The Edge reports that Proton is looking into purchasing two Volkswagen platforms to produce it’s own versions for the local market under the Proton badge. After the purchase, design and development would take an additional year.
Volkswagen Sharan
The two models are the Volkswagen Passat mid-sized sedan which would likely be used as the Perdana Replacement Model, and the Volkswagen Sharan MPV, which would be Proton’s first 7-seater people mover. Both of the cars achieved international success a few years back. The Edge cited the source as a Proton official, but the official declined to reveal how much the deal would cost.
A photoshop of the Volkwagen Passat to show how the Perdana Replacement Model might look like.
Source: Forbes AFX News
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post express a mixture of optimism and skepticism regarding Proton's plan to buy Passat and Sharan platforms. Many appreciate the strategic move to reduce costs and improve quality through platform sharing, comparing it favorably to global OEM practices, and hope it signifies improvements in Proton vehicles. However, a significant number criticize Proton for using outdated platforms, design compromises, and poor parts quality, doubting the company's ability to produce competitive, innovative models. Some feel the move is merely rebadging with minimal innovation and warn of potential lack of superiority in design and safety. Overall, opinions reveal a hope for better quality and progress but are heavily tinged with doubts rooted in past disappointments and concerns over Proton’s product development direction.