Here’s a first look at the car that government officials will be using as their daily ride in the future – the Proton Perdana Replacement Model based on the previous-generation Honda Accord, and not the current Accord. This black mule was sighted at R&R Gombak by sharp-eyed reader Khai RULE Cultus.
The government fleet story is a lengthy one full of twists and turns. The government currently uses the aging Proton Perdana V6 Executive for the speaker and deputy speaker of the Parliament, judges, members of the administration and selected Grade A civil servants. Selected Grade B and C category civil servants get the Proton Inspira.
With Proton concentrating on more affordable segments, there has been no focus on producing a D-segment car, and most would agree rightfully so, considering the lower sales volume involved, as well as the positioning of the Proton brand.
Over the years, there have been many candidates for a donor car to be badge-engineered as a Proton Perdana replacement – we’ve had rumours of the Mitsubishi 380, Nissan Fuga a.k.a. Infiniti M, and most recently the Honda Accord.
We first heard news of Proton using the Honda Accord chassis for the new Perdana in April this year, a follow up to an agreement between Honda and Proton to study the matter in October 2012. But then perhaps the government got fed up of waiting – it was announced in August this year that the Perdana Executive and Inspira will be replaced by the Honda Accord 2.4 and 2.0 respectively.
Then there was a sudden about-turn in October, when MITI deputy minister Datuk Hamim Samuri revealed in the Parliament that Proton had developed a replacement for the Perdana based on a Honda chassis, and that government officials had already inspected the car and decided to use it instead of the Accord.
This Proton-badged Accord has very minimal disguise, and still looks largely like a Honda Accord. The grille is covered up, which suggests that Proton has its own take on the car’s nose. The alloy wheels on this car look similar to those on the Proton Exora Prime.
Inside, there are minimal changes, with the Honda badge on the steering wheel simply replaced by a Proton badge. Visible cues such as paddle shifters and VSA switch means that the donor form is the 2.4 VTi-L variant. We also see some kind of ballast in the rear to simulate rear occupant load weight balance – in tandem with wired sensors on the air-conditioning vents, the car is likely undergoing AC evaluation trials under load. Also, the stock redline on the tachometer infers no change in engine, and should put rumours of the Petronas E01e engine being under that hood to rest.
The previous-gen Honda Accord took part in our D-segment shootout with the Camry and Teana – click here to find out how it fared. Will the “Accordana” (or if you prefer, “Percord”) be similar in the driving department, or will Proton infuse its much-touted ride and handling qualities into the package?
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Seems to be that Proton just panicked after the announcement of government officials using Honda Accords and decided to plaster their badge on Accords to secure a deal.
i don’t get it. this car isn’t for the public and will only be used by the government so why waste money and rebadge it to a proton? is it to support proton? is this where all our tax money going to?
even mitsu is rebadging renaults, so rebadging isn’t really as malu-ing as some of you think.
No.. this shame of the nation.. cant accept..
i think Honda Malaysia who should be blame for this, if they dont think so much on profit for this deal and think about their existing buyer, they wont go into the agreement at the first place, what i know is Mitsubishi who knock the proton door to propose proton to rebadge their lancer.
Wake up from your dino years. I don’t think the issue is “malu” or not. The issue is about the effect of 2nd hand value + the degradation in quality which is usually associated with Protons.
When mitsu rebadge renault, does any of the above happen? I think not. So pls wake up.
Honda Malaysia who will gained a lot from this agreement, proton already knew that by entering this agreement they will jeopardize Proton national pride knowing that Malaysian people who thing they know so much about the industry will bash any decision that they make, i dont see any japanese make a noise to mitsu for rebadging the french renault, and most the world automobile manufacturer did rebadge so what is wrong with rebadging..at least we have the lousy proton compare to singapore/indon/Philippine/thailand…
seriously wendy? what’s wrong with you? pls see my comment above. it’s not about malu.
Good RV then just buy Toyota bro! Best RV even amongst the Jap brands. No one asked you to buy Accordana and now butthurt.
Want a Hilux?
This Accord or Proton Perdana is just a small issue. Remember many years back, a story broke and so fast it got swept under the carpet?
It is the contract for the maintenance of the car. Came out in the paper, each Proton Perdana, for 3 years, had a total maintenance bill of RM300,000 per car. Yes, you heard it right. For just 3 years, each Proton Perdana had RM300,000 maintenance bill on it. No modifications. No turbo boost. No bullet proof glass. Just normal car service. Oil change and the usual service interval parts changed like brake pads, spark plugs, tyres etc.
Hear it right again, each Proton Perdana, the Government of Malaysia paid RM300,000 over 3 years to service the car. Amazing. The Proton Perdana is only RM100,000 but each car incurred an addition RM300,000 in service bills.
The question here is, who is the service workshop and who is the service workshop owner related to. Dig deeper and you will see, it will be the kakak ipar, mertua, cucu cicit of some Menteri.
Now the new Accord also same thing. No pint making noise about the car. Find out who is the so called “agent” who will service these Accord. This person, sure will be a multi billionaire in no time.
I also got Proton Perdana and in 3 years, maximum my service bill is RM5000. Somemore, first 3 years got warranty, so how can one even spend so much on servicing your car? Since warranty covers everything, the most you pay for is tyres, speark plugs, brake pad, oil filter and air filter.
So, how does tyres, speark plugs, brake pad, oil filter and air filter cost RM300,000 for maybe 12 service sessions (3 years at 4 times per year)
Inspira use lancer, perdana use accord ….. soon proton will become what??? I think it is going further from its original goal. Shouldn’t hv spent so much money before if the end product is something like this.
Senang saja! It’s called the NEP untuk memajukan Bumiputra at the expense of wang rakyat. It’s simply buying from Honda in bulk and rebadge it in Proton. Same like Naza…
Aidil, I suggest u to study the history of Perodua Myvi, and Alza. I don’t understand why our Malaysian have short minded like you.
Why revive the dead Perdana? The Perdana was a big failure to begin with. ANy local car exceeding the RM100,000 threshhold is doomed for failure. The Perdana was such a big failure that only government departments bought it. Nobody really owned a new one. Then when government departments disposed of their 3 year old cars, it went for a ridiculous figure of RM30,000. It was then the general public bought it. It is amazing how fast the Perdana depreciates when one buys it.
Normally, people who can buy anything RM100,000 and above are concerned with RV and depreciation. They will never cough out RM100,000 for something that becomes less than half the prioe in 3 years.
This is bad planning and marketing by Proton. Remember, no Malaysian will pay RM100,000 for a local car. As usual, government departments and ministries will be forced to buy it at the expense of our tax payers money. At the end of the day, you and me lose.
I think if the Perdaccord is asking for just RM108,888 for its 2.4L or V6 variant, with at least 4 airbags and ESP, there will still be buyers. The design is Honda, and original Accord spareparts are widely available, more durable.
Jimmy,
More durable? Heard about their leaky power steering pump? Leak within 1 year!
sharing model is ok, but proton is so “lazy” by just change the logo and claim it as theirs. at least face lift the front & back to make it look difference la….
Don’t worry, changing the Grills, Bumpers and suspensions are Proton’s specialty, I am sure they will do it for the incoming Proton Accord.
Honda didnt giv proton the whole car maahh.. juz the chasis.. aiyoo
Bro. You are buying at discounted rate in the Proton name. You buy that discounted price from Proton later rebadge back to Honda mah… Senang saja! Still an Accord from Honda. All engine parts Honda!
btw, its no rebadging.. proton juz gettin the chasis.. all others will b up to proton to develeop themselves.. dont fool ourselves by hoping it will b vtec 2.0/2.4 in there.. this will b a brand new car.. juz with the old accord shape.. why should malu mah?
Its not about malu-ing, its about Merompak disiang hari.. ;)
If rebadge to proton then more cheaper. Even ford got funding from US gov and holden from Aussie gov. Sometimes too much asking can reflect one’s effort and achievement in life despite the info and knowledge is everywhere on the net, sigh.
whether rebadge or not, its aledi d fact. but hope this proton accord wil b selling to public at <RM100k
This is problem when you only rely on web news and speculation. Pakcik-pakcik surau dan penunggu kedai kopi complain why go for Honda because we already have Proton. Shall be national pride. When use proton badge, then you start complain.
Buat tu salah, buat ni salah. So apa yang betulnya? Pakai Mercedes? Nanti ko komplen mahal plak, perabis duit negara. Dah tu nak suruh jalan kaki? Naik pengangkutan awam? Bos ko pun pakai kereta company. Duit gak tu… tu pasal gaji ko tak banyak.
This is BN rulez. If PR takes power, they go for Toyota. Again, you will start complain, why not use Perodua?
I love the idea that all Ministers and division one officers use Produa MyVi and Viva…
If you’re minister, you won’t say like this. No matter BN, PR or Bebas, you must ask for luxury car. Sudah la bro, different person same old story.
Ironically..i have to agree with this statement.
@abuya123.. who r u? ur comment gets my both thumbs up..
people like you guys will never have positive comment trust me.
if the government acquire honda accord, then there will be another comments comes out of your stinky mouth…
who said it going to b juz for the our “beloved” govt use? that was juz 1 part of it.. its like the old perdana use to be… lets hope this new V6 replacement will b worth it.
there goes the 2nd hand value of previous gen accords. down the drain. well done honda!
I don’t get it. Are cars supposed to be like gold art sculptures? i.e., never drop in value, hard to copy or never copied, and unique from one artist to another?
Get real. Cars are just constantly-depreciating liabilities. If car buyers don’t understand that then they should just take the bus or LRT instead of treating their cars like appreciating investments.
Donkey, you are right – you really don’t get it. Nobody is expecting a car not to drop value. It’s an insult to everyone’s intelligence if you have that assumption. People are talking about how much and how fast a car depreciates in value. When Proton turned the Lancer into Inspira, the 2nd hand value of a Lancer got slashed. Because nobody keeps their cars to eternity, you will eventually sell it, and having to sell it at 10k lower is not something owners look forward to.
I can’t believe I have to spent this effort to explain this to you, Donkey.
good for the consumers dy. when price depreciates at least consumers have the power to buy. quality at a cheaper price. why bother ur car price depreciates?get a car and keep it. no need to waste money. go to orphange and give them loo.
Haha gud la.. after the gomen lelong the accord perdana I will buy one for very cheap price.. slap on a real accord front, back and steering wheel and I got myself Honda Accord, nobody will know…smart me…
sigh.. another wannabe. so you’re one of those who buys a wira and slap a mitsubishi logo and lancer sign on it and act like you own a mitsu?
Maybe you should google what is Equivalent Annual Cost.
this is the same model as “My Honda Tak Guna”… Proton can simply say it’s Honda problem if customer complains… smart guys get it.
Never thought my car would have to suffer the same unfortunate fate as the Lancer.
S**t, now I’m so malu to drive my car already. Why Proton? Why?
HAHAHA BETTER PUT ONE’S PRIDE ON A PROPERTY COZ IT WILL NOT DEPRECIATE. DONT GET A CAR JUZ TO SHOW OFF
if one executive car is such an important part of your investments that you are getting all worked up over this, please, go see an investment guru tomorrow lol.
Either you are a guy who has spent his whole life working to pay for his car and nothing else, or you are a miser who hoards cash and dreams of Honda Runtuh.
Get real, you only get appreciating car values in Singapore. And let’s not get into that..
I believe you are sleeping, staying and living in your Accord because you are HOMELESS spending all your money to pay it.
I’m surprised this comment is not denied by proton supporters.
Don’t feed troll
dont panick la.. this is just a mule or honda testing car for P1.. even though it got P1 bagde but i think the plate no. should be green colour right.. now, u see it is black which mean this car have been registered with JPJ.. how can non official car got plate no. from JPJ???
remember all the cars from P1 got green plate on it before launching..
I really am not digging that rear end. But the interior is well carried over, hope it stays that way because Proton does have a habit of getting interior design totally flawed. Wonder what the powerplant will be.
No wonder Honda has launched the new Accord so bloody swiftly !!
EVERYBODY…. Lets name this car the TONCORD!!
TONDA sounds better….lol
Better don’t touch…you never know it may become the next PRM…..then you will be crying foul….whichever they land their hands on…there goes that brand….Mitsu is a best example….off them and now you see they are booming again.
PRONDA MAYBE?WAHAHHAHA
Every accord owner of the model must be panic now. Faster sell off before used car price drop like durian.
do you guys know that this proton wont be available for public? Only if there’s demand for this car only they’ll produce the car, limited numbers.
Thank you for pointing out the obvious! Some of these guys just don’t get it: THIS PERDANA WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION, AND IS MERELY A STOP-GAP MEASURE TO SATISFY GOVERNMENT DEMANDS.
The Govt. wanted a Perdana-replacement, from Proton, NOW NOW NOW. Naturally, Proton couldn’t have developed a brand-new D-seg chassis and 2.0++ engine in 8-months, kan? So they went into a JV w/ Honda, and they applied minimal differentiation in order to have the cars delivered by Dec-Jan, as per Govt. request. So if you guys are all prissy-pissy about this whole thing, go point fingers at the Govt. la. Because Proton was merely satisfying their customers, whom I’m told love them.
If you guys don’t like this car so much, go la and buy Kia K5. Nak bash Proton tak berpasal tu kenapa? Kalau nak sangat Perdana yang berbeza, tunggulah 24-bulan untuk Perdana yang tulen, buatan Proton sendiri. Think about it: Lotus ride and handling, on the already well-balanced Accord chassis, with the 2.0 and 2.4 engines powering the whole thing along. And best of all: It’ll be much, MUCH cheaper than an equivalent Gen. 9 Accord. Relax ah, brothers. Perdana on the way.
BTW, just asking, did the Lancer GT price drop when the Inspira came out?
The Lancer GT price is not drop but the sales drop!
the increasing sales of inspira gives profit to mitsubishi as well.
You should check out the 2nd hand prices in the market.. it’s already pretty poor compared to Camry and even the Sonata YF, percentage-wise. The last-gen Accord was a crappy car with many mechanical and design flaws that were gradually addressed. It would be good if Proton released not just a rebadge, but fix up the flaws as well. It will be a shame if Proton is so lazy that they copied it with all the weaknesses intact
Well they did fix several issues that were in the Lancer. Even made it a better car. But too many people are so blinded that they cannot look beyond the badge… Which is sad.
They did fix many flaws in the Lancer… So this might explain why they still run mule tests..
D segment is not the best segment in terms of RV. unlike C segment. just compare civic/altis price drop vs camry/accord. because of less demand.
If i own accord i wont sell.because we all know the class of H instead of P.
because you r a H fag..
If 2.0 price 90k i buy.
100k proton go fly kite.rather buy a MB w203
Oh please lar. Whats wrong with a 100k Proton? People really need to stop having this mentality that certain cars should be priced with some range just because of the badge. Just like how some idiots who think that the Cerato is overpriced but its ok to pay RM90k++ on a Vios.
Because Vios is babe magnet. Who buy Proton Accord lenglui don’t come.
PLEASE LA ,it’s proton so it should be TAX FREE. Our import tax is 200% , so if the car is 100k it should be at least close to imported brand’s 200k segment standard
So this car should be priced for half of the price of the previous Honda accord’s price
Vios is only 4xk for most country , so Vios is only overpriced in Malaysia,so do other imported brands
Blame the government who wants to protect your beloved proton
Protect my foot. Proton got high tax too.
Proton tax free? Tidur dalam gua? Import tax 200%? Tidur dalam hutan?
Plz laa. compare also spec. not only prices. vios malaysia spec. and vios thailand spec.
Proton car taxes 40% only. The import cars tax 10% import tax + Ercise tax (min 80%). That explains Vios in Thailand is RM40K+ and Malaysia 80K+. Proton car price must be >40-50% lower than normal imparted car price.
Hard to give 90k price because inspira and suprima already around 80-92k.. Maybe starting price 105k until 120k based on the current price of accord now (140k-172k)..
P.S. Seems the price will be big disadvntage to Proton.
It’s a segment cheaper, D segment car for C segment price, still gives value for money.
I know its still value for money. But are u sure our Malaysian mentality has change? Please remember that the one that usually bought D segment is a rich guys that want their car to reflect their status. Do you think that Proton has change their mentality? I think not yet.
dont forget the last perdana v6 was going for 103k. and that was 5 years ago.
w203 is old crampy car with star badge
low baller.
Does it has to be a Proton? Is there a Proton for our YDP Agung?….Any reliable good quality car will do …Mercedes, BMW, ….(Lotus!!!)..etc. Let Proton concentrate on high volume, low cost cars.
I guess it is so just to show that the government SOMEWHAT support local products and maybe to show to the other country officials that Proton is SOMEWHAT still alive.
copy copy cat………25 years past but still cannot graduate……..still the same copy copy cat :)
Typical haters
komen tidak membina langsung
Potong wont care about comments here anyway.
6 airbags and VSC comments were from here too
indeed. proton currently offered 6 airbags and esc to all preve variant based on comments given by you guys. proton heard that.
bash your thought to toyota, honda and bmw. let’s see whether they want to drop by to read and change after that.
You just don’t know to spell b u s i n e s s
Please tell that to aston martin, pug, renault etc
Grow up kid
Aston Martin, Pug, Renault? All those are failure car companies.
aston martin yes, but renault and peug no. renault especially, since they can afford to makan nissan some 10 yrs back. that is no easy feat.
Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Mitsubishi, and many many other brands also rebadge. and Peugeot is already more than 100 years old but still rebadge from Mitsu.
Yes, every car company rebadge. But not every car company lacks the technical expertise to build a C and D segment car ( Proton Inspira and now this Honda based car). Btw, Peugeot is a failure in Europe. Might possibly be bought over by a Chinese company. Not a wise thing to do to emulate a failure company.
For Proton – Rebadged is another solution how to become a global player!
Well Done Proton!
Kau kecoh kenapa? Honda sendiri pun ok pasal rebadge ni, ko pulak melatah. Pelik.
Because he is a butthurt proton basher
Copy cat after 25 years in automotive industry. Can’t effort to make your own executive car. Honda pun honda laa…
Honda memang ok la dengan rebadge ni sebab model lama yang telah phase out pun ada yang bodoh nak beli untuk rebadge. Ini Proton bole pergi hangus pun banyak orang tak peduli la.
Vios lagi dah lama, recycle enjin dan gear yang sama dah berapa generasi, tak kecoh plak.
kerana banyak car user pun bodoh. Malaysia user yang manjakan pnejual kereta sampai sekarang – D segment car dengan 2 air bag etc.
yelah, masa Perodua copy Daihatsu pun bising juga…
cheaper to buy from others than build from scratch..but the problem is due to them all others cars become expensive that is something pissed us off…if you say they can make excellent cars…i don’t mind we pay high for stupid Fking duties…but take others and re-badge then say our Potong is damn chat good…please support us don’t buy others if you don’t agree I increase that fking duties and see how can you afford it and you will die-die buy potong! Whose MFker fking idea is that!
i’m ok with this. but still i want car prices to drop.. that 30% within 5 yrs.. imagine next yr drop 6%.. 320d is mine :)
According to an article on The Star, this PRM will launch next month.
Judging from the Inspira, typical hater/ basher Malaysians are gonna kutuk Proton extra hard after this because Proton didn’t build the PRM from the ground up, but smart Malaysians will know that this (and the Inspira) are smart moves by Proton (from a business & economic standpoint).
Anyway, this new PRM won’t be Protons saving grace, that role is reserved for the GSC, which will launch in early 2014.
I agree with you, its a smart move from proton, hope the money they save is used to improve their product quality.
There’s a possibility that the next gen preve could be using the current civic platform?
This is what you call smart? The smart move is eliminate Proton, they shouldn’t exist in the first place and sucking all Malaysian blood.
As if imported cars are cheap if proton doesn’t exist. In your dream!
Actually, yes. Imported cars might be cheaper if Proton didn’t exist. Even if not cheaper, millions (?) of ringgit won’t be wasted on Proton’s inefficiency.
confirm ke imported cars would be cheaper if proton doesn’t exist? with this greedy BN govt still in helm? i doubt so.
No so smart move. Even rebadge, should get cars that not in malaysia market instead of using back other brand old version car.
Rebadge in not bad. Most brand now rebadge car but need to rebadge smart way.
Example . Perodua, they rebadge daihatsu boon as our currently popular myvi with a lot of cosmetic improvement.
Daihatsu boon not in malaysia market and make myvi really fresh in malaysia market since it 1st launch.
Proton nvr Learn. Their proton inspira not in good market as its not fresh in Malaysia market due to Mitsubishi still sell their lancer.
Now proton toncord, proda percord or whatever, n even worse use Honda accord old machine as proton brand new car n serve the gov. It’s not a good move. I suggest they move to redesign proton preve to b D segment ride rather than use so call 90% accord design as persona replacement. Tat show pure proton
You are missing the whole point here.
This PRM is all about politics. Proton is just a tool.
Mahathir wants his BN to use/support Proton, which he ‘created’ in 1985. DAP Penang government recently upgraded to the new D-segment Toyota Camry. If BN upgrades to a Japanese D-segment car now, it would be a big slap on Mahathir’s face. The Inspira is a C-segment car, it was just a stopgap and BN knew it. So Mahathir and BN have once again plundered Proton’s limited resources, asking Proton to rebadge the old Accord (btw Honda MY is owned by Syed Mokhtar, a BN tycoon). So this is a win-win for BN and Mahathir, but a big loss for Proton. Very few Malaysians want to pay 100k for a Proton, a big percentage of the future PRM owners will be civil servants. This limits Proton’s profit margin. The D-segment is not their volume selling segment, Proton specialises in the B and C segments (Saga, Prevé, persona etc.).
Like I said before, Proton is just the victim, the obvious scapegoat. Proton is not our enemy. Our current Federal G is. Even without Proton, car taxes (excise duty) will probably remain, and prices won’t go down very much because UMW Toyota, Honda MY and ETCM Nissan are just as bad and greedy as our Federal G. Pakatan already said, if and when they win, they will not shut down Proton, they will probably fully-privatise and allow non-Bumi people to hold prominent positions in Proton.
Only then will Proton and Malaysia prosper.
Double thumbs up for u, bro
This is by far the most insightful comment i’ve seen here.. well said!!
u know wat, now I understand what this is all about. thx for the enlighment. now I can sleep nicely.
What a comment, deserved my respect and thumb up.
what a comment..
nonsense…full of bullshit i supposed…all u want is to escaped reasons by blaming mahathir with ur stupid excuses man…
u must be missing the point that proton now is much likely under drb-hicom management…the way u say it as if proton is like a man that having an erectile dysfunction problem for sex or in this case proton didn’t have the desire of making profit…& everything else is own & decide by the gomen when proton is likely owned very much by drb-hicom…
most likely proton is exhausted of tech & capital to design, R&D new car to replace perdana..but of coz proton always & will be use the protection as the national car maker policy & you must be comfort to yourselves with the word ‘lobbyist’ ? to the gomen buying their car…that is why at the beginning there is a suggestion/news that gomen want to use honda & nissan as their fleet… hence no time, no capital, no tech, honda also looking forward to gain easy money selling its tech to proton…hence a win-win situation to proton,honda & also the gomen…
not the other way around mate…
as much as i also would want car prices to be cheap…but giving stupid political mileage excuses only will make u insulting paultan’s readers intelligent…
not EVERYTHING IS CONSPIRACY though..
some want profit,some want to sell something, some want to maintain status quo..that is it.
if i use your theory, mine also would be simple…penang govt. using camry bcoz toyota dealers are chinese and toyota brand is only as a tool…
got it?
Cheers.
There’s no need to base the Prevé replacement on the Civic, or any other model. The C-segment is Proton’s strength. They can spend hundreds of millions developing an all-new C-segment car, and make up the loss within a few years, then start over with a new C-segment model. The same goes for the B-segment.
The D-segment is not like that. If Proton spends hundreds of millions developing an all new D-segment car, they will take 10 years to make up that loss because very few Malaysians can afford 2.0 litre RM100k cars, and those who do don’t choose Proton, not when there are better choices. About 3/4 of all cars sold in Msia are B/C-segment cars with 1.6 litre engines, mostly in the RM80k to RM30k range.
For the above reasons, Proton chose to rebadge the old Accord, because it saves them the cost of developing an all-new platform (as you’ve mentioned), and this means they can make up that loss in a few years instead of a decade.
Given the choice, Proton would not have made a D-segment car at all, but because the Federal G demand they do, Proton is forced to, at a loss. Proton is just doing their best to keep that loss to a minimum. That’s why Proton must be fully-privatised and liberated from their government ties.
What a joke!! How many Inspira can one find on the road. I saw more Vios and City compared to the Inspira.
So, Inspira can’t even sell at RM90k, what make one buy the Proton Accord above RM100k??
people dont buy inspira cos ignorant or judging a book by its cover only.
I own 1.8E manual and its a good car. Only 75K after discount. Mitsu engine and lotus handling mah!
“A smart choice for those have an open mind (not biased towards Msian or Korean cars) and care to study the details.
Smart? Wat smart? If only for official use then better buy exist current car.. how many oficial wil be using this. Also y the oficial hev to use spesel car? Wats the problem? Use inspira la.. if the built a new car frm scratch atlest rakyat pn bole guna ma.. THIS IS NT NECESARY IF OFICIAL LOWER THIER NOSE DOWN AND FEEL WAT RAKYAT WEARING FOR SO MANY DECADE.. no need to be smart to think.. just don be idiot..
This is not luxury car. Not new too. Why so much fuss?
National car? Slapping a badge on an existing Japanese car and call it a national car? So what is so national about the car that it deserves all the tax incentives? Does proton learn anything technical by slapping a badge? Way to go, Proton!
Rebadging = Slapping a badge ? LOL
I think you are still a kid who never works hard for money. It’s easy said than done. Grow up.
Proton, is this all you can do? Badge changing?
You don’t know what’s rebadging is all about? Pity coz you can easily read anything you want nowadays.
Don’t tell me you don’t anything about rebadging in this ICT era, lol.
What more can u expect honestly from a corrupted GLC which is run by mentally retarded, shameless, damned lazy, racist, greedy colonies of leeches which were installed by a corrupted & incompetent govt. since its formation.
Blind bashing again, any proof?
Proton fugly-ize-ing another model?
Why proton? Toyota always does it, even from design stage, lol.
toyota’s project is often a collaboration, or JV.
example is passo and boon and also GT86 and its subaru sibling.
they are never rebadged. same goes to aygo/citroen c1/peugoet 107… they are of JV thing.
what car that toyota may have rebadged from other manufacturer? aston martin cygnet? ford focus ST?
You are Toyota fan? lol
I mean they come up with fugley design. Nothing to do with rebadging.
I’m pretty sure it won’t be as ugly as a camry! lelelelelel
If only they could based it on the current-generation Accord. That would actually get me very excited, not only on how Proton will improve/ruin the looks, but the idea of a 120k new-gen Accord! But yea, that will totally kill Honda, so no surprise Proton are forced to use the old Accord.
Actually, some people have told me that Proton and DRB specifically chose the 8th-gen Accord due to its larger dimensions (and Honda even offered the 9th-gen for them to tool). Also, the 8th-gen offers superior comfort compared to the 9th-gen (tak percaya, go and test drive them back-to-back), which fits the criteria of their targeted customers (read: 3,000 Govt. officials who were sick of their problematic Perdanas).
Again & again I must mention, Phase 2 of the PRM project will see only the chassis and drivetrain remain, while the rest of the vehicle (including the suspension) will receive bespoke Proton parts & design. The “Accordana” aboveis merely a stop-gap measure to ensure that Govt. officials continue to use Proton vehicles, symbolising national unity and pride in the domestic manufacturer.
But, IMHO, if someone said I could have the comfort and size of an 8th-gen Accord, with Lotus handling, and a Proton pricetag, I’d take out my chequebook.
Also, the blind bashers here should zip it, because the “Accordana” isn’t meant for them anyway! Govt. officials seem to like their new rides, and that was Proton’s goal to begin with. So what’s all the fuss about, anyway?
i was juz thinking of getting the new accord but come to think of it better don’t coz 3-5 yrs later it will be a rebadge proton!!
Only in BOLEH land
Guys, don’t trust the covered badges. May seem that proton is rebadging the Honda, but in reality, it’s another test mule by Proton. Just like how they use Savvy for the GSC (Global Small Car)
Here they bash first, say it’s the real car even if it’s camoed and judge it fugly before seeing the end product.
Guy, for the final products please refer to Eight Generation Honda Accord from secondhand dealer.
I guess it seems that way. But obviously they can’t see the rear seats in the wrong position
if price is 100k, should have good sales, many car makers also share platforms, since Proton cannot sell much in this segment, it is wised to get the old accord at good low price.
While i can agree with your point of price and sales volume, this is more of a rebadging rather than platform sharing.
Actually, some people have told me that Proton and DRB specifically chose the 8th-gen Accord due to its larger dimensions (and Honda even offered the 9th-gen for them to tool). Also, the 8th-gen offers superior comfort compared to the 9th-gen (tak percaya, go and test drive them back-to-back), which fits the criteria of their targeted customers (read: 3,000 Govt. officials who were sick of their problematic Perdanas).
Again & again I must mention, Phase 2 of the PRM project will see only the chassis and drivetrain remain, while the rest of the vehicle (including the suspension) will receive bespoke Proton parts & design. The “Accordana” aboveis merely a stop-gap measure to ensure that Govt. officials continue to use Proton vehicles, symbolising national unity and pride in the domestic manufacturer.
But, IMHO, if someone said I could have the comfort and size of an 8th-gen Accord, with Lotus handling, and a Proton pricetag, I’d take out my chequebook.
Also, the blind bashers here should zip it, because the “Accordana” isn’t meant for them anyway! Govt. officials seem to like their new rides, and that was Proton’s goal to begin with. So what’s all the fuss about, anyway?
Words fail me. Like how we all know BN didn’t win the 5th May elections, but keeps living in denial, is the same way Proton touts its cars as competitive material etc. We all know deep down inside what garbage we get. Many choose to live in denial that what they have is a quality product. Go ahead and buy this product of ultimate desperation. Another badge engineered car which Proton fans previously spat on the faces of Perodua. There you go.
Then I can ask twisted question too : where is Perodua car that’s started from scratch? Can’t they do it?
Different story.
Perodua rebadge vehicle NOT sell in malaysia shore b4, u do not see daihatsu boon before when myvi launch in malaysia.
Proton rebadge old design vehicle that SELL in malaysia market.
This is how perodua success. Bring something fresh to malaysia. Only myvi no boon..
Proton, got inspira got lancer. Incoming got so call percord, got accord
which one is better, rebadging none-existing model in malaysia (daihatsu boon) which is very low grade and not well-known to malaysian with higher price (40k-50k price tag with tin milo and cut down features and accessories), compared to rebadging well-known and proven model (lancer and accord) to malaysian with low price comparing to the existing model.
For proton bashers, everything done by Proton is wrong.
You all like Honda Accord. But exchange the Honda logo with a Proton one, bring down the price cheaper by 10-15%, and suddenly the car got so many problems lah, no resale value lah, rebadge car got not innovation lah, blah blah blah.Now even linked to May 5th elections? Wow! It’s not perfect to have a rebadged car & I still don’t get the necessity of this car, but better a rebadged (proven) Honda Accord than something disastrous, rite?
your name suits u dearly.
errmmm why do they need to test the car ??? just put proton badge only mah!!!!
need to make sure the badge did not drop while driving…
you’ve made my day.. :)
Who cares, as long as it can move from A to B.
boleh tukar badge H terus
Lotus tuned mar…xD
Of course they need to test to our government officials standard. Ie. overly fat and well greased …judging from the ballast.
I’ll buy this if it’s 100k.
Initially I was quite apprehensive that the Last gen Accord would be used as the next Perdana. Bid looking t this it seems almost 100% confirmed.
Considering that usually if Proton got a competitors car for testing and benchmarking, they would fix a steering that is existingly used on other models. They did that when they used the Wish as a Exora benchmark in 08/09. This has an exact fit Proton airbag module fitted to the old Accords steering.
However, is Honda going to allow Proton to use the iVTEC engine back? Considering the 2013 Accord carried over the 2.0l engine, I doubt Honda wants to allow Proton access to that as Proton might spec it on par with the new Accord 2.0 and price it easily 20k less.
This unit may just have the new Petronas engines that Proton acquired. They could starts with the 1.6CFE as a base spec engine and have a Petronas 2.0 Turbo on th range topper. And who knows, they may use back the frame and some body panels but redesign the others. Cause I am still finding it odd to see a proton badge on a Honda. Mitsubishi was not too bad since Mitsubishi was with them from the Saga days.
Whatever happens, expect the heat to be on. Especially if they directly use the old Accord, give it ESP, 6 airbags standard, leather on higher models etc. accord at 90k. This would be the people’s Accord then.
there won’t be any proton logo up front…
There will be jata negara instead.
Ekcheli, I highly doubt that Proton will be using the Petronas 2.0, for the simple reasoning that there will be compatibility issues with the drivetrain. They’ll probably retain the engines, and look to use the newly-acquired Petronas tech for a brand-new in-house D-seg car, in about 5-10yrs.
Also, has anyone bothered to notice that Proton ADDED TWO MORE AIRBAGS TO THE ACCORD? That’s right, this “Accordana” “rebadge” now has side-impact protection, which Honda removed to keep costs low and profit margins higher. And yet, despite a lack of need to upgrade the vehicle, Proton did that, and sold it to the Govt. for PEANUTS compared to the Accord it was based on. Good job, especially considering the manic timeframe!
haha next time thailand pm come visit…. what will malaysia pm say errmmm that is not an accord its a proton haha…. you see we just change the brand and its ours!!! and people will buy because there is no tax on it … smart right…. so malu weh to jawab.
Thai doesn’t have its own ‘proton’, they are only assemblers, why malu to them?
so..so..so… we better than Thailand bcos they assemble and don’t change badge but proton assemble but change badge is it?
Eh, where you put other cars like persona, saga, exora, preve. YOu want to say that’s changing badges too? lelelelelel
Thailand not assembly, they are manufacture foreigner vehicle and 50% for exported.
Unlike Malaysia, all are just assembly for local market.
macam mana people nak beli accord with proton badge if they do not open it for public?
baca artikel kat atas ke tidak?
bodoh ke cerdik ni?
no wonder our BN ruler kept on giving stupid statement (e.g. higher sugar price to reduce diabetes risk) if there is some minority of rakyat are ignorant and bodoh sombong. that’s why they win only 46% popular vote.
Really Malu. Using other car then re-badged, and says this is Proton Car – COPY CAT!!!! We should build our own car with own badge, then all Malaysia say “We are PROUD!”! Some more this car is for government official use – can be seen by other countries leaders when they pay visit to Malaysia.
Imagine when they see that and ask:”Is it Honda? Why come with wrong badge?” Hwo to answer that??Really Malu!!!
Really Malu. Using other car then re-badging, and says this is Proton Car – COPY CAT!!!! We should build our own car with own badge, then all Malaysia say “We are PROUD!”! Some more this car is for government official use – can be seen by other countries leaders when they pay visit to Malaysia.
Imagine when they see that and ask:”Is it Honda? Why come with wrong badge?” Hwo to answer that??Really Malu!!!
petronas E01e V6 powered car?? not bad if it happens…
Awwh!! Would have been nice if they go for the Euro version. That way, the cars (Hondas Accord and Protons Accord) wont look too similar to each other the way the Inspira-Lancer is.
May have been down to production constraints and cost I guess. Otherwise, I stick my neck out and say poor marketing strategy.
Euro version accord is crampy, who wants D segment crampy car?
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
EH this proton no 5 star ANCAP rating , so my perspective to proton changes back lo.remove your stupid proton advertisement on the radio la please. Memalukan only.
Since when ANCAP safety rating based on company? It’s car besed rating.
Sudah removed. There is new radio ads replacing the annoying ads. Proton do listened people feedback.
well done,p1,is the great car ever copy by p1.i gonna have1 for my lovely rosman and shake her in the back seat.
adoii ape tu kat cermin tepi tu kantoi ade logo honda !! stupid.
If no honda logo also people know this is an Accord, so why so much fuss?
“It looks like me, sounds like me but not me…” yup I missed lingam
8th gen Accord looks great, so Proton, please don’t screw this thing up.. Pricing should be kept under RM120k, else it will become too close to “real” Honda Accord…
I have mixed feelings about this.
1- If this is just a test mule (remember “Toyota Wish” Exora prototype?) then I am extremely happy
2- If this is the final design.. I will be disappointed.
3- If it came with new Petronas-based turbo engine, I will be extremely F-ing happy regardless of design.
4- If it came with same boring Honda engine…disappointed.
5- same boring old engine + this old design…*kill myself*
Lol
Don’t think proton will put their petronas engine in this model.. Why you want to increase the cost in a rebadge car after your objective of rebadge is to reduce the cost.
What a shame..
Malu betul la Proton.
Why malu? This is called rebadging. It’s not like you who did copy paste job everytime, lol
Agreed. Rebadging of a car may takes lots of thing to do. Just think about this is government official use, other countries visitor (leader, government staffs or tourist etc) will come and see. What would you think if they say “Is it Honda, rite? Why car badge change?”
Already more than 25 years established , still doing re-badging, and for governemnt official car. Malu…lar.. Malu…I wonder 25 years later, I have to say again Malu…Malu…
SHAME!
Actually, some people have told me that Proton and DRB specifically chose the 8th-gen Accord due to its larger dimensions (and Honda even offered the 9th-gen for them to tool). Also, the 8th-gen offers superior comfort compared to the 9th-gen (tak percaya, go and test drive them back-to-back), which fits the criteria of their targeted customers (read: 3,000 Govt. officials who were sick of their problematic Perdanas).
Again & again I must mention, Phase 2 of the PRM project will see only the chassis and drivetrain remain, while the rest of the vehicle (including the suspension) will receive bespoke Proton parts & design. The “Accordana” aboveis merely a stop-gap measure to ensure that Govt. officials continue to use Proton vehicles, symbolising national unity and pride in the domestic manufacturer.
But, IMHO, if someone said I could have the comfort and size of an 8th-gen Accord, with Lotus handling, and a Proton pricetag, I’d take out my chequebook.
Also, the blind bashers here should zip it, because the “Accordana” isn’t meant for them anyway! Govt. officials seem to like their new rides, and that was Proton’s goal to begin with. So what’s all the fuss about, anyway?
1st model 95% use 8th generation Accord with minor changes in steering wheel,grille,seats,rims and a bit of lotusride n handling
2nd model which is probably by late next year will be 100% Proton
Omg, Honda why Honda u married Potong?? Should we kol yur lovechild “HonTon” or “ProHon”o”???
Sales of Inspira is 60% Mitsubishi 40% Proton
And to think Honda is dumb enough to let Proton kill their sales?Very naive eh
1 unit of this sold sure will go majority Honda cause of the agreement.Proton use this as a stepping stone to produce
Their own D segment cars in future..Thats the collaboration for,and Honda use the opportunity to assembletheir cars in Proton plant
This Proton cord is the future, stepping stone was way back during the Perdana era, pls wake up! LoL!
This is so unfair to those who own ORIGINAL HONDA ACCORD..Proton, could you please stop copying others and start designing yourself?
sell your Accord and buy BMW quick before this proton model comes out.
its just business nothing personal
Next is BMW turn- Proton.. hehe
Honda Accord 2nd hand car price already dropped compare to last 2 months. MY friends who own the same version Accord plans to sell his car, and found out this lately!!
Really to Honda Accord owners!
Shame on you, Proton!
this is malaysia innovation… Bolehland…
As if Proton don’t have home made cars, lol
this is malaysia innovation… Proton no more designer??
Goa and ask same question to Pug, Aston Martin, etc..they rebadge too.
Well like the joker said.
International rebadge 2 or 3 cars no one bats an eye. Proton decide to rebadge 1 or 2 car everyone loses their mind.
Typical Malaysian now days.
If a proton car got rosak a part, it’ll be cursed until 7 generations! If T got rosak a whole car, no curses heard!
International marques don’t survive based on unfair competition and protectionism, while being inefficient. Proton very mediocre in international stage. And to protect Proton, all imported cars have to be super expensive. Did you not know you can almost buy a BMW for the cost of an Accord in Malaysia?
as if you guys don’t copy anything at work or life or whatever shit you guys do. negative negative negative… don’t like, don’t buy. go be “classy” somewhere else.
I am honda accord owner. Iwont buy honda car forever.Honda will kill their car sale bcos of proton. Good job honda.
thanks to DRB-HICOM !!!
Seriously, I was expecting Proton to come up with something brand new and only sharing the CHASSIS with the Accord not THE WHOLE THING. The Preve and Suprima really got my hopes high thinking that Proton will be a fully independent car company in the near future. But now…sigh…
There are few phases of PRM. The first phase is rebadging nothing changes but the logo. The second phase still cosmetic changes. The 3rd phase is using NE01 engine on accord platform. If DRB-Honda joint venture continue further, the future PRM will be based on accord platform with proton powertrain, and might be sold to public.
If that is true…then put a 2.4l NE01 on the PRM. And if there is even a next-gen Satria coming up, put a 2.0l Turbo NE01 in it. And about this PRM, keep the Perdana name. Don’t change it.
As harcode traveler using the previous honda accord, from the picture, it have a paddle shifer and stability control that very similar with my 2008 2.4 CP2. I think using the 8th gen chasis is the right choice for proton but the engine possible that Honda allow proton to use k24A 2.4 engine as it already an old engine compare to 2.0 R20A3 much more fuel efficient.Anyway honda also have it own set of problem , no car is perfect.
Preve was born the leaking gearbox since day one after delivery to customer and the noise engine sound then delivered the new baby there call suprima s… bloody stupid marketing planned.setel problem2 tu dulu then baru launch suprima s la…aiyoooo there make salesman cannot cari makan la..
You are not a salesman, Suprima S has better sound insulation than preve.
wah, 2 salesman fight2 in paultan
That’s proton basher, they bash blindly
Proton wont re-badge Camry like what it apparently does to Accord. Owners of eight generation Accord will be so hailat upon rapid plunge of RV. Another lesson learned, Camry is always a wiser option to opt for in D-Segment Sedans ascertained by its reliability, high RV and performance.
They better add keyless go/Engine Start to this!
Good move for proton? But I’m sure its a suicide move for honda.
After this, nobody dare to buy honda considering it brand in comparable to toyota in high end jappy market. But end up to proton.
Thus, I really miss DSZ time with proton. He is making something out. But sad he left and see what happened to proton? Went back to same cronies cultured company with dr.m still haunting around.
rebadge or not goverment also earn u …………
shame that u all fight for a piece of metal
earn or own? Proton is under DRB
This is a joke! Proton will never change…look at where the Koreans are today!
This is buisness lor
Eh… You don’t understand, this is called Boleh, Korean mana boleh?
When proton tried building cars, people complain, when they rebadge cars people complaint. Lets just get over it and stop complaining. They have improved alot if U happen to drive one of it. Words of encouragement will be better than having a life full of complaints.
I stop complain IF “G” start to drop car price to original rate and stop overpriced the car in malaysia !!!!!!!!!
Agreed. People complaining because of super expensive imported car. Reason given by Government is due to Proton. if car price drop to normal rate, then no complaint liao.
Sadly I own an accord gen8. Will this impact my resale value?
I think its only for Government use.Honda not stupid to allow proton simply rebadge because it will kill their current Accord 2.0 and Civic 2.0….. UNLESS THE ENGINE IS PETRONAS EO10 OR THE CFE TURBO….it is not called rebadge, it falls in platform sharing term…. example is Isuzu DMAX and Chevrolet Colorado share same chassis platform but use different engine…..
Sam Loo, his Camry friends, as well as Toyota fans will laugh like hell now. Pity previous generation Accord owners though.
Dai sei ma, Accord owner will eventually suffer marginal lost of RV thanks for Accordana, comparing to the RV of Kimchis or Sui Kwai, it would be more disparaging. Get a Toyota, High RV & reliable. They need not implement fancy gadgets like what kimchis usually does, and yet the majority of Malaysians are smart. they know what they are choosing is in fact a means of transport that unfailingly carries them from time to time, unlike Sorhais that hv chosen Kimchis often kwai dai in middle of the road and the RV of their rotten cabbages is so rock-bottom low that would eventually emerged the greatest known “HaiLat” expression on their face.
Get a Toyota, High RV & reliable. They need not implement fancy gadgets like what kimchis usually does, and yet the majority of Malaysians are smart. they know what they are choosing is in fact a means of transport that unfailingly carries them from time to time, unlike Sorhais that hv chosen Kimchis often kwai dai in middle of the road and the RV of their rotten cabbages is so rock-bottom low that would eventually emerged the greatest known “HaiLat” expression on their face.
I am Perdana owner and I hate this. wtf Honda. no more Galant brothers eh? haha
Still owning a Banana V6? How many sets of GB have you replaced so far?
facelift models already have gearbox coolers and can also retrofit to pre-facelift models…
no need change gearbox la.
Chill brother. This happen to exora when they used toyota wish as a mule. Insider report suggest a big ‘woohaa’ on the way from proton dockyard
That why the Proton brand can expand like Hyundai & Kia, copy & paste works everyone also can, protected by Gov, not even produce a single gearbox but consider good lah, still can produce campro engine, this engine can last a decade, just only know sucking our Malaysian money, this is call a distinction for this Proton.
Datuk Hami Samuri? Did he sell satay before joining MITI by an chance?
Guys, cool down ya. Read the post properly. This car is only for high-ranking govt officials who are now still driving / be driven in the oldie Perdana.
We bash first, no need to read
Ermm.. they did. Only read the title.. lol
this is the same model as “My Honda Tak Guna”… hurmm, Proton can simply say it’s Honda problem if customer complains…
good for current accord owners, cheaper and more sparepart available if proton localized. bought the last ver of this model and if proton localized this….no prob buying another one and put 3.5 inspire in it. woohooo thanks!
Shut up! You don’t say anything good about Proton!
Proton at its best: copying/rebadging…
Wonder how come some people still can live by the ‘Malaysia Boleh’ slogan…
Why not? Rebadging is common practise. Preve exora saga etc, they did it from scratch. Proton boleh!
preve designed by bertone.
exora by a korean design/engineering consultant, same goes to Saga BLM. dont know? ask proton.
Kia also hired non-Korean designer. Remember Peter the K5. Haiya!
Consultant is different from permanent worker, proton did it from the beginning then along the way they get the consultation. Go out from your cave.
I can see that this place is full of users who r directly working for drb. Trying to defend this old car re badge. Why rebadge old model? Get a grip and look at reality. There is no chance you make a car popular by jamming this portal and try to defend a brand. Dirty tricks here. I’m out
not a wise move by honda.
Dear Proton,
Can you also rebadge BMW, Benz, Jaguar, Bentley, RR also in near future? We are smart Malaysian here, don’t want to pay so much for the real car, a copy will do…… Oh I mean a rebadge will do, come on, please….. Make us even more proud can?
copy je la. no use spend so much on r&d but still ppl complaint abt crappy preve or suprima.
our proton now only left 1 active department in their R&D which is “Re-Badge Department”. everyone working so hard to re-badge other cars.
Agreed, maybe the Re-badge Department is run by a drb executive brought from Alam Flora or Pos Malaysia. just look at their marketing methods . this is not car marketing it is like Child’s play. all the professional Engineers are gone and replaced with kids or people who are in proton only because they are from drb family. what a move. pity proton.
then, other department should be closed right… Please re-badge more car and proton will easily get more profit, you don’t need a lot of staffs anymore..
tak boleh, later many uitm graduate jobless.
Before i move on pls eradicate your stereotyping mind on gov protection to Proton,FYI Proton is no longer a gov entity since DRB buy over and its seem epic cause they pay taxes too just like any other brands.Im so confused to those who bash Proton like no tommorow but themselves either drive a lowly budget cars or even only ride kapchais,In the first place its Honda that offer this rebadge issue cause theythemselves want a piece of cake for their sales,Proton definately will build D segment Perdana on its own once the sales is encouraging.If u think building a car is so easy then i challenge those who bash join the RnD,Ride n handling and design dept,They still need manpower
Building a car may not be easy thats for sure, however younger companies like Hyundai and KIA are more independent and developed their own platform without resorting to protectionism. And the protection goes beyond paying tax (though, Proton has more tax exemptions than non national car makers). Its the duties applied to non-national cars.
younger? go home bro… ur drunk.
apa yang younger nya dengan Kia and Hyundai comparing to Proton? no local car maker protection in Korea industry?
fail sejarah dan pengetahuan am?
…if this really materialized, HONDA, WHAT ARE YOU DOING????!!!!! I am disgusted! :(
…as for Proton, I am speechless….apa-apa boleh la…siiighhhhh.
Actually, some people have told me that Proton and DRB specifically chose the 8th-gen Accord due to its larger dimensions (and Honda even offered the 9th-gen for them to tool). Also, the 8th-gen offers superior comfort compared to the 9th-gen (tak percaya, go and test drive them back-to-back), which fits the criteria of their targeted customers (read: 3,000 Govt. officials who were sick of their problematic Perdanas).
Again & again I must mention, Phase 2 of the PRM project will see only the chassis and drivetrain remain, while the rest of the vehicle (including the suspension) will receive bespoke Proton parts & design. The “Accordana” aboveis merely a stop-gap measure to ensure that Govt. officials continue to use Proton vehicles, symbolising national unity and pride in the domestic manufacturer.
But, IMHO, if someone said I could have the comfort and size of an 8th-gen Accord, with Lotus handling, and a Proton pricetag, I’d take out my chequebook.
Also, the blind bashers here should zip it, because the “Accordana” isn’t meant for them anyway! Govt. officials seem to like their new rides, and that was Proton’s goal to begin with. So what’s all the fuss about, anyway?
Firstly, the Government should be using Hybrid to promote environmental friendly.
Anyway, why would Honda allow Proton to fumble around with their cars with cheap plastic and ugly badges?
Honda also uses cheapo plastic lor. Saga ride and handling is way better than City.
Cantik la ….. bravo Proton! To Honda, you are genius. will sell off my CR-V soon.
why not you just say sell off your honda accord and change to proton accord…duh
That’s a good idea. You are such a genius like Honda. hahahaha
if you want to sell your motorboat also nobody care lah..
This Honda or so called Perdana rebadge I think would arrive to the same state, i.e. people is hesitant to consider or buy it. Design wise, I think it’s a grown-up Saga FLX – nice!
I appreciate Proton’s hard work to come up with new models. I know Proton has the capability to manufacture their products. However to me, what’s missing in Proton, or the greater issue to address is, the effort in trying to gain back the confidence of the public – again. You can throw in features and safety goodies in your car but what’s the point when people is hesitant to even consider buying it. For me Proton should produce good cars, not only produce cars – its 2 different things. When you (proton) is good, what separates you and the rest is so minimal that people find it difficult to not considering Proton as their choice. There was an excitement about Proton once but now it’s gone.
No bad intention at all to Proton but that’s my view. Good Luck!
Shame on you Proton. 27 years in existence, still rebadging cars? Younger companies like Hyundai and KIA have taken over and progressed. No wonder till now still crying for protection and make us pay more for other cars.
So much for a company with technology and resources.
The cost price to produce Protoncord will always be moreexpensive than ckd the original Accord.
Inspira price in Langkawi is more expensive than original Mitsubishi Lancer.
Original is cheaper to produce as compare to R&D the Proton badge. Huge amount of money will be wasted for the R&D of the badge, millions and millions gone into the pocket.
Another Dr.M project that get free money into the pocket system. Money channel into the pocket system, both left right pocket by not using any brain to develop a D-segment car. This is very very sad only!
what the…another copy and paste..hopeless proton,another rubbish project
If copy paste why run the test?
The only main reason proton rebadge this is to provide a Perdana replacement for gov officials…no pt bashing unless u r gov official
Stop pretending saying other brand also rebadge bla3… Pro2 rebadge something that isnt available in msia market while proton just take anything on the road.. Tahniah beribu-ribu tahniah.. Even you give chance 20years more for proton, they will still copycat other car because those company are run by a joke.. Comeone proton, make audi tt as another prm (putra replacement model).. I know you can
Proton has other cars in the pipelines, go and read, it’s not rebadged.
Grow up and please go out from cave.
I wonder how many people in this section are actually working for drb comm and marketing department. almost all!!!.
I’d rather buy a rebadged Honda than an in-house designed Proton. It’s like buying a Honda with cheaper price. You get good value for your money! So, be smart, people!
Agree with you dude.
On the other side of the coin, people is buying Honda, not Proton. Still a lost to Proton.
If they do not have the technology to make car or unable to produce their own car please it is not advisable to keep the ‘P’ running. This is totally rubbish.
The cost to run the company ‘P’ is a waste of the citizen hard earned money!
I think we can call it PROHON for new Automotive Company….and for the model we can call it
CORDANA…..I think everybody like it…What all of you think? hahahahaha
The term is “REBADGING”. NOT Copy Paste or stealing someone else design.
Honda is willing to let Proton rebadge their cars. Most readers here are really ignorant and knows only how to bash Proton because of their hatred towards Proton. I bet you that most of these people never own a Proton or even drive one, only read other people comment or listen to what other people said.
I feel that bashers here were copy and paste students when in schools. Now unconciously inside themselves are envy and deep inferiority to successful people / company. Pity.
I will support Proton if they re-badge Audi, BMW, Mercedes, or at least Lexus with much lower selling price. Then Proton can stop produce/design own new car, and just doing rubber stamping, also can earn money. Win-win and all happy.
The key point here under the hood is Petronas E01e engine…
Proton please rebadge ferrari 458.. i like it cheap. Tq.
Wow, this looks like a handsome car, if we are still in 2007 :) One hopes that the finished product actually has same colour seats in front & at the back (in the picture, its black for front seats, and bright colour at the back).
Seriously, why bother rebadging as a Proton, when it still looks like the Accord? Why not just buy the Accord lock, stock & barrel from Honda Malaysia rather from Proton? Can make some money for HM, so they can offer lower prices for current Honda cars (hahahahaha, like that will happen).
Actually, some people have told me that Proton and DRB specifically chose the 8th-gen Accord due to its larger dimensions (and Honda even offered the 9th-gen for them to tool). Also, the 8th-gen offers superior comfort compared to the 9th-gen (tak percaya, go and test drive them back-to-back), which fits the criteria of their targeted customers (read: 3,000 Govt. officials who were sick of their problematic Perdanas).
Again & again I must mention, Phase 2 of the PRM project will see only the chassis and drivetrain remain, while the rest of the vehicle (including the suspension) will receive bespoke Proton parts & design. The “Accordana” aboveis merely a stop-gap measure to ensure that Govt. officials continue to use Proton vehicles, symbolising national unity and pride in the domestic manufacturer.
But, IMHO, if someone said I could have the comfort and size of an 8th-gen Accord, with Lotus handling, and a Proton pricetag, I’d take out my chequebook.
Also, the blind bashers here should zip it, because the “Accordana” isn’t meant for them anyway! Govt. officials seem to like their new rides, and that was Proton’s goal to begin with. So what’s all the fuss about, anyway?
100% copy is good.proton engineers r training their copy & paste skills maybe next time hopefully we get audi, benz n bmw.
just bring to accessory shop after collecting your car and rebadge it. settle la macha.
Yeah, I support you dude!
Boleh, boleh, boleh!
Soon, I can drive a Proton 911, proton Enzo,or even a Proton zonda?
Then it will be Prosche, Prorari and Progani Loz
Well done proton.the project is on going now..dont care about what people saying just finish it and you will get something to learn from honda excellent quality level.That is more important to proton to develop next segment D with own platform and engine.
well done!!
Can i bring this car to honda for service?
If you have this car, then you’re a Govt. official. In which case, your driver will be servicing it, not you.
Let me say this once more: PERDANA PHASE 2 WILL SEE A BESPOKE BODY AND INTERIOR PLACED ONTO THE EXISTING CHASSIS AND DRIVETRAIN. By that point, if you were still dumb enough to send to Honda, then good luck trying to convince the service attendant that it isn’t a Proton Perdana….
it’s pretty amazing how proton can make easy money by just sticking a new badge to and old car. I am pretty sure it would have been cheaper to buy directly from Honda without Proton as the middle man. I think the decision is sentimental rather than practical. And tax payers always pay for sentimental decision.
Easy? The ride and handling should be tuned like Inspira. I believe it comes with some parts mod too
Just curious, with all these re-badge… what does the R&D team doing anyway?
The R&D team is busy testing what custom/special paint colour to give the car. “Hello kitty” pink might be popular with wives of government officials.
what all these rebadge? inspira? accord? other than that?
Hi pirlo, I m not bashing. Just frustrated why we couldn’t do better than we could have after so many years. Or at least we could be on par with the Korean. Would support locally made cars if it is competing on level ground instead of forcing down with taxes/policies to the ppl to buy them.
i blame the failure to be on par with Koreans more towards top management changing and govt intervention which different top management brings different company’s vision and mission. hence, half-baked idea will come out even though the previous idea is still in the progress and suddenly need to stop.
hoping that DRB own Proton long enough (if they perform, could be forever).
mind you, proton is also being burden with tax same like other CKD and CBU units from asean.
i praise naza on their bravery to put a price tag for forte on par with vios though the forte’s features are far ahead. both are being taxed, but why vios need to sell higher?
they should use vios… more luxury
Honda seems does not appreciate their customer’s support. this is the “Reward” give by Honda. Pity to honda’s supporter. now only they realized paying money to buy shit to eat.
I don’t see any different, just a re-badge, obviously is an Accord! Hey PM, is that so important？ This only can trick to kampung folks! Joke of the day…
Of course it’s Accord, but the price is different, trick what?
Why don’t just rebadge VW Passat or Peugeot 508??
With legendary failed DSG? Nahhh
I don’t mind to buy the Accord perdana if it cost around 100k +/-, just hope that they can do some tuning on the handling because the previous generation accord got a very light steering wheel and it doesn’t have much road feel driving it.
last model of the accord solve everything. i own one.
If you read between the lines, and put rebadging aside…
consider the story from the beginning:
i) Govt wants to replace the old Perdana;
ii) They then considered Honda Accord first (Honda is assembled by DRB Hicom, owned by you know who) they dont want Camry because Opposition chose that already (haha!)
iii) But they backtracked when someone told Parliament that Proton is “developing” a Perdana replacement
iv) But in actual fact the Perdana replacement is still an prevous-gen “Accord”
v) Govt is in a win-win situation as they can put on paper at least that they bought a Proton as their official car, but they got the Accord that they wanted from the beginning in all but name.
vi) The Govt officers will all be smiling & laughing as they will not be using old Perdana as their official car anymore… (haha!)
vii) Proton is now a happy middleman as before only Honda will get the share from the sale… but now through this latest deal, Proton can booked-in some profits too for their part in rebadging… much better than Govt buying direct from Honda Malaysia… either way DRB-Hicom gains from the deal…. the losers are mostly taxpayers, old Accord owners and those who are too emotional about this whole thing…
Imagine the size of the deal… how many Perdanas to replace? 1,000? 2,000? RM150 million or RM300 million? Or may be more… and also the lucrative fleet maintenance contracts that come with all these… And now you see why Proton would want to have a share of the profits even as some “commission” will do…
weii…it will involve less than 300 units only lahh
Ahem. That’s 3.000 units.
You guys must all be blind, because time and time again Proton has said that this is merely a stop-gap measure to ensure that Proton remains the preferred choice of the Federal Govt. (which it IS, in light of the fact that the Govt. shoved Proton into providing a D-seg car that they themselves weren’t interested in pursuing).
Also, this is not for public consumption, and the Phase 2 Perdana will show the public what Proton can do, under the purview of DRB-Hicom. And that, will lead the way to the introduction of a 100% Malaysian Perdana in 5-10yrs time, with the 100% Malaysian Petronas engine.
Be proud, damnit. We’re getting there.
good write mr_em! i see so much business transactions here…proton paying honda royalties in exchange of accord, gov buy proton rebadged accord, proton pay tax to gov…the bottomline is simple-gov also thinks like businessman. whatever flow out from the gov pocket (buying car) will be recovered back in the form of tax paid by proton! gov can even tax honda for the royalties money received too! very smart move!
Yes, it makes sense when you want to revive the slow business of Proton. However I disagree that it’ll help Proton to sustain as a brand. Short term gain, long term loss!
I think government registered car are tax-free, anyone knows?
It is tax free as what PR government did for their new Camry cars.
I think Proton will break the record for fastest “rebadging” in the history of the automotive industry… Proud of you, keep it up… Keep breaking records for Malaysia… Proton Boleh!
Yeah, I support you dude!
Boleh, boleh, boleh!
Soon, I can drive a Proton 911, proton Enzo,or even a Proton zonda?
Risky to buy any Honda car from now since Honda and DRb are endorsed business partners, who knows anytime soon they may rebadge the CRV or Jazz… Im staying out for sure.
i can assure you there is no that kind of project – cr-v, jazz, city, civic etc.
except for this accord for govt official car (300 units only – only for govt personnels)
later on, will have platform share of that accord for new d-segment replacement to mass public (means upper body, powertrain, feautures & accesories all are different).
Why do we need Proton? To rebadge more japanese cars?
Answer :- to make some japanese car more affordable in local brand.
More japanese care in local brand with unknown quality. Remember most of accessories will be then localized. How good is the quality we should know – those we owned Proton car before.
Honda Accord owner butthurt.
When talk about why we need to protect our local made product – it is a pride of nation
When talk about why rebadging – it is normal practice in the industry
whatever it is….
Consumer here always the loser
Cheaper option for Accord. Why not?
Is it same quality? How good is Inspira? hwo good is current Proton cars?
Accordana TYPE R!! some will stick Spoon/Mugen badge too ^^
What is wrong with rebadge? It is a common in car manufacturing.
List of rebadge cars:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_badge-engineered_vehicles
After reading like 90% of the comments posted here, its true from scientific surveys that 90% of Malaysians are ignorant and to a certain extent, stupid. No wonder you have this government ruling you. Truth hurts.
It’s common knowledge that this is for gov officials, why are the public butt hurt about this news? You aren’t getting your hands on this unless you are working highup the songlap chain.
Might be cheaper like Rebagded Lancer – Inspira
i think this is a good move asthisD -segment sales are low anyway.. hope proton focus more of its effort on smaller cars and engine and transmition.
It looks like the Honda Accord…Alot! Are they going to do it like they did with the Inspira? At least try to change it here and there. It looks like proton just got lazy.
It does happens sometimes, tell that other automakers too, why only proton?
Look at the bright side, consumer may have better option they can choose either genuine or pirated.
Why Honda…..why would you let the worlds worst car manufacturer rebadge your accord. …really stupid move to make a small profit.
Good luck to all honda owners especially for the accord owners previous & current gen, honda brand will be rubbish after this & RV for your cars will be a joke ….Honda boleh !!!
Is Proton the worlds worst car manufacturer ? Where you got that, in your dream? LOL
I don’t really see the point of this….why spend money and resources to rebadge an old D-Segment car just to sell to Goverment??? Can’t the Goverment just buy some other cars? This car is not going to sell to locals (maybe 1 unit a month!). Why can’t goverment official drive Inspira, Preve or Suprima S? They’re too fat from eating too much corruption to fit in anything less than a D-Segment car????
Of course D segment, last time Perdana also D segment.
Disgusting looking creature. Re-badging make it even worst! Why waste so much on your R&D team and end up using some other ppls car? i know you guys have so many talented ppl inside you.. come on, use them. make them appreciate with their conribution! Proton please..
rilek la. DRB baru take over proton not more than 2 years. to organize back the structure and company’s direction do not take 2 weeks to finish. can’t u see the progress so far? proton have bought petronas engine pattern (mind you, not only the infamous ne01), secured collaboration with honda, restructuring back lotus (close china and malaysia office, sack danny bahar for overspending company’s money), launched suprima.
they just revealed their 5 years plan. to be fair, let us judge their performance after 4-5 years, then we can bash.
As long as Proton, all will consider as wrong..you rats will bash ’em like hell when Proton developing thier own platform, saying what, wasting people money huh? When this Proton rebadging other marks to reduce the cost, you idiot will call it no creativity, bla & bla? haven’t you learn from the economy class?Or all the basher here never ever step into the University? I believe the no brainer basher here will give a million of credit if let say the Persona or even Preve are carying Honda, Toyota, or perhaps a BMW,Merc, Ford,etc emblem on it right? But things will never happend like that if the badge are Proton.You idiot previously kepe crying like a little baby asking for Proton to improve all the technologies and equip the car with all the bell & wistle, but when they try to deliver all those request,all you know is only blame there and here. Wonder what car are you guys driving right now? If you reach enough to look a Proton like a grabage then don’t buy this mark.End of story. But there is a lot of people out there who still need a car and Proton is one of their hope, coz they may not so wealthy like all of you no brainer basher. Rebadging is normal in auto industry.If Aston Martin can rebadge Toyota so why not Proton rebadging Honda or whatever it is?
Shut up! We will bash whenever it’s a Proton!
Ehem…so, this Perdana model is gonna last for another 20-30 more years? LOL!
nowadays proton are not even trying, rebadge? this “car” is a disgrace to honda. what a piece of rubbish.
You don’t the whole article, only come to bash? That’s proton basher trademark, bash blindly, when asked then no answer given, LOL
Guys! Latest news! Based on the market feedback DRB is getting, they have decided to make major changes to this initiative… they have decided to change the name of PROTON to ………
PROCOPY!!!!! Yay!!!!
The name suits you
Proton rebadge Lancer get Mivec Engine
Proton rebadge accord get Vtec Engine
Proton own Campro also have CPS or CFE Engine
Proton also owned EO1 Petronas engine
Combined all technology above, Proton still not learning ? to produce next generation engine? also I cannot say anything already.
Ride and handling tuning is done by locals.The design too.
RnD is not easy la. especially with very little manpower.
I think zaman belajar dulu you tiru assignment orang lain pun ambil masa berzaman…
Sebab dia ingat dah pandai sangat la bagi komen macam tu. Rebadging pun ada banyak jenis, kalau takat cam tampal sticker je baik tak payah buat.
proton…what are u doing?
proton…sthap
Why don’t Potong appoint Honda (Melaka) be OEM.. So no more re-badging issues.
Many are using ‘disgusting’ word and I don’t know why..probably Honda owners, well I feel sorry for them. On a serious note, Proton should think ahead. They should develop C & D segment vendors more. Why this Prohon or Honton comes out (Or inspira for that matter) is a reflection of Proton’s vendors capability in these segments.
Better late than never..good luck Proton.
Damm honda for copying proton. Damm mitsu for copying proton
Look exactly the same. Just change back to Honda badge, steering and rims…Here you go.. you get a Honda accord and RM 30-40k cheaper..why not? haha
nobody knows.
Proton should name this rebadge Honda Accord as “PROTON PRONDA”. As this car is used by Government Executive going out meronda-ronda….
Reality is that:-
a. Rebadge – Kena taruk.
b. New & fresh design – Also kena taruk.
c. Scrap down proton – Confirm kena taruk punya.
d. Other issues about proton – Sure ramai yang mau taruk.
Malaysia build aeroplane also sure kena taruk kaw-kaw
Sometimes bashing is good in order to improve and move forward but over bashing will simply kill. Hmm…
Problem is, taruk 20 years also still alive! :D The rebadging just wont die…………
For what? It’s common practise
Rebadging? Don’t throw stones when you are living in glass house.
Next to rebadge will be call proton city, C-segment car….there goes the honda city cars RV …. !! Proton got so much thick skin….kena kutuk from rakyat & everybody knows what a crap car company they are, KLIMS 2013 also proton dare not masuk… yet they are so proud to continue on & on doing the same crapy things all over ..it’s like a circle…..when shit hit the ceiling, they restructure & continue to produce crap & if cannot rebadge from others but agiant it’s crap coz of the quality being produce by them & round and round we go….proton will always be a failure but will continue to be around as long as our G keeps protecting & feeding easy money for them to survive. Rakyat will keep on paying for crap coz we are only given crap by them keeping all other car makes out of the poor/middle income reach giving them to settle with crap & round and round we go again ! Such a waste of our tax payers hard earn money while this monkeys sit & continue to produce crap !!
i cant imagine proton badge on these honda car…it might looks odd….instead the car seem floating…
can we as Malaysian’s honestly compare ourselves wit the Japs and Koreans ? especially in their work ethics and national pride. n yet some post compares KIA/ Hyundai cars with Proton cars. Is it wrong for the government of a developing nation to protect their industries n the ppl whose livelyhood depends from these industries?
Malaysia is the only developing country that is able to produce a car from the ground up, n all other developed countries do also their rebadging to ensure good business. haters will always b haters n they will eat their words when they later see where Proton is going with this project.
KIA and HYUNDAI is a younger company than proton and if they can excel better than Proton, it just says alot about our work ethics and national pride is about being proud and keep improving. Can we say the same for proton? And would you think that over protecting proton in the long term is good for the livelyhood of proton? We are not saying to close Proton. We are saying to make them competitive and stop protecting them before the overprotectionism forces Proton to close and all those who depend on the livelyhood will be out of the job and yet have not marketable skills because of the protectionsism.
owh… then let’s push government to reduce and end subsidies on food, petrol, diesel n LPG coz those too r initiatives for Malaysians. i guess so many here knows wat happens at the highest level of management/government, understands in detail the Malaysian macro & micro economy & able to think and decide w/o considering grey areas whatsoever
KIA and HYUNDAI is a younger company than proton?
This is joke of the year in PT.
I see there are still people who bashed blindly. Please do some reading, bashing without facts shows how naive you are.
OMG! for me is a stupid move.. This current Accord is a 2008 designed model and sooner and later it will be outdated, for it”s technology and design……imagine/predict that this “perdana” produce from 2014-2018, than it will be an old car by that time…..Thats y ppl say proton car are lousy and outdate……After nearly 30 years of producing cars, they still want to other brands car
and this is a shame…. I knew that there are some in house car by proton, such as preve, waja, exora… But the technlogy is still borrow from other car companies…
May proton go bankrupt and kaput and close shop, proton causes many foreign car to have high taxes due to the stupid protectionism policy…..Stupid maha devil (Dr M) and yr stupid proton……
the technology borrow from where? preve, exora, waja. waja used renault and mmc engine. other than that?
Toyota is even lousy and outdated, overpriced too.
If this car sell, can sell below rm80k? In overseas brand new (latest generation) accord cost around that also.. ey, can cheaper ah? Since is an old model and rebadged….
i will definately buy this car….its an opportunity for all malaysian to buy such a RM149K car at lower price…its the same concept as ispira from mitsu…
those who barking like no other biz is juz people who are jelez since there bought it at higher price from the honda, not from pronda……
i will definately buy this car….its an opportunity for all malaysian to buy such a RM149K car at lower price…its the same concept as ispira from mitsu…
those who barking like no other biz is juz people who are jelez since there bought it at higher price from the honda, not from pronda..
Proton you don’t need to jump into this segment..revise your products planning & focus on small & medium car only la.your image is so bad, recover it first. this move is like you want to play play only, not serious in building car.i thought when private bought you, you will think differently, but..oh my
Lo and behold! I just posted a comment in regard to the hybrid exemption for next year and how it could probably be intended to bolster the coffer of the no. 1 crony of Malaysia who incidentally owns Proton & Honda distributorship in Malaysia besides others like Audi & Volkswagen. It’s unbelievable – I am now reading the 2008 Accord will be the next Perdana! LOL
To own and drive an Accord at the Proton price may still be a dream for many as the rebadged Accord will be used only for top government officials. Existing Accord owners should feel proud that the model is chosen for ministers and judges.
…some corrupt ministers and judges?
National pride sial
Proton Camry for next few year PLEASE ~~ ^.^
Oh yeah, let’s be fair.
Then how about Nissan? Pontenna or Pontianak?
Mazda, Suzuki…
I somehow support this because car price in Malaysia is damn expensive. Hopefully proton retain its original honda engine and gearbox and whatever which is crucial. the price for this might be rm110 – 120k just like inspira which shed off rm20k from the original lancer.
those who has so much money go buy bmw and other conti cars and let gov / cronies used up your tax money.
I somehow support this because car in malaysia is ridiculously expensive!. i hope proton retains its original honda engine, transmission and this car should be priced around C-segment car rm110 – 120k.
just like inspira which shed off rm20k-30k from the original lancer price.
for those who have lots of money go buy bmw and other conti cars and those gov/cronies will laugh their way to the bank with all the car taxes gains.
If there was no protection for Proton, Original Lancer is 20-30K cheaper.
Then Proton cars can be cheaper than those cars too, lol.
I somehow support this because car in malaysia is ridiculously expensive!. i hope proton retains its original honda engine, transmission, interior and this car should be priced around C-segment car rm110 – 120k.
just like inspira which shed off rm20k-30k from the original lancer price.
for those who have lots of money go buy bmw and other conti cars and those gov/cronies will laugh their way to the bank with all the car taxes gains.
Potong+Honda=The Power of Nightmare
POtong+HoNDA=PONDA, or PONDAN
Nothing to bash, so just call names? lol
wow.. hopefully it improve all the complaint from last Perdana
Why not just buy from Honda directly. For government, they can buy at discount price. No need to go through Proton. Furthermore this rebadge car might not be available for public anyway.
They might have plans to use the platform later
Government Car is tax free like PR government bought Camry 2.4L with 90K+ only. SO it should not buy through Proton.
Soon adolf hitler will get mad about this news…parody
National car? Slapping a badge on an existing Japanese car and call it a national car? So what is so national about the car that it deserves all the tax incentives? Does proton learn anything technical by slapping a badge? Way to go, Proton!
Rebadging = Slapping a badge ? LOL
I think you are still a kid who never works hard for money. It’s easy said than done. Grow up.
Actually Guna Otak is not far off. Its CKD and then Slapping a badge on. Lols.
YOu are blind not to see those wires inside, certainly not for slapping badge. LOL
Obviously you are ignorant what the CKD process is like…… :S
Obviously you didn’t read the whole article, LOL
It’d be stages, but I could say, for mass production, the end product is different from original Accord.
Haha.. This news really make my day. I do believe that certain group of people bought the same Certain car that kinda mirror their inner self. Dont get me wrong, i had a lot of respect in honda tech especially their bike division. But god, now those snobbish boring hag gonna learn that ur car are nit that great.. Haha
memalukan , after 20+ years ,proton is still rebadging
Common thing among automakers, why so fussy?
Correction…. common thing among NEW Automakers for mass marker not 20yr olds!
Holden – 1908, you know how to count?
Great example…… and where is holden now? Just in Australia and NZ mate! And with a lil reseach with google you will find out amazing things like GM owns it and uses it to share the cost of R&D across it other brands like the Vauxhall/Opel brand for Europe.
So what, it’s still running business. There are other makers too, I’m sure you were too spoon-fed last time. Pity.
So, ur example was a terrible one and your only pathetic rebuttal is to make personal insults. Lols. Good one! :D
Why terrible? It was established loooonnngggg time ago, suits your answer. Or if you want to know more ‘successful’ and older company you have to look for it yourself.
Although its officially only as a gov. cars so far. I retain my hope this PRM model will make into production for general users. This is actually good move from Proton (maybe Honda too) to balance the ridiculous ‘Resale Value’ phenomena in this beloved country.
Anyone recall Francesca Peter’s Song.. PROTON SAGAAaa.. KEJAYAAN MALAYSIAaa..
Its funny how some people argued rebadging is common and we were wrong to critisize Potong…if u keep rebadging, why become a car manufacturer?? For national pride? Why not become auto assembler instead and saves hundreds of millions of rinngit for so called R&D? Kia Hyundai tried and successfully produced bigger engines and premium models, they dont chickened out and forever produce small cars in a protected home market, they conquered the worlds toughest market unlie Potong jaguh kampung tanam jagung
Kia and Hyundai are way older than Proton. Economies of scale does matter. In short term rebadging is ok but for long term knowledge is power. money and knowledge which comes first? If you say money then why there are schools or you never go to one? Are you one of school leavers that got rich without any learning? LOL
KIA technically started to build proper cars in 1986, Proton 1983, Hyundai 1967.
this car will enter KLIMS 2013 next week or not
its ok for rebadge, people will buy, just like inspira. so dont be shy
It’s ok to rebadge to similar peers, but not to inferiors.
Hahaha, what a joke, can rather buy a second hand accord than this so called ” proton accord”?!
Rebadged Accord got Lotus RnH. Much better than ori one, lol.
if don’t mind please rebadge the new odyssey too…logically after 2-3 years (even 5-6 years) msian still hunt those japanese model around recond car showroom
Good News for Old Accord Owners!
Buy purotong badge and stick it on, there you got a new car, congratulation. ButtHurt.
Using an ‘old’ model to rebadge as ‘new’ Perdana… What logic…. I hope the money spent on R&D was not used to ‘research’ which car model are we going to be rebadging next. :S
why not take dugong and rebadge to PROTON VIOS. sure got many people will buy because of good RESALE VALUE!!
Can Proton rebadge Ferrari or Lamborgini? Or maybe Porshe and BMW. At least try to get in Dodge. I like Proton rebadge Mitsu. I can get Mivec at cheaper price. But i wish to have supercar. Rebadge la….rebadge la banyak sikit. I dont mind using Proton logo as long inside got what i want. That look Lancer drivers have was priceless.
This is all about doing business… this is business strategic thinking by Honda and Proton. But for me, all things happen in doing business… it’s good for proton and honda too
protong become holden…however, Au Gov did not penalty their citizen like bolehland of such high tax…all those R&D to protong can throw into tong sampah, why not protong changed into a rebage company, and just do all old model even with bmw46, but abolish those tax since we have no longer any local manufacturer, and let protong survive itself.
Proton will only stay locally if they keep on doing re-badge, and always way behind other car maker. taking other car technologies by doing re-badging.
As we are rakyat, we have to continue pay world tope 3 higher car price to own a car. What a pity we are.
Just tanggal the badge and tampal balik “H” logo macham Naza Kia, Inokom Matrix, and Naza Bestari. Dapat kereta baru tapi model lama aje. Dulu Honda warranty, now Proton warranty da. Honda sell the old models to Proton at 2nd hand value cost (to off load old stocks), and Proton jack up the cost to cover profit and sell to the Gomen without tax and import duties. Honda menang. Proton menang. Middleman paling menang. Rakyat ? …bayar tax aje ler.
just like honda accord :)
The only phrase in the world that can describe the look – It is just plain ugly.
Copy E46 with minor mod is better and no need to pay loyalty.
If Proton continues not to perform, then government may continue to PROTECT Proton and we the Rakyat, will continue to pay excessive excise duties for non-national cars. Haiya!!!
Wow. They can’t even remodel the taillight or bumpers? Rebadging is often done with subtle but distinguishable changes. This is not rebadging. This is piracy. I pity those who own this model Accords.
Prolly only a mule
and this accord will be escorted by the likes of XC90, S60 volvo police cars not to mentioned the CBR motorcyles and the mitsubishi evos.
Hmmm…something is not right here.
What ever it is , Proton don’t have new ideas and own identity , The team don’t have R&D no Technology and of coz no Money , just be re branding the others car like “This is Clown in the Car” , Change everything – mind set, ideology , “sharegy” (sharing technology), and Identity ……the we can claim ” This is Malaysian Car “
Luckily i manage to sell of my accord,dun ever buy a HONDA again,i still have a 2009 Jazz bought 110k,now new car RM74k,HONDA dun take care of their loyal customer at all,they made car totally not sincere as my 2010 accord from new until sell off, the engine vibration really like sitting inside a proton wira as i had before too.No wonder Honda can work out with proton.Congrat…shabas
long live malaysia and japan automotive technology co-operation, we both can together aim to be the world technology pioneer and market leader :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLBPUWiOMp8
It a mule, they are testing petronas engine
why can they just use 5 star proton preve??? govt. of the day must support national brand..
interesting to see whenever news pop up related to proton, there are endless thread and comment posted.
Anyway, to cut short, proton must improve how the car looks like from outside. This must be taken seriously…if they master the modern car lookalike…they can at least give satisfaction to the public.. Engine,chassis,safety,fuel consumption..pretty much so call they are crawling rigourosly to get among the top..
Already give this perdana to PM today
I am personally strongly object to Proton-copy cars since Proton Inspira came out. Because I disappointed Proton such a make decision to produce these kindda things.
Proton has done Malaysian proud by producing another car! I am really excited .It feels like waiting for a new iphone release. Malaysian should celebrate this new car!Probably declare another public holiday.Thanks to Proton as now I live in a squatter rented home.Proton has rob Malaysians from having a good standard of living.Advisor to Proton should be given higher recognition CarTun!
saya fikirlah kan, kalau proton bukan dimiliki oleh saham kerajaan dan saham orang orang melayu pasti ‘haters’ ni semua tidak akan buat bising. disebabkan mungkin idea semua dari hasil anak tempatan terutamanya melayu ,ramai yang katakan proton tidak bagus, kereta yang dibawa masuk oleh tan sri vincent tan tidak pula dikutuk,dihina,dicaci dan dimaki sebegitu rupa oleh ‘haters’ kereta buatan ‘MALAYSIA’!?! walaupun mereka tahu ianya adalah kereta buatan china ;)
Rebadging is better than stealing…many many many years when most of you were still babies or did not exist,Fujitsu of Japan was sued by US for stealing technology from US and many of the Fujitsu management were implicated. and charged with bribery.
Now most manufacturers will design cars that look alike their competitors…MyVi is based on a Toyota or Daihatsu model that was pulled out from the Australian market due to poor sales.
okay, so here’s a quick history on proton. proton saga was based on the 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. proton had the right to copy another car’s design – okay la for our first national car, considered as a quick kickstart into the world of automobile. This was back in 1985.
2014 – tadaaaaa! proton announces the Accordana! what?! wait..! Can’t everyone see? Rather can following another car’s concept and design, now we’ve taken a SHORTER ROUTE by pasting the THUNDERCAT logo (don’t even get me started on this -_-) on the front and back!
Come to think of it…quite smart what? i bet their R&D has discussions like “so, its 2014 – what other car can we copy ah?”
C’mon Rakyat…Malaysia BOLEH..! ANYTHING CAN ONE IN MALAYSIA.
can some9ne tell me if this accord-perdana is for sale to the public?
or is this solely for govt officials?