Monday 23 June 2008

Proton cars are more reliable than Mercedes Benz's?

You find it shocking? Me too.

Believe it or not, this is the latest finding of a brand reliability survey by the Which? Car magazine as published in its July 2008 edition.

The findings was also appeared on the Manchester Evening News on 20 June 2008.

And guys... here is the brand reliability table compiled by Which? Car magazine:

  1. Honda, Japan (85)
  2. Toyota, Japan (84)
  3. Daihatsu, Japan (83)
  4. Lexus, Japan (83)
  5. Mazda, Japan (83)
  6. Subaru, Japan (83)
  7. Suzuki, Japan (83)
  8. Hyundai, Korea (80)
  9. Mitsubishi, Japan (80)
  10. Porsche, Germany (80)
  11. Mini, UK (78)
  12. Nissan, Japan (78)
  13. Ford, USA (78)
  14. BMW, Germany (78)
  15. Skoda, Czech Republic (78)
  16. Kia, Korea (78)
  17. Proton, Malaysia (78)
  18. Mercedes Benz, Germany (78)
  19. Audi, Germany (78)
  20. Jaguar, UK (78)
  21. Vauxhall, UK (78)
  22. Citroen, France (75)
  23. Volvo, Sweden (75)
  24. Peugeot, France (75)
  25. Smart, Germany (75)
  26. Chevrolet, SA (75)
  27. Daewoo, Korea (75)
  28. Jeep, USA (75)
  29. Saab, Sweden (73)
  30. Seat, Spain (73)
  31. MG, UK (73)
  32. Alfa Romeo, Italy (73)
  33. Rover, UK (70)
  34. Fiat, Italy (69)
  35. Renault, France (68)
  36. Land Rover, UK (67)
  37. Chrysler/Dodge, USA (67)

I personally think, 17 out of 37 car manufacturers is NOT TOO BAD for a small manufacturer like Proton. At least, Proton cars are more reliable than the French, Italian, Spanish and Swedish cars.

Congratulations, Proton and continue to do us proud with better quality and innovative cars. Malaysia Boleh!

On a unrelated matter, hehehe, I would like to announce that I'm going to Italy next week!!! Insya-Allah, will be flying from Liverpool to Venice and will be staying in Venice for two nights. Then, my next stop will be Pisa to see the infamous Leaning Tower. After Pisa, I will travel to Rome by train and, insya-Allah, will be staying there for three nights. Please wish me a safe journey because I'm a bit nervous with this part III of my Europe Tour, considering that I'll be doing it all by myself.

Caio!

3 comments:

Zetty said...

during a luncheon talk that was given by Proton's GM of Product Mktg Division, he mentioned that the new Proton approach is no more promises or self proclaimed bragging rights. Nowadays they want their products speak on their behalf. I guess looking at the recent report, they are almost there.

izal said...

wateva the media would say, i believe that benz is more100x reliable than proton...

hepi holiday ron, enjoysss.. but dont forget the FMs...:)

Brecht said...

well, good luck, hv a smooth & safe journey Badril, i look forward to pictures as usual = ) Hv fun!