2014 Proton Preve Review

It's hard to beat on paper, but how does the Proton Preve shape up on the road? On paper, the Proton Preve GXR looks hard to beat. At $22,990 driveaway, the top-spec Preve GXR CVT (continuously variable transmission) is cheaper than the base variants of better-known rivals including the $21,690 Holden Cruze Equipe auto, 22,290 Nissan Pulsar ST CVT, $22,490 Mazda 3 Neo auto and the $22,990 Toyota Corolla Ascent CVT (all before on-road costs). The Proton’s impressive list of standard equipment humbles its competitors. Preve GXR highlights include 16-inch alloy wheels, auto headlights and wipers, push-button start, cruise control, climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with gearshift paddles, and a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen with satellite navigation – features that see the price of most other small sedans nudge $30,000 on the road. The Preve GXR is very safe, earning ANCAP’s maximum five-star rating and coming with six airbags (dual front, side and side-curtains), electronic stability control and reversing sensors, as well as three child-seat anchor points and two ISOFIX mounting points. It’s spacious, offering decent rear-seat room for adults, a Commodore-beating 508-litre boot, and 60:40 split-fold rear seats to create even more cargo room. And it’s covered by one of the industry’s most generous aftersales packages, with customers protected by a five-year/150,000km warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance, seven-year anti-corrosion warranty, and five years/75,000km of free servicing. By now you’re probably asking one of two questions: ‘Where do I sign?’ or ‘What’s the catch?’ image source : https://www.caradvice.com.au article source : https://www.caradvice.com.au/301454/2014-proton-preve-review/