I am sure my subject will attract lots of Proton critics here, and thats
my intention :-)

I see a lot of forumers grumbling and some even condemning Proton. Im very jealous with them as they have so much free time.

I got a Proton car and I come here to look for reported problems and
solutions, and also recommendations to make my car better. Very good and
informative.

To those Proton critics, I feel sorry for you as you decided on your own
to buy this car, but very sad (and angry) with it. Remember, it was your
decision to buy. Proton does not force anyone to buy. It was your 'smart'
decision to buy.

However, i found out that Proton Edar is going to launh their replacement model soon. Most probably by next week...How would it be?? Hopefully it will fulfill the user satisfaction and won't stuck into "Low Quality/ Potong Cars" again..

Cheers!

whats a proton car?

tinman01... r u malaysian???

Proton is one of the leading car brand in malaysia and has been for decades and i think they have been exporting to Autralia for about 1 decade. if u r not familiar with it, get familiar instead og begging info .

http://www.proton-edar.com.my/

Malaysia's National Car! woot...

what i meant with the topic title is proton,the malaysian leading automotive company is going to launch thier new model known as SRM ( Satria Replacement Model) soon. Anyone heart about this?? Did anyone has any comments on the car or even the company.. what i meant is perhaps someone has read or even heard about the latest profile about the comapny that are complaining about the quality.. anyone has comments/ advice to the company???

http://paultan.org/


Here's a very reliable blog that keeps track on Malaysia's auto industry. The blogger also have special threads on the SRM. Apparently, SRM will be launced within this week or the next.

SRM going to launch on 16th.....surprise

16th dis month

Hope that this time won't be suprisingly let down... just like the debut since tiara

no thanks ... i would rather take my chances with a 2nd hand Japanese car anytime ..

My friends that work with proton said SRM is cool.. really cool.. well, i hope he doesn't said that just because he work with proton..

i agree with ur fren

Proton should follow Toyota, keep upgrading their model every 3-4 years, for example Corolla 2006 would have different look than Corolla 2002. Good job Malay! currently they succesfully releasing new model of Satria.

http://www.desire.com.my/

A teaser for the SRm.

I am on dial up, take long time to open..hope u guys enjoy it.

Hmmm.another giant leap for proton.Congratz.

hahhah..i have test drive the srm... really cool man

really, i tot it's not out yet???

Is the interior OK?
Does the engine sound OK, is it loud?
Will Proton sell it with airbags?

The only Proton I bought was the Tiara because of the French connection. It was really a re-badge Citroen AX. It's more of a driver's car than any other Proton. I love driving so a good handling car attracts my attention. I do like Savvy too, not for the look (!) but for it's handling too. It's Renault Clio underneath.

The problems with Proton cars mostly due to their quality control - lack of it. But with the TuV-approved Savvy things look much better now.

Ah, I can talk (type) all day long about cars.. hehe. I guess I should stop here

- Edited for typo -

yup.. i have tried the test drive last weekend during the SRM test drive for all nationwide proton salesman... but im not a salesman


Body Style : 3 Door Hatchbacks.
Segment : Lower Medium Segment.
Features : New body & Interior Style.
Colors : Brilliant Red, Metal Gray, Twilight Blue, Liquid Orange, Iridescent White.
6 Model Variants: 1.3 M/T Baseline 1.3 A/T Base Line
1.6 M/T Medium Line 1.6 A/T Medium Line
1.6 M/T High Line 1.6 A/T High Line

So is the overall interior Ok..

Plastics-Is it cheap looking and brittle?
Fittings-are there jarring gaps?
Seats-comfort?
Dashboard

Proton cars have problems in these parts....

All i can said for now is ok...but the noise that exist from the engine a little bit make me uncomfortable..or maybe only exist from the test drive car... i have no comment

Demographisc profile for SRM customer

• Age : 20 ~ 35 years old
• Income : RM 1,800 ~ RM 3,000
• Household income : RM 2,500 ~ RM 4,000
• Occupation : Professional/Semi-Professional.
• Buyers who have driving passion.
• Buyers who make a statement of themselves.
• Buyers who are sporty and appreciate active
lifestyle.
• Parent buying for their kids.

How much will it be.. i mean OTR price?

><45 - 51 K

where do got those pic forrestcat?????? anyhow, u guys are invited to the SRM launching today ...at 6pm....mawi and too phat are entertaining us..come on..grab the opportunity..KFC free for public guest..

proton edar sdn. bhd
no.5, jalan tp 5,
usj 16, subang jaya,
selangor

Free KFC?Cool,i want some.

come on azureofsky.....i'll wait for u....hehhehehehe....

How to say it..it looks..ok..just that..o-k..

Good style.. I like it..

today's berita harian's sigap came out about PROTON SATRIA NEO...

Good looking...front look- Gen2, back look like ford focus..

congratulation Proton...i enjoy when the time too phat came out and entertain us..

waaa...i overslept and miss it...
Lol,i still need to take 4 hours of journey to go there anyway,,

Saw the Neo yesterday at PJ showroom.. not bad not bad.

IMO the new car looks like gen 2. but smaller.

Maybe I'll buy a Satria Neo GTi (if there will be one) version when I graduate..this car looks cool... .

There are also the Desire and Symphony versions of the Satria Neo....its kinda like sporty looks for the Satria Neo.

Proton Satria Neo..


Satria Neo Desire


Look at the interior.. damn sexay!!





Satria Neo Symphony..


Symphony interior..


Satria Neo R3 Concept car..

the white interior looks damn cool..

Omg....so beautiful...so sexy....so gorgeous...

P.S:(i'm talking about the model beside the car )

But still,im very impress with the interior design.Damn..i want one.

Great design, love it!

hehhe...so how is it???real cool rite...anyone interested contact me... hehehe

view at this site..

http://paultan.org/archives/2006/06/16/pro...nd-16-in-depth/

Nice cars . Unfortunately not suitable for family man like myself. Any development on new waja facelift? Hopefully with larger engine.

Satria Neo consist of campro engine and using lotus suspension

Ah judging from the pix,the interior looks quite awesome.but CBT of NST review said that body roll quite evidence

yup....if ur not very sure with the statement, just visit any nearest showroom..

THERE ARE SOME FAQ ON SRM:

1.Who are SRM competitors?
Primary - from price stand point:
Perodua - MyVi, Kenari, Kelisa, Atos
Naza - Sutera
Hyundai - Getz
Naza - Bestari

2.Secondary - from size stand point:
Suzuki - Swift
Mitsubishi - Colt
Citroen - C3
Honda - Jazz
VW - Polo
Chevrolet - Aveo


3.How soon can I expect delivery of the car upon booking?
1-2 months, status of delivery lead time will be communicated regularly.

4.Is it the RENAULT engine?
No

5.What are the engine specifications?
1.3L - Max Power : 70kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque : 120Nm @ 4000 rpm
1.6L - Max Power : 82kW @6000 rpm
Max Torque : 148Nm @ 4000 rpm

ANOTHER FAQ FOR UR INFO ABOUT PROTON SATRIA NEO..


1.How is the handling compared to rival models?
Exceed expectations in all aspects compared to Peugeot 206 and even Satria
GTi in terms of body control, wheel control, comfort, straight-line handling
and other test parameters.

2. What is the top “speed”?
For 1.3 model, it is 175~180 kph depending on the variant.
For 1.6 model, it is 185~190 kph depending on the variant.

3. What is the fuel consumption?
For the 1.3 manual, it is 5.8 liters / 100 km @ 90 kph constant speed.
For the 1.6 manual, it is 6.0 liters / 100 km @ 90 kph constant speed.
The A/T variant will give a slightly higher consumption.

the new PROTON SATRIA NEO.look's sexy.. & the gal looks sexy too..

moneyrevelation..where u there when the car was lauch??? or anyone were there???

Mine is still the old Satria model of 1997. If Proton only did trade-ins....

No one interested ?????? The left hand-drive version is expected to be out early next year....

Satria NEO.macam pernah ku dengar nama ini tapi di mana yaaaaa...... Ohhh the MATRIX movie hero name