Eton Eritas have you driven or seen or tested a Kelisa? I have tried it only "ONCE" Nuf said

Tim Slaughter's comments below says it all. At least he is truthful about it. HA! ETON ERITAS! Even the MD of UK Produa positions Kelisa as an alternative to a USED CAR. I applaud Tim and there is nothing wrong if a person chooses a Kelisa. Freedom of choice. If Mr Clarkson is appaled by Kelisa he should test a Perodua Kanchil..sparks will fly literally!!! If JC

Tim Slaughter, the UK managing director of Perodua, says that the Kelisa is a car that sells well to motorists “looking for an alternative to a used car, who are not badge-conscious, but who are looking for quality with value for money”.

Drive safely and Drive hard! Ciao!!!

Gulialmo, NSW, Australia

A lot of people like bashing this car even though they've never really driven it. I drive it to work everyday. It's not perfect, but it's a fun car to drive. There are definitely better cars out there. But considering the high car pricing in Malaysia, it's a really good buy. Plus, it's really fuel efficient. i can honestly say that it's not as bad as a lot of people make it out to be. Perodua's new offering, the MyVI is much better though.

M Rudd, KL, Malaysia

Indeed what others said here are the plain truth about the whole scenario back here in Malaysia. The ministers are over 50s conservative fools with beards and a mind narrower than anything you can juxtapose with.

For all I care, what J.C said is the fact and if they are to refute the allegations why not prove it to the consumers of critics that it isn't so rather than end up whining and coming up with 101 reasons that our dear, respectable Mr. Jeremy Clarkson is not a qualified persona to comment on the quality of their so called "high-quality" car??

Wei Lik, KL, Malaysia

Hey, this is old news. Perodua has since moved on to No 1 car manufacturer in Malaysia with the introduction of solid cars like MyVi and Viva. Both are models worked with Daihatsu / Toyota and are selling like hot cakes. Well, Kelisa is not the best in the business then but look at the progress now.

Joseph, Port Dickson, Malaysia

It is true that Malaysian made cars are horrible. One kick on the side of the door and the whole thing crumbles like a deck of cards. It is that soft - most people say they are made from recycled Coke cans. The Malaysian government is unfairly protecting these stupid cars by taxing japanese/european cars which are 10000% more reliable and efficient to run.

Mahathir Badawi, Kuala Lumpur,

I admire Clarkson and his witty comments. As a Malaysian, and I can tell for many others, we are not offended by his comment. It is only the Minister trying to make a fuss out of nothing and telling the rest of the world that he (the Minister) has nothing else to do. Should Clarkson comment positively, the Malaysian media would have put that as a newspaper headline. Pathetic!

Norma, Penang , Malaysia

Try some junk Chinese car before you make your final verdict....
I strongly recommend Jeremy to test some awful Chinese cheap cheap cars such as Cherry and Geely. I can honestly speaking some of their lower end model is worst than dog's dropping with wheels on. And the situation is not getting any better, those two rubbish compnay is jumping out over a million vehicle per year... It is absultely awful to see them traveling in the road of China,,,,

peter liang, beijing , china

Good on your clarky i loved watching that, the best bit was watching the car dealers in the showroom as you did it, your right too the worst car in the world, (just dont mention the nissan sunny)

julian, farnham, surrey

In response to the comments form Hurricane of Sydney, maligning British industry, could he enlighten us as to Australia’s contribution to world progress ? Kylie Minogue and the Rotary Washing Line are all that we have managed to come up with so far.

Chris Long, Thirsk, England

Not all Malaysians are offended by Jeremy Clarkson's remarks on Perodua kelisa. But Mr Clarkson was a bit dramatic to make his point. Educated Malaysians know well that Proton cars are of a lower quality than those cars with Japanese or European badge which are currently on sale. But becasue of the pricing to 'protect' the national cars with high duties imposed on imported cars, Malaysians have to buy these national cars unless they can afford other cars.
But spare parts of the national cars which are made in Malaysia are not cheap either. But in recent years Proton has improved their cars but they still have to compete against the likes of Toyota, Honda, etc. It is not unkind to say Proton with the help of the Government had 'exploited' the cars buying public with high taxes and duty imposed on foreign cars. After years of protection, Proton is looking for partner to compete and survive. The 'protection' given to Proton has not made them like Kia, Hyundai to compete on its own.

Wong, Ipoh, Malaysia

Speaking of Clarkson, when is he going to do a car review? I'd like to see his first.

pete laubscher, Houston, Texas

Speaking of Jeremy Clarkson, when is he going to produce more auto reviews here at the Times?

Michael, Pueblo, CO. USA

Puhleeze!

I am Malaysian, and I can safely and confidently tell you that the vast vast vast majority of educated Malaysians (those not easily brainwashed by Government propoganda) think that the Malaysian national carmaker, Proton and Perodua, make pathetic, useless, unreliable, expensive cars.

The only reason we drive them there is because to "protect" the national car, excise or import tax at 50% up to 200% for sports models is levied on imported cars, making them impossible to buy if you arent filthy rich.

This one minister, as is often the case, does NOT speak for the Malaysian populace. Malaysians AREN'T offended by Mr Clarkson's comments. Ask ANY Malaysian, and they will tell you what a piece of junk Protons are. There is a famous saying in Malaysia. "Keep your Cola tins, because you can use them to patch up your Proton or Perodua bodywork"!

Oh, for your information. I am extremely embarrased to admit to my Brit mates that Proton is a Malaysian car.

Chee, Coventry,

I am malaysian. Malaysian ministers are known to talk nonsense to get public/media attention. The datuk in case is no different. I agree with Mr. Clarkson, because in UK, for the same price as a brand new kelisa, you can get much better quality cars, be it new or second-hand, so in UK, his remarks have a point. The interesting thing is, if you take in the currency exchange rates, a brand new top-specs kelisa in the UK is selling for less than the ones in Malaysia, with the UK version having more safety options and other accessories than the local version. So, does that make sense to you? Only if the company is just out to make money from people who don't have access to better and cheaper car options, unlike those in UK. Apart from all this, Mr. Clarkson is British with a sharp Brit sarcasm and wit, a unique and wonderful characteristic of Brits that people should learn to appreciate, so carry on the good work mr. clarkson

Dzul, kuala lumpur, Malaysia

David Finlay is right, there must be many far worse Chinese made cars.

Has anyone else noticed that most Asian countries suffer from a serious lack of a sense of humour?

Jeremy Clarkson is a national treasure, long may he offend the PC and the moronic.

Chris Stevens, Beijing, China

It is obvious Clarkson does not own a Kelissa. I happen to drive mine for 4 years now and my friends who drive Merx are very impressed with my small car. Plus, I have a few luxuries like telephone, leather interior, Cd's, radios etc... I am a gardener and I have been using it for carrying plants, soil, bricks etc... I never had a single problem with my car in four years. I used to drive a Cadillac and buick and had a few problems then.
I am a french national residing in Kuala Lumpur and my car is a great car!
I recommand it to the people who live in the city, who does want a good and unexpensive car.
Minouche

Minouche Vienne, Damansara Perdana, PJ. Malaysia

I enjoy Clarkson's comments and "wisdom". However as I live and work in China his comments about the Malaysian car "being the worst in the world" are short of the mark. There are any number of Chinese produced cars, that I think would qualify. So now that Clarkson has reviewed the fastest, how about a comparison of the worst. See you in the gulag.

David Finlay, near Chengdu, Sichuan, China

He doesn't hate it because it's Malaysian, He hates it because it's junk. Don't take criticism so personally Malaysia! Prove him wrong, make a good car.

Steve, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Since when did the right to express an opinion go the way of the dodo?

The Kelias isn't made with love, and Clarkson hates it. I'm sure there are people that hate Rollers, Bimmers, Mercs, Astons etc. Clarkson hates a malaysian car.

If he'd said those things about a BMW, would the german government do anything. Nope.

Ryan Hurst, Barnsley, S Yorks, Eng

The simple fact is Clarkson can afford to do such silly things much to the amusement of his followers in the U.K.

I remember the episode well & thought then as I do now what a waste of a basic cheap motor & how many less well of people would have been very pleased to own it, sadly I admit this seems to be a minority view in today's world where the basics of a car are not enough, where image & speeds which are irrelevant on our roads are the all important & expensive factors.

D Jenkins, Staffs,

The Union Jack the World knows is a STD and Industrial Disease. England is a dead Museum filled with plundered items from around the World. They make NOTHING except under foreign ownership, design, and expertise.
Even Iran underlines there pathetic inferiority.
The English Empire is DEAD.

Hurricane, Sydney, Australia

I think the name 'Malaysia' itself sounds more like a disease. "Had a spot of Malaysia the other day, bt shot of penicilin cleared it right up"....

g, funky town,

But the thing is, the Perodua Kelisa IS an unimaginative piece of junk and if it scored high in a Malaysian customer satisfaction survey it just means that Malaysian Perodua owners are also "unimaginative...with no soul, no flair and no passion." Why is Clarkson being criticized for telling the truth?

Scott Millson, Toronto, Canada

I know Mr Clarkson better than this fella Datuk Abdul Rahman. The MP seems to give his UNDEVIDED attention to Mr Clarkson. Does not he has something to do? The people's welfare? Perhaps?

In Malaysia right now, they are very close to the annoucing the Poll, so I think Abdul Rahman should very concern on other things than slamming the world's most famous motoring show.

Come on Abdul Rahman,roll. Hit the road. Go away.

drMpower, Penang, Malaysia

Come on, you have to support Clarkson here, it does look like the ugly bigger brother of the old Nissan Micra and thats not exactly the greatest car in the world. I agree with him, it is tacky and not worth the (I'm sure they will claim very little) pollution it creates. 2400 cars in the UK... where are they and who was mental enough to go to a dealership and spend any amount of money on one. Maybe the BBC bought a load cheap for prizes in the recent run of re-releases of 80's quiz shows, win the 80's style show and get an 80's standard car. There is no other excuse.

Mike, Peterborough,

There was a time when the Malaysians would threaten any country that criticised anything about them with economic boycotts. It's good to see that they have gotten off their high horses and are better behaved these days. If Perodua sold 2400 cars in the UK it must be the smallest number sold by any company. Is further proof needed that other cars are preferred to this "unimaginative junk" as Clarkson rightly called it?

Mehul Kamdar, Des Plaines, Il, USA

The Malaysians should relax and consider that being deliberately offensive is Clarkson's specialty - it entertains the viewers and doesn't require much effort. (Of course, if the Kelisa were built in Britain, he'd have said that it's full of character and lovable quirks.)

Full marks to Minister Suliman for that snappy comeback about the football commentator. Bet he'd hold his own as a guest on 'Top Gear'!

Eton Eritas, Gheg, Albania