Toyota Camry hybrid 2016 Vs. Proton Perdans 2.4 L 2016

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Proton Perdana 2016

Proton has recently introduced the all new Proton Perdana. The car is based on the previous generation Honda Accord. The car competes with the likes of Toyota Camry, the newly revised Honda Accord, Peugeot 508, VW Passat and Nissan Teana among others. But how does the new proton Perdana measure against Toyota Camry Hybrid? So today I would like to do just that:

RM 175,000 Toyota Camry Hybrid VS. 135,000 Proton Perdana

1. Design

I think both are more of uncles' design but I see some fresh ideas from Proton to have more of a fastback like rear end. The shape of the new Proton is not unhandsome but better looking than the Toyota Camry. I see that the Perdana is more executive like than the Camry hybrid. However, both will not be able to attract young pretty girls.
2* for TCH and 2.5 * for Perdana

Proton Perdana interior

2. Interior

I like the dashboard design of the Toyota Camry. It's more traditional and exudes some luxury feelings not unsimilar to a Lexus. The Proton however looks the same as the previous generation of Honda Accord but this is not to say that it's not pretty. In fact, it's quite good looking with the newly revised centre console that is very much lower. You feel that the dashboard is slightly lower than the previous Accord and this creates some feeling of sportiness.
4 * star for TCH and 3.5 * for Perdana

3.Ride and Handling

I believe the ride in the TCH is really soft and floating and mature people or people with slipped disc would enjoy that . But the Perdana is very much like the new Accord, it shows its young side of the ride and handling department. In twisty roads I would rather be in the Perdana than the TCH. But when driving 150 km/h I would rather be in the Perdana. The Camry is too soft and more buncy for speed exceeding 160 km /h. For fast driving the TCH is a non starter.
3.5* for TCH and 4.0 * for the Perdana

Proton Perdana dashboard

4. Space interior.

The Perdana is the largest car in the D segment at 5020 mm compared to only 4850 mm for the Camry hybrid. If you need space the Perdana should be your choice. I also believe that if you're a CEO you want to be in Perdana although the space in the TCH is also quite commodious. The boot in the Perdana is so large that you can literally put an Axia hatchback inside the boot. I'm not kidding it's so huge.
4* for TCH and 5* for Perdana

5. Performance

This is the part in which the Perdana could not compete. The car just could not out-accelerate the TCH hybrid. The drivetrain in the Perdana is a bit lazy and much slower to propel the slightly heavy Perdana at 1535kg. The Perdana is more suited for unhurried highway drive- a young guy like Johann Lo or Prof Iskandar would not be happy driving the perdana. But if you want a luxury cruiser the Perdana is the natural choice. A retired KSU or or a retired 5 star general would be happy customers of Proton Perdana.
4.5* for TCH and 3* for Perdana

6. Value for Money

The Perdana I believe is a car you should buy if you put value for money as your first priority, For about RM 135, 000 you practically get a 2.4 L Japanese luxury cruiser even though its Malaysian made. Proton could not make any changes to the engine, suspension , drivetrain and the 5 speed transmission. Overall, the Perdana is the winner
3.5* for TCH and 4.5* for Perdana

7. Infotainment system

The TCH is packed with outstanding features like the SatNav and lane watch. Perdana on the other hand is also fully equipped but the display area is too small for a luxury cruiser. The best part about the Perdana its 6 speaker system sounds very much better than the system in TCH. The sound is so loud and crisp and even better than in the previous honda Accord.
3.5* for TCH and 3.5* for Perdana

8. Refinement

Both cars are not very solid but generally the TCH is more refined and efficient. However I feel that the Perdana has more of the solid feel compared to the Camry hybrid. I Believe the engineers at Proton have put in more sound deadening materials in the Perdana. I even feel that its much quieter than the earlier Honda Accord. But the latest 2016 Accord is more refined and quieter.
4*for TCH and 3.5 * for Perdana

Conclusion.

The Perdana is a beautiful luxury cruiser and a good choice for value for money car. It's also a huge family sedan with acres of space to swallow the driver and his many children and wives.The Camry hybrid however is fast, efficient and a quiet family sedan. If I don't have much money in the bank I would definitely get the Perdana. but because my children are leaving the nest the Camry hybrid is still a very good choice.

Thank You to Be A Katie Proton for the courtesy car.
You can get to test drive the all new Perdana at
LHM One Stop Car Service (M) Sdn Bhd
Kampung Baharu Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
Malaysia