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Wrong - at least in the case of Protons affordable little Savvy. But whats the downside? Does this spacious Malaysian citycar really stand up to the rigours of day-to-day urban life? Weve been running one to find outLets start with the headliner and work from there. The Proton Savvy Style that weve chosen to run as a long term car costs £6,995. By new car standards, this is hardly a hill of beans. In fact it wouldnt even buy you a set of ceramic brake discs for a Porsche 911. Girded with the fact that this is an extremely cheap little car, you could reasonably expect not to get whole lot and that what you do get would be ruthlessly built down to a price. Its a reasonable expectation but, in this case, one that misses the mark by quite some margin.Lets start by having a look what else £7k will buy you. A Chevrolet Matiz is within reach as is the base specification Citroën C1. You could also run to a Daihatsu Charade, the entry-level Fiat Panda or a 1.0-litre Kia Picanto. Take your pick from either the Perodua Kelisa or Kenari or the budget Smart fortwo Pure 50. Those looking for a more chi-chi image will doubtless turn to the Toyota Aygo 1.0 or the Volkswagen Fox 1.2. Then theres the Savvy. Where our Style-trimmed model scores in terms of value for money is that, firstly, its not the cheapest car in the Range its actually the best equipped and, secondly, it has a 1.2-litre engine where most rivals sport a 1.0-litre powerplant. Theres another convincing reason why the Savvy deserves serious consideration. Its quite comfortably the best to drive of the whole lot. Some cars take time to grow on you whereas others impress right from the outset. The Savvy falls into the latter camp. Youll only need to drive one fifty yards to figure out that this little five-door hatch has quite uncommonly good steering and gearchange quality. How good? The steering offers more feel and accuracy than a Honda S2000 roadster or a Renault Clio 197 hot hatch while the gearchange is sweeter than that found in performance cars like the Subaru Impreza WRX or the Alfa Romeo Brera. Both the steering and gearchange at first feel shockingly out of place, the equivalent of popping the Savvys bonnet and finding a Porsche flat-six under there instead of the 1.2-litre 74bhp unit."The Savvy Style is an unusual mix of budget and slightly incongruous brilliance"The flipside of injecting such excellence into the Savvys driving manners is that it ups the ante for the rest of the dynamics to an unreasonable extent. Taken in isolation, the ABS-equipped brakes work very well but, you know, they dont feel as punchy as a Porsche Boxsters. Suddenly you find yourself being overtaken by unreasonable expectation. The 1. 2-litre engine is willing but not especially smooth, being rather resonant up to 5,000rpm and thrashy thereafter. Its probably the weakest part of the Savvys DNA but it is enough to make it one of the quickest sub-£7,000 cheapies, getting it to 60mph in 12.2 seconds and then on to a terminal velocity of 106mph. Living with the car on a day to day basis shows up its qualities and quirks. Its far better equipped than any £7k car has the right to be and its not always the more obvious things like twin airbags and the remote central locking that impress. The air conditioning blows strong and cold. The tyres arent some crummy no-name make, instead being Goodyear Eagle NCTs. Theres a useful pair of rear parking sensors to make pinpoint reversing simplicity itself and the door mirrors are big and clear. Thats not to say there arent minor annoyances. The central lockings propensity to re-arm itself after 30 seconds can confuse and when youre approaching the vehicle with an armful of shopping bags, it would be convenient to have some form of external tailgate release. Instead youll need to put all the bags down, walk round and open the door, lean over and pop the tailgate release lever and then commence loading. The 50/50 split/fold rear seats are easy to use but the back rests can pop out of alignment if you attempt to force them flat. The Savvy is packaged very well with plenty of legroom for one six footer to sit behind another rare in this class of car. Rear headroom is adequate as long as you dont measure anything above six feet tall - the only real difficulty coming when trying to extricate big feet from the rear footwell. The rear seats could also be a little more sculpted given that theres not a central fifth berth and that the door pulls sit right where a passengers elbow rests siting them further forward would probably have been a smarter idea. The front seats offer good lateral support and theres no shortage of room up front even for taller drivers. The blue cloth and yellow dial combination of our test car didnt find universal favour but the dashboard design and layout is sound. The Clarion stereo is not only punchy but also features buttons big enough to be operated by a grizzly bear, handy when youre driving and dont want to hunt for a microscopic control. Theres silver coloured trim on the stereo, the centre console, the steering wheel and the door pulls which livens up the ambience a little. The trigger grip handbrake, the audible bleep when you slot reverse, the ten-spoke alloy wheels , the honeycomb design rear light clusters, the high level rear brake light and the sporty centre exhaust all display a depth of thought and design that are so often missing on a car that competes in this price bracket. The Proton Savvy Style may not be the first name you put on your sub £7k shortlist but on any objective basis, it deserves to be one that gets serious consideration.Facts At A Glance CAR: Proton Savvy Style PRICE: £6,995 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 4E CO2 EMISSIONS: 134g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 13.9s / Max Speed 99mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 30.5mpg / (extra urban) 51.3mpg / (combined) 41.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Driver and Passenger front airbags / ABS WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 3710/1643/1480mm Build Comfort Depreciation Economy Equipment Handling Insurance Performance Styling Value Monday August 7 Send by Messenger Email this article Print ADVERTISEMENT if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['78LWN1f4eEc-']='&U=13oooal8h%2fN%3d78LWN1f4eEc-%2fC%3d200101456.201942216.203232434.201252045%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d200784458%2fV%3d1'; Car Videos Paris Motor Show See the world's newest carsbefore they hit the road. 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Auto Express Car Reviews By Julie SinclairFebruary 2006 Adding a city car to its limited line-up certainly sounds like a good move for Proton, but how smart is the all-new Savvy? When the Malaysian firm first took the wraps off its latest offering, we were baffled by the model's misfit looks. For a vehicle the company hopes will attract young buyers, the styling seemed dated. Haphazard badging and a mix 'n' match approach to the shape caused most of the confusion. The heavily sculpted rear sits uncomfortably with the sporty, deep-set nose and prominent V-grille. While the looks are sure to divide opinion, we reckon they are simply too fussy. Inside, the yellow instruments are sadly the only obvious influence from Proton's sports brand Lotus. The cabin feels low budget - not least because of the vast expanse of grey plastic and a flimsy glovebox, which unbelievably opens to reveal the metal subframe and wiring. The steering wheel is also spoiled by the firm's use of cheap materials. At least there's a bespoke radio with simple controls and a display screen. Unfortunately, funds didn't stretch to electric mirrors - realising you need to shift the angle on the passenger side once you've pulled away is an irritation we thought we'd left in the Nineties. Still, with prices starting at a mere £5,995 for the entry-level 1.2 Street, what did you expect? In fact, for the money, the Savvy offers a surprisingly comfortable ride. The seats are well bolstered and there is a high driving position, giving you a clear view out. Additional marks are awarded for practicality. The split-fold back seats stow flat to create an impressive 909 litres of luggage space - although the internally placed boot release is annoying for shoppers looking to offload their bags in a hurry. Meanwhile, the extra £1,000 for the Style trim option also buys you reverse parking sensors, air-conditioning and alloy wheels. Sharp steering and snappy brakes make light work of tight cornering, but the gearbox is one of the worst we've tested. Its vague and excessively stiff shift takes all the enjoyment out of the driving experience. What's more, finding neutral at a standstill is difficult. The whiny 1.2-litre engine - shared with Renault's Clio - is no fun, either. It takes too long to build up speed, allowing virtually every other driver to overtake you, and then quickly runs out of steam. The noise is also overbearing, as the motor spins at 4,000rpm at 70mph. Proton hopes to shift 6,000 new Savvys this year, but most buyers will be better off looking elsewhere. What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. 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Engine: 1.2-litre 4cyl, 75bhp Economy: 41.3mpg Price: £6,995 - Advertisement - Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes | SitemapOur Other Websites: The First Post | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || Home Home About us Special offers News Find a dealer Contact us Gen-2 Savvy Features Colours Gallery Prices Special Offers Warranty Satria Neo Ecologic Overview Exterior Interior Performance Safety & security Specifications The 'Savvy' buy gets you lots of styling, equipment and a great specification for your money. Here are a selection of unique features which come as standard on the Proton Savvy: Savvy Style 1.2 MTSavvy Style 1.2 AMTFrom £7,995From £8,695 ABS with EBDAutomated Manual Transmission availableTwin airbags Bluetooth compatible Clarion radio/CD player with RDS Remote central locking, alarm and engine immobiliser Reverse distance sensors Power assisted steering 15" alloy wheels Air conditioning Front fog lamps Electric front windows For a detailed look at what's included in the Savvy package, you can download the full specification Click here (PDF file: 1.0Mb) » Special offers | Home | GEN-2 | Savvy | Satria Neo | Ecologic | About us | News | Find a dealer | Book a test drive | Request a brochure Finance | Media centre | Business | Legal | Site map | Contact us Proton Cars (UK) Limited | Registered Office: 1-3 Crowley Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9YRRegistered in England No: 1857505 || || Car Search Used Proton cars Quality used cars will find you the best used Proton on the internet. 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