Proton has posted more information on it’s teaser page‘s FAQ section. They’ve revealed the exterior dimensions of the new sedan. Let’s compare it to the GEN2 and the Waja.
New Sedan | GEN2 | Waja | |
Overall Length | 4477mm | 4310mm | 4465mm |
Overall Width | 1725mm | 1725mm | 1740mm |
Overall Height | 1438mm | 1435mm | 1420mm |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 60 L |
Luggage Volume | 430 L | 415 L | 415 L |
Weight | 1180 – 1210kg | 1175 – 1195kg | 1175 – 1205kg* |
*Not sure about the Waja’s weight range
The teaser page also reveals the base-line model will have 15 inch steel wheels and wheel covers with 195/60/R15 tyres, central locking, 4 power windows, alarm with immobilizer, front disc and rear drum brakes, reverse sensors, fixed rear seats, and a normal CD player with 2 speakers.
Proton New Sedan 1.6 Base-line (M) AT – RM 48,800.00
Proton New Sedan 1.6 Base-line (M) MT – RM 45,800.00
Proton New Sedan 1.6 Base-line (S) AT – RM 48,350.00
Proton New Sedan 1.6 Base-line (S) MT – RM 45,350.00
The medium-line model is further enhanced with alloy sports rims and 195/60/R15 tyres, a driver seat airbag, a foldable split rear seat bench, steering wheel audio controls, an MP3-capable CD player with 4 speakers, electrically controlled door mirrors, and foglamps.
Proton New Sedan 1.6 Medium-line (M) AT – RM 52,800.00
Proton New Sedan 1.6 Medium-line (M) MT – RM 49,800.00
The top of the range high-line model gains additional features over the medium-line model – antilock brakes and electronic brakeforce distribution, disc brakes on all four wheels, both driver and passenger airbags, and remote trunk opening.
Proton New Sedan 1.6 High-line (M) AT – RM 55,800.00
This would be the first Proton sedan with a standard driver airbag on all models except for the baseline model for budget-conscious buyers!
In related news, Proton has reported 200 bookings for the Proton New Sedan in the first two days of the pre-launch booking period.
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