(Mitsubishi Outlander sold with full 5-years warranty and service as well as Toyota Harrier below is reconditioned/used without the need of warranty and no after sales at all)
Malaysian car consumers are a funny lot. They will pay up to RM225,000 for a used 5-seater Toyota Harrier SUV that has a very simple 2-liter engine and no rear end air conditioning. This refurbished SUV comes with virtually no warranty and no post sales and its only negotiating chip is the Harrier brand which was a big printing point some 15-10 in years past when the earlier Harriers a high desire place with affluent Malaysians.
(Toyota Harrier cabin above and Mitsubishi Outlander cabin rental below) Very similar good quality and features with Mitsubishi presenting 3rd row seats.
Malaysian car buyers will demonstrate to little interest for the fully imported Mitsubishi Outlander which is sold brand new having a full 5-year warranty, post sales and 7 seats. This new Outlander actually features similar lines for the 2017-2017 Toyota Harrier and has a more strong 2.4-liter engine and much more cabin features along with space. All only for RM169,000 and still the reconditioned Harrier will market more easily.
This is happening that seems somewhat weird but the simple truth is Malaysian car buyers moves with any purchasing herd that is relocating one direction. In case the head of the purchasing herd says Harrier, then the Harrier it is no matter what fact is presented.
