A reader sent in these photos of what appears to be a more aggressively kitted Proton Satria Neo complete with something that looks like a big cardboard made to look like an intercooler smack in the middle of front bumper, hiding details on how it looks like from our eyes. Or it could be a real one, I’m not too sure. The foglamp inserts seem to be shaped differently though.
We also see a more prominent roof spoiler at the rear, as well as more pronounced wheel arches complete with the Satria GTI’s “screw” design, which leads me to believe this might be a prototype grey Proton Satria Neo GTI getting some tender loving care in the form of a car wash.
The alloy wheels of a new non-bling design, but they look like they remain to be 16 inch-sized. Peeking out from behind those 6-spoke alloys are what seems to be red-coloured brake calipers. If you look carefully at the hood, you will notice what appears to be two hood vents on the left and right of the hood.
A look at the EXIF data of the photos reveal that the shots were taken with a Fuji Finepix Z1 on 17 May 2007, exactly a month ago, thought it might be just taken yesterday, just that the camera’s date and time settings were wrongly set.
This could either be something from Proton, or a custom kit done by a Neo owner himself. More shots after the jump, but they are pretty much of the same angle.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments indicate excitement and curiosity about the Proton Satria Neo GTi prototype, with many speculating it features a 1.8L turbo engine potentially from an Audi TT or VW, and noting the modified appearance with aftermarket parts and larger wheels. Some believe it’s a research prototype using custom or aftermarket modifications rather than a production model, emphasizing that it’s unlikely to be launched soon due to its prototype status and high costs. There's skepticism about the engine's authenticity, with doubts about Audi engine usage, and some comments suggesting it may just be a heavily modified Neo rather than a true GTi variant. Overall, the sentiment is a mix of hope, skepticism, and anticipation regarding Proton’s potential release of a sporty, turbocharged Neo GTi.