When it comes to desirable cars, the Lotus Evora is ranked very high in a lot of people's list. Hailed as one of the best two-seater sports cars in the world, the Evora is an Elise with plush trimmings that make it more than just a damn good track car.
Proton intends to start selling it in Malaysia. Sadly for middle-class people like me, the Evora would be sold at a price higher than RM265,000, which means only people who have more money than they know what to do with will be able to afford this beauty.
Oh, well. Takde rezeki (yet).
Meanwhile, middle-class people can eagerly anticipate the introduction of Campro Turbo engines to the car market towards the end of this year. And about time too.
Straight up or naturally aspirated cars tend to use a lot of fuel to produce the kind of power that turbo cars produce. It's like comparing a big bonfire to a blast furnace - so much more burning material or fuel is required to light up a big bonfire compared to the blast furnace, which uses compressed air to produce more heat.
Let's hope Proton doesn't disappoint car enthusiasts with its perennial poor quality control issues when it introduces the Campro Turbo engines. It would be yet another slap in the face to consumers who turn to Proton if they have to contend with turbo or engine problems.
Also, let's hope that with the introduction of the Campro Turbos, Proton would be able to sell more cars overseas. That way, it can let go of the domestic market protection that it clings on to for dear life at the moment.
All the best to Proton.
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