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Proton MPV Baru !!

noreply@blogger.com (Ahmad Fauzie Sahar) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:14:00 +0000

DISCUSSING ABOUT PROTON MPV

Fully undisguised shots of the Proton MPV – both exterior and interior – have found their way onto the internet, and they reveal to us plenty of details on the eagerly anticipated 7-seater MPV by Proton!

What we can see is one shot of the Proton MPV in white, another in an unidentified brown-like colour (may be something else altogether because of colour balance), and 3 shots of the interior. Here are what can be observed:

A complete revamp of the Proton steering wheel design that is curiously reminiscent of the one Honda is currently using. There is steering wheel audio controls and also a phone button which could indicate some variants of the MPV are equipped with a Bluetooth hands-free system.
Instrument panel features a two-meter design, with RPM on the left and an even-numbered speedometer on the right which tops out at 180km/h. The design of the meters are predominantly red with white text. They look like an evolution of the one in the GEN2 CPS facelift, but with modifications that somehow make them end up looking like the one found in the Isuzu D-Max, except the D-Max design is blue.
A small storage and a card holder (Touch N Go?) located below the driver’s side aircond vent
A door-open indicator in the middle of the two meters.

A redline of 7,000rpm for the RPM meter
Two digital displays below each meter. The left one shows a digital fuel meter and digital temp meter as well as various other multi-info readings. I’m not sure what the right one shows.

The gear lever is dash-mounted much like the Honda CR-V.
Dashboard itself doesn’t seem to have any texture to it but it’s likely that this is a pre-production version, so the production version should have some texture in-line with all the recent Proton model launches.
Center dash area design from top to bottom – clock, two aircond vents, 2-DIN CD player, various buttons including hazard light, manual air conditioning knobs, recirculation and air cond button.

5-spoke alloy wheels
Bee-sting antenna at the front just after the windscreen.
Signal indicator on side mirrors
Reflector headlamps
Foglamps on the front bumper
In the photo of the white MPV you can see the rear hatch swings upwards, instead of the other method which is sideways like a fridge

The MPV looks really gorgeous from the outside especially the white one, with strong design cues from the Mitsubishi Grandis. The interior looks alright, except the air cond vents look really cheap. They’re better off reusing the ones from the Saga. There also seems to be an odd-looking spacing between the two center vents, like there was supposed to be a hazard light button there but somehow went missing.

Wira Special Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Ahmad Fauzie Sahar) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:32:00 +0000

More muscle in character more muscle in feel

Wire mesh rediator grille - Gives a rally style sporty look
Wrap-around aerodynamic bumper - Decreases drag during fast speeds
Eye-catching black bezel headlamps - Imparts a sporty character
Wire mesh spoiler skirting - Adds performance to aerodynamics
Wide six-inch wiper bands - Deflects airflow over the car
Engine cover stamp - Has PROTON across for proud identity
Hidden horses - Inside lies the power of extra 7 horsepower

More looks of envy more looks of admiration

16-inch alloy rims - Polished silver matches black/red car. Increases stability at all speeds
205 / 45R16 tyres - Hugs the road for more confidence
Clear lens side turning lamps - Designed to today's motoring styling
Special Edition emblem - A symbol of individuality
Side skirting - Another addition towards enhanced aerodynamics
All-round disc brakes - More power in braking performance
Lowered ride height - Re-tuned handling dynamics for a more exhilarating drive

More promise in performance more passion in drive

Sporty exhaust - Increase in performance and delivers dramatic sound
Rear skirting - A further addition to boost aerodynamics
GT wing * - Generates more downforce for fluid aerodynamics
Rally style head rest - Hollow design for sporty comfort
Leather look hand brake - Presents a premium image in the centre of the cabin

* Optional

The Aura of a Designers' Dream

Exquisite interior trim - Red lining along black fabric for a graceful decor and distinctive look
Sporty steering wheel - Three-spoke steering wheel for more precise driver instints
Metal gear shift knob - Race car design gear knob for easy grip
Limited Edition Series Plate - Each car is individually numbered, ensuring its Special Edition value
Bold gear shift panel cover - Red horizontal plate for sporty feel
Redefined centre facia - Gleaming titanium panel contrasts with black decor
Dazzling instrumentation - Different shades of grey emphasise the lear layout
Sporty meter cluster - Against the stark white meters, the stark red speedometer is a message in itself
Sporty aluminum pedals - For sporty look and feel
Smart carpet mat trim - Red lining along the black mats create a rich look

About Proton Wira

noreply@blogger.com (Ahmad Fauzie Sahar) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:21:00 +0000

The Proton Wira is a car manufactured by Malaysian carmaker Proton, released as a four-door saloon and four-door hatchback beginning 1993. The Wira was intended as a newer alternative to the Proton Saga Iswara, a facelifted version of Proton's first model, the Proton Saga, as a flagship compact model for Proton. The Saga continued to receive minor updates until 2008, when a second generation Saga was introduced as a sub-compact model instead.

The Wira was later planned to be replaced by two similar in-house designed Proton cars: The Proton Gen-2 (launched in 2004 to replace the "Aeroback" hatchback variant) and the Proton Persona (launched in 2007 to replace the saloon variant). The Proton Waja, a saloon compact, was also launched in 2001 as an earlier successor to the Wira saloon, but currently caters slightly towards more upmarket demand, below the Proton Perdana.

History

The Wira was introduced in 1993 as a 4-door saloon and was based on the 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer design, but the styling was slightly modified to distinguish it from the Lancer. Modifications include headlights from the 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, tail lights from the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant hatchback, bumpers from the Mitsubishi Mirage and a different dashboard. The frontal design continues the styling first shown on the Proton Iswara with a fluted bonnet that tapers towards the Proton badge on the grill. In 1994, a 5-door hatchback version (initially badged as the Wira Aeroback, in a similar fashion as the 5-door Saga hatchback) was introduced.

Proton was originally in the works of a little-known 5-door estate variant of the Wira during the mid-1990s, basing the car on the saloon Wira and sporting similar taillights as the first facelifted Wira.This revelation came into light roughly the same time following the publishing of a photograph on a local newspaper, depicting an abandoned estate Wira prototype outside Proton's assembly plant in Shah Alam.As little news was available on the car thereafter, however, the proposed model is presumed to have never ventured beyond conceptual stages.

A minor facelift for all new Wira variants was introduced in 1995 with a new grille and slimmer tail lights with clear indicators. Other minor changes were made on the interior, grille design and bumpers during the late-1990s and mid-2000s. While having undergone three minor reiterations, the general design of the Wira has, for more than a decade, remained mostly the same.

In 2004, Proton introduce the Wira Special Edition or known as WiSE, and plan to manufactured an estimated 100,000 but failed to meet sales target. The WiSE models were released in different periods of the Wira's model years as Aeroback variant, with sportier accessories such as full bodykits, redesigned interiors and an option for an aluminium spoiler. Later that year, all the Wira and Satria variants included the same front bumper as the WiSE.

Several Proton models released following the Wira's debut sported frontal stylings that were derivatives of the Wira's. Among them, the original Satria 3-door hatchback, the Putra 2-door "sports" coupé, and the Arena coupe utility.

In an attempt to find a suitable successor to the Wira, the Gen-2, a hatchback codenamed the Wira Replacement Model, was designed and developed in-house by Proton, and was launched in 2004. In August 2007, the Persona, a new sedan model directly based on the Gen-2, was introduced. Its introduction is seen as a legitimate replacement for the Proton Wira range.

Performance

In its first series, a 1.3-litre 12-valve engine was available on basic-specification Wiras. The Mitsubishi 4G15 1.5-litre 12-valve engine used in the Iswara and its predecessor the Saga was carried over unchanged. The Mitsubishi 4G92 113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp) 1.6L 16-valve SOHC engine with multi-point fuel injection was introduced together with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission (and power windows for all 4 doors), a first in Proton's history. The multi-point injection versions were badged as MPi, although this was only used on the engine, and never on the trim levels (unlike 1.5 MPi GLS in the previous car, the Saga, the trim levels were simply 1.5 GLS etc.)

In 1995, the Mitsubishi 4G13 1.3-litre 12-valve engine also used in the Saga was introduced for the Wira. This was followed in 1996 by the 133 bhp (99 kW) 1.8L 16-valve DOHC engine with multi-point fuel injection, making Wira a first Proton car to be powered by a DOHC engine. At the same time, a 2.0-litre diesel-powered variant (badged as the 2.0D, or the SDi in some markets) was also offered but was later phased out in later years due to lack of interest from consumers. The diesel-powered Wira is to date the only diesel vehicle produced by Proton. From 1999, all engine options for the Wira in Malaysian market were fuel-injected and carbureted models were phased out.

In 2001 the Wira received suspension tuning from Lotus.

Safety

Like most other Proton cars of its time, the Proton Wira did not offer any safety features other than the standard three-point safety belts with pretensioners and laminated windshield. Export models however saw a much better build quality with safety features such as driver airbag, door intrusion bars and ABS, which were also available as options in the later Malaysian models.

Exports

In 1994, exports to the United Kingdom began where it was marketed as the Proton Persona (not to be confused with the latest 2007 sedan model by Proton). As with the Saga, all export models used multi-point fuel injection to comply with the Euro I emissions standards. The UK market also had a turbo diesel engine in the range, called TDi. In 2001, the Wira name was finally used in the United Kingdom, replacing the Persona name. The Wira was subsequently replaced by the Proton Impian (known in Malaysia as the Waja) in 2002.

In 2005, Zagross Khodro began assembly of Wira complete knock down units for the Iranian market as part of a deal with Proton.