Reader Muaz spotted this Mitsubishi Lancer in the Golden Triangle area. You might not take a second glance at this Lancer, until you see that it there are something wrong with its bumpers – the front is black and the rear is grey.
Once that has captured your attention, you’ll see that it has trade plates. The photo here isn’t really high resolution enough to see what number it is but it looks like some variation of B2XXXA. This could be Proton’s new Waja replacement based on the Mitsubishi Lancer on test.
The base specs seems to be the Lancer GLS, as seen from the lack of a spoiler and the use of the GLS 5-spoke wheels, which are smaller.
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Comments express excitement and curiosity about Proton's possible use of Mitsubishi Lancer’s platform for the new Waja, indicating it might serve as a test mule before developing an original Malaysian design. Many appreciate the strategy of platform sharing for cost efficiency and R&D savings, though some criticize it as unoriginal or worry about quality. There are positive sentiments about improved handling with Lotus’s involvement and anticipation of a future, potentially better-designed Proton sedan. Some express disappointment if it’s merely rebadged, emphasizing pride in Malaysian innovation. Overall, sentiments are a mix of excitement, skepticism, and patriotism.