After plenty of spyshots of the 2016 Proton Perdana in range-topping 2.4 litre guise, here’s our first look at the base 2.0 litre model (the trim level is shown on the key fob in one of the photos), thanks to reader Will Yap. These photos show several differences in spec compared to the more luxurious variant.
Firstly, the car seen here doesn’t have the bodykit that is fitted on the 2.4 model, although the bootlid lip spoiler remains. The wheels, however, look to feature the same design as on the 2.4, despite Proton saying that the 2.0 litre model will get a different design – albeit in the same 17-inch size.
Inside, there’s a full-black interior as previously reported, rather than the 2.4’s two-tone black-and-beige scheme. Other changes include greyish trim panels compared to the wood trim found on the higher-end model, along with leather-fabric combination upholstery (the 2.4 litre model features full leather). Otherwise, the cabin looks to be identical to the top-spec variant, right down to the large twin centre displays.
Other than what can be discerned visually, there are other equipment differences which Proton has confirmed. These include manual adjustment for the driver’s seat – rather than electric on the 2.4 litre model – as well as the omission of stability control. Both models get four airbags, however.
To be built at Proton’s Medium Volume Factory in Shah Alam (current government-only Perdana is made by Honda Malaysia in Melaka), the 2016 Perdana is expected to launch later this month – with the order books already opened – retaining the Accord’s 154 hp/189 Nm R20A3 2.0 and 177 hp/222 Nm K24Z2 2.4 litre i-VTEC engines and five-speed automatic transmission.
A revision is slated to arrive by the end of 2017, with the Perdana set to receive a new NE01 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, acquired from Petronas in 2012. Also being considered is Proton’s new 1.5 litre turbocharged, direct-injected TGDI engine, claimed to be able to produce 180 hp and 250 Nm. Whichever powertrain ends up being slotted in, a new torque converter CVT automatic is expected to become standard fare come end-2017.
GALLERY: 2016 Proton Perdana teased
GALLERY: 2016 Proton Perdana rendered
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Check out the Petronas guy reaction from the reflection off the window, he is like “Dalam nampak sama je dengan Honda accord lama, apa Potong buat…oh yea ada Taiwan punya screen lagi satu, potong ambil 2 tahun untuk modify satu screen kat dalam…it jee”….be laughing thinkin which moron gonna pay MR150K for this so call potong car !!
Obviously u r blind.
Potong says it will bring out a hybrid by end-2014, the fact is failed..
Potong say will introduce an EV commercially by the end of 2015, the fact is failed..
Potong say all new Banana will launch Q1 2016, the fact is failed..
Potong say a new torque converter CVT automatic is expected to become standard fare come end-2017, ah ham duli lahh.. lol
The other day, insider from proton said ,the RECALCITRANT vendors are considering a MOGOK (LIKE TAXI GANGSTERS) STRIKE if they are not paid.
Anyway,the bladdy mus arranged the bailout and averted a strike.
True or not….or an element of truth ,u judge for yourself.
Prootong……the largest receipient of gomen bailout (RM 14 +1.5=15.5 Billion).
Tak malu.ptui..pengemis betul betul.
DRB,MMC…got mega MRT,double tracking projects…still ask for bailout…tak malu.Shambolic.
Syukurlah ada BN, my share in Proton is secure
Look is never Proton problem, is the QUALITY! A beautiful junk is still a junk.
Looks are one of the problem. Anything after Satria Neo is horrible.
Tun DrM promise “totally different Exterior and Interior from 8th gens Accord until UNRECOGNIZED !!!” Exterior maybe different BUT WHY the interior as same as 8th gen beside the “steering wheel”??? Tun DrM say keep paying money for upgrade BUT upgrade still look the same??? Different 1mm in wide-angle ???
Nice.. Thumbs up Proton
Third finger up for Proton
Sure you buthurt with your ugly jepunis car, pity
Maybe because of resignation of tun M? So they turn back into Accord?
The gear pedal look so cheap.
I have seen this interior 10 years ago!
Attendant saying “ehh.. don’t play-play inside the car”.. :-S
Tokok johnnie,u are spineless.One day u angkat Prootong.Another day,u run down Protong.
Be a man,not a spineless jelly.
Shameful political supporter with everlasting perlindungan.Tak malu.
Have seen same dashboard design on every BMW since 20 years ago, so?
Actually the current Perdana’s dashboard(the ones in the picture) reminicent of the 8th generation Honda Accord except the difference of the center console and the steering wheel. It looks alot alike if you compare both interior side by side.
Awak sudah salah faham bang, luar rekaan guna terlalu panjang masa utk siap jadi tak ada masa lagi reka dalam krn masa dah sampai utk lancar kt pasaran. Org atasan tak nk tunggu lg
Duh,
Haven’t you heard the word “concurrent”. Obviously in any product development, both exterior and interior will be developed in parallel with two different teams. What a comment, boy.
I going to to pay rm80k for this car
hes just doing his job….serve customer and help fill up the car…
OMG…what so special about this old Honda interior? in year 2008, i had seen this interior design lah… To P1, this is not new interior lah,this is 8years old design lah…still wanna spyshot until when…LOL..beh tahan lah.
OMG…clearly you are newbie dun know anything about rebadging and platform sharing
Bradder petronas guys,
The facelift is already launched in INdonesia.
Honda Malaysia(big sister),will allow this rebadge Accordana end April launch,then….true Honda fanboys……your facelifted Accord will be here come June 2016.
Maybe just top up a little or slightly lengthen your loan tenure,one will be driving the latest Accord,makes sense?
If u have the budget,will u get a stale Hondana or latest Accord?
If u can afford Starbucks,why go for a normal kopiko?
If i was him i wont come closer to the car…anyway interior look terrible but not sure about the exterior.
Wont come near the car, yet still wanna comment here.. aiyo..
Cannot comment kah?
I didn’t not know why you guys are even complaining about the interior . The interior of the latest accord doesn’t even look that much better than of this car
I feel you. But personally, they should’ve done like what Infinity/Nissan did. They’re using a M.Benz dna for a model, but it looks nothing like its donor.
Same old Accord dash. Nothing to hide and shout about PROTON’s inability to design dashboards.
Yawn..
Maybe Tun DrM miss saying “Interior 1mm different from wide-angle” !!! So need to ask 1.5 billions from Tax Payer money !!!
But..but…but Honda ori donor car dun have lotus ride and handling, so boring
LOL
proton taking ages to launch an old accord and there are minimal difference. wonder how much they are planning to sell it, if its priced above 100k noone will buy as be better of with the latest gen accord..saga look un interesting too..looks like its gonna be a bad one yet again
DOA-lah, Syukur-lah.
Real Nab-eh.
There are pics of the headlamp uncovered. It does not look good, especially the side where its now oval instead of accords sharp angle.
Very fat guy would like to sit in this car.Look at the front seat space.No need to check in budget hotel dy.All in 1 vehicle.Smart p1,look for maksiat people to buy sure sell fast.
still.
signal turn lever is on the right. should be on our left hand.
sigh…
Clearly you dun pass your driving license test
Obviously its a honda accord rebadge.
Worse is they rebadge the previous generation accord!!!
Just wonder what they will do with the 1.5billion loan from the gov as i can’t see any RnD, creativity and innovation from this 25 yr old company.
SPEECHLESS!!!
Goh,R n D ?
It stands for ‘research and donation(into my pocket)”.Now 1.5 billion,next will ask for 2…..(Tun said it is a crime to talk now).
Untuk duit poket, duit bonus pekerja, director fee, duit royalty utk Honda Japan krn guna model lama yg dah scrap.
P1 hebat Mele Top!
Honestly, it does look inferior to several in this category, and still charging RM150k for a product produced from taxpayers’ money. If they keep protecting this brand, there will hardly be any worthwhile improvements. The US, UK etc opens up their market to international cars without over-taxing, that’s how they force their local car producers to compete with the best in the world. Potong simply is unable to compete internationally, much like the mindset of most in this country sadly..
Interior is so outdated. Carry over of the old Accord.
this ugly shape specially that huge backside is what you get when you get a Fiber shop to work for you… I mean that Kit car maker in Kepong who was paid Millions by Tun to do this ugly car. shame… interior is all same but they added the 7inci radio from Iriz. who will buy this old car compared to what comes from Korea or Japan? day dream DRB.
Please go google list of rebadging and cross sharing cars
No need to disguise..its a failure already..
Smart people would avoid this.
They can’t even get a rebadged model right and there are already plans for a new engine etc etc.
No use producing half baked models. Might as well you wait till the new engine comes out then can boast this and that.
And a 5 speed auto ?
U gotta be pulling my leg !!!
took so long to change your perdana and ends up with an old accord interior. so how much are you going to sell this? utterly disappointed! close shop lah
Alamak ni je dia???!!! keta jepun lagi murah & canggih
dgn pintu letrik…habis macam bayar hutang!!!
and the best part, honda accord facelift launching with you
You mean new generation accord facelift?
Looks very competitive….. If it was launched a decade ago
A car for losers who cannot afoord the real thing (like the Inspira)
But much better with lotus RnH
Lol.. Did Paultan purposely put the ‘2016 Honda Accord facelift gets showcased’ news after this one??
The news of the day for Proton is a 2008 Honda Accord interior? Yawn. NEXT!!
You never see Bimmer dashboard design, same as in 2000
Yawn.
Copy and paste talent wont leaving Proton while we know Tun M has left Proton. This new protonaccord is a proof and evidence
Fulamak…spyshots again. By the time they unveil the new Perdana, maybe Honda can unveil their all new Honda Accord as well. That would be epic!
Hello to all sifus here. Would the launch of this Perdana affect the resale value of existing Accord owners?
I’m not a sifu but rest assured that by the time the Perdana is launched, the honda accord that its based on will not be affected. I would think that potential buyers of the new proton perdana might as well get a 2nd hand real Honda Accord for a fraction of the price :)
As for the newer generation Accord owners, do not worry because based on the old Perdana, the next change would take another 20-30 years. By then your current Accord would be ancient history :)
Cantiknya. Insyallah saya akan beli
Kenapa saya nk beli perdana nie ramai yg dislike? Saya nk beli perdana ni warna hitam + plate number 1M4U. Nanti bila bawak orang ingat dalam tu menteri or kakitangan kerajaan gred A huhuhu
Go ahead buy whatever you want. It’s your money n it is proven Honda engine even though interior is outdated. It shud b a nice comfortable car to drive. People will always complain no matter what. As long as it is safe, comfortable and reliable, go ahead n book one. Hope the price is not too steep. Enjoy your ride.
Gred A? Clearly bashing blindly without knowledge
Hoi! Buy Toyota Camry better!
Shut up lah
Lawak baca komen2 kat bawah..nmpk sgt org malaysia jenis yg suke judge and complain before tgk the real one..buat sakit hti sndri je complain bnda negative..wake up people!byk lg benda yg kita bole buat dr complain byk2..end up stagnant dan tepu..xmaju2..kuar kete baru, complain lg..sama je..do something good with your life..stop complaining and judging..if its for constuctive then ok..tp nmpk sgt semua cuma nk judge and bash org..mcm tu sampai bila2 negara xkan maju
Your rojak bahasa + english statement memang confusing jer…
By the way, the attitude of “terima saje”, “jangan complaint”, “jangan judge” make the country cannot well develop!
Please wake up, listen to the world and improve accordingly!
Honda tak bagi proton ubah lebih2 dia takut proton boleh buat lebih baik lagi pada honda…sama mcm inspira….melain kan toyota sahaja yg bawak myvi passo dgn tukar bumper aje….kenapa perodua tak ubah body….handling…jgn buat kereta ringan memang jimat minyak tapi bawak laju banyak terbabas….
The look of the car is subjective and I do expect this new Accordana to look good even though the Accord interior remains. More importantly to me is the drive, the power, the comfort, the NVH all important. The Accord is the worst in NVH compared to like Teana, Camry and even Mazda 6, so as long as this Accordana is better, it is already good enough.
I think u still drivin old accord sa6
Confirm price is 150k? Not worth if really true…
And then if you really wanna buy I suggest quickly do so and get the Honda engine… at least proven… I won’t dare to go try the new engine again after Campro. ..
More testing for the 2.0L, they should test with NPG, cause it might end up as a taxi.
Still waiting for that petronas engine variants thou.
Study market properly, be careful with your pricing.
Aftersale service.
Learn something from any failing airline company; good management is very important, even if he is an orang Rusia yang makan semua jenis daging.
It does not sound logic when a generation older car is competing with newer generation car for such a small market.
You have money,get the real accord.
You dont have money,this car does not suit you.get a saga instead.
Driving this car on road people looking you like a weirdo.
A sane person wont buy this.
For God sake proton…. just launch it damn it…..
This car only worth 90k max.
is it just me or why is the dashboard like double layered?
This car price 92k-110k for below 2.4L spec.
wow…it is…a honda accord
where’s the perdana?
So many bad comments but accidentally so many here being the first to come during launch day & accidentally book this car after see & test drive.Then pretend don’t own one.Just bash bash.Hahahaha.So keypoh keypoh just drive your 10 years old myvi quietly lah
Orang dah lama pakai, sudah jual pun. Proton use its design, joker sial! Better close shop lar, reduce the tax let Honda be the national car.
Eh? YOu dun know Mazda Biante chassis is coming from years old ford chassis kah?
Kahkahkah
Fanboys pun tak da duit beli, launch buat apa? Baik tutup je dan balik kampung jual Nasi Lemak
After so many years, this is the best that proton can come up with? Really wtf
Show the bloody car already!!!
What’s with all the suspense??
Does Proton think they are Tesla?
I don’t know about others but somehow I feel excited with every soon-to-launch Proton model. However, whenever actual model comes into the flesh, it makes me a bit dissappointed, particularly those design cues. Some things don’t feel right here and there…