Proton Singapore Pte Ltd has launched the Proton Satria Neo 3-door hatchback in Singapore, with only the H-Line model being offered at SG$51,488 for the automatic transmission model and SG$48,988 for the manual transmission model.
As a comparison, the Mazda3 5-door hatchback 1.6 Auto sells for SG$60,800, the Chevrolet Optra 5-door hatchback automatic goes for SG$58,488, the Kia Cerato 1.6 Auto 5-door hatchback goes for SG$48,499, while the manual Cerato goes for SG$45,499. The Cerato is actually Kia’s replacement for the Sephia. The Kia Rio 5-door hatchback is even cheaper at SG$43,499 for the manual and SG$46,499 for the automatic. It looks like Proton is pricing the Satria Neo in between the Mazda3 hatch and the Kia Cerato hatch.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express skepticism about Proton's success in Singapore, citing high prices, perceived low quality, and strong competition from Japanese and Korean brands. Many believe Proton's branding and design do not appeal to local tastes, particularly due to the car's reputation and limited models like the 2-door Satria Neo. Some suggest Proton needs to significantly lower prices and improve quality to gain market acceptance, while others note the substantial influence of patriotism is limited among Singaporean consumers. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously doubtful about Proton's prospects.