Cars - Malaysian Product

Proton Motorsports

2011-03-31T14:31:00.000+08:00

Proton Motorsports launched its 2011 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) campaign few hours ago at Sunway, with the team preparing for the season opening Rally of Malaysia this weekend (1-3 April) in confident mood.

The Neo S2000 has collected some improvements over last year, mainly in the suspension and engine. For the former, MEM has worked together with Dutch company Reiger for a setup that has more travel and with less friction in the dampers. Engine wise, they worked on the mid range for a stronger punch out of corners with less need to downshift. This complements the already strong top end response.

The New Proton Saga

2011-03-28T12:49:00.000+08:00

The new Proton Saga facelift is now available in four different variants – the Standard M/T and A/T as well as the higher spec Executive M/T and A/T, which is one grade level less than the pre-facelift Saga, which was available in N-Line, B-Line and M-Line. Effectively, this means very basic N-Line with the cheapest price tag and the black bumper is not represented in the new line-up.

The engine and gearbox remains the same as the pre-facelift Proton Saga for now, however Proton has indicated that they will be rolling out an update to the Campro engine family sometime next year, and this update could include the new Proton Saga. The update will include improvements to the normally aspirated Campro engines as well as add a new turbocharged variant for models like the Proton Exora.

The Saga is available in Solid White, Tranquility Black, Genetic Silver, and two new flours – Cafe Latte and Blue Rock. Our live galleries after the jump are mostly of the two new colours so you’ll know what they look like.

Of course, the most important part are the new prices. Prices have gone up by about RM1,000 to RM1,300 across the board, which is not too bad a jump considering there’s an extra passenger airbag in the airbag-equipped models. In the price comparison, we’ll compare the Standard with the B-Line and the Executive with the M-Line.

	Saga	Difference	Saga Facelift
1.3 Standard M/T	RM36,998	RM1,000	RM37,998
1.3 Standard A/T	RM39,998	RM1,000	RM40,998
1.3 Executive M/T	RM39,498	RM1,200	RM40,698
1.3 Executive A/T	RM41,998	RM1,300	RM43,298

taken from paul tan's automotive news

Proton Waja

2011-03-24T08:39:00.000+08:00

The New Waja 1.8L engine delivers performance where it matters. The new inline-4 DOHC 16 Valve powerplant comes with cutting edge features - Drive-By-Wire Throttle Control for crisp, instantaneous response to varied driving conditions and Variable Valve Timing (VVT) for broad power and torque delivery.

Maximum power is 88kW with response enhanced by the variable inlet valve that is activated by hard acceleration. Maximum torque is 165Nm available from 2000rpm to 4500rpm.

Low Interest of Proton Product

2011-03-23T14:53:00.000+08:00

Proton Perdana

2011-03-22T15:18:00.001+08:00

HISTORY

Perdana SEi (1995-1998)

The Perdana was first introduced by Proton in 1995 with Mitsubishi's proven 2.0L 4G63 sohc engine. It was based on the Mitsubishi Galant platform and was thus similar to the Mitsubishi Eterna in Japan, but received minor internal and external changes when it was launched locally in Malaysia. The first generation Perdana was also Proton's first car to offer an anti-lock braking system (ABS) andcruise control.

In 1997, the Perdana was given a facelift with a chrome grille, a new rim design, new body colours and upgraded interior trimmings.

Perdana V6 (1999-2010)

In 1999, Proton shoehorned a 2.0 L 6A12 V6 engine (also sourced by Mitsubishi) into the Perdana. The so-called Proton Perdana V6also had a new bodykit and 16" rims. The original Perdana in Malaysia soldiered on for a short while before it was dropped. With Lotus-tuned and upgraded suspension settings, the car is known to handle well through tight corners and be a good high speed cruiser.

In 2003, the Perdana V6 was given a major facelift, gaining a new Alfa Romeo-esque front grill (earning the moniker "Alfadana" in Malaysia) and new bumpers. Inside, it was given a new aluminium-effect trim. This iteration remains on sale to date. Also made available is a luxury variant of the Proton Perdana V6 with an extended length of 25 cm (10 inches) in the rear door, dubbed the Proton Perdana V6 Executive. The Executive is essentially a conversion of the Perdana V6 by Automotive Conversion Engineering (ACE), a subsidiary of EON specialised in developing limousines for statesmen and building TD2000s. Two Perdana V6 Limousine variants are additionally released by ACE with extended lengths of 66 cm (26 inches) and 91 cm (36 inches), and sport far more luxuries then the Executive variant.

Like the original Perdana, the Perdana V6 was not exported to Europe, although it was tested by Britain's Top Gear magazine in their April 1999 issue, as there were plans at the time to sell the V6 in Europe. The plan never materialised.

Prospective successor

As a tie-up between Proton and Volkswagen was discussed between 2004 to 2007, it was expected the successor to the Perdana would be based on a Volkswagen Passat platform. However, the plan was cancelled when Volkswagen announced that negotiations about the partnership had failed.

There was also talk between Proton and Mitsubishi Australia in 2005 to have a replacement Perdana in the form of a rebadged Mitsubishi 380 sedan. These talks never eventuated.

When the Proton Exora was launched in 2009, its platform could be used as a basis for the possible replacement of the Perdana.

It was announced that the replacement of the long-wheelbased Proton Perdana will be based on the Nissan Fuga, two months after the launch of the Proton Inspira.

Use in the Malaysian government

Under the guidelines of Malaysia's automotive policies, cars for use by federal and state governments are required to be of national makes. As Proton is the only purely local carmaker to produce cars large enough to qualify as upper-range vehicles, the Perdana, along with the Waja, is favoured as a government car for high-ranking government officials, including the Prime Minister. With the exception of Sarawak, the Proton Perdana V6 Executive is currently the standard Perdana in use for such purposes.

Proton Jebat

2011-03-21T10:10:00.000+08:00

Proton Lekiu

2011-03-18T10:25:00.000+08:00

Proton Lekir

2011-03-17T15:44:00.000+08:00

Proton Kasturi

2011-03-16T15:39:00.000+08:00

Proton Tuah

2011-03-15T15:00:00.000+08:00

Proton Satria Neo

2011-03-14T08:59:00.000+08:00

PROTON SATRIA NEO

We are back from a short test drive session of the Proton R3 Satria Neo, which happened at Proton’s testing ground in Shah Alam. Unlike the RM115k limited edition Lotus Racing Satria Neo (back when Proton and 1MRT were still on friendly terms), this version is much more accessible at RM79,797 but will still provide enthusiastic drivers with plenty of smiles.

To keep the price down, the R3 Neo doesn’t include the Lotus Racing Neo’s headline Ohlins suspension and AP Racing brakes, which were inspired by the real Lotus cars. The modded Campro CPS engine is the same. As we found out, the changes don’t detract from the fun factor and performance of the LR Neo, which makes it the better buy. There are even some improvements thrown in.

Proton Inspira

2011-03-10T10:59:00.000+08:00

Peninsular Malaysia Prices

Proton Inspira 1.8 M/T – RM78,999
Proton Inspira 1.8 CVT – RM84,999
Proton Inspira 2.0 CVT – RM91,999

East Malaysia Prices

Proton Inspira 1.8 M/T – RM80,999
Proton Inspira 1.8 CVT – RM86,999
Proton Inspira 2.0 CVT – RM93,999

Spare Parts - Exora

2011-03-09T14:35:00.000+08:00

GPS Technology - Proton Exora

2011-03-08T16:23:00.000+08:00

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

The Exora Prestige

2011-03-07T08:49:00.000+08:00

Look after the jump for a full gallery of the Exora Prestige.

Featured Images of 2012 Proton Exora

2011-03-06T16:35:00.000+08:00

Here is the latest set of spied photographs of the 2012 Proton Exora facelift edition. The vehicle has got a larger grille. It also features new doors as well as restyled taillights
Download 2012 Proton Exora Facelift Spy Snaps Out car pictures here .

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New Car Proton Exora B-Line 1.6 Manual - Proton Cars

2011-03-06T16:21:00.002+08:00

New Car Proton Exora B-Line 1.6 Manual - Proton Cars

New Car Proton Exora B-Line 1.6 Manual

RM 58,548.00

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Proton Exora at Brighton-to-London Rally

2011-02-18T10:46:00.000+08:00

New Step of Exora

Proton's Exora Extended Range EV won an award in the best range extended electric vehicles category during the inaugural Brighton to London future car rally on Saturday, giving a boost to the company's effort in the production of eco-friendly cars.
In the event, organised by the Royal Automobile Club for eco- friendly cars, 64 cars including Proton's Saga Electric and Exora Extended Range EV took part to demonstrate the use of the lowest amount of energy possible.
The rally started from Madeira Drive on the East Sussex' seafront and arrived in central London at 8am, with the Exora arriving at 12.10pm London time.

Proton's managing director, Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Tahir, who was at the finishing line in Waterloo Place to meet the arrival of the Exora and the Saga, was jubilant with the award as it demonstrated that Proton could compete with other car companies.
"This win is really unexpected but it proves that the technology that we have now can compete with others. It is indeed a moment to be proud of," he said after the award was announced in Regent Street which was closed to traffic for the carnival-like occasion, heightened with the presence of vintage cars preparing for their annual London to Brighton rally.
good platform to not only introduce Proton's technology but the Proton brand in the UK.
"What is important for us now is to ensure that the Exora hybrid can be mass produced. This win has given us that motivation, " he added.
He said Proton and the Malaysian government are discussing the production of hybrid and electric cars and he hoped that this would be the trend to reduce CO2 and fuel consumption.
Exora's driver, software engineer Steve Riches who received the award, said the drive was very smooth and comfortable while co- driver, Rozadatul Intan Safrina Che Rus, a component and commissioning engineer with the green technology department, said all the hard work and working as a team with Frazer Nash and other departments had paid off.
"This is an opportunity for Proton to go even further," she said.
Driver of the Saga, Norman Siddique, an engineer with Frazer Nash who designed the battery management's system for the vehice said they had a lot of advantage over other cars participating in the event.
"We arrived here in good time with a lot of energy to spare," he said after the race.
The event ended with a display of all participating cars alongside vintage cars which were taking part in the London to Brighton rally yesterday.

The Beauty of Exora

2011-02-18T10:32:00.000+08:00

What do you think of this Exora ?

Proton Exora Turbo

2011-02-18T10:05:00.000+08:00

Proton Exora Prestige Prototype

For those who are planning to buy Proton Exora, you are advised to wait for another 5 to 6 months as by that time Proton should have launch their turbocharged Proton Exora.
Eventhough, no confirmation has been made by Proton so far on the Exora Turbo but based on the press statement recently, the Managing Director has confirmed that Proton will introduce 2-3 new Proton model. And my gut say one of it could be Proton Exora Turbo, the first turbopowered national car.
The plan on turbocharged campro engine was made since 2007 where Proton send their engineer to Lotus to work on the campro turbo. We believe after 3 years, they have completed their work and Dr Mahathir is one very few Malaysian who has tested this Exora in UK during his visit to UK.
One of the reason that why Proton produced turbo charged engine for Exora is nothing secret as they need more powerful engine for Exora. With that size of MPV, 1.6 campro is just not enough. And for Proton to develop new 2.0 litre engine will cost a lot of money and time. Therefore, one of the best option they have is to turbocharge their current Campro engine which will give them a power equivalent to what 2.0 engine can deliver. In this case, I think Proton are looking at 160-180hp from this turbocharged engine.
For record Proton has showcase their Proton Exora Turbo Prestige Prototype in July 2009. The photo below is the prototype model with front mount intercooler.

Proton Exora Prestige Turbo Prototype

In term of price definitely this turbocharged unit will cost consumer extra money. Anyway, just wait for further announcement from Proton on this much awaited model.