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<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - Malaysian car maker, Proton, now markets dual-fuel cars under its ecoLogic brand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Savvy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Five of the Best - Another relatively unknown name offers budget motoring here, but is low pricing enough?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:32:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton gains Persona]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - Proton is adding a new saloon model to its GEN-2 range with an engine developed by Lotus.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:18:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton GEN-2 (2004 To Date) : GET THE GEN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - MODELS COVERED: 5 door family hatchback 1.3, 1.6 petrol [GLS, SX, GSX]BY ANDY ENRIGHTProton is a company with one or two tricks up its sleeve. As well as acquiring the Lotus brand, it has started to develop cars that are surprisingly good to drive. The Impian was the first Proton to really raise eyebrows with its crisp road manners but it was always too conservative on the inside and a little dated on the outside to appeal to a wide audience. The Malaysian company fixed that in 2004 when it launched the GEN-2 hatchback. With modern styling and a chassis carried over from the Impian, this is a car that needs no excuses. Inexpensive to begin with, a used GEN-2 nets you a lot of car for your money.The cabin is a bit of a treat if youre used to acres of dull grey and boring details. Its styled by the Lotus Design Studio and features a set of vertical air-conditioning knobs on the centre console support and a nice metallic finish that together really are a cut above the class standard in terms of aesthetics. If only the quality of the plastics was a little better. The steering wheel is also massively more sporting looking than the apologetic tillers seen in most cars of the Protons ilk, as is the instrument panel with its twin cowled binnacle and metallic look to the dials themselves. Everywhere you look there are neat design touches, from the unorthodox handbrake grip to the semi-circular door pulls. Equipment levels are competitive across the two trim levels, as is pricing. The 1.3-litre comes only in GLS guise. As for the 1.6-litre models, the GLS opens proceedings, theres a mid range SX variant and a range-topping GSX. Automatic gearboxes tacked another £800 onto new prices but unless youre using your GEN-2 for the dullest of urban commutes, we wouldnt bother. All models get twin airbags while the GSX gets side airbags, a tailgate spoiler and body coloured door mirrors and door handles and (in automatic form) cruise control. All models also get air conditioning, an adjustable steering column, electric front windows, power steering, a CD stereo, reverse parking sensors and audio controls mounted on the steering wheel. One grouse is that anti lock brakes arent featured across the range, with only the top GSX model getting ABS as standard. Work that one out.A £5,000 budget doesnt stretch too far these days. If you want to buy nearly new, a Proton GEN-2 is well worth a look. This sum will land you one of the first 1.6 GLS models although they are more commonly found lurking between £4,800 and £6,750. The 1.3-litre models didnt offer that much of a saving and so the vast majority of GEN-2s on our roads are the bigger engined cars. £5,400 is the opening point for a 1.6-litre GSX on a 54 plate. Insurance is predictably inexpensive, starting at Group 6 for the 1.3-litre GLS and topping out at Group 7.Not a lot goes wrong. The interior fittings are not of the highest quality and the centre console does look a lot better than it feels. Make sure the car youre looking at has been serviced on the nose. Other than that, this is one of the least troublesome budget cars you can buy. (Based on a 2005 1.6GLS) A new clutch will be in the region of £175 and a full exhaust about £450. Front brake pads will set you back about £45 for the front set and £38 for the rear, while an alternator will be around £185 and a replacement starter motor about £140.Although the GEN-2 will doubtless sell on the basis of its looks and value proposition, a great deal of attention has been paid to how the car drives. Proton now own 100 per cent of Lotus and they want a return on that investment. Quick-witted steering and an alert feel are Lotus trademarks and the GEN-2 isnt found wanting in this department. Factor in a chassis that corners without a great deal of understeer or body roll and you have a setup which will be more than adequate for most of the target market. The more demanding minority may well find themselves wishing for a little more engine, so good is the ride and handling. The ride is firm without lapsing into harshness and float over longer undulations is well suppressed. There are only two petrol engines available - of 1.3 and 1. 6-litres in size - and neither are bad units. The 1.6-litre 110bhp CAMPRO unit has been developed in collaboration with Lotus and develops reasonable torque in the mid and upper ranges, but youll need to resort to the gearbox to make progress in the lower gears. Fortunately this isnt too much of a hardship as the standard manual gearbox is a slick system. The 1.6-litre GEN-2 will cover the sprint to 60mph from rest in 12.6 seconds and run on to a top speed of 118mph. A combined fuel consumption figure of 39. 2mpg and CO2 emissions of just 169g/km are both extremely competitive.Although its not the most obvious choice, the Proton GEN-2 makes a very sound bet if youre after a modern, nearly new family hatch and funds are tight. Most of the time this would mean downsizing to something like a Nissan Micra but Proton offer a full-sized five door that is very appealing to drive. Cheap and cheerful was never this good.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton GEN2 The Day-To-Day Choice : PEAK PERFORMANCE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - A Trip Around the UK Told The Trail Family Plenty About Protons GEN-2. Here, They Report on an Exciting Week at the Wheel.Randy and Kittie Trail arent used to compact European cars. Hailing from the US of A but normally resident in the African state of Botswana, their usual form of transport is a hulking great 4x4. For a visit to England however, they wanted something more in keeping with British roads for a trip around the UK.So we provided them with a car we thought pretty typical of the kind of model the average British family might drive Protons GEN-2. Well nearly typical anyway. Protons GEN-2 isnt a particularly common sight on UK roads, but the Focus-sized category of car it represents the ubiquitous Family Hatchback certainly is. Cars of this kind have come a long way in recent years, not least in terms of refinement and the amount of interior space on offer. Ten years ago or even five years ago you simply wouldnt have considered using this class of car for the time of lengthy journey the Trails had in mind for this trip. After all, they were arriving with a huge amount of luggage and three burly grown up sons. Something would have to give on a long trip around Britain wouldnt it? In actual fact, things went rather well. First impressions helped, even in the typical British downpour that greeted the Trail family on their arrival at Heathrow. The metallic black GEN-2 1.6 GSX wed provided, courtesy of Proton, for their use looked smart and comfortable. An impression reinforced once the family had eased itself into the interior. The first test was to see how the car coped in the urban congestion around London. No problem here the slick five-speed gearbox meaning that Randys customary preference for automatic transmission was forgotten. Next, it was out onto the open road for a trip to Northumberland, then across the country to Liverpool. As the miles ticked by, the family grew to like the little Malaysian car more and more. Yes, it could have been bigger, but for the class of car it is, the compact five-door Proton manages to swallow an awful lot. Yes too, the quality of the fittings might not have been Mercedes standard but again, for not much more than £10,000, what do you expect?"We thought the car might be noisy on the long motorway sections of our trip but it wasnt," remembers Randys wife Kittie. "The car also boasts a decent quality stereo/CD player which helped. We also thought it might prove cheap and rattly but again we were proved wrong. At the end of our trip, we were genuinely sorry to see the little car go. Do they sell them in Botswana?" Sadly for the Trails, the answer to that question is no.But theyre certainly selling them here. Proton sales are growing in the UK at a useful rate, thanks primarily to the GEN-2 but also to the latest Savvy citycar. Armed with these two models, Proton dealers are looking for huge increases in market share over the next year or so. As the Trails family found, the Proton GEN-2 is well equipped to soften the hard edges of long distance motorway travel. In the plush £10,595 1.6 GSX model they tried, you get power-assisted steering, electric windows, remote central locking and electrically adjustable heated door mirrors. In addition to this it also comes with climate control air-conditioning, alloy wheels and front fog lamps. On the outside, the 1. 6 GSX is distinguished by a tailgate spoiler and body coloured door mirrors and door handles. Proton has covered all angles of safety and security with four airbags, and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) for maximum stability under heavy braking. Choose the automatic version and enjoy cruise control as standard. Climate control with pollen filters and electric rear windows are standard and for the winter, Proton has added electrically adjustable door mirrors with a defogger. The result of all the extra interior equipment is a relaxed, comfortable quality ambience - a cocoon of tranquillity for the bothered family man and an ideal environment in which to undertake a trip of a few hundred miles or more. Performance-wise, Randy Trail reported back to us that the 1.6-litre petrol engine was "a real pleasure to punt around. Its smooth and quiet but when you stir it up theres genuine bite to the acceleration. I understand that 0-60mph in 12.6 seconds is the official performance figure but powering out of a corner up a Peak District hillside, the flexibility of the powerplant makes it feel considerably quicker than that. " The trip proved that this Proton can function both as a family runabout and a more than capable long distance cruiser if need be. Its also actually very capable in the twisty stuff for a car of its kind. Potential GEN-2 buyers will be pleased to know that their car can cut it on cross-country B roads but theres no doubt that on tarmac, the motorways, urban streets and A-roads are its preferred habitat. Effortless performance and a quality ride all help here but surprisingly, one of the biggest draws of all for Proton GEN-2 customers may well be the fuel economy. On the Trails trip, the car managed nearly 40mpg. Thats very impressive for a spacious 1.6-litre family hatch being driven reasonably hard.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Proton GEN-2 1.6 GSX PRICE: £10,595 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 7 CO2 EMISSIONS: 169-192g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 12.6s / Max Speed 118mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 39.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin Airbags / reversing sensors WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 4310/1725/1435mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton GEN-2 GLS LE : THE GEN ON FAMILY HATCHES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The availability of an even more affordably priced GLS LE model should do much to increase the appeal of Protons GEN-2 family hatch. Jonathan Crouch reportsProtons revival continues. Not so long ago dismissed as an automotive backwater, this Malaysian marque is now starting to make waves, with sales up substantially so far this year. Its a trend the brand is aiming to continue with the introduction of the GEN-2 Family Hatchback were looking at here in GLS LE guise.This car, developed in association with sportscar makers Lotus, is better than a Proton has any right to be. Nevertheless, it takes time for peoples perceptions to change and good or not, the £9,000-£9,600 price tag pitched for the 1.3 and 1.6-litre mid-range GLS models that most people bought was considered a stretch too far for many, even though it represented a saving of thousands on equivalent Astra or Focus model. Hence the importance of the GLS LE variants were looking at here, offered with £1,000 off the list prices, meaning a starting price for the 94bhp 1.3-litre version of under £8,000. Thats not far off citycar money for a full-fledged family hatchback. For this kind of cash, you might expect to end up with a stripped out econobasic model but in fact, all the items youd want are still included as standard. These include 15" unique alloy wheels , air conditioning with pollen filter, a Blaupunkt radio/CD player, ABS, remote central locking and an alarm and engine immobiliser. Customers can also choose to upgrade their LE with a half price £225 upgrade pack which includes front fog lamps and rear spoiler. Theres also low rate, no deposit finance offers, with APRs fixed for up to five years. Opt for the entry-level 1. 3-litre variant and the performance isnt too much different from that of the 1.6-litre version, with rest to sixty taking 15.4s (as opposed to 12.6s for the 1. 6-litre) and maximum speed of 112mph (118mph for the 1.6). Unfortunately, the fuel consumption story is likewise (40.4mpg combined as opposed to 39. 2mpg for the 1.6). "To sum up the Proton GEN-2 GLS LE is easy. Just get yourself a Ford price list and see how much you pay for less"Otherwise, its the familiar GEN-2 recipe, though one that has been given a spruce-up in recent times. The trademark seats with their integrated head restraints remain, as do the vertically stacked air-conditioning knobs on the centre console with their fetching metallic finish. The latest models feature darker plastic for the dash and door trim inserts however, which gives the cabin a more up-market air. The steering wheel is massively more sporting looking than the apologetic tillers seen in most cars of the Protons ilk as is the instrument panel with its twin cowled binnacle and metallic look to the dials themselves. Everywhere you look there are neat design touches, from the unorthodox handbrake grip to the semi-circular door pulls. Plastics quality still marks the GEN-2 out as a budget offering but theres little else to give the game away. The exterior detailing shows a number of well-judged contemporary features from the sculpted headlamp units to the bold design of the hatch and the coupe-like window line. This sporty styling does have a knock-on effect inside where headroom is an issue for tall passengers in the back seat but otherwise, interior space is adequate with the split-folding rear seats lowering to reveal an 850-litre luggage capacity. Although the GEN-2 will doubtless sell on the basis of its looks and value proposition, a great deal of attention has been paid to how the car drives. Quick witted steering and an alert feel are Lotus trademarks and the GEN-2 isnt found wanting in this department. Factor in a chassis that corners without a great deal of understeer or body roll and you have a setup which will be more than adequate for most of the target market. The more demanding minority may well find themselves wishing for a little more engine so good is the ride and handling. The ride is firm without lapsing into harshness and float over longer undulations is well suppressed. On the road, the 1.6-litre 110bhp CAMPRO unit we tried has been developed in collaboration with Lotus and develops reasonable torque in the mid and upper ranges but youll need to resort to the gearbox to make progress in the lower gears. Fortunately this isnt too much of a hardship as the standard manual gearbox is a slick system. The 1.6-litre GEN-2 will cover the sprint to 60mph from rest in 12.6 seconds and run on to a top speed of 118mph. A combined fuel consumption figure of 39. 2mpg and CO2 emissions of just 169g/km are both extremely competitive. To sum up the Proton GEN-2 GLS LE is easy. Just get yourself a Ford price list and look at the £11,500 price tag attached to the cheapest, most basically specified entry-level version. Were the Malaysian car to be a world away in terms of build quality and dynamics, the cost difference could be justified but it isnt. All right, so this Proton still isnt screwed together quite as well, nor is the quality of materials used quite as good but theres not too much in it. Against that, the handling is just as good, the styling more attractive and the specification on another planet. All of which ought to be enough to elevate this car to a place on your shopping list, even if you were thinking of spending a good deal more than £8,000 on a Family Hatchback. Pricier isnt necessarily better. FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Proton GEN-2 GLS LE range PRICES: £7,995-£8,695 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 7 CO2 EMISSIONS: 169-192g/km PERFORMANCE: [1.6] 0-60mph 12.6s / Max Speed 118mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.6] (combined) 39.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin Airbags / reversing sensors WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 4310/1725/1435mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Impian - Long Term Test : SHOCK TACTICS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - An unorthodox colour scheme threatened to colour judgment on the Proton Impian but once that hurdle was overcome, there was a lot to like. Steve Walker reportsIn cars as in life, first impressions matter. Its all to easy to get off on the wrong foot with what may be an perfectly agreeable vehicle just because something isnt as youd like it. So it was with our Proton Impian. You want to get on well with a car thats going to be your main means of transport for a lengthy period. You want to give it the benefit of any doubt that may arise, You want to form a fruitful partnership together that will live long in the memory. The cup was running over with good intentions and then the Impian hoved into view. The car was sporting a matt red paint job with a chocolate brown leather interior topped off by acres of faux wood trim. Ouch. Other staff members fought its corner but the red bodywork and chocolate leather combo just didnt do it for me. The exterior panels, that looked worryingly washed-out in the wrong light, contrasted strongly with the overwhelming brown of the cabin it was like a strawberry that had somehow been dipped in chocolate on the inside. The colour scheme was challenging and no mistake but there was no option other than to get over it. Thats when things took a sharp turn for the better. Opinions on the Impian must always be influenced by its price. The range gets under way at £10,595 and the leather-swathed GSX trim we experienced comes in at £11,395. This is supermini money and the Impian is a large-ish family saloon. It means that you can buy a brand new Impian for the same sort of money that would get you a used Mondeo or Laguna. Both are plainly more sophisticated cars than the Proton but not by the yawning margin that you might imagine. Much of the Impians design looks outdated by modern standards. The exterior is the classic saloon shape where the current trend is for family saloons to look like hatchbacks in order to maximise interior space. The big oblong headlamps and the way the bonnet curls down to a point at the base of the grille mark the car out amongst the sleeker styling treatments employed elsewhere. "Its a basic, no frills kind of vehicle but an unexpectedly entertaining one to drive"Effort has been made to add some sparkle to the interior and if you can get past the brown and beige colour scheme, theres something to be said for it. The centre console is angled towards the driver and although the plastics arent of the first order, the design is neat and the controls are easy to find and operate at a glance. Storage space is limited to narrow door pockets, a small glovebox and a cubby concealed under the centre armrest. The chrome-ringed instruments look classy but the same cant be said for the wood trim on our GSX model. Equipment levels are a key strength of the Impian, despite its subterranean pricing. All models get a Clarion-branded CD stereo thats well integrated with the centre console, an air-conditioning system with plenty of puff, remote central locking and rear parking sensors. The GSX upgrade secures you the wood and the leather as well as some cup holders for your back seat passengers and in light of this, wed be sorely tempted to give it a wide berth. Price is a real strength of the Impian and the entry-level GLS models highlight this value for money aspect most effectively. The steering wheel and drivers seat are both height-adjustable on the Impian and the seating is comfortable but on the soft side which can prove to be an issue on longer trips. The driving position isnt particularly spacious but head and legroom for passengers in the other four seats is generous. Theres a big boot in the rear too and the opening is impressively wide for squeezing in awkward items. The rear bench can also be split and folded down to further boost luggage capacity at the expense of rear seat occupants. Most people probably dont get into a Proton Impian expecting to be bowled over by its sparkling driving experience but having tried the car, they should come away impressed. Out on the road, the Impian takes on a certain old-school charm with excellent steering that prompts immediate responses from the front wheels. A light, reasonably slick gearbox and decent body control help here too. Its good fun to drive and responds well to brisk cornering with suspension thats on the firm side giving a detailed account of the road surface. Around town, this firmness can become wearing and the same is true on poorly surfaced B-roads but its a sacrifice that keen drivers will be happy to make. Whether the Impians target market will is less clear cut. Protons 1.6-litre CamPro engine puts 110bhp at your disposal in the Impian. It doesnt feel lightening fast and you have to hold each gear to access the strongest acceleration. This good stuff arrives at around 3,000rpm at which point the 1.6 sounds as though its really putting in a shift. Its a smooth note but loud enough at higher revs to make you think twice before putting your right boot all the way in. At lower engine speeds, the Impian is refined enough and is fine for pottering about in but its lack of low end grunt can be highlighted on hilly sections. Its easy for your opinion of a car to be coloured from the word go by some dodgy trim or a questionable exterior hue but any initial mistrust of Protons Impian resulting from its Pillar-box red and UPS brown ensemble quickly dissipated. Its a basic, no frills kind of vehicle but an unexpectedly entertaining one to drive. The equipment levels and pricing will attract attention in the marketplace and if you plan on keeping yours for the long haul, (residual values are not the best) the Proton Impian makes a pleasantly cost-effective family car. Our advice would be to avoid the wood and leather of the GSX and plump for the entry-level GLS in a nice neutral colour. One that isnt brown.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Proton Impian 1.6 PRICES: £10,595 - £11,395 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 9 CO2 EMISSIONS: 161g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 12.0s / Max Speed 110mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 31.4mpg / (extra urban) 52.3mpg / (combined) 42.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Twin front and side airbags / ABS / traction control WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 4465/1750/1420mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Savvy Range : PARTICLE PHYSICS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - By Andy EnrightIt was a line that merited reading again. "Wed like to think of it as my first Lotus," said Proton Group Chief Executive Officer Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff. While picking on the grammar of a man whose name I couldnt even pronounce may seem a cheap shot, its indicative of a strange meeting of cultures that has seen Lotus help in the development of the Savvy citycar.That this Malaysian industrial conglomerate works so closely with the Norfolk performance car manufacturer may come as a surprise to many who arent clued in, but those with a little more savvy will know that Lotus was swallowed up by Proton way back in 1997. It was a smart move in many ways. Lotus were foundering financially but the brand equity would add significant clout to a Proton badge that was desperate for global credibility. The fact that many are still surprised at learning of Proton and Lotus tie-up is something of an indictment of Protons presence in this country which has been near to invisible. The first signs of the partnership came in 1999 when Proton launched the Satria GTi. Lotus took the standard Satria 3-door hatchback and added a little Hethel magic. The result was a superb handling hot-hatch, capable of humbling some of the more well known brands. The Satria GTi was well received by all who drove it but didnt manage serious sales. Its still one of the smartest used hot hatch buys around. Keen to learn from the GTi experience, Proton was quick to use Lotus in the development of all subsequent car launches. In 2001, the Impian was the first Proton to be built on an in-house platform and the saloon car was graced with ride and handling not normally found on 4-door saloons. Perhaps the most significant car in Protons history was the GEN-2, launched in the UK in September 2004. Not only is the car totally designed and engineered by Proton and Lotus, but it is powered by a CAMPRO engine built by Proton with the help of Lotus. Now we have the Savvy, a car that goes head to head in its home market with the Perodua Myvi a rebodied Daihatsu Charade. Over here, the list of competitors is a good deal longer and more illustrious. The Savvy will have to shape up or ship out. The Savvy comes in two different variants, the Street, available from £5,995, and the Style, from £6,995. Higher specification Style models offer air conditioning with a pollen filter and alloy wheels as additional standard items. Both models have the comprehensive Proton Peace of Mind Warranty Package which includes 3 year/60,000 mile warranty and 3 years free RAC cover."certain elements have been engineered into the Savvy thatll give you a taste of what its like to drive one of the worlds best handling vehicles."First impressions are promising. Its a neatly proportioned car, measuring 3710mm in length. This compares with 3456mm for the Citroen C1 and 3495mm for the Kia Picanto, so its a little bigger than the city car norm, coming half way between these tots and the 3917mm of a supermini like a Ford Fiesta. This means that access to the back through the rear doors isnt as cramped as in certain city cars, helped in no small part by a generously stretched wheel at each corner stance. Where the Savvy isnt quite as good as rivals like the Citroen C1 is in terms of interior width where it breaks the tape at 1345mm. Needless to say, you wouldnt want to sit three adults across the back. Still, theres a reasonable amount of luggage space, with perfectly flat-folding 50:50 rear seats contributing to a 909 litre boot capacity when theyre flat. Only one engine is available at the moment, but its a pleasantly punchy 1.2-litre unit that makes 74bhp. This translates into the ability to hit 60mph in 12. 2 seconds which is very good indeed for a vehicle in the city car class, as is the 106mph top speed. This is a car with genuine motorway ability. Proton are again quick to point to Lotus involvement in the chassis development. "We wanted a small car that offers practicality, fuel economy, generous space and great all round performance," says Mr Ariff (or more likely his PR man). "Its not a sports car nor does it look like a Lotus but certain elements have been engineered into the Savvy thatll give you a taste of what its like to drive one of the worlds best handling vehicles. The results are outstanding." These elements involve engineering a new, stronger and more rigid chassis (platform) and bringing Lotus Dynamics into a small car, resulting in a vehicle that is superior in handling, safety, responsiveness and which has good power to weight ratio - all the necessary ingredients needed to make a powerful and enjoyable small package. The Savvy has been tested and verified to be stronger than the German and Italian marques that were used as a benchmark in the development process. Although its doubtful that youll step from a Savvy knowing exactly what a Lotus Exige must feel like as a result, if the results gained from cars like the Satria and the Impian are anything to go by, the association wll have tangible results. The interior isnt going to win any awards for materials quality, but theres been an obvious effort spent on making it look a little more dynamic than the usual South-East Asian fare. Although the dash top air vent design is a little clumsy, there are some other nice touches. The centre console is neatly styled as is the dashboard and the steering wheel. There are cup holders next to the hand brake and the rear bench splits 50:50 to reveal a reasonably spacious luggage bay. Three colours are offered, comprising Stratos (metallic blue), Midnight (metallic black) and Magma, (solid chilli red). The exterior styling is pretty sharp and the detailing is a lot better than on many previous Protons. Check out the front lamp clusters and the tidy way the rear wiper has been integrated for examples of how Proton styling is evolving. The V-shaped indent on the tailgate corresponds to the front grille, although the body-coloured grille works a lot better in black than it does in red. If Proton can get footfall through their dealerships, theres no reason why the Savvy shouldnt succeed. Protons marketing analysts should be looking at the way Kia did so well with their Picanto and aim to learn a few lessons from that. Overall then, your initial impressions should be favourable. Ours were.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Proton Savvy range PRICES: £5,995-£6,995 on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 3E-4E CO2 EMISSIONS: 134g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 13.9s / Max Speed 99mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 30.5mpg / (extra urban) 51.3mpg / (combined) 41.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Driver and Passenger front airbags / ABS WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 3710/1643/1480mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Satria Neo : IF LOOKS COULD SELL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Is there a better looking supermini out there than Protons Satria Neo. June Neary doesnt think so.Most supermini buyers dont know about Protons Satria Neo. I didnt until one rolled up in my driveway. But now Ive been driving one for a few weeks, Id struggle to visually cope with just about any other small car. If you havent seen one (and you probably havent), believe me, it looks that good. And since Im pretty shallow when it comes to the importance of visual appeal, this Proton has something of a head start with me.In its current form, this three-door model is a mere 3,905mm long, although Proton say they have made every effort to maximise the wheelbase in order to free up more room inside the car for passengers and luggage. Its certainly a step forward from the old MK1 Satria but as few will remember that car, this is a largely irrelevant point to trumpet on the Malaysian companys behalf. The rear seat is a 60/40 split/fold number and with the bench in place, theres 286 litres of space. With it fully-folded, theres a surprisingly large 615 litres to play with. Making up slightly for the lack of extra doors is the fact that theres relatively easy entry to the back with a sliding front seat that features a memory function so that it always returns to the desired position. A height-adjustable steering wheel has been positioned at an easy angle to increase driver leg room.Two engines are available, both shared with the larger GEN-2 family hatchback. The entry-level powerplant is a 1.3-litre four-cylinder unit good for 94bhp. Teamed with a five-speed manual gearbox, this CAMPRO engine will get the Satria Neo to a top speed of 112mph and features a peak torque figure of 120Nm. Opt instead, as I did, for the 1.6-litre CAMPRO unit and you have a 111bhp engine capable of 118mph and producing 148Nm of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission is also offered with this larger engine but I wouldnt if I were you.Compare the prices of a Satria Neo to something modest like a Chevrolet Kalos and it looks very good value. The rather smaller 1.4-litre Kalos 1.4 SX weighs in at £9,195 and manages only 93bhp whereas the better equipped 111bhp 1. 6-litre Proton not only drives better and looks better but seems a smarter piece of business to boot. As a point of reference, the entry level 1.6-litre Ford Fiesta three-door is priced within a whisker of £11,000. Although the headline prices of the Satria Neo models do look initially attractive, part of the sheen is taken off when it comes to residual values as a Proton will never fare as well as a name like Ford or Vauxhall. Still, there isnt that much in it and Id argue that what customers lose in depreciation they can claw back when it comes to driving enjoyment. Economy figures for the Satria Neo are fair to middling, the 1.3 litre achieving 26.7mpg on the urban cycle, 56. 5 for the extra urban exercise and a combined figure a whisker under 40mpg. Carbon dioxide emissions are probably this cars Achilles heel, the 1.3-litre engine managing a hardly saintly 168g/km. Rather curiously, the 1. 6-litre engine is markedly better in terms of fuel economy. Itll manage 28mpg around town, 61.4mpg on a longer trip and maintain an average of 42,8mpg, Emissions are better too at 157g/km. The moral of this story? Step up to the bigger engine. All that be as it may however, I cant get away from how great this car looks and how well priced it is. For those two qualities, I can forgive it (almost) everything.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The Availability Of An Entry-Level 1.3-Litre GLS Model Should Do Much To Increase The Appeal Of Protons GEN-2 Family Hatch. Jonathan Crouch ReportsProtons revival continues. Not so long ago dismissed as an automotive backwater, this Malaysian marque is now starting to make waves, mainly since the introduction of the GEN-2 Family Hatchback were looking at here in 1.3-litre guise.This car, developed in association with sportscar makers Lotus, is better than a Proton has any right to be. Nevertheless, it takes time for peoples perceptions to change and good or not, the £9,595 price tag pitched for the mid-range GLS model that most people bought was considered a stretch too far for many, even though it represented a saving of thousands on equivalent Astra or Focus model. Hence the importance of the 94bhp 1.3-litre GLS entry-level variant were looking at here. The performance isnt much different from that of the 1.6-litre models with rest to sixty taking 15.4s (as opposed to 12.6s for the 1. 6-litre) and maximum speed of 112mph (118mph for the 1.6). Unfortunately, the fuel consumption story is likewise (40.4mpg combined as opposed to 39. 2mpg for the 1.6). What is different is the price - £8,995 (or a little more if you go for the automatic) that could make all the difference between getting potential buyers into the showroom and losing them to more established rivals. Upon reaching said showrooms, those potential customers should be favourably impressed and not just by the car. A recent national dealer survey saw Protons dealers rated as second only to Lexus for helpfulness, which shows how the network has been pulling its socks up in recent times. As for the car, well despite the more affordable price, 1.3 GLS buyers still get the same specification as 1.6-litre GLS customers. And that means air conditioning, alloy wheels, a CD player with a 10-disc autochanger, twin airbags, remote central locking with an alarm/immobiliser, electric front windows and reverse parking sensors. Try asking for that little lot for under £13,000 from your local Ford or Vauxhall dealer."To sum up the Proton GEN-2 1.3 GLS is easy. Just get yourself a Ford price list and see how much you pay for less"Otherwise the GEN-2 package is as you were. The chassis is shared with the Impian saloon and thats a good start. The Impian is one of the better handling compact cars and the dimensions, when translated to the GEN-2, give it a squatly purposeful, wheel at each corner stance. The exterior detailing shows a number of well-judged contemporary features from the sculpted headlamp units to the bold design of the hatch and the coupe-like window line. Although the GEN-2 will doubtless sell on the basis of its looks and value proposition, a great deal of attention has been paid to how the car drives. Proton now own 100 per cent of Lotus and they want a return on that investment. Quick witted steering and an alert feel are Lotus trademarks and the GEN-2 isnt found wanting in this department. Factor in a chassis that corners without a great deal of understeer or body roll and you have a setup which will be more than adequate for most of the target market. The more demanding minority may well find themselves wishing for a little more engine so good is the ride and handling. The ride is firm without lapsing into harshness and float over longer undulations is well suppressed. The cabin is a bit of a treat if youre used to acres of dull grey and boring details. Its styled by you guessed it the Lotus Design Studio and features a set of vertical air-conditioning knobs on the centre console support and a nice metallic finish that together really are a cut above the class standard in terms of aesthetics. The latest models feature darker plastic for the dash and door trim inserts and buyers have the option of specifying leather for the seats. The steering wheel is also massively more sporting looking than the apologetic tillers seen in most cars of the Protons ilk as is the instrument panel with its twin cowled binnacle and metallic look to the dials themselves. Everywhere you look there are neat design touches, from the unorthodox handbrake grip to the semi-circular door pulls. To sum up the Proton GEN-2 1. 3 GLS is easy. Just get yourself a Ford price list and look at the £11,500 price tag attached to the cheapest, most basically specified entry-level version. Were the Malaysian car to be a world away in terms of build quality and dynamics, the cost difference could be justified but it isnt. All right, so this Proton still isnt screwed together quite as well, nor is the quality of materials used quite as good but theres not too much in it. Against that, the handling is just as good, the styling more attractive and the specification on another planet. All of which ought to be enough to elevate this car to a place on your shopping list, even if you were thinking of spending a good deal more than £8,800 on a Family Hatchback. Pricier isnt necessarily better.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Proton GEN-2 1.3 GLS PRICE: £8,995 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 6a CO2 EMISSIONS: 166g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 15.4s / Max Speed 112mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 27.7mpg / (extra urban) 54.3mpg / (combined) 40.4mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin Airbags / reversing sensors WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 4310/1725/1435mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton GEN-2 : BUDGET BLUES?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Satria Neo The Lotus Effect : PROTON ACCELERATOR]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton GEN-2 Range : MY GEN-ERATION]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton GEN-2 1.6 GSX : PLUSH WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Satria Neo Family Choice : FAMILY FAVOURITES]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Satria Neo - LongTerm Test : ITS NAME IS NEO]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton GEN2 - Travel Story : PEAK PERFORMANCE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Impian : BUDGET BLUES?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Impian Range : IMP MY RIDE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Savvy LongTerm Test : SAVVY UP]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Savvy : SAVVY THINKING]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Persona / Wira (1993 - 2005) : IMAGE ISN’T EVERYTHING]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Jumbuck (2003 - 2007) : BANG FOR YOUR BUCK]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proton Coupe (1997 - 2001) : IMAGE ISN’T EVERYTHING]]></title>
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