Both Lotus and it’s parent company Proton have been flourishing in the Australian market lately. Lotus was rated at the fastest growing brand in Australia, with a 450% increase in sales volume over the same first three months of the year period in 2006. Proton was the fifth largest growing marque, with sales increasing 54% over the same time last year.
Proton Cars Australia managing director John Startari said the sales boom was thanks to new models like the Proton Satria Neo (recently made AMRS race series safety car) and a more reliable supply of the Proton Jumbuck (Proton Arena).
Korean cars have not enjoyed the same luck in Australia, with Hyundai and Kia sales dropped 18 and 11.58 percent respectively.
UPDATE: It looks like flourishing is not really the word to be used in this post. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries of Australia’s website, Proton’s 54% sales jump was from 400 cars to 616 cars.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on Proton's sales in Australia are mostly positive, highlighting a 54% increase as promising, especially compared to lower sales figures, though some skeptics question the actual number of units sold. Many supporters praise Proton for expanding internationally and contributing to Malaysia's economy, despite criticisms about product quality and marketing strategies. A few comments note the importance of real sales figures over percentage increases and emphasize that Proton still faces stiff competition and perception challenges. Overall, sentiments are cautiously optimistic with calls for continuous improvement.