Refreshed 2008 Naza 206 Bestari
Naza has updated the Naza 206 Bestari with a new bodykit including a rear roof spoiler, door visors, and a new exhaust tailpipe. The rear seat bench now includes head rests, something that was optional on the car when it was initially launched, even though product images showed that it had headrests.
The 3 year or 100,000km warranty package has been upped to 5 years now, and includes 3 years free maintenance. With the additional accessories and warranty, the price remains the same at RM68,888 for the 1.4 liter French-rebadge.
One more rear shot after the jump.
crazysickimproviser said,
April 6, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
I also like Japanese monsters, who doesn’t? I liked the EVO IV, V and VI since long ago, and still do now, also the Subaru, 350Z, RX8, etc. But when thinking of buying a car for my own, I want to get a car which I can SETTLE down, enjoy, comfort, experience, love driving it, etc. To me, the Japanese monsters is a fun car to have and take it for a race sometimes on the track, but not really what I wanted for my daily drive. This is just what I feel, ift can differ from each person, some people would prefer having a race car some not. As for other normal japanese car, it’s up to one’s choice. But the 206 Bestari served an option to choose between, and it’s got good specs, features, technology selling at only RM68,888K. Even if it’s NOT a continental but a Japanese, it’s still CHEAP comparing it’s specs and features against others. But, it’s a continental, which was supposed to be EXPENSIVE in our country AFTER comparing with others.
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shallow nye org2 ktia ni. tau nak kutuk jek:p btw, this is my 2cents worth la yer
Nway, I have the same opinion with ‘crazy’. I owned a Honda stream now change to Toyota Caldina(superb driving for long distance) but when it comes to ‘daily driving’, I still love my 206!! small yet but compact & comfy to be driving around the city. well this a perspective of a lady la. i don’t know much bout technical stuff though
siapa yg cakap banyak tu pi test drive dulu then test drive myvi(sorry yer myvi’s fan)…then u know what comfy driving is all about;)
oh btw, takda post baru ke? am looking for sports rim la. blh recommend tak kat mana? TQ
I’m very regret due to the delay of getting a car (bestari 206) where they should delivered before last raya puasa. I was so frustrated because they kept dragging and delay until now. The latest promise, the car will deliver to me by this december. Now I’m waiting and see the result !!!!!!
yeap, went to showroom last week… around 44888, paid 99 only, discount up 4798. loan 44k, 5-9 years depends, with bank, not naza credit….limited offer to clear stock during august merdeka months…anyhow, colour is limited…only 2 colour available in klang, white or silver if not mistaken..
love the car, but rear space too small for family…..the car meant to single ;p
myvi have bigger space, the only advantage.
i went to the showroom at klang just last week…yes, bestari 206 auto around RM48,888, discount up to 4789, you only need pay 99 as deposit…left RM44k to loan with bank, from 5-9 years (no more from naza credit)….. anyhow, salesman said this limited offer during merdeka… they only got 2 colour available (i think is ‘white’? and silver)….blue colour no more…
i am interested with such an offer…but unfortunately the rear space of this car not meant for small or big family. hmm…myvi have more space – the only advantage compared to this car….
value to buy 206 Bestari since they offer 0% downpayment, 0% interest, freeinsurance n roadtax. monthly repayment for manual is RM390 & Auto is RM425. installment period is 12 years.
example you buy i unit proton saga auto with RM 42K + interest 3.65 x 9 years for zero downpayment. after you completed 9 years installment the total is around RM 59-60K. why not you purchase not you to buy 206 Bestari.
the only term n condition your age not exceed 43.
For those who are comparing 206 with Myvi, just have a smile to them and say no more, because it not worth for your time and energy to debate with someone who haven’t even test drive both cars in details.
My family and I are the owners of a 2.4 camry, Savvy, Vios and 206. We used to have a Myvi, but savvy has easily surpassed Myvi in many ways (alright, I know all those proton bashers and myvi hard core fans will make a noise over this, but no-point arguing here, because 99% of proton bashers have’t even driven a savvy yet.)
And of course, the 206 has easily surpassed Savvy, but that is due to the higher price tag, but i must say it worths every penny. For those who are saying 206 is underpowered, i must clarify that they are wrong. I live in Bangsar and i drive up hill the Jalan Bukit everyday, and it gives me no problem.
So, please go and test drive the car before you make any comment here. For those who are searching for a new car, dont be fooled by those unfair and uncontructive reviews, go and test the 206 yourself, and feel the continental of it.
perhap’s it’s fair I say this;
If you’re into modding cars like those Japanese, and installing those accessories in Kedai Abang (Brothers), etc. Advisable to get a local or Japanese cars.
It’s not that this car cannot be modded, but there isn’t much option in our country and very little profesional. The available might not be cheap, or alternative a well known, Peugeot Sport (which I heard will be here as well).
It’s a good thing as well, so we don’t see many wierd 206 around.
It’s also not flexible like the Japanese or local, where you can just go to any ah kao, ah seng workshop to fix your car. As with local, usually we’re recommended by relatives or friend to go to some experience ah kao or ah seng shop to diagnose our car problem. For the 206, it’s better to go for the profesional and experience with Pug, especially those with the correct and right tool.
So owning a Pug also means a totally different experience apart from driving experience.
I also like Japanese monsters, who doesn’t? I liked the EVO IV, V and VI since long ago, and still do now, also the Subaru, 350Z, RX8, etc. But when thinking of buying a car for my own, I want to get a car which I can SETTLE down, enjoy, comfort, experience, love driving it, etc. To me, the Japanese monsters is a fun car to have and take it for a race sometimes on the track, but not really what I wanted for my daily drive. This is just what I feel, ift can differ from each person, some people would prefer having a race car some not. As for other normal japanese car, it’s up to one’s choice. But the 206 Bestari served an option to choose between, and it’s got good specs, features, technology selling at only RM68,888K. Even if it’s NOT a continental but a Japanese, it’s still CHEAP comparing it’s specs and features against others. But, it’s a continental, which was supposed to be EXPENSIVE in our country AFTER comparing with others.
Here’s an example of driving a Pug/Continental with features, this is the 308. The 206 would’ve old technologies compared to the 308, but it still not behind the local Japanese here.
http://www.308.co.nz/
(Click on COME ON BOARD > CAPACITY; watch the video, and ENJOY!)
intermilan,
You’ll be surprise what range of cars have the Myvi been compared to! It’s the one of the “HOT” local car in Malaysia.
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Anyway, truly amazing how people can come out with figures for the 206. 58888, WOW! If it can go 58888, I wonder how much other makes favour… It seems nobody understand where is the 206 come from, what’s the difference of tax/duty and exchange rates, etc. Technically speaking, when you tell people who didn’t know about the price and say “I want to buy the Peugeot 206″. What’s the answer?
“Peugeot ar? Western car ar? SO EXPENSIVE! RM1XXK???”
Then you say, er… no “It’s only RM68,888″
The reply commonly would be “HUH? WHY SO CHEAP? RECOND AR? SECOND HAND?”
Then you say, er… no “It’s locally assembled by Naza”
The reply now is totally change, it can be:
“NAZA? $%$^#^%%^%$^!!!!! Fake one is it? Copy Peugeot one is it? Use CHINA product? You sure it’s REAL Peugeot or not?” and so on and so forth.
When the first time I suggest to my friends about this car as an option to my friends (they’re choosing between the Vios and City), they’re first reaction was also, “You CRAZY ar! How much is it!?”.
After that, it’s very funny, some will say, it’s expensive because it’s just a 1.4L, forgotten that this is a FRENCH car, and all those point that this car was suppose to be EXPENSIVE. Wierd huh?
The final decision is of course still up to them to decide. Whichever car they choose, important is they’re happy with it. No point forcing someone to buy something we think it’s good but they don’t like it, or if any problems they’ll blame us. Vice versa, no point telling them to keep away because someone THINK so, one day when they saw another friend driving it and enjoying it, while because they listen to somebody’s opinion and let it go, now regret it’s too late, RIGHT?
We’re here to provide information on the car and an option to choose for, and also let people to enjoy what’s a continental feels like. You should be glad you can enjoy it at such low price. If it’s not your taste, no problem. No car is perfect and suits everybody.
Don’t understand the difference. Answer to this!:
http://www.308.co.nz/
Nuff said!
(Click on COME ON BOARD > CAPACITY; watch the video, and ENJOY)
sxe10r,
don’t compare this car with myvi please. tq.
maybe will sell well if the price is rm58888 … ppl can compare with MyVI .. i think ..
Andy214 said,
February 25, 2008 @ 7:33 pm
Bebelon & MyviKiller,
Old in continental is different with old in Japanese. Yes, Swift are good, one of the best Jap available within 100K, with splendid features and specs, also 4 star EURO NCAP. It’s also a mixed between European and Japanese, no longer pure Japanese breed.
In terms of pricing, definitely the 206 are cheaper considering it’s a NON-ASEAN Imports. But as mentioned before, in terms of individual, one can think differently if he/she like or dislike it.
As for seating position. The 206 are known to have “hard to find the right seating positionâ€. But once you get used to it, it’s a different story altogether. The seats are also very good. Once you get used to it, when you try and try certain Japs, you can straight feel the difference. I even felt the difference when I drove the Sentra. But this is just my opinion and some who’d agree. Again, this can differ between individuals
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well said…next time try sitting/ driving any jap compact car eg. vios, sentra or city for 1-2 hours, then go test drive a conti car like this pug or vw golf for 10 mins. its amazing that basic things like the seat pads are just so much more comfortable.
What I meant the smooth ride of the torsion bars is only applicable on commercial vehicles especially buses.
Andy214 said,
February 26, 2008 @ 12:00 am
MyviKiller,
The Vios, City, Latio, etc all also using Torsion bars for rear, but you can see how simple are theirs. So does the front. You can see how shopisticated is the 206 one, it’s also independent type. If you get what I meant, just imagine you’re paying the same price for all cars, and all the others just give you a very very basic, simple suspension design, compared to a highly engineered ones.
Many may argue about Torsion bars capability. But it doesn’t mean it’s not good. The Civic Type R UK version are using Torsion bars, and it handles very well. There’s a very very detail review between the Civic Type R UK and the SEAT. It’s not as simple as this suspension type is better, but it’s how well it’s designed, engineered, and also the car’s body. The 206 body design is well known famous in Rally. Look at the 307 which is struggling in the Rally scene, and the Renault which has similar hatch style like the 206. And now the Subaru are going into sport hatch trend also.
Of course, if you’re talking about Track Racing, then it’s a different design all together. That’s where the Civic Japan version stands out.
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I admire your enthusiasm on your suspension topic. As you can see, every technical gizmos has its own drawbacks (if you think the torsion bar is one of them). Torsion bars are relatively cheap to produce (compared to the Mac-Pherson setup), but being cheap doesn’t mean it has the lowest quality or ride in this category. Most sports cars are equipped with the torsion bars as it is durable. On the other hand, abeit the leaf spring system, torsion bars offer the harshest ride in its class!
intermilan,
Those people arguing the car is >5 years apparently doesn’t understand about continental cars, and the purpose of keeping a model for some time.
It’s even funny, when they can think about the old Japanese cars/monsters, like AE86, RX7, etc and here they complain old. Also, some cars which they praise so high for, are actually very cheap cars, and here they complaining about a worldwide well-known famous hot hatch.
Isn’t it wierd for those people when so many (most) people (in the world) think it’s nice car and they think it’s not? Funny eh? There’s no need for even an arguement or explanation actually. But, it’s individual perception after all.
MyviKiller,
The Vios, City, Latio, etc all also using Torsion bars for rear, but you can see how simple are theirs. So does the front. You can see how shopisticated is the 206 one, it’s also independent type. If you get what I meant, just imagine you’re paying the same price for all cars, and all the others just give you a very very basic, simple suspension design, compared to a highly engineered ones.
Many may argue about Torsion bars capability. But it doesn’t mean it’s not good. The Civic Type R UK version are using Torsion bars, and it handles very well. There’s a very very detail review between the Civic Type R UK and the SEAT. It’s not as simple as this suspension type is better, but it’s how well it’s designed, engineered, and also the car’s body. The 206 body design is well known famous in Rally. Look at the 307 which is struggling in the Rally scene, and the Renault which has similar hatch style like the 206. And now the Subaru are going into sport hatch trend also.
Of course, if you’re talking about Track Racing, then it’s a different design all together. That’s where the Civic Japan version stands out.
Anybody who disses a 206 for its styling is a loser. You could do it to a MKIV Golf dudes, but not a 206. Cars don’t need hi tech gizmos to be fun.
Go run around in your VTECS or CVVTs or 12 airbag Merc for 1 hour. Then stop and get on a go kart for 15 min. Yeah a low to the ground, arm wrenching 8hp kart. If it doesn’t make you smile, you’re not worthy for a 206. A 206 still makes it to Maxpower dudes.
http://www.maxpower.co.uk/article.asp?asset=2176&p=1
And that’s proper street cred.
Comparing against pre-2008 206, the 2008 bestari r equipped with more goodies (cost easily above RM2000) and price maintain @RM68K.
That’s good value for money if compare with pre-2008 206.
From the picture above, what Paul didn’t mention are the front bumper, rear bumper lips and side skirts; colour-coded bumper (all corners) and door handles.
It could be even sweeter if priced at RM65K. but i guess the extended 5 years warranty (from 3 years/100,000km) is there as sweetener.
Apart from argument that this model is launched >5 years ago, it is a good value.
If only they also pre-install ATF oil cooler for free…
Andy214 said,
Suspension design. Yea, torsion bar, whatever. But it’s an odinary version like you seen in those Jap Vios, City, etc. Just have a look in under the car and see the BIG difference. That’s one reasons it handles well, like a Go-Kart. The 206 GTi simply have much stiffer Torsion bar, stiffer suspension, etc there’s no changes to the design, mind you.
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Yeas I agree. The classic Mini has the rubber sprong setup, which is ancient compared to the modern car suspension system, but it handles like a super Go-kart!
What I meant just now was ARE WE, not AREN’T WE.
Andy214 said,
February 25, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
BanyakMasukWorkshop said,
February 25, 2008 @ 10:56 am
King, “still wayyy advanced compared to cars like myvi, avanza, gen-2 etc…â€
i’m just curious about what you said.. advanced in what way? they all have 4 wheels, 4 doors..etc..
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We have a pair of legs, hands, ears and eyes, but we are not the same person, aren’t we?
BanyakMasukWorkshop said,
February 25, 2008 @ 10:56 am
King, “still wayyy advanced compared to cars like myvi, avanza, gen-2 etc…â€
i’m just curious about what you said.. advanced in what way? they all have 4 wheels, 4 doors..etc..
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Multiplexed. Before you argue about Multiplexing, many japanese cars are already multiplexed overseas. Some of the Japanese here are semi-multiplexed, thus providing some extra features “nice to have” to users to make then “Ohhh Ahhhh”, while it’s old story for Continentals.
Auto-Adaptive Gearbox With Tiptronic System Porshe (With Sports and Snow mode). If you don’t understand the feature and technical stuffs, no worries, just LOOK at it, and tell me if any car in within 100K can even match up the look. It’s also the same one used in 307 and 407.
It’s expensive to repair and replace, but imagine you can get it at such low price car. What does it mean to you about other car without it and selling at 10K extra?
If you want to find out more info about the technology, please:
http://users.bigpond.net.au/skystar/peugeot307/technology.htm
Suspension design. Yea, torsion bar, whatever. But it’s an odinary version like you seen in those Jap Vios, City, etc. Just have a look in under the car and see the BIG difference. That’s one reasons it handles well, like a Go-Kart. The 206 GTi simply have much stiffer Torsion bar, stiffer suspension, etc there’s no changes to the design, mind you.
Other features? Try it out and notice all the small small details. Nobody forces anybody to buy. If you don’t want to try or even look, why are you here? So we can know “oh, this guy don’t want to buy”, or “this guy doesn’t like the car”, or “this guy don’t think it’s worth it”? Huh?
Bebelon & MyviKiller,
Old in continental is different with old in Japanese. Yes, Swift are good, one of the best Jap available within 100K, with splendid features and specs, also 4 star EURO NCAP. It’s also a mixed between European and Japanese, no longer pure Japanese breed.
In terms of pricing, definitely the 206 are cheaper considering it’s a NON-ASEAN Imports. But as mentioned before, in terms of individual, one can think differently if he/she like or dislike it.
As for seating position. The 206 are known to have “hard to find the right seating position”. But once you get used to it, it’s a different story altogether. The seats are also very good. Once you get used to it, when you try and try certain Japs, you can straight feel the difference. I even felt the difference when I drove the Sentra. But this is just my opinion and some who’d agree. Again, this can differ between individuals.
bobdbilder, way to go man!!
local mags tend to do this. i mean, not writing about the dynamics cos the car sucks and talking more about the cup holders instead. but then i don’t blame them. if they write sth negative, the immature car importers won’t let them test anymore cars and withdraw ad support (i think this is more prevalent among the japanese car brands, the big bully attitude). so the poor mag dies. it’s a fine line they have to thread. kesian the local editors.
by the way, there are lots of stuff for the pugs overseas. available here too but needs a sharp eye to find. some of my friends from the saab club import the stuff they need for their cars… on their own. maybe pug owners can do the same.
Pugs are sweet but the I.4 sucks dude. I would have bought one if it wasn’t the 1.4 auto. Minimum would be the 1.6 and only if its a manual. Obviously most peeps here never read Max Power or Redline. The amount of aftermarket stuff for pugs in general are amazing. But that’s in the UK. But then local peeps are not into hatches. If they did, they’d ask for an auto. Peeps cannot grasp the principle of power to weight ratios. But the media’s not helping either. If you go through a car review, more than half of it is about the interior, foldable mirrors, electric seats, ABS, EBD, . It does not tell you anything about driving it. I can see if the review is more about those stuff it can only mean that the ride is rubbish.
Nobody says anything about the driving dynamics, weight distribution, body roll and grip. And when it comes to carving a curve nothing beats a manual hatch. Get over your cupholder fetish dudes.
BanyakMasukWorkshop said,
February 25, 2008 @ 10:56 am
King, “still wayyy advanced compared to cars like myvi, avanza, gen-2 etc…â€
i’m just curious about what you said.. advanced in what way? they all have 4 wheels, 4 doors..etc..
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just test it urself lar.. then u know what i’m talking about.
nothing new…
just another attempt to get buyers for this car…
just like what naza did to sutera…
King, “still wayyy advanced compared to cars like myvi, avanza, gen-2 etc…â€
i’m just curious about what you said.. advanced in what way? they all have 4 wheels, 4 doors..etc..
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check out all the car yourself and test drive each and one of them.
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