my main highlight is that, older cars dont have euroncap, auncap or htsa ratings. these cars were not designed to be highway cars in mind. driving this car on the highway is plain suicide. i think instead of a kancil, might as well invest in a savvy or myvi. its proven to be safer than a kancil. i mean seriously, driving in a kancil is suicide. if u dont bump into someone, someone bumps into u

anyways.. india isn’t the only country in the world where car manufacturers rebadge and sell their super old models to a consumer that is generally poorer than consumers in other countries.

even toyota sells very old versions of their cars as brand new in africa. the cars will of course not be as safe as their current models, but it suits the environment and meets the needs of people there.. not every country in the world has the same needs. sadly, safety will always take a back seat first for economic development. sad but true.

no aircond, no radio, and seats are all plastic, then sell it at RM10k….

I see your point, But we can’t always apply the same logic. When accidents happen, there are hundreds of variables that come to play.

Kancils are already used beyond its intended application (its a city car not highway cruiser). And being the smallest (opps, not anymore – the Smart for2 is) everythign that is bigger and will deal you more damage.

But, if you take that logic, everyone will eventually be driving tanks. Even Humvees will be catastrophicaly destroyed if it was run over by a semi.

If you look at it at face value, they both push the same concept. Cheap, basic, no fills motoring.

The Kancis is expensive compared to the Maruti due to government taxes, and perodua profiteering from the situation.

http://www.geocities.com/photosnimages/accident_kancil_car.htm

(WARNING, GORY PICTURES INSIDE, VIEW WITH DISCRETION)

i take the kancil anyday, despite how ugly and small it is, it is cheap, and proven reliable by most people. all in all, it serves its purpose well. it is designed to take you from Point A-B. no flashy comfort or speed demon. or how safe you are in it.

it’s basically a transport.

but i don’t drive a kancil though. LOL.

I would not dare to sit in it man! U see the tyres! As is of it is going to ‘cabut’ like when drive over 90km/h. Hell, i need to put more weight into it before i dare to make my turn at corners….
We arealy got kancil here, and it’s ugly…

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Put on weight AND take corners? Did u fail physics or just come out a cave after a long nap with Fred Flintstone? More weight equals more lean = overturn at corners. Kancils are basic but i think they are solid and reliable. Of course at its time it was meant for a certain income bracket and needs. But today they serve student and fresh grads well. Im glad i have mine coz the fuel consumption is very good dude. I get 400km plus full tank on highway everyday. Will the new fuel rebate, i still dun lose u know. Seriously, be a bit patient wit little cars la, u kno in LOTR it was the little guy dat saved the day

for a car that size and built, traveling abt 60km/hr is ok lah. Anything beyond that speed meaning looking for problem for the driver.

Perodua kancil still seem to have new buyers. maybe malaysians and south east asians need a cheaper basic transport ala tata nano?

why my swift so mahal?