Comments on: Proton Satria Neo 1.3 and 1.6 In-depth

By: qis

qis — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:46:45 +0000

….is this car comfortble.. can anyone give me and opinion about satria neo 1.6..thank u!

By: Juan PhiRuz

Juan PhiRuz — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:12:40 +0000

Well there… Any Lotus Tuned cars benefitted those who knows what really is driving…. They won’t bless harsh drivers…

By: _Zephyre_

_Zephyre_ — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:47:33 +0000

Very informative. Too bad there aren’t pics of all the colours, though. Would be easier to compare.

By: JC

JC — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:57:40 +0000

i’ve got my Satria Neo H-line 1.6l, almost 10k km already.
i’ve seen many good review on it but not for mine in terms of performance.
My car has a very slow pickup, slow at overtaking, feels heavy …. now the engine starts to have ‘clicking’ sound…
plus fuel consumption very high RM0.24/km.
i have checked wtih proton mechanics, they told me that “Neo is like this one..”
Anyone face these problems or have any suggestions for me??
Thanks!!!

By: azacamis

azacamis — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:11:15 +0000

if only Gen2 is this nice and it comes with AMT. 2 doors not practical

By: wong

wong — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:12:58 +0000

i own a satria neo m line 1.6 and had passed 5000km,i would say i’m happy with it,its really fun, good suspension,ok fuel economy, a bit small inside but its ok for me,handles corners really well and can go to 160km/h smoothly, im surprise too,problems?the first day i drove the car the brakes feels wobbly,sent to proton service centre the next day and problems solved,they were very helpfull..but heres some comment..power windows switch position seems to be out of place,have to get use to it,steering wheel looks and feel plastic..sports rims is heavy so i got replaced to my liking, very much lighter ones,and the continental tyres are made to last long, good handling but a bit harsh on uneven roads, i changed it to falken 205/16,very comfortable now,other than that its a great car, no regrets at all!!!

By: cowboy

cowboy — Wed, 30 May 2007 17:06:32 +0000

I have booked the 1.6 AT HLine more than one month ago and still waiting to take delivery. Thank you, Paul, for the in-depth comments that have answered many questions floating in my mind as I have neither driven one nor felt the interior. The closest that I have come to was viewing it at the IT Mall in PJ. The design is very sporty (suits my 57 years), knocking on the body sounds solid enough and the assembly reflects high quality workmanship. I am praying that it does not let in water. Wish me luck.

By: BW

BW — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:02:51 +0000

This Satria Neo is soooo nice… I like it alot…

By: shahrul7873

shahrul7873 — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:40:28 +0000

hi,

before i get my new neo, i do read a lot from many websites and one of the website that i visited was paultan website. well, i have a good pro and conts in his website and at last i decided to buy my new baby neo. i can say i m quite lucky coz my new neo not give much problems compared from others owner. i find the car is the nice handling car eventhough it is quite cramp at back seat and trunk. well for me neo is probadly created for those who are still bacholer. Neo is best car so far i drive and with that price, i proud to have this car. i hope i m not get married soon so that i dont have to change to the typical sedan type of car. cheers!

shahrul

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:24:30 +0000

hi,

I m new here, i have been reading abt all the stuff that you guys are writing. Real enlightenment! I m considering of getting a Satria Neo or a Myvi, however, there are so many negative history of proton.

I wonder Satria Neo has actually improved. Non of my frens hav bought the neo simply because it’s a first batch proton car. I went to have a peek at satria neo in the Maluri branch.

It looks quite crampy internally especially the back seat. The door sounds hollow and the door handle looks really cheap and unconvincing. Another expected thing from Proton, the sales person is un responsive as a death person.

Externally Neo looks good, but when it comes to quality and durability of PROTON. The Proton Lulus test standard is undeniably nt okie even after so many years. Do hope Proton has improve its quality and not only taking advantage on their own people, Malaysians.

By: infinity

infinity — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:14:34 +0000

dear hotpink, if u travel tat much, then satria neo is the car…coz at high speeds, u need a good handling car…unlike myvi, satria neo is tuned by lotus, thus offering a very precise handling..and the campro engine is excellent at high speed..myvi is more suitable for city drive and for families..satria neo is more suitable for a student like u..believe me..u’ll look great in it..

By: hotpink

hotpink — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:43:47 +0000

hey paul, i find that you know very much about cars =) thanks for the info. but i’d really like to know your personal opinion… i dont know much about cars, but im in between myvi and satria neo. which is better?? i’m a student, and i dont do much driving in the city, but soon, i’ll have to travel frm kl to ipoh often. can you help me? thnx

By: Satria Replacement Model to get Kleemann Supercharger

Satria Replacement Model to get Kleemann Supercharger — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:21:21 +0000

[...] The Proton Satria Neo has been launched! Click the banner for an in-depth review of the car we’ve all known as the Proton Satria Replacement Model! [...]

By: Toyota Auris Concept Video

Toyota Auris Concept Video — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 09:29:59 +0000

[...] Been a long time since I’ve posted videos here. Following the standard car video concept of “hot chick checks out car driving by in deserted volcanic or forest area” (which Proton also used for the Satria Neo TVC), this is Toyota’s video showing off the Toyota Auris Space Concept. The Toyota Auris Concept gives us a preview on Toyota’s next generation European hatchback, which will replace the current Toyota Corolla hatch. More details on the Toyota Auris here. Check out the video after the jump. [...]

By: More details on Lotus 5-year turnaround plan

More details on Lotus 5-year turnaround plan — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 11:26:28 +0000

[...] In the meanwhile, Lotus announced it will introduce a new mid-market level model in May 2008, as well as a new 4-seater high-performance model in collaboration with Proton – are we going to see a Proton car being tuned up in the style of the Lotus Carlton? StarBiz reports that this model will be based on the Proton Satria Neo. The Lotus line-up currently includes the Elise, the Exige and the Europa. [...]

By: dasymad

dasymad — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:09:25 +0000

While nice words are put on the comment about Neo. But a Proton car is typical a proton car, besets with little problem, which they should avoid it and should not exist.(At the moment I have Perdana V6, Wira aeroback and Savvy too. All have little problems that very irritating since the first day taken out from the show room)
The first day when i took out my neo from the showroom (after waited a month for that), one of the signal light was not working. I thought a blow-up bulb? But actually a loose housing. Then after the first week, one of the central locked windows was not working properly. Then one of the key’s battery konk out!!
Actually after bought the car for two months, I havent have enough chance to drive this car, as I’m very buzy with my work and my company has provided me a sedan car and 4wd with assigned driver. Besides I have few other cars in my garage. In other word this neo is really under-utilised.the car clocked about 1400km only. I just managed two drive out station 4 times during the two months ownership.One nite, last week I decided to go to out. After came back about 4 am, I just leave the car outside because I intend to go a long distance drive ti Tasek Bera that morning. (I avoid the hassle to remove other cars from the garage). Then there was heavy down pour. To my surprised, when i intend to drive the at 7.00am. There was flood of water interior of the car!! The car is leaking!! Water is everywhere!!
I got to send the car to Proton Center at Kesas H-Way Shah Alam. They have to take one week to repair the leaking and wet carpet beside other problem of front wheel alignment, noisy from engine compartment (sign of some loose parts!!)
Any other Neo owner has leaking problem??
Is this typical problem of NEo!!
If this is a typical problem…better watch out because I’ve seen few Neo stored openly without cover (roof) in dealer’s yard around Lembah Klang!!

Well other problems? The location some of the gadgets are a bit odd!! Like the location of power window switch!! What about the location power mirror switch?? The car’s door line is quiet high not parralel to the steering.Its a bit odd to rest your elbow when driving on the highway. The glass area for rear and side is a bit small. Thus difficult to see was is happening on the rear and on the sideways.

By: arishine

arishine — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:16:21 +0000

the problems i face with my car: my fog light indicator’s out. only after a few times using it at night. n my right sidemirror is shaking. i tightened the screws and yet they’re still shaking T_T. n there’s a weird unidentifiable sound coming from somewhere on the driver’s side -_-.
did i also mention i got hit from behind twice in the past 2 weeks? (O_O) my boss says people keeps admiring my ass. hahah, yeah, rite.
oh oh, does anyone send their car for service at Proton COE? i tried calling them more than 10 times via 2 different numbers but noone even bothered to pick up the phone. u’d imagine with the name COE they’d have better service than that to leave a phone unattended. sigh.

By: Proton Satria Replacement Model Turbo

Proton Satria Replacement Model Turbo — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:55:14 +0000

[...] The Proton Satria Neo has been launched! Click the banner for an in-depth review of the car we’ve all known as the Proton Satria Replacement Model! [...]

By: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo (997)

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo (997) — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:17:48 +0000

[...] Drag coefficient is 0.31 cD, as a comparison the Proton Satria Neo’s drag coefficient is 0.35 cD. The Toyota Prius has a drag coefficient of 0.26. The Mercedes Benz bio car that looks like a fish has a drag coefficient of 0.19, looks like fishes ARE aerodynamic after all. Lower numbers are better. For high speeds, a contoured split wing increases downforce at the rear. [...]

By: arishine

arishine — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:47:27 +0000

cheese, whatla, where got showroom car. n not me driving in utp ler, i know a fren last time was so excited of being the first person to drive a gen2 at campus, u can practically see the head growing big, haha.
car seems ok, just hafta complain of the lousy proton service. u hand the car in good condition, n when u get it back u suddenly notices scratches on the interior that wasn’t there b4. *sigh* n u mention to them in single english (or malay) some of the parts that needs minor adjustments, but when u get it back the problem still seems to be there. i’m starting to wonder if it’s the people within proton n not the car that deters people into not buying proton.

By: More Proton Satria Neo Photoshops

More Proton Satria Neo Photoshops — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:06:27 +0000

[...] More Proton Satria Neo-based photoshops by Theophilus Chin. Above is a sedan car based on the Proton Satria Neo, pretty much the same as before but this time in Iridescent White instead of the usual orange you see on most Satria Neo images. The bling turbine wheels have also been replaced with something similiar to the first wheel design featured on the Proton Waja. Anyway, two other body styles are after the jump. [...]

By: matmoto_5125

matmoto_5125 — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:05:22 +0000

cit!so proud 2 be da first 2 drive da neo in utp??? lol…u’ve got da showroom car la..don’t be so proud,nearly 100 people may hve test ur car. lol…

By: arishine

arishine — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 04:31:38 +0000

so Arcane… have u decided whether or not u were gonna get the Satria Neo? ahhh… the feeling of being one of the first people to be driving a Neo at UTP *grin*. i got mine last week…

By: Arcane

Arcane — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 03:46:49 +0000

IMHO, no matter how much proton’s effort are to ‘improve’ their cars, problems..and major ones is almost religiously present. Sheesh..I think it’s true that the ‘first batch’ of proton cars would spring problems..look at the Waja – have u seen one without the peeled-off black matte paint of the wing side mirror? The first batch of the Gen.2 has door problems..and frankly, most if not all proton cars have power window problems. I for once had seriously thought that the Satria Neo would be ‘different’ this time, coz all the delay and launch postpone was due to the time proton took to correct all the problem that have been evident on proton cars before..But now Kent’s Neo is leaking like a sinking ship?! Luckily I’d followed my instincts to delay the booking of the Neo for awhile..

By the way, I’m neither a proton fan noir a proton basher too..and I’m NOT in any way affliated with proton, eon, or whatsoever.

By: LMF

LMF — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 02:43:50 +0000

Kent…really got so seious meh?
then how is ur car now? settle already?

By: Kent

Kent — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:27:22 +0000

I got a satria neo recently and i encounter problems, just wanted to share and hope to let everyone know the feed back of the newly launch car. First is the rattle sound from the dash board. I got my car around 6 days ago and I started to hear noticeable rattle sound coming from the dashboard near to the glove box. i am sure i din put anything in the glove box and the sound definitely came from the inside compartment. The door near to the driver seat also has noticeable rattle sound. Second thing is the gear. Sometimes itâ€™s very difficult to engage the 1st and 2nd gear. There was once I have to turn off the engine and restart the car to get the gear to shift and engage properly. Mine is manual btw. Third is the most disappointing. Last few days there it was raining and after the rain i drove my car, i heard water flowing at the back seat whenever i pedal the brake. It was obvious. This morning i heard it again and i check the floor on the back seat. To my surprise, the floor was very wet and floor at the passenger seat at the front too. There was no leakage on the window nor the door. It obviously comes from below. The seat is dry. I suspect that should be a leakage somewhere underneath the car. I am now about to bring the car to Service Center to see what is going on. Hope the can rectify the problem asap. Would appreciate if can let others know about it, so proton can improve their quality. I’m neither a proton basher nor a proton fan.

By: zulkifli6

zulkifli6 — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 05:41:44 +0000

love it, on track to own one!

By: LMF

LMF — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 05:29:48 +0000

Dear Arcane,

Thanks for ur time and ur good commens….
Yes i know now among Malaysia car, i think Neo is very nice for the sporty looks and the interior is nice too (if compare gen-2). I seldom will fetch a lot of people or even family members. Eevrything is nice for me but i still hestitate about this 2 door car. 1 more things is the rear boot. The space not large at all. If i going travel wif 4 members, how can i put my laguage? And even i wan to put my guitar into the boot i think also got problem. Arcane, are u members of EON? coz u very understand Neo. By the way Myvi interior is not bad but the look realyl a bit sucks. I can’t imagine if i drive Myvi with fast speed and turn with a sharp cornering….duno Myvi will “terbalik” or not.
I am 29 this year…plan to sell my 10 years old wira and get a new car. Actually i got the same thinking as yours too. For Malaysia car we really dun have any choices. Nowe we got Waja, Gen-2, Neo only.
Ohh..heard that Proton and Mitsubishi are combine and will launch new car on August or September?
The brand should be Pro-Mitshu??
lol….
Well…i really hope to hear from u again Arcane and also hoep more ppl can post me a commend here ok. Thanks ya…
:>

By: Arcane

Arcane — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:39:26 +0000

LMF,

the Satria Neo is a coupe*, thus it faces the typical situation coupes are infamous for – space. Coupes offers generous space in ratio for the driver and the front passenger, but just ‘adequate’ space for the occational, additional rear passengers. The Gen.2 and the MyVi is a relatively-good family car, and they’re quite roomy and easily accessible in and out via four doors. Although neither the Gen.2 nor the MyVi is a sedan, it is still a good family car.

A coupÃ© is distinguished from a sedan primarily by interior volume; SAE standard J1100 defines a coupÃ© as a fixed-roof automobile with less than 33 ftÂ³ (0.93 mÂ³, 934.6 L) of rear interior volume. A car with a greater interior volume is technically a two-door sedan, not a coupÃ©, even if it has only two doors.

Other than that, the Neo is targetted for certain buyers. The Neo is a sporty coupe with aggressive stature and look to it, and coupled with the Lotus-tuned handling, and the ‘tweaked’ performance for the occasional spirited drive, it is a car for the young, and young-at-heart. Likely, buyers of the Neo are the likes of young single individuals, or even young married couples.

If you wanna be a playa..but your wheels ain’t fly. Hook the Neo up..for a pimp’d up ride..Faze da laydees out there!..

IMHO, I would prefer to be seen rollin’ in a Satria Neo rather than a MyVi (assuming that my choices are only M’sian cars..don’t get me wrong, coz i would love to be rollin in at least an RX-8 anyday =P)

* A coupÃ© (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for two occasional passengers in the rear)

By: LMF

LMF — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 06:52:27 +0000

Is it worth to buy a 2 door car with the price or RM51,800? I am finding for a new car now that my budget also around that. Still consider and compare Satria Neo with Gen-2 and Myvi. Anyone can gave me commens?