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Proton will be unveiling the name of the new Proton MPV on the 17th of February 2009, as well as the winners of the Name The Proton MPV competition held last year. An indicative launch date will also be revealed. Stay tuned for updates next week, enjoy your Valentines weekend for now.

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  1. lmworld said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 3:47 pm

    What would be the MPV price target at?

  2. Fadzil Zakaria said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 3:49 pm

    I hope the name I nominated will be selected

  3. Wisdom said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 3:49 pm

    Any hint whats the name will be?

  4. pusak said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:05 pm

    70k b-line,75k m-line

  5. Aniki said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:06 pm

    if the name already selected means they already mail to u… if not… no more hope… anyway i choose grand selesa and c2 (cheap & comfortable) as the name…

  6. Lipas said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:11 pm

    RM 64,500.00 to 78,800.00. he he he…

  7. stroller said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:12 pm

    PT,
    any news regarding this mpv price tag??? i heard rumors it around RM70k – 75k. Guys.. any1 here know bout it… thanxs guys for ur information… the choice is ur’s…

  8. MisterBenjo said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:13 pm

    So late to contact me…

  9. kimi_ said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:33 pm

    I heard insiders rumours saying that it is PROTON GEMILANG .Dunno true or not.

  10. Adunadun said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:38 pm

    ok let guess….. i think proton badak

  11. CFA28 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:40 pm

    Off topic – Guys, any idea what is the HP rates these days for Proton? Also, how’s the Waja Replacement model coming along?

  12. mspfaz said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:44 pm

    What we know is it would not be named based on flora or fauna… it is written in the regulation of competition… so probably Proton Juara…just for nostalgic purposes…

  13. raybrig85 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:47 pm

    adunadun..

    u makes me laugh bro…hehe…

  14. kimi_ said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:49 pm

    —-OFF TOPIC—

    WHY still no reduction on petrol now???The oil price is falling.
    RAKYAT are waiting, shahrir and also there are 2 by-election coming.
    SO drop at least 15sen :p

  15. Tengokaje.. said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:49 pm

    The name of P1 new baby will be revealed next week. I wonder what kind of name it would be from thousands of Malaysian that entered the contest. May be Si-Fu can give some hint like… the first letter of this new MPV (Proton ………)
    May God fullfil my dream.

    CFA28.. if I’m not mistaken 125hp. Correct me if I’m wrong

  16. CFA28 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:52 pm

    sorry, was asking on Hire Purchase not Horse Power. Should have been more specific. Tks for your reply.

  17. freeze said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:52 pm

    Wow, I don’t know whether to keep the MPV or sell it WHEN I win.

  18. CFA28 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:54 pm

    don’t worry, you won’t be in that dilema cos I will win the MPV. Ha Ha – Submited 3 enteries..

  19. bmpower said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:56 pm

    kimi_ said,
    February 13, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
    —-OFF TOPIC—
    WHY still no reduction on petrol now???The oil price is falling.
    RAKYAT are waiting, shahrir and also there are 2 by-election coming.
    SO drop at least 15sen :p

    ++++

    Because they need more money to buy another Pakatan Rakyat MP . :p

    Oh.. btw, if.. if .. if I win this MPV, I will use it as long as I wanted to.. :D

  20. osh_kosh said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:58 pm

    Proton Katak

    Lompat si katak lompat hey… lompatlah tinggi-tinggi hey… LOL

  21. raybrig85 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 4:59 pm

    hahaha…all of u dun worry..i will win eventho im not entering the contest…heheh..caner tu??

  22. a18 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 5:45 pm

    cud it b called
    Juara II

  23. Realeyes said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 6:49 pm

    No.. Its Juara SE.

  24. efzet said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 7:24 pm

    I’ve submitted one also…hehe

  25. autojohndoe said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 7:33 pm

    no.. “Katak” already given to myVI.. ahaha… bash me for it…

  26. alfarabi said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 7:48 pm

    I bet its going to be one of the hero names. ie. Tuan or Jebat or could be something like keris? Proton Keris. Damn, im still bad at names haha

  27. fyzal said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 7:49 pm

    Proton Premia… ;-)

  28. cars-addict said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 8:19 pm

    Proton Permata…..

  29. mystvearn said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 8:23 pm

    Proton Alur (Honda Stream)
    Proton Impian (Toyota Wish)
    Proton Perdanis (Mitsu Grandis)
    Proton Jalanan (VW Toureg)
    Proton MPV = Manyak Problem Vehicle
    Proton Karnival (Kia Carnival)

    Hmm, I don’t know anymore names :P

  30. phahmeen said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 8:26 pm

    Price tag would be around 60k to 70k….

  31. lambov12 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:22 pm

    hmmm … who will be the winner ??

    mayb the name will jus come out as Proton MPV ..

    hahax ..

  32. Bong said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:30 pm

    best name for proton MPV should sound like this,:-

    Proton Biasalah ( courtesy to all SC staff )
    Proton Najislah ( najib and dollah )
    Proton TM ( Telan Minyak ) suara cam telco company
    Proton Curry
    Proton Chee Chong Fun
    Proton Nasi lemak
    Proton Petai
    Proton Hang Jebat
    Proton Hang dekut ( kalau quality teruk, boleh pakai nama ni… reserve 1st )
    Proton kalang kabut. ( rush -rush )

    so guys, macam mana? macam macam adaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa best or not?

  33. freeze said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:40 pm

    Proton Keranda.

    Can be modded into ambulance and hearse.

  34. nabill said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:40 pm

    please proton no more malay names…lets be global and choose proper sounding names that mean sting…

  35. CARLOVER said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:41 pm

    i ve sent in an entry as well..my choise of name was Proton Samudra…hopefully luck is on my side..lol

  36. alsonotknownas said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:43 pm

    Heard from before someone suggest Proton Dimensi. Kinda nice, a new dimension and hints of spaciousness.

  37. cipek said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:46 pm

    puki :D
    proton beso

  38. dwan said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:48 pm

    Maybe Proton Saujana…

  39. naz3em said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:49 pm

    kalau 2,nama proton 4 seven pun sesuai.ala 7 eleven.kalau 70k-75k mmg competitive to compete with chery eastar,grand livina n toyota avanza.n naza citra rondo ii.tak sabar tunggu di showroom.tp…luggage room/boot will be a problem,sebab comform tak muat nak letak luggage.tp,hopefully 3rd row can be slided or dibaringkan.

  40. zzua said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:52 pm

    pleaaaaseee.. choose my entry

    proton viision

    vii = seven

  41. Sia said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 9:59 pm

    What’s the displacement size- CC?

    My choice would be
    Proton Agak-agak? (Estima)

  42. aenz81 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 10:58 pm

    Proton Champ? (juara) hehe… :)

  43. menawan said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 11:00 pm

    PROTON MENAWAN LAAAAAAAAA….mesti menawan hati..

  44. aenz81 said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 11:11 pm

    Proton Fun Fair vs Kia Carnival
    Proton Dooka (Duka) vs Naza Ria
    :)

  45. Infinitt said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 11:39 pm

    harap-harap aku punya pilihan terpilih hehe..best nya kalau dapat mpv free

  46. sagaKNIGHT said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 11:44 pm

    Proton Astana
    :)

  47. ahmad said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 11:59 pm

    i think its proton pelanduk

  48. mitlanevo said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 12:16 am

    Proton Harga or Proton Leher perhaps, hehez

  49. MyviKiller said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 12:22 am

    mitlanevo said,
    February 14, 2009 @ 12:16 am

    Proton Harga or Proton Leher perhaps, hehez

    —————————————————————-

    No lah, it should be called Malu Punya Van, MPV what… JKJK…

  50. tookoo said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 12:34 am

    i heard it’s going to start with letter E

  51. hvannees said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 1:38 am

    proton E lephant ke?

  52. LIANG said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 2:06 am

    I submit Proton Traveler
    I will be the winner

  53. oldwira said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 2:07 am

    I think PI will name this MPV….. Proton NiAkuYangPunyer…hehehe

  54. oldwira said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 2:11 am

    Btw, considering neo cps price 60k, waja cps 65k, so this MPV shall be priced in a range of 64-72k.

  55. paultantk said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 7:32 pm

    Even BMW couldn't use the Traveler name for its Mini Clubman, hehe.

  56. ellism said,

    February 13, 2009 @ 10:36 pm

    ermm dis mpv using 1.6 campro cps engine..and price below 80k maybe 75.800 for hline..hline version add on spoiler and lotsa new gadget like bmw using rite now..sumting like auto detect wiper,illuminated meter,key less entry,lotsa new gadget u will find in dis new mpv…5 colour option..solid white,tranquility black,genetic silver and other 2 new colours sky blue and copper brown…

    -i loved to named it -[grandPRESTIGEO]-..ehehe..since it looks so prestigious..

  57. rexis said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 12:22 am

    Based on the way they name their latest cars, I think they wont name it in Malay word.

    If the price is really 60k-70k+ it will face direct competition with Avanza and G.Livina.

  58. pro-future said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 1:24 am

    I hope one of the name I nominated will be selected :} ahak!
    Kalau ada rezeki..

    PROTON IRIS…

    PROTON ENIGMA…

    PROTON IDAMAN…

    PROTON PRIMA..

    cheers!!!

  59. profuture said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 1:42 am

    I really hope that one of my entry will be selected :} ahaks!!
    Kalau ada rezeki ar..

    PROTON IRIS…

    PROTON ENIGMA…

    PROTON IDAMAN…

    PROTON PRIMA…

    cheers!! happy motoring! :)

  60. profuture said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 1:46 am

    I really hope that one of my entry will be selected. Ahaks!!
    Kalau ada rezeki ar.

    PROTON IRIS…

    PROTON ENIGMA…

    PROTON IDAMAN…

    PROTON PRIMA…

    Cheers!! Happy motoring!! :)

  61. divineleo said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 3:41 am

    i heard it is called estana………

  62. Zidane said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 3:48 am

    Anyone know the Engine Spec?

  63. profuture said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 4:28 am

    happy motoring:)

  64. Bro Joe said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 4:39 am

    the soft launch for the MPV will be on 22 Feb. The price is RM70k and RM75 k for two different model lines.

  65. eddie said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 4:55 am

    THE NAME WOULD BE ' PROTON CACAT FOREVER''

  66. please close shop said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:00 am

    do u all trust this proton mpv will better than LIVINA , STREAM , WISH ?

  67. tun dr mahathir said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:02 am

    u r rite

  68. bak kut teh said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:04 am

    i think should be proton bak kut teh

  69. freeze said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:04 am

    Only now I realised. Should have submitted Proton 247 (twenty-four-seven). Because it has been 24 year, and this is a 7 seater, or the 7th proton to be made which is not a rebadge.

    waja > gen2 > chancellor > satria neo > Persona > saga >MPV

  70. phahmeen said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:09 am

    1600cc

  71. NutzeyWagen said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:28 am

    Proton Enuff.

  72. NABILL said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:42 am

    proton Sahara

  73. corollaaltis said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 6:31 am

    Proton Estima?

  74. julian_lee said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 7:50 am

    stupid van

  75. tpatpu said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 8:14 am

    Protonggek

  76. bmpower said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 8:23 am

    ok ok.. the winner is….

    Proton Mohon Derhaka.
    :D

  77. shun2u said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 8:53 am

    ugly car!

  78. Mienzz said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 9:13 am

    COULD BE-
    Proton DSZ,
    Proton Proton,
    Proton MPV 7,
    Proton Eastar,
    Proton Campro,
    ha ha ha but anyway we all wait to see the final result,

  79. smack..bong said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 10:03 am

    Proton Keadilan Rakyat = PKR
    Proton Islam Semalaysia = PAS
    ……….maybe after next election…

  80. Alfred said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 9:19 pm

    Wow,the new Proton MPV is very attractiveness!The alloy rims look likes very beautiful!The design also very nice.

  81. aenz81 said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 1:20 pm

    boleh gak sagaknight… nama kawasan tempat tinggal aku tu hihi…

  82. corollaaltis said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 1:43 pm

    Cannot, bak kut teh not halal….

  83. Goniothalamus said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 2:14 pm

    Fuh, why so many stupid commentors here? Please make yourself high.
    If u already submitted the contest, just drop the proposed name, so all of us can know the quality of the name, at least..

  84. Sweet Thinker said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 2:58 pm

    PROTON NUANSA

  85. romeo_misteri said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 5:44 pm

    Proton Prisma
    -solid thing
    -break white light to 7 colours
    -7-seater = ayah+ibu+atuk+nenek+abang+kakak+adik

  86. Paul Tan said,

    February 14, 2009 @ 11:29 pm

    I kinda like this name and rationale.

  87. sagaKNIGHT said,

    February 15, 2009 @ 4:34 pm

    Proton Mega
    -big & spacious

    Proton Varia
    -useable for family oriented or business

    Proton Elegan
    -smart & tidy

    Proton Suasa
    -Sesuai Untuk Anda SekeluargA

    proton Selekta
    - SELEsa Kembara Tampil bergAya

    :)

  88. aenz81 said,

    February 15, 2009 @ 4:53 pm

    sagaKNIGHT said,
    February 15, 2009 @ 4:34 pm

    Proton Elegan
    -smart & tidy

    ————————————————————–
    This name cannot use anymore because modenas already use this name for 1 of their scooter.

    Proton Utsembang (utntuk semua bangsa)

    lets think how the UK mat salleh try “sebut” this name… hahaha..

  89. tansri said,

    February 15, 2009 @ 5:32 pm

    i like the name estana which some one posted it here.. prisma is also not bad..

    i also sent some>>
    pragma
    pragma7
    ele.gen
    caliber
    gipsy

    haha..of course i cannot win la..

  90. seat-belt said,

    February 15, 2009 @ 6:08 pm

    romeo_misteri said,

    Proton Prisma
    -solid thing
    -break white light to 7 colours
    -7-seater = ayah+ibu+atuk+nenek+abang+kakak+adik

    ______________________________________________________________________

    i kinda love this name…

    but, i hope mine will win. i name it Proton Sanity(oopss?)

  91. aenz81 said,

    February 15, 2009 @ 9:31 pm

    offtopic–> The GEN-2 Persona has been awarded a five star NCAP Adult rating? rather surprise after seeing this, let’s check this out…

    –> http://www.carpages.co.uk/guide/proton/proton-gen-2-persona-guide.asp

  92. ikttan said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 12:08 am

    cant wait to see this …

  93. poyo said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 10:30 am

    I heard it will be Proton SUASA, and they already choose the winner. I bet the winner already informed since that person should be in the launching ceremony to receive the mock key.

  94. pulge said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 10:37 am

    Prisma and Estana sounds good… What Estana means anyway?

    Hope I win. Submitted 7 entries (actually 8, but the first one didn’t get through, I think.).

  95. sagaKNIGHT said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 11:28 am

    aenz81 said,

    February 15, 2009 @ 4:53 pm

    sagaKNIGHT said,
    February 15, 2009 @ 4:34 pm

    Proton Elegan
    -smart & tidy

    ————————————————————–
    This name cannot use anymore because modenas already use this name for 1 of their scooter.

    Proton Utsembang (utntuk semua bangsa)

    lets think how the UK mat salleh try “sebut” this name… hahaha..

    ———————————–
    yah,i know…just suggest je…
    sebelum ni proton pernah guna nama
    yang orang lain dah gunakan

    naza gemilang,proton satria gemilang (satria neo cabriolet)

    Proton Falcia(For ALl raCIAl)
    siapa menang mpv tu,bertuahnya
    :)

  96. snack said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 2:23 pm

    hey,
    they still doing test run on this MPV.
    saw the heavily taped MPV doing its rounds
    @ putra heights at abt 11.30 this morning.

  97. tansri said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 2:32 pm

    now i wonder,

    is tomorrow p1 will announce the winner or there will be a ceremony to announce the name and celebrate the winner..

    if they will just announce the winner name tomorrow, then all of you still have a chance. haha..

  98. firdaus said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 3:10 pm

    I’ve also submitted a name for this MPV.
    Mine is Proton Vistana. A combination of words ‘vista’ and ‘istana’.
    Not sure whether these words is in Malay or English.

    -vista: distant view from a particular, often high place (this is an MPV,so it shows a far-sighted view in Proton)

    -istana: residence of royalties or head of state (very related with comfort, the main feature in an MPV)

    Therefore, this name relates much to the MPV by Proton. Hopefully this name will be chosen.

    The meanings is gotten from the website of DBP:
    http://sbmb.dbp.gov.my/knb/cariankata/dbp_ka_rujukan_kamus_dbp.aspx

  99. c14man said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 3:10 pm

    Paul, any idea what happened to the Proton APX?
    I remembered it was a very interesting design.
    I guess it would do well in our market.

  100. donno said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 4:36 pm

    heard it is really Proton Gemilang…

    Imagine all the europeans tongue tied trying to pronounce the name

    GeeMyLang huhuhuhu

    BTW the name already used by NAZA for one of its scooter…

    Anyway congrats to the winner

  101. c14man said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 5:11 pm

    haha.. Proton Gemilang?
    What’s next?
    Proton Cemerlang? Proton Terbilang?

  102. pulge said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 5:20 pm

    I’m sure they would pick a name that Jeremy Clarkson finds amusing to pronounce and listen. ^^;

    Some of my entries is Proton Villa and Proton Pena. Is it any good? O_0

  103. Tengokaje.. said,

    February 16, 2009 @ 5:36 pm

    For the winner of the contest, congratulation.
    Grand prize, new P1 MPV
    1st runner up and 2nd runner, tickets to visit Lotus at Norwich England if I’m not mistaken.
    Hope P1 can organise more naming contest… or they can pick from thousands of names that being posted by Malaysian regarding this naming contest.

  104. McKay said,

    February 17, 2009 @ 11:30 am

    aiyoo really ke the name of the mpv is proton gemilang?
    i think the name that i nominated is better..Proton MaxQ.
    Maximum Quality, Maximum Quantity. don’t u all thinks its a cool name huh? :D

  105. kelvin011 said,

    February 23, 2009 @ 5:17 pm

    reply 2 please close shop
    it definately wont be better than livina stream or wish
    if price more than 70k then is not worth buying. u can rather consider awanza or livina.reason is simple COS IT BETTER QUALITY n RELIABLE

  106. autojohndoe said,

    March 3, 2009 @ 12:42 pm

    kelvin011 said,

    how do u know not good?

    u already own exora for 1 year? wow… thats fast…. HAHAHA

  107. vani said,

    June 15, 2009 @ 8:25 am

    What would be the MPV price target at?

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