Here’s a first view at the design of the upcoming Proton P2-30A Global Small Car’s tail lamp. This unit was on test in Europe. It was snapped by Safouan and uploaded to the ‘reporter’ section of French website Auto Plus. It shows a trapezoidal-shaped clear section at the bottom and a red section at the top.
We’ve already seen the P2-30A on Malaysian roads at night with its brake indicators on, which would be somewhere in the section of red just above the section where the lense is clear. The clear lense should contain the turn signals and the reverse indicator.
In the meanwhile, the P2-30A continues to be sighted in Malaysia. Today’s set of Malaysian spyshots were contributed by reader David Cheah. The Malaysian test units continue to wear heavy disguise.
This new B-segment P2-30A is supposed to be launched within the first half of 2014. A name has already been picked, as part of a naming contest called “Nama Siapa Hebat”. The winner will get a premium spec automatic version of the car.
Looks good from the latest spy shot. Hope the front end and interior will not dissapoint.
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they change badge from wat car?
Proton company is a failure. Even now, in private hands, it is still receiving grants of RM200 million. When will the day come when Proton does not live of Malaysians? For 30 years, 30 million people pay overpriced cars to protect Proton. Even now, we are protecting Proton.
But loser Pro Gomen commentators here will insist that Proton is Private and Gomen got nothing to do with it.
CIMB Research was reported yesterday as saying:
“We have been previously positive on Proton going into private hands in DRB but the low-hanging fruit in cost cutting has not materialised and we believe it will be loss making if not for the RM200mil in government R&D grants received every year”
eh, geran tu utk research kn?
kalu aku xsalah, kalu company tu ada buat R&D, gomen akan kasi.
toyota xdpt sbb xbuat R&D kt mesia?
i dont blame proton. i blame the govt for making proton car expensive. u think proton is free tax? also the govt put more tax into foreign car. the govt actually making double profit from proton and non local car.. govt doing business with rakyat.. u think la. bisnes manyak untung.. yet u guys keep blaming proton..Booo!
please share the link. thank u.
Why so fussy? Other auto manufacturers also get funding from respective governments such as Holden from Australian government and Ford from USA. Are they really successful in business? I don’t think so.
Proton is now improving. Either you are a pessimistic or anti-establishment person not to see the improvement.
You believe 100% Edge report?
Here: “A two-tier pricing system has developed whereby
consumers have to pay a premium for non-national cars but standard prices for
national cars that cannot compete in export markets overseas.”
Standard price for proton cars? Since when? If it’s standard, you can buy it at much cheaper price than now. In fact it’s been high taxed too. Sigh.
at least…proton doesn’t ripp off people like UMW toyota …hahaha…stop worship your own kind…just support
from which car, eh?
LOL ben are you drunk?
I thought this is a completely new model developed by PROTON, so why change the badge? You mean other car makers going to buy this model from PROTON and change the badge?
Yo dude, go smoke some more weed bro!!!
gen2 persona saga blm/fl/flx preve exora suprima asalnye model ape yer? :-D
Now is time for Theophilus Chin to revise his GSC rendering based on the exposed tail lamp
Syoknya sendiri.
welcome back ioma/amoi. we miss your intelligent and brilliant comments *giggles
itu je ke amoi? “Syoknya sendiri” je?
Sshhhhhhhh. Amoi talked alone like a maniac.
Bawhaha hahahaha ahahahahahahah
See the bump look like a Fiat punto.
I will buy if Proton give me 20 years warranty and 20 years free service.
Boleh kah Proton? Terbaikkkkk lahhhh
Oui Bijak, are you going to ask the Japanese, Korean or German automakers to give you 20 years warranty?
Or you had already owned car that has 20 years warranty? Mind to share? I think a lot of readers will be interested!
Proton once did give longer than that. Lifetime warranty. Please read more.
Hmm, looks a bit like the Exora but reversed, where the Exora has the indicators, the the LED Brake light then the reverse light.
Looks quite decent. But under the hood, fingers crossed for that new Petronas engine.
U nuts ah? This is Global Small Car la. Where can fit in the Petronas engine here. Petronas engine only meant for C – D Segment cars only ler … But i will be damn suprised if proton ever put in the E01 engine for this car, then this car will become more powerful than Golf … hehe
A Proton will have higher RV than kimchis
Since when Sam Loo doing part time selling Potong?
Fake Sam Loo. I go on holiday, he quickly steal my name and identity. Have a backbone.
amboi main striptease pulak dia…
Doing the wrong thing repeatedly won’t improve anything.
Dulu, preve, suprima, sampai sawi pun stripstease. At last semua sales lousy. Should sack the whole marketing dept.
Yes. You have the worst marketing dept. Questioning the public how much they know about car is the worst thing a marketing dept can thing of.
noob, testing in europe you’ll need the indicator to be 100% visible
New Vios punya sales lagi lousy. Ada nampak Vios tak kat jalan? Sikit je. Siapa nak beli keta spec hancur macam tu?
Preve? Ada belambak atas jalan. Tepi pintu tajam bagi Altis Civic malu. Wakakakakakak
Preve melambak? mestilah. Ket you punya kilang ma.
actually, what is your problem with proton?
Proton dah ambik customer dia
kakakakakakakaka
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Wow..u sure talk like a guy who owns his own multibillion company. Have u even sat n drove the current proton models? Why would u contemplate on old models tht was almost a decade ago?
Ignore him. He is school boy…. He know nothing. At the end wanna price like nano.
It’s not the problem of current or old models. It’s the brand and the company that is shouldn’t exist in the first place. The management just does not have the capability to run a car company. Should change your product to design dashboard only …. for Wira. Even then, I doubt Wira dashboard was designed by Proton because the Preve dashboard sulks.
Why suck?
wow are you a fortune teller? can tell me what 4D number for next week?
The number is 2431. Buy this number for draw on this Saturday.
no lah…better buy 5354 + 9394 and will hit jackpot!!!
my motor number 8445..
please try..
mebi not jackpot but u will win something..#-_-#
help them to reduce the pain la. you think to make a car is like making your tamiya? LOL
Welcome to 2014, dude. How are u since u go hibernating in that cave in 1990s?
yah…follow tata nano price that come with no safety feature and much2 less standard and basic equipment
The rear looks good for a B segment hatch. Price it below myvi, this going to sell like hot cakes.
not bad, i hope overall package will be exciting
had higher expectation with the rear lamp..
but ok la,boleee la ni..
proton always disappoint us when it comes to rear lamp.
Wah, Proton testing the P2-30A in France ? Things just got serious !
I wonder if they plan to re-enter the E.U. with the P2-30A… Better see how it does in the U.K. first. If Proton can comeback in Australia and the U.K., Europe should not be a problem (except maybe Germany).
Erm…Then proton must develop left hand drive 1st..
terbalikkan acuan je atau lagi rumit drpd tu?
Dh buat la bro LHD..Saga FLX pastu persona..gen2..proton dh develop LHD car flu..preve dgn suprima tgh on progress
Exora pon LHD. haritu g Proton Shah Alam bikin Preve & Exora LHD
Except maybe Germany?
Germany was Proton’s best market in Europe! They sold around 16.000 cars from 1995 to 2001 there?
That’s far more than Proton sold in Australia or Indonesia.
BTW: Still 4069 Proton were registered 1st of January 2013 in Germany. As the cars are already more than 12 years old and there’s a mandatory TÜV (PUSPAKOM) inspection every two years, that’s not too bad.
i do know that wira 1.6 (Proton 416 GLX & SE) has twin airbags upfront. and this happened in the late 90s before waja was launched.
Define comaback. How many units sold in Aus?
mini exora ?? the rear lamp looks so similar..
copy again?-typical malaysian dang!
How about naming it Proton Hebat and to ensure it is pronounce it correctly we change the spelling to hairbutt.
WTF! LOL~
Don’t mind if I ask why alot of Proton unit being test drive at Europe?
winter test maybe?
1: You can’t find environment temperatures below 0 degree Celcius in Malaysia. Proton did -40C during Preve development.
2: Most Proton suppliers for the electronics, gearbox, turbo, ECU, and safety systems (ABS, EBD, BA, TCS, ESP) are based in Europe.
3: They want to tackle EU market right? Therefore they need to understand what EU market/law wants. And adapt to it.
They want to tackle EU market because that’s the best way to go holiday. Understand EU pulak. All this Lawatan sambil belajar are bulls.
how sure you are that they are having holiday instead of working?
please come with evidence like photos or something.
How about naming it Proton Hebat and to ensure it is pronounced correctly we change the spelling to hairbutt?
I have a feeling that mymname will be a winner. I named the car Proton Aikon ^^,
But.. But.. It’s going to be Nokia backwards.. Tho i own a Nokia Lumia!
I hope this P2-30A will uplift Proton from being a mediocre company to a successful one or else I’ll not buy it!!
Enough spyshot! I want to know whats under the hood!
the car so dirty yoo.. Roughly tested?
no one cares
Proton doesn’t care if u’re commenting here too.
in fact, proton never bothers with what the european market wants.
1. high rating EuroNCAP
2. high security rating (against theft or break-ins) – which leads to low insurance premium.
3. superb economy (high power output is useless if peak torque is low or at high rpm).
4. low exhaust emission which entitles for tax rebates or special entitlement like entering london city centre without paying toll.
5. manual gearbox (problem with proton, manual means low spec as evident in Persona Base/Medium Line.or Saga BLM and FL.
6. focus on user friendly …not looks.
How about calling it Proton Soccer as opposed to VW golf? The only problem is many would know football but despise having it be called Soccer instead….. Hmmm …….
If proton soccer, can enter US market la. If not, can call proton football. LOL
Soccer? Football? rugby? See the problem?
Kalau salah sebut sudah jadi Proton “Sucker” pulak. What about Proton Takraw? True Malaysian name.
I swear by Tunku Abdul Rahman’s grave that that was the most beautiful tail light I ever saw in my whole life. I feel like crying…
what is it called?
Nice AMG wheel !
Still safe design …just nice …hope better fc for daily used..
I buy it if Proton give us Preve spec and same price or lower than Myvi
looks great.
The ride and handling are already better than any B segment Japs car.
Hopefully the tail lights consists of light tube + LED instead of normal bulb.
Exora taillamp
Let’s hope that it’s not another Honda re-badge car.
which honda? the car does not resemble brio at all…
looking forward to both P2-30A and Perodua Viva Replacement Model! (Y)
Machiam burok jek.. Machiam burok jek..
Macam basteng je komen awak ni. Macam basteng je…
If it comes with 1.3 turbo definitely will buy one
macam cantik..macam comel la sgt
Hope this car used the Fiesta as a benchmark which just won Top Gear’s 2013 COTY (albeit in the ST form). Then it would be interesting.
Come on Proton…show us what you can do This time..
The car so dirty ya.. Tested roughly arh? Hmmm and, does it have rear wiper?
it is clearly show rear wiper…
Oh! I see it… Hehe.. Sorry2.. And if that car is roughly tested, it could be more reliable because of our Malaysian road, especially in Sabah and Sarawak here.. That’s what I mean.. Feel free to critic me. =)
I’m holding back my proton saga purchase for this car.. Hope it doesn’t disappoints..
saga and p230a are different in term of vehicle category. one is sedan, another is compact. sedan has larger boot, obviously.
Its not about the segment, its about the amount of budget you have. :D
Hope it comes with turbocharged small displacement engine (like Polo TSI, Fiesta EcoBoost) and decent safety specs (6 airbags and ESP)…. High hopes from me as this is the first time Proton going head to head with Perodua, hope Proton don’t disappoint this time…
You know…. perodua only jaguh in Malaysia. And if you want Proton head to head with perodua, i dont think so. If Polo or Fiesta with Proton logo, the sale figure is disaster. If Chery, Haval or even Dong Feng with perodua logo, will sell like hotcakes
Dgr cter pakai enjin Campro NFE..1.3 & 1.6 kalau tak silap..tp tak tau NFE Tu stand for what..hoho
NFE – enjin turbo tu..
NFE – Natural fuel efficiency @ N/A version of CFE
Are you dreaming?
Dream big, think big, then you will be successful in life…. Hehe…
Dream on bro.. Dream on.. Welcome to Dreamland.. Haha.. No poblem.. I dream small, but I get big.. Feel much better..
Myvi killer?? Hahaha.. Tiara & Savvy died dy.. This model is next.. Haha..
Wow, you already predicted the fate of this car before launch. Hope you don’t mind to predict and tell me the next draw number of 4D magnum because I want to win big cash. Thanks in advance.
No need to predict lah.. Iswara.. Dead. Waja dead.. All dead.. No continuity in Proton model.. Keep making new model.. & once launch they ve to compete with mature models that ve been in market for so long… & why wira still survive? Because it’s compatibility with mitsu.. & Lancer is still selling.
Anyway here’s your numbers.. 6544, 4533, 7255..
You depend on prediction? No wonder you are producing this junk. Have you heard of market research?
Most people already knew that your preve & suprima can’t sell during the spy shots in PT.
You didn’t understand simple English? He tried to give challenge to prove that prediction is not necessary right.
Go back to school lor
okay. we will see.
from the car look shows(1st pic) that they test the car kaw-kaw…
There are already many spyshot on exterior design. Hope someone out there manage to get a spyshot on interior design in the near future. Looking forward to it.
interior especially dashboard will not be disappointing.. yezaaaa
Ada aku kesah
kalau kau tidak kesah, kenapa masih meluangkan masa untuk memberi komen?
kalau kau tidak kesah, senyap-senyap sudah.
Ko baca dan comment kat sini, maknanya ko kesah la bro.
Kalau tak kesah, ko tak klik pun berita ni.
Ni siap komen lagi
I really really hope this will be a hit. Looks good based on the spyshots. Proton better smash with this model.
rear lamp look like show partial only.
this time, i’m interested to test drive…heee
P1 bashers are out numbered by p1 cybertroopers
Testing was done in Belgium, which means damn effing sure it’s using the CVT by Punch.
A little bit disappointed that it’s not DCT or even normal torque converter 6-speed. Even a Jatco CVT isn’t that bad compared to the Punch unit, so laggy, unrefined and not very much fuel efficient as well. Only Chinese cars use CVTs from Punch and the original design of the VT2 and VT3 (from the BMW/MINI Cooper VT1) was so problematic and got BMW sued left and right.
Have you driven one? Maybe it’s not quiet, and a little noisy compared to DCT, but at least they have much better clutch engagement management and they dont JERK during snail-pace traffic jams.
Oh and by the way, Punch CVT uses multi-plate wet clutches. Far more efficient than torque converters. And more reliable than most dry DCTs too.
I think i know some of these words… Yea.. I know what a clutch is..
The car has the mould of a Fiat Punto
what proton really need is a 5door satria. they could go the fiesta route which is come in 3 different body.
3 door – satria (a cheap base model)
3 door – satria gti (hot hatch with slightly different body panel)
5 door – satria or whatever new name (the one that could be global small car)
sedan – saga
this way they will have several models by just using 1 structure
just my 2 cents only…
don’t forget the ecosport…yummy
Cannot la boss, Malaysian will complain about ‘Copy paste’. What ever Proton did, they’ll be criticize. Baik tutup je.
Proton GSC is the compact version.
You’re gonna get a Saga replacement model that uses GSC face.
But then again, Malaysian will complain say cut-paste eventho in automotive field, it’s common to do that. *sigh*
im gonna buy this. look promising. but i really hope there’s gonna be LED rear lamps.
the rear lamps are LED. Titik2 style.
Proton gsc looking good…!!!
I heard a rumour that the name chosen is:
“Proton Esensi”
But this is just a rumour. Not sure.
nope, it has to end with “a”
So, the is Esensa
Its Proton Esfora
up until now, i cant sell my saga blm coz of resale value. last year, i have to topup RM4k to trade in, so i keep it for this year..but..yesterday i went to Proton Edar branch, they told me to topup 9k to cover settlement..oh PROTON!! and i believe the same situation will be facing for PERODUA. so sad!
NOW I BELIEVE!
Same to Perodua? No way bro.. Even a small workshop under the tree sells myvi parts.. My own experience.. Why? Myvi is Passo.. Perodua = Daihatsu.. Come service a Myvi at Perodua service center near Serdang.. All Daihatsu parts.. My Myvi clock mileage 130,000 km.. Still use the original driveshaft.. This car is amazing.. Google uk car reliability index.. See who’s at top.. Im not a Perodua salesman. But Daihatsu has it own class.. & no matter how much I hate Malaysian car industry & it’s tax structure.. Im grateful Perodua is around.. Still can taste Japs technology at National car price… They can do better.. Better indeed… I drove an auto Myvi 5 years ago.. & I drove a new auto Myvi recently.. There was a different.. The auto gear is better. I own manual one. 6 years dy.. Never give me a headache.
1. Honda Jazz Reliability Index 2.00 £123.34
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Reliability Index 6.00 £95.43
3. Vauxhall Agila Reliability Index 8.00 £81.40
4. Toyota Yaris Reliability Index 13.00 £137.90
5. Suzuki Alto Reliability Index 15.00 £118.53
6. Mazda MX-5 Reliability Index 15.00 £205.97
7. Suzuki Liana Reliability Index 18.00 £186.12
8. CITROEN SAXO Reliability Index 18.00 £191.55
9. Honda HR-V Reliability Index 19.00 £195.04
10. Hyundai Getz Reliability Index 20.00 £159.77
11. Peugeot 107 Reliability Index 21.00 £305.14
12. Volvo S40 Reliability Index 22.00 £134.04
13. BMW Z3 Reliability Index 22.00 £205.01
14. Hyundai Coupe Reliability Index 24.00 £125.47
15. Ford Fiesta Reliability Index 24.00 £150.55
16. Suzuki SX4 Reliability Index 25.00 £182.87
17. Mazda Premacy Reliability Index 26.00 £154.45
18. Citroen C1 Reliability Index 28.00 £303.61
19. Toyota Auris Reliability Index 28.00 £301.54
20. Honda Accord Reliability Index 29.00 £252.51
i dont see any daihatsu model on the top 20 list from uk reliability index.
http://www.reliabilityindex.com/top-100
Well.. So smartlah you. You are checking the car models index.. Daihatsu is a manufacturer.. Did you check the manufacturer reliability index? Check properly lah next time.. Or you want me to teach you smartaxxholx!
What’s the different? The models carry the manufacturer names.
Plus, don’t forget that Passo specs are different from Asean Myvi specs. Not to mention the hidden parts like beams. It’s a real tin milo car!
What if i tell you,
eventho Perodua uses Daihatsu design, they didn’t use Daihatsu’s standard and specification when making die/plastic/sheet metal part.
my 7years neo clock 290000km. still use original driveshaft, ori bearing ori everything.
Just change oil, oil filter, air filter, sparkplug, timing belt(3x), water pump(no rust on it, maybe due to only distilled water i put inside radiator), battery, tyre (4x),
i think p1 had improve a lot now..
proven
proton basher= perodua owner je
but pretending import car owner
prrrtfhhh
mind if i ask how long have u bought ur car? if 1 or 2 years, no wonder la..
his myvi 6years.
btw for car 6years old car just clock 130000km already come here barking about reliability.
puihhh..
Is this the Honda Brio Hatch? Or based on it. Refer here: http://www.hondacarindia.com/hondabrio/index.html
Could the deal between HM & Proton also give birth to the Brio to come here, though as a Proton (in addition to the Accordana)?
theo’s sketch is so bad, he only made it look sooooo fugly that others can bash it even before production start. i think we all should bash theo for bad impression instead lar..hahahaha
im a owner of honda city 2009. thinking of switching to this car after this..hopefully the safety aspect of this car is good though..is it possible to be the new proton hybrid eh paultan?
is there anything wrong with your honda city? why switch to smaller car?
Since when Proton announced this is the rebadge of Honda Brio?
Geez…. you people really make yourself looks like a dumb.
Btw, I got a feeling that the back is not a looker.
Proton Lullaby
Proton Babyblue
Proton CuteSangat
Proton Comelnya
Bilakah Proton akan muncul sebagai trend-setter? Asyik-asyik jadi follower saja. Bosanlah dengan design Proton. Berpuluh-puluh tahun dalam industri, tapi kemajuan dalam design sangat slow.
Why compare to Perodua, or even trying to beat Perodua? Why not beat A segment from other marques as well Proton?
Did Proton compare it to Perodua? No right. Only people perceive this to beat Myvi sales. And Proton internal benchmark is not myvi, but different car.
those are some ruffstuffs
fyi, proton benchmark fiesta, mirage and brio. myvi doesn’t come into the picture.
are you working on this project? those are great benchmarking choices!
Benchmark Fiesta, Brio and Mirage?
The Design of a Fiesta.
The Fuel consumption of a Mirage
The engine reliability if a Brio.
Husho! Powerhouse B-segment from Proton!
*Of a Brio
i dont have any bad intention seriously, but Proton should have learnt from this stigma – “never buy Proton’s the first batch”.
All d best.
‘Ass’ is so BIG and TERRIBLE?!
you have preve to prove to the world, suprima to be superior than all other, may be this time is “all alone”, not one is as good as potong…
not all the 1st batch of proton car got problem. I got my Exora form 1st batch in May 2009 (production serial number 0000994). I been driving my Exora for 4 years plus and my daily milages 200km per day. So far I do not encounter any problem with my 1st Batch Exora. Depend of your luck and how u manage your car.
Again.. For those who like to compare poton & perodua.. Myvi killers.. P2 bashers.. Etc.. Check this & this fact that will make P1 going to tapau soon.. Say lah best car or what.. Syok sendiri..
http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer
my family have been driving from KK to Semporna on road, and the road condition isn’t that good..
if only the car manage to hillclimb the road to ranau fast enough with full load, then i’ll be happy.. :p
btw nice tail-lights..
dun like it…
I Loike!!!!!!!
Never seen such test by P2…
DENGAARRR SINIIIII SEEMUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA,….
<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
PROOOOOOTOOOOONNNNNNNNN
SYYYYIIIIOOOOOOOKKKKKKK
SENNNNNNDIIIIRIIIIIIIII
Out-dated design.
Banyak komen kat poul tan ni ya tapi sayang komen nya banyak yg mcm bodoh je…