A closer look at the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing

Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing – short test drive

April 7, 2010 at 8:44 pm By Danny Tan Filed Under Cars, Local News, Malaysian Makes, Proton, Test Drive Reviews, Videos

We’ve been itching to drive the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing the moment we saw it in the metal and read through the spec sheet. From the amount of interest generated by the posts about it on this blog, we reckon that you would also want to know how a RM115,000 Proton with an upgraded Campro, trick suspension and mega brakes would drive. Well, we just attended a media test drive session of the Neo R3 at Proton’s test track and guess what, it’s a cracker!
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A closer look at the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing

March 31, 2010 at 11:17 pm By Paul Tan Filed Under Cars, Proton

Tuesday was a seriously busy day for our team as there was a few events about town that we had to go to, including one of our company’s own, which we will write about shortly After going back and forth between the Golden Triangle area and Bandar Utama we decided to have dinner at the Pavilion.

After dinner we took the opportunity to take a closer look at the Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing that was still on exhibit there. There were actually two cars at Pavilion – one located at the Concourse area next to the Lotus Racing T127 while the other was located outdoors. By this time it was around 10PM so it was much easier to get some photos that we missed earlier during the crowded launch event.
So here’s are some more ‘close-up’ photos of the car…

This is the engine bay, where a few upgraded parts can be found. I personally think the red Campro CPS engine cover should have been painted yellow or green or perhaps both to match the rest of the car.

Here’s a close up of the exhaust extractors.

And this is the carbon fiber air box.

The top of the Ohlins fully adjustable suspension system – this is where you’re able to adjust the settings for the front suspension.

And this knob in the boot is where you adjust the rear suspension’s settings – there’s one on each side of the boot.

The dashboard has green in it – looks kinda weird if you ask me. The only car with a green dash I’ve seen is a friend’s Mercedes-Benz W123.

The seats are wrapped with Nappa leather.

Here’s the engine start button. It has a green glow to it. You have to twist the key in and then only can you press this button to start up the car. It only cranks, it doesn’t shut off the car.
And so that’s pretty much it. You can look after the jump for a full hi-res photo gallery of all the close-up photos we snapped of the car. You’ll also find a video of the car’s exhaust note when being revved at idle. This was the car located outside so no, we didn’t pollute the interior of the Pavilion with exhaust smoke!

EOCM 2010 Genting Highland Road Tour

EOCM 2010 Genting Highlands Road Tour
January 14, 2010 at 12:46 am

The 1.6 liter Campro CPS engine used in the Proton Exora has been the subject of much criticism, whether called for or not. Yes, having a relatively small engine in a large vehicle is bound to require a little more pedal to the metal but everytime there is a story about the Exora or the Alza on this site there is bound to be those who pop up and say that they’ve tried the Exora in so and so situations and the MPV failed to deliver.

I think other than Proton themselves, the next group of people who are likely to be infuriated by such allegations are the Proton Exora owners themselves. After all, they’ve committed to years of monthly repayments to the Proton family vehicle of their choice and having a personal connection with their car, insulting the Exora is almost like insulting their logic or choice of picking the Exora over its competitors.

Quite interestingly, the Exora owners over at protonexora.com.my (Exora Owners Club Malaysia) have decided to take the matter into their own hands. They’ve actually organised a convoy together up to the Genting Highlands Resort. The EOCM 2010 Genting Highlands Road Tour convoy began last Saturday at the Genting Sempah Rest Area. The Exora went up and down (with no sweat) and the members had a great time. The “Jom Ronda Bersama Proton” crew from TV3 also joined in to feature the convoy in an upcoming segment.

It’s nice to see how much passion these guys have for their Proton Exoras. It’s one vehicle that Proton has managed to tick all the right boxes for its intended target customer – space, comfort and price. It just shows that although you could say Proton has failed us in the past with products that don’t quite right hit the sweet spot, when Proton delivers something good, Malaysians will reciprocate.

Proton Price List

Make / Model Price (RM)
PROTON GEN.2 1.3 (A) 46,899.54
PROTON GEN.2 1.6 (A) 55,234.32
PROTON GEN.2 1.6 (M) 51,510.66
PROTON GEN.2 1.6 H-LINE (A) 58,919.46
PROTON GEN.2 1.6 H-LINE (M) 55,933.33
PROTON ISWARA 1.3 A/B (M) NPS 31,072.95
PROTON ISWARA 1.3 A/B (M) PS SE 35,494.73
PROTON PERDANA 2.0 V6 (ENHANCED 3) (METALLIC) 101,500.25
PROTON PERSONA 1.6L B-Line (Metallic) 45,449.00
PROTON PERSONA 1.6L B-Line (Metallic) 48,449.00
PROTON PERSONA 1.6L B-Line (Solid) 47,999.00
PROTON PERSONA 1.6L B-Line (Solid) 44,999.00
PROTON PERSONA 1.6L H-Line (Metallic) 55,800.00
PROTON PERSONA 1.6L M-Line (Metallic) 49,800.00
PROTON PERSONA 1.6L M-Line (Metallic) 52,800.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L (A) M-Line Metallic 39,998.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L (A) M-Line Solid 39,548.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L (M) B-Line Metallic 37,998.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L (M) M-Line Metallic 37,498.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L (M) M-Line Solid 37,048.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L B-Line (A) Solid 37,548.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L B-Line (M) Metallic 34,998.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L B-Line (M) Solid 34,548.00
PROTON SAGA 1.3L N-Line 31,500.00
PROTON SATRIA NEO 1.3 (A) 46,500.00
PROTON SATRIA NEO 1.3 (M) 43,500.00
PROTON SATRIA NEO 1.6 (A) 51,500.00
PROTON SATRIA NEO 1.6 (M) 48,500.00
PROTON SATRIA NEO 1.6 H-LINE (A) 54,800.00
PROTON SATRIA NEO 1.6 H-LINE (M) 51,800.00
PROTON SAVVY 1.2 (M) 39,427.88
PROTON SAVVY 1.2 (M) (METALLIC) 40,267.13
PROTON SAVVY 1.2 AMT 42,050.07
PROTON SAVVY 1.2 AMT (METALLIC) 42,916.32
PROTON SAVVY 1.2 AMT H-LINE (METALLIC) (ABS) 45,841.25
PROTON WAJA 1.6 (A) CAMPRO 59,899.23
PROTON WAJA 1.6 (M) CAMPRO 56,665.85

Note: StarMotoring is not responsible for any errors and omissions in this guide. Please check with the respective dealers for any updates as prices may change after publication.

PROTON PERSONA ELEGANCE LAUNCHED – PERSONA FACELIFT

The New Proton Persona Facelift now available at most of the Proton Showroom.Officially called as the Proton Persona Elegance, this new Persona Elegance

offered a new front bumper with the new Proton signature grille, new wheels, LED tail lights, new wing mirrors with LED turn lights, blacked-out headlights, new meter combi fascia, chrome door handle finishing and a two-tone interior colour.For the LED tail lights, there are equipped with nine LEDs. The nine LEDs are arranged in two rows – four up and five down.

Nine LEDs – Four up, five down.

The Persona Elegance, which ranges from the Base Line, Medium Line and the High Line are powered by the same 1.6-litre Campro IAFM engine with 110 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 148 Nm of torque from 4000 rpm with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed auto gearbox.However, for the High Line version only the Automatic transmission available.

The new Persona Elegance also is now using the new 32-bit ECU which supplied by Siemens VDO,which is now under Continental.Previously, they are using the 16-bit version which also supplied by the Siemens VDO.There is no performance gain by using the new ECU but it is a step forward for Proton in terms of parts commonality as future Proton models will use higher technology.According to a Proton source, the new 32 bit ECU has more capabilities and can cater more demand compared to the older 16 bit version.

Also new will be the single DIN Blaupunkt audio player that plays CD and MP3. It also comes with a USB port.Medium and High Line cars get a GPS navigation set stuck on the windscreen, driver’s seat height adjuster and electric side mirrors.There are also stereo repeater buttons on the steering wheel, new design wheels, fog lights, a wrap-around bodykit, rear disc brakes and dual front airbags.

The High Line version offers almost the same spec as the previous Persona SE which has now stopped production.Apart from the leather seats, pre-tensioners, auto-cruise, ABS, EBD and electric remote boot release, the High Line is the only variant which is available in Brilliant Red paint job.

Cool signal lights.

Currently, the Persona is the best selling mid-sized sedan, with 35 per cent shares in that category. Proton’s survey revealed that 54 per cent of Persona buyers bought the model for its driving performance, space and styling.Proton hope that the Persona Elegance will push the sell of the Persona from an average of 3,600 units a month to 4,000 units.

The Proton Persona Elegance is available in most of the Proton Showroom.It comes with with a 2-year or 50,000 km warranty and a 3-year/125,000 km extended warranty program – that’s total of 5 years and 175,000 km.

EXTREME CUSTOM WIDE BODY KIT MYVI PASSO – DINESH ANTERA

Here we would like to share pictures of Modified Myvi which has been fitted with extreme wide bodykit made from steel mixed with Toyota passo theme. The white modified perodua myvi is owned by Dinesh from Antera Motorsports. View more nice pictures of modification done by him here. The widest myvi you can ever imagine..

The wide body kit for myvi from steel with smooth surface touch up.

Custom fender at the front side. the side mirror is a retractable type.

Passo head lamp, custom front bumper, included with turbo intercooler.

19 inches BMW sport rims with 255/35R19 front tyres and 245/35/R19 rear tyres fitted into the myvi.

Also fitted with sunroof for myvi. The overall looks is very nice. White can give the car an outstanding exterior.

Harga Semasa Kereta Baru Proton

arga Semasa Kereta Baru Proton

By kdi • May 7th, 2008 • Category: PROTON

Proton Waja

Model	Harga (RM)	D/Payment	Pinjaman	7 thn	9 thn
WAJA CAMPRO 1.6 PREMIUM MANUAL	59,388.00	5,888.00	53,500.00	810.00	668.35
WAJA CAMPRO 1.6 PREMIUM AUTO	62,888.00	6,288.00	56,500.00	856.00	707.10

Proton Gen-2

Model	Harga (RM)	D/Payment	Pinjaman	7 thn	9 thn
GEN 2 1.3 AUTO – SOLID	46,033.29	4,633.29	41,400.00	627.41	524.78
GEN 2 1.3 AUTO – METALLIC	46,899.54	4,699.54	42,200.00	639.53	534.92
GEN 2 1.6 MANUAL ECH B	51,510.66	5,210.66	46,300.00	701.66	586.90
GEN 2 1.6 AUTO ECH B	55,234.32	5,534.32	49,700.00	753.19	629.99
GEN 2 1.6 MANUAL HIGHLINE	55,933.33	5,633.33	50,300.00	770.67	645.98
GEN 2 1.6 AUTO HIGHLINE	58,919.46	5,919.46	53,000.00	803.20	671.82

Proton Wira

Model	Harga (RM)	D/Payment	Pinjaman	7 thn	9 thn
WIRA 1.5 MANUAL A/B SE	47,476.58	4,776.58	42,700.00	647.11	541.26
WIRA 1.5 AUTO A/B SE	49,972.03	4,972.03	45,000.00	681.96	570.42
WIRA 1.5 MANUAL SEDAN – PECA	43,238.33	4,338.33	38,900.00	589.52	493.09
WIRA 1.5 MANUAL SEDAN – ECH	46,383.41	4,683.41	41,700.00	631.95	528.58
WIRA 1.5 AUTO SEDAN	48,744.14	4,844.15	43,900.00	665.29	556.47

Proton Savvy

Model	Harga (RM)	D/Payment	Pinjaman	7 thn	9 thn
SAVVY 1.2 AMT FL METALLIC	43,182.12	4,385.12	41,200.00	624.37	522.24
SAVVY 1.2 AMT HL METALLIC	45,841.25	4,641.25	38,800.00	594.00	498.00
SAVVY 1.2 MT HL METALLIC	42,276.05	4,376.05	38,900.00	590.40	491.30

Proton Perdana V6

Model	Harga (RM)	D/Payment	Pinjaman	7 thn	9 thn
PERDANA V6 AUTO	101,500.25	10,200.25	91,300.00	1,383.63	1,157.31
PERDANA CHANCELLOR 2.0 V6 AUTO	138,888.80	13,888.80	125,000.00	1,894.35	1,584.49

Proton Iswara

Model	Harga (RM)	D/Payment	Pinjaman	7 thn	9 thn
ISWARA 1.3 MANUAL A/B LMST PS	26,999.00	2,699.00	24,300.00	368.26	308.02
ISWARA 1.5 MANUAL SD NPS METALLIC	36,372.4	3,672.41	32,700.00	495.56	414.50

Proton Satria Neo

Model	Harga (RM)	D/Payment	Pinjaman	7 thn	9 thn
SATRIA NEO 1.3 MANUAL	43,500.00	4,400.00	39,100.00	592.55	495.63
SATRIA NEO 1.3 AUTO	46,500.00	4,700.00	41,800.00	633.47	529.85
SATRIA NEO 1.6 MANUAL	48,500.00	4,900.00	43,600.00	660.75	552.67
SATRIA NEO 1. AUTO	51,500.00	5,200.00	46,300.00	701.67	586.9
SATRIA NEO 1.6 MANUAL HIGHLINE	51,800.00	5,200.00	46,600.00	706.21	590.70
SATRIA NEO 1.6 AUTO HIGHLINE	54,800.00	5,500.00;	49,300.00	747.13	624.92

Proton Saga Baru

Proton Saga N-Line Manual – RM31,500

Proton Saga B-Line Manual – RM34,998

Proton Saga B-Line Auto – RM37,998

Proton Saga M-Line Manual – RM37,498

Proton Saga M-Line Auto – RM39,998

Proton Persona and Proton Saga on test in India

India’s DNA Money reports that the Proton Saga and the Proton Persona have been spotted on test on the Greater Noida Expressway in India. These may be Proton’s initial model range in the Indian market which is good as niche cars like the 3-door Satria Neo do not make sense at the moment. Interestingly the same report also considers Proton vehicles “high-end” but with quality and finishing issues. When contacted by DNA Money, officials from Proton and rumoured partner Argentum declined to comment.

Ten Proton Saga up for grabs in ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ lucky draws

TOURISTS visiting Perak from May 1 to Dec 15 this year may just win a Proton Saga.

Ten Proton Saga (B-Line), worth RM36,100 each, are among more than 500 prizes up for grabs in two lucky draws held in conjunction with a promotion called ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ to spur tourism and encourage local spending.

Perak Industry, Investment, Industrial Development, ICT, Tourism and Women Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said those who spend RM50 or more at participating outlets or purchase post-paid/broadband services worth RM50 or prepaid coupons worth RM30 at Celcom kiosks in Perak would be entitled to the Merdeka Draw on Aug 21 and the New Year Draw on Dec 21.

She added that the prizes would be presented on Aug 31 and Jan 1 next year for the two draws respectively.

Have a look: Hamidah, Mohd Nidzam and Sathish showing promotion leaflets at the press conference in Ipoh.

She said the 500 participating outlets included hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping centres and other tourist related trades such as souvenir shops.

Proton and Celcom are the main sponsors.

“There is no need to write a slogan or to answer any questions.

“Participants just need to fill in their particulars in the entry forms and drop them together with their receipts into the collection boxes at the participating outlets,” Hamidah told a press conference in Ipoh on Thursday.

Also present were Celcom’s business managers Mohd Nidzam Ahmad and Sathish Menon.

Hamidah said Perakians were also eligible to participate in the lucky draw.

She said the ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ promotion would be launched by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambri Abdul Kadir at the Kinta City Shopping Centre on May 1.

Details of the promotion can be obtained from the ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ secretariat at Tourism Perak Sdn Bhd, Perak Techno Trade Centre, off Jalan Jelapang, Ipoh.

The public can also call 05-5290894 or fax to 05-5290897.

Ten Proton Saga up for grabs in ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ lucky draws

TOURISTS visiting Perak from May 1 to Dec 15 this year may just win a Proton Saga.

Ten Proton Saga (B-Line), worth RM36,100 each, are among more than 500 prizes up for grabs in two lucky draws held in conjunction with a promotion called ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ to spur tourism and encourage local spending.

Perak Industry, Investment, Industrial Development, ICT, Tourism and Women Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said those who spend RM50 or more at participating outlets or purchase post-paid/broadband services worth RM50 or prepaid coupons worth RM30 at Celcom kiosks in Perak would be entitled to the Merdeka Draw on Aug 21 and the New Year Draw on Dec 21.

She added that the prizes would be presented on Aug 31 and Jan 1 next year for the two draws respectively.

Have a look: Hamidah, Mohd Nidzam and Sathish showing promotion leaflets at the press conference in Ipoh.

She said the 500 participating outlets included hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping centres and other tourist related trades such as souvenir shops.

Proton and Celcom are the main sponsors.

“There is no need to write a slogan or to answer any questions.

“Participants just need to fill in their particulars in the entry forms and drop them together with their receipts into the collection boxes at the participating outlets,” Hamidah told a press conference in Ipoh on Thursday.

Also present were Celcom’s business managers Mohd Nidzam Ahmad and Sathish Menon.

Hamidah said Perakians were also eligible to participate in the lucky draw.

She said the ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ promotion would be launched by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambri Abdul Kadir at the Kinta City Shopping Centre on May 1.

Details of the promotion can be obtained from the ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ secretariat at Tourism Perak Sdn Bhd, Perak Techno Trade Centre, off Jalan Jelapang, Ipoh.

The public can also call 05-5290894 or fax to 05-5290897.

Ten Proton Saga up for grabs in ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ lucky draws

TOURISTS visiting Perak from May 1 to Dec 15 this year may just win a Proton Saga.

Ten Proton Saga (B-Line), worth RM36,100 each, are among more than 500 prizes up for grabs in two lucky draws held in conjunction with a promotion called ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ to spur tourism and encourage local spending.

Perak Industry, Investment, Industrial Development, ICT, Tourism and Women Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said those who spend RM50 or more at participating outlets or purchase post-paid/broadband services worth RM50 or prepaid coupons worth RM30 at Celcom kiosks in Perak would be entitled to the Merdeka Draw on Aug 21 and the New Year Draw on Dec 21.

She added that the prizes would be presented on Aug 31 and Jan 1 next year for the two draws respectively.

Have a look: Hamidah, Mohd Nidzam and Sathish showing promotion leaflets at the press conference in Ipoh.

She said the 500 participating outlets included hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping centres and other tourist related trades such as souvenir shops.

Proton and Celcom are the main sponsors.

“There is no need to write a slogan or to answer any questions.

“Participants just need to fill in their particulars in the entry forms and drop them together with their receipts into the collection boxes at the participating outlets,” Hamidah told a press conference in Ipoh on Thursday.

Also present were Celcom’s business managers Mohd Nidzam Ahmad and Sathish Menon.

Hamidah said Perakians were also eligible to participate in the lucky draw.

She said the ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ promotion would be launched by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambri Abdul Kadir at the Kinta City Shopping Centre on May 1.

Details of the promotion can be obtained from the ‘Travel and Win in Perak’ secretariat at Tourism Perak Sdn Bhd, Perak Techno Trade Centre, off Jalan Jelapang, Ipoh.

The public can also call 05-5290894 or fax to 05-5290897.