According to BKK Autos, Proton and its Thai distributor Phranakorn Auto Sales Co. Ltd has raised its Thai sales target for 2008 from 2,000 units to 5,000 units, based on a surprising Q1 2008 total sales of 1,500 units.
The majority of Proton sales in Thailand comprise of the Proton Savvy, which accounts for half of total sales while the GEN2 and Satria Neo take up 30% and 20% respectively. The Savvy is popular because of its fuel efficiency. Congratulations to Proton for outdoing your initial sales figures. We’re all waiting to see how much higher you can go.
On a side note, I wonder how the Naza Forza is doing in Thailand.
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At least one good news. I heard Forza doing better, as they are increasing their output at kulim plant now. More money coming into our country. Tah’s good.
I’m waiting to see proton entering American market..
look like the Thais are very ‘celik’ when it comes to the advantages of Savvy, unlike many of us here who almost hate it even till now. Pity.. coz..
Savvy impressive FC @ 12~13sen/km @ fuel price of rm1.92/L is almost unbeatable. its even better when considering the service interval of 10,000km and etc etc…
this car is the most fuel efficient car (with auto tranny) within Proton offerings, minus the new Saga that i don’t know its FC figure but given the fact that it uses the Campro engine, FC could be high, very high.
Malaysian, unfortunately might use their head less when evaluating this car when it came out to the market a few years back. too many critics and displeasure werevoice out against its looks and origin of engine & tranny. of course, that time fuel is ‘cheap’.. and myvi is king.
But now, sale of Savvy in Malaysia should pick up (in term of percentage within proton total sale at least). If its not then… we are still probably blind.
As a comparison, example of the nearest auto car with comparable FC figure that i know of are:
1. vios 1.5 (13~16~17sen/km),
2. myvi 1.3 (14~17~21sen/km) – see the huge range – not a good indication.
3. naza 206 bestari 1.4 (12~13~15~18sen/km)
Perodua Kancil is excluded as its belong in its own league. This dont mean its have lower FC. its just that the engine cc is too low to compare it fairly against Savvy and the rest.
Savvy owners in
Thailand
http://www.protonclub.net/forum/index.php?showforum=10
Taiwan
http://www.pncl.com.tw/index.php/component…id,2/board,26.0
Good la, Savvy is a not bad car after all. They look tough
Just that we are eyeing on others. And u are right Intermilan, most ppl would probably look at Myvi more than Savvy. Cause i’m that guy too. Sorry to say with that price range & fuel price is still considerable, sure ppl would chosse Myvi more than Savvy.
Not until the fuel price hike, ppl would start to change their decision.
I think if Paul willing to make one article showing the most fuel saving vehicle, i’ll bet most of the M’sian would go for the Savvy.
BW said,
June 16, 2008 @ 10:18 am
I’m waiting to see proton entering American market..
Oh yeah, i’m waiting for Proton to enter Japanese, German and Italian market too.
Anyway congratulations to Proton for surpassing their initial target sales in Thai. Or was it because they set it too low?
congrats proton..keep up the good job…
certainly you are classier than other manufacturers that only copy and paste other car with their badge…
Give us the PROTON MPV YEAHH!!!
take note Savvy is the chepest car in Thailand now, however it is about RM3.5K more then in M’sia.
Q1 sales for Savvy is approx. 750 units.
averaging 250 units / month….. 11.36 units per working day (22 days).
for the cheapest car in Thailand… with good FC… that’s a very miserable figure.
imagine kancil 660 got that sales figure when it first got out years ago.. perodua could kill themselves over n over.
Looks like the Thais also not that ‘celik’ after all.
perhaps the shine n glitter of toyota-honda badge have pukau them all… too.
That renault engine is bullet proof, frugal & very low maintenance….kudos to savvy.
What a morale boost for the Proton team. They should keep up the good work by coming up with a more handsome Savvy (i guess…). A good looking exterior and an engine with good FC… exactly what car buyers looking for.
hello…
saya berasalal dari Daro, Bahagian Mukah sarawak, berusia 32 tahun.saya adalah salah seorang pengguna kereta proton sejak 2004..di sini saya ingin mengambil kesempatan ntuk mendapatkan khidmat nasihat agar saya boleh terus setia bersama proton.
saya mula membeli kereta protn pada tahun 2004 iaitu proton iswara sport editon..that's my first car. kemudian,pada awal disember 2005 saya telah menukar kereta iswara Se ke Proton Savvy.
Sepanjang saya menggunakan savvy sehingga sekarang..savvy saya banyak menjelajah ke merata tempat seluruh sarawak.
Dari saat pertama memiliki savvy, kekerapan saya memandunya berulang alik dari Daro ke Mukah (102km) adalah 2 kali dalam sebulan.
bulan pertama selepas saya menggunakan savvy, saya memandu dari Daro ke Kuching (lebih kurang 700km) pada hujung disember tahun 2005 untuk 1st servis & mendaftar pemilikan di pusat EON; Ngap Sayot Sdn Bhd. Balik semula ke Daro seminggu kemudian.
Kemudian pada awal Januari 2007, sekali lagi saya dan savvy saya ke Kuching..juga dari Daro ke Kuching. kali ini untuk bercuti. seminggu di Kuching balik semula ke Daro..
Pada November 2007, saya dan savvy saya ke Miri dari Daro,..juga seminggu di Miri.
Kemudian pada Julai 2008, sekali lagi savvy saya pandu ke Kuching..dalam 5 hari di Kuching, saya balik ke Daro.
Dysfunctional History;
Disember 2005 hingga sekarang;..20 – 25 tayar telah di tukar…
Julai 2007; menukar coil & speed sensor di pusat Eon, Sibu
Julai 2008; menukar coil
September 2008; menukar timing belt
Februari 2009; d towing ke Mukah (102km) kerana enjin tidak dapat dihidupkan selepas seminggu mengharungi kawasan banjir di mana paras air di atas jalan raya ketika itu lebih kurang sekaki hingga 2 kaki. Pemeriksaan di lakukan dan savvy saya terpaksa menukar fuel pump.
accident history;
Februari 2007:..terbabas ke bahu jalan, melalui rumput setinggi 4 kaki + tanah gambut sepanjang 50 meter. saya dapat handle dan naik semula ke jalan berturap…
April 2008: adik saya buat spining 360 darjah untuk mengelak sebuah kereta yang tiba-tiba keluar dari simpang..masa tu dia pandu selaju 90km/j.. dan dia juga berjaya mengelak dari terlanggar objek.bersama dia ada 3 org (ibu saya, makcik saya & adik perempuan saya)
masa tu saya sedar; kereta savvy memang built for tough & rough…
Sekarang mileage reading pada kereta Savvy saya adalah124239km..dan latest service tlah dibuat pada 08 Julai yang lalu.
Saya ingin meminta nasihat dari paul kerana selepas hari raya ini saya ingin memandu Savvy saya ke Kota Kinabalu, Sabah pula. Ini kerana saya memerlukan kenderaan untuk saya bergerak di KK nanti..
Jadi, apa kah nasihat paul untuk saya?
Terima kasih tak terhingga kerana sudi melayan saya..