Comments on: Is this the new Proton MPV? http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sat, 26 May 2012 17:45:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: carmaniac http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-309821 carmaniac Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:06:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-309821 I think proton should create a better design as the market for other brands are so competitive. Saying design.......proton should have make a better workmanship and quality interior.(looks cheap) especialy the door panel plastic OMG. The main issue here is quality tak ada tapi nak keluar banyak unit untuk jual...mana boleh.....other prefer to get a recon car even better condition compare to proton quality. I think proton should create a better design as the market for other brands are so competitive. Saying design…….proton should have make a better workmanship and quality interior.(looks cheap) especialy the door panel plastic OMG.

The main issue here is quality tak ada tapi nak keluar banyak unit untuk jual…mana boleh…..other prefer to get a recon car even better condition compare to proton quality.

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]]> By: zaki78 http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-158033 zaki78 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:06:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-158033 my friend said at the front like honda jazz saiz like innova and maybe use engine campro cps (1.6) or engine nissan for 1.8 and 2.0. my friend said at the front like honda jazz saiz like innova and maybe use engine campro cps (1.6) or engine nissan for 1.8 and 2.0.

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]]> By: waimak http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157984 waimak Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:53:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157984 So back to the obvious, is there any spyshot yet??? So back to the obvious, is there any spyshot yet???

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]]> By: want_diy http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157876 want_diy Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:01:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157876 this is absolutely not their MPV....totally not....their design far more better then this..hahaha~~~~ this is absolutely not their MPV….totally not….their design far more better then this..hahaha~~~~

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]]> By: mrell http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157804 mrell Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:42:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157804 my friends said that the new Proton MPV looks like Toyota wish. and using campro CPS engine. my friends said that the new Proton MPV looks like Toyota wish.
and using campro CPS engine.

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]]> By: waimak http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157792 waimak Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:06:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157792 If really the upcoming Proton's MPV looks like this, I say it is a great design. This chop was however badly done with only the batch slammed to the grill. Great design comes with great commitment, to improve and continuously looking for fresh ideas, that's is important I think. P1 has addressed the powertrain issues, now come the design, and then the issues mostly associated with the brand, QUALITY. However, my observation tells me that quality issues is a process and it keeps on evolving. MPV was considered a bit of an up-market segment then. Now almost every marques introduce its MPV and people dont see it as an up-market segment anymore. I do hope that Proton's MPV carries those features associated to an up-market segment, if not all, maybe partly such as image, NVH, practicality, ride quality and latest technology. Just my 2 cents. If really the upcoming Proton’s MPV looks like this, I say it is a great design. This chop was however badly done with only the batch slammed to the grill.

Great design comes with great commitment, to improve and continuously looking for fresh ideas, that’s is important I think. P1 has addressed the powertrain issues, now come the design, and then the issues mostly associated with the brand, QUALITY. However, my observation tells me that quality issues is a process and it keeps on evolving.

MPV was considered a bit of an up-market segment then. Now almost every marques introduce its MPV and people dont see it as an up-market segment anymore. I do hope that Proton’s MPV carries those features associated to an up-market segment, if not all, maybe partly such as image, NVH, practicality, ride quality and latest technology.

Just my 2 cents.

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]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157752 raybrig85 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:46:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157752 mitlanevo said, March 25, 2008 @ 12:26 am if really the upcoming Proton MPV is exactly like the 1st photo, then i think other MPV manufacturers should balik kampung tanam jagung……hehez… if proton improve their QC and the other problemla...then...other mpv manuf can balik kampung tanam jagung...bt if it is still d same...so proton tanam jagung kat kampung sendirila... mitlanevo said,

March 25, 2008 @ 12:26 am

if really the upcoming Proton MPV is exactly like the 1st photo, then i think other MPV manufacturers should balik kampung tanam jagung……hehez…

if proton improve their QC and the other problemla…then…other mpv manuf can balik kampung tanam jagung…bt if it is still d same…so proton tanam jagung kat kampung sendirila…

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]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157726 mitlanevo Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:26:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157726 if really the upcoming Proton MPV is exactly like the 1st photo, then i think other MPV manufacturers should balik kampung tanam jagung......hehez... if really the upcoming Proton MPV is exactly like the 1st photo, then i think other MPV manufacturers should balik kampung tanam jagung……hehez…

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]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157713 mystvearn Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:17:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157713 I really wish Proton take designs from the Lotus APX put on the MPV. Do whatever it takes. A more garang triangular front lights, and rear lights will appeal to all. Can someone photoshop a Lotus APX-Toyota wish= Proton MPV? I really wish Proton take designs from the Lotus APX put on the MPV. Do whatever it takes. A more garang triangular front lights, and rear lights will appeal to all. Can someone photoshop a Lotus APX-Toyota wish= Proton MPV?

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]]> By: ilmondo http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157709 ilmondo Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:10:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157709 what is the point of this post? well.. i'm not paultan to actually answer this, just giving my views. its really obvious that it is mainly a clarification over the MPV issue, as many people are unsure about this. Proton being unoriginal, haha! well.. at times, i think we need some level of unoriginality to develope. u may think that i'm pro-proton, but do take a look at proton's progress now. and i think that it is unfair to generalize your comment that everyone knows that proton is being unoriginal, as there may be some % of people who disagree with that point. just my humble opinion on that. didnt mean to offend. back to the proton MPV.. any idea what platform will it use? current waja/gen2 platform? Mr Sifu?? Mr Azlano?? excited to see Proton grow! what is the point of this post?

well.. i’m not paultan to actually answer this, just giving my views.

its really obvious that it is mainly a clarification over the MPV issue, as many people are unsure about this. Proton being unoriginal, haha! well.. at times, i think we need some level of unoriginality to develope. u may think that i’m pro-proton, but do take a look at proton’s progress now. and i think that it is unfair to generalize your comment that everyone knows that proton is being unoriginal, as there may be some % of people who disagree with that point.

just my humble opinion on that. didnt mean to offend.

back to the proton MPV.. any idea what platform will it use? current waja/gen2 platform? Mr Sifu?? Mr Azlano?? excited to see Proton grow!

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]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157700 topgunthang Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:34:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157700 wats the point of this post? to show that proton is unoriginal? everyone knows that already <strong>Paul Tan says: why would it show proton is unoriginal when they had nothing to do with this photoshopped image?</strong> wats the point of this post?
to show that proton is unoriginal?
everyone knows that already

Paul Tan says: why would it show proton is unoriginal when they had nothing to do with this photoshopped image?

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]]> By: BanyakMasukBengkel http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157692 BanyakMasukBengkel Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:44:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157692 It's work. so i should keep safe my money from buying another car right now. i like citra, but proton more ever and ever.. muah.. please relese the models asap ! It’s work.
so i should keep safe my money from buying another car right now.
i like citra, but proton more ever and ever.. muah..
please relese the models asap !

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]]> By: Xoomie http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157686 Xoomie Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:20:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157686 I dont think the new P1 MPV will be based on this Mazda8. I dont think the new P1 MPV will be based on this Mazda8.

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]]> By: naikmotoje http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157674 naikmotoje Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:24:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157674 guys... this picture only photochop of mazda 8 and some one put this picture on the internet... i do believe that proton mpv totally different from this mazda 8... cheers... ! guys… this picture only photochop of mazda 8
and some one put this picture on the internet…

i do believe that proton mpv totally different from this mazda 8…

cheers… !

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]]> By: albagmane http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157666 albagmane Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:35:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157666 its a very nice MPV... from Mazda... too bad for the photoshop on the wheels... but for proton - don be copycat on other models and put the tiger badge in front lor... hope their MPV is their OWN CREATION lor... its a very nice MPV… from Mazda… too bad for the photoshop on the wheels… but for proton – don be copycat on other models and put the tiger badge in front lor… hope their MPV is their OWN CREATION lor…

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]]> By: proton GL http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157658 proton GL Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:05:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157658 i think people relate proton and mazda , because its clean body design, but still mazda design still has its japanese character, not ging to be simillar, and i belive proton have their own way of doing, i think people relate proton and mazda ,
because its clean body design, but still mazda design still has its japanese character, not ging to be simillar,
and i belive proton have their own way of doing,

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]]> By: KF http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157654 KF Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:37:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157654 a rebadged Mazda 8 for the forth-coming Proton MPV ??? Hmmm judging from the pics of the Mazda 8, why not ? a rebadged Mazda 8 for the forth-coming Proton MPV ??? Hmmm judging from the pics of the Mazda 8, why not ?

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]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157649 4G63T DSM Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:56:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157649 I suppose we can't blame them for being fooled. Our general public is quite "underexposed" to the world outside. Mazda always made nice cars, but they have been on a roll lately with the new models. Unfortunately, they do not have a good presence here due to marker perceptions. I would really like to see better priced Mazdas in the near future. the 6-7 seater MPV is a popular market niche if Proton wants to exploit. Unfortunate is not easy to play catch up. Especially if they "insist" on coming out with thier own development.... Naza and the rest of the rebadgers (and the grey importers) have a faster time to market timeline than Proton will be able to. What Proton has an advantage is at price. However, I'm sure Perodua is not sitting there twiddling thumbs. Big Brother Toyota probably has a host of ready to go products for Perodua. Naza would have KIA to back them out, and if the Rondo is anything to go by, it would be a good product to counter Proton's MPV. Wonder if Naza's recent "cheap sale" of the Ria and Citra RS has anything to do with new models coming out soon...... the sub 70k Citra RS will take some wind out of Proton's MPV. I suppose we can’t blame them for being fooled. Our general public is quite “underexposed” to the world outside.

Mazda always made nice cars, but they have been on a roll lately with the new models. Unfortunately, they do not have a good presence here due to marker perceptions. I would really like to see better priced Mazdas in the near future.

the 6-7 seater MPV is a popular market niche if Proton wants to exploit. Unfortunate is not easy to play catch up. Especially if they “insist” on coming out with thier own development….

Naza and the rest of the rebadgers (and the grey importers) have a faster time to market timeline than Proton will be able to. What Proton has an advantage is at price. However, I’m sure Perodua is not sitting there twiddling thumbs. Big Brother Toyota probably has a host of ready to go products for Perodua. Naza would have KIA to back them out, and if the Rondo is anything to go by, it would be a good product to counter Proton’s MPV.

Wonder if Naza’s recent “cheap sale” of the Ria and Citra RS has anything to do with new models coming out soon…… the sub 70k Citra RS will take some wind out of Proton’s MPV.

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]]> By: almattitude_v1 http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157640 almattitude_v1 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:53:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157640 Looks like the tiger in the logo is facing left. Shouldn't it be facing right? Looks like the tiger in the logo is facing left. Shouldn’t it be facing right?

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]]> By: xenith http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157638 xenith Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:52:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157638 Mazda makes nice cars... Mazda makes nice cars…

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]]> By: BW http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157636 BW Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:45:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157636 This better be the new Proton MPV coz it looks darn good... Hope this really IS the new MPV... This better be the new Proton MPV coz it looks darn good… Hope this really IS the new MPV…

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]]> By: Poxxue2 http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157633 Poxxue2 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:38:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157633 Or is this a marketing strategy ...jz like a teaser ...to create that curiosity also feedback from customers for their new MPV...Any news from Azlano on their MPV ...?hehe.. Or is this a marketing strategy …jz like a teaser …to create that curiosity also feedback from customers for their new MPV…Any news from Azlano on their MPV …?hehe..

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]]> By: hazri99 http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157631 hazri99 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:28:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157631 who is responsible started this rumour of the proton mpv using this fotoshop foto should clarified back ;this is not protn MPV.. this is Mazda.. kidergarden children also can no.. that is a faked.. who is responsible started this rumour of the proton mpv using this fotoshop foto should clarified back ;this is not protn MPV.. this is Mazda.. kidergarden children also can no.. that is a faked..

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]]> By: abtm http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157620 abtm Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:04:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157620 what a careless ripoff, can someone do a "Proton" badged Pagani Zonda next time please? what a careless ripoff, can someone do a “Proton” badged Pagani Zonda next time please?

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]]> By: TheophilusChin http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157607 TheophilusChin Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:56:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157607 The chopper forgot Proton's logo is now black and white, no longer coloured. The chopper forgot Proton’s logo is now black and white, no longer coloured.

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]]> By: raptorclans http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157603 raptorclans Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:40:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157603 hahaha... almost got me there, i was wondering where did i see this be4... lol hope proton does a good juara replacement, then they can still join our club :D hahaha… almost got me there, i was wondering where did i see this be4… lol

hope proton does a good juara replacement, then they can still join our club :D

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]]> By: normaluser http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157599 normaluser Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:24:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157599 Every new Mazda cars never failed to impress me in terms of design. Proton should hire their designers or sent the R&D stylist to learn from them. But sadly, the brand image is not that strong compared to Honda or Toyota here. Every new Mazda cars never failed to impress me in terms of design. Proton should hire their designers or sent the R&D stylist to learn from them.

But sadly, the brand image is not that strong compared to Honda or Toyota here.

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]]> By: kakilubuk http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157590 kakilubuk Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:44:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157590 I'm waiting for you Proton MPV. I will trade in my NAZARIA aka PETROL SUCKER. But it will only be if Proton use a good quality material. And not forgotten, a good looking one. I hope it will not be a resized JUWARA aka THE MATCH BOX. I’m waiting for you Proton MPV. I will trade in my NAZARIA aka PETROL SUCKER.
But it will only be if Proton use a good quality material. And not forgotten, a good looking one.
I hope it will not be a resized JUWARA aka THE MATCH BOX.

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]]> By: Poxxue2 http://paultan.org/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157588 Poxxue2 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:23:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/24/is-this-the-new-proton-mpv/#comment-157588 Obviously its a Mazda...However Paul, I did hear rumours Proton will JV with Mazda in terms of platform sharing or what not with this model a few months back..that might be the reason behind this doctored pic..I assume.Any leaks on those kind of info?. I think the Mazda 8 is a pretty nice model, not sure whether it sells well in Malaysia ?. Obviously its a Mazda…However Paul, I did hear rumours Proton will JV with Mazda in terms of platform sharing or what not with this model a few months back..that might be the reason behind this doctored pic..I assume.Any
leaks on those kind of info?. I think the Mazda 8 is a pretty nice model, not sure whether it sells well in Malaysia ?.

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