting in and out for your baby and barang2.

[Alant]

Not only Wish taxi, there are also HOnda Stream and Airwave taxi.

[Tonylai]

Drive wise, Stream is sportier. Suspension better then Wish. More controlled. Power wise, Low end power 1-2k RPM Wish better then Stream. Mid-high end power (3k - 6k RPM) , Stream better. Wish also has better torque, going upslope easier for Wish.

 

For the drive view, stream better. Front view mainly unblocked. In Wish there's a sub-A pillar that causes blind spots. But rear view, Wish is better due to larger 3rd row window. If you use those long rear view mirror you can see out of 3rd row window. Elimates blind spot. In Stream, use long rear view mirror also no use cos you just can't see out of the 3rd row window for blind spots.

 

Fuel Consumption, Stream wins on paper, but actual driving, Wish is slightly better.

 

Space wise, Stream loose. Stream has much less compartments & smaller compartments. Feels handicapped compared to Wish. Head room to enter and get out from 3rd row also smaller cos car is lower. Sitting in 3rd row, Wish has better elbow room. In stream keep bumping my elbow on the huge "arm rest". No such problem in Wish. Boot space, Wish is almost 3-4" more. 3rd row leg room feels better for Stream cos 2nd row seats are higher. Can slip your foot under 2nd row. For Wish unless you wear slippers can't fit your feet under 2nd row.

 

Pro & Cons for both ride. If you prefer a good & "sporty" drive get the Stream. If you want praticality, get the Wish.

 

Very good ... straight to the point review.

 

Also ... Stream has nicer dashboard than Wish ....

 

Easier to shift the chair and get up to the last 2 seats.

 

 

Well, I've been driving a Wish for almost 4 years and only 4 days with the Stream. Probably still plenty to learn about the Stream. But FC seems to be quite a bit worse then Wish. Wish was getting 11-12 during run-in period and Stream only 10+ now. But suspension is certainly better. Go over hump diagonally no more rock the boat feel :)

[Osiris]

Haven't decided yet. Must go to see the car. Sliding door would be helpful. Price range about same as Stream/Wish too.

 

If confirm have 2nd kid liao will rush and buy, now still can take time and make decision.

[Ahyoo2002]

Which version of Stream you got?