The 2016 Proton Perdana will be unveiled soon, and we can’t wait to finally see the first new national D-segment sedan in 11 years in the flesh. In the meantime, here are some more spyshots of the new car to tide us over, courtesy of Mohd Nizam Mohd Razak, Akmal Latip and Huzaifah Azman.
Although the mule still sports a full camouflage job, the basic shape is still visible, allowing us to see the more laid-back cab-rearward design that contrasts to the more upright design of the eighth-generation Honda Accord on which it’s based. That’s primarily because of its added length – at a hair under five metres long (4,999 mm), the Perdana is 150 mm longer than the Accord, with most of it going to the rear end.
Previous spyshots and previews suggest that the Perdana will get a redesigned front fascia, projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, a longer roofline with a more elegant teardrop-shaped glasshouse, as well as a completely new rear end with C-shaped LED tail lights and dual exhaust exits integrated into the bumper. Also expect a few changes to be made inside, including a new beige colour scheme (the Accord’s interior is all-black).
To be built at Proton’s Medium Volume Factory in Shah Alam (as opposed to the current government-issue Perdana that is assembled at Honda Malaysia’s plant in Pegoh, Melaka), the civilian model is expected to launch in the first quarter of this year, retaining the Honda’s 154 hp/189 Nm R20A3 2.0 and 177 hp/222 Nm K24Z2 2.4 litre i-VTEC engines and five-speed automatic transmission.
A revision is slated to arrive by the end of 2017, with the Perdana set to receive a new NE01 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine, based on the Petronas E01 mill purchased by the national carmaker in 2012. The engine is expected to be available in both naturally-aspirated and turbocharged flavours, both featuring direct injection.
Also being considered is Proton’s new 1.5 litre turbocharged and direct-injected TGDI engine, claimed to be able to produce 180 hp and 250 Nm. Whichever powertrain ends up being slotted in, a new CVT automatic should become standard fare come end-2017.
GALLERY: 2016 Proton Perdana teased
GALLERY: 2016 Proton Perdana rendered
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Here are my suggestion regarding new Proton engines and application:
1.0 VVT and 1.2 VVT for A segment — Saga, Suzuki rebadged etc.
1.3 GDI and 1.5 GDI for B segment — Iriz, Persona.
1.3 TGDI and 1.5 TGDI for C segment — Preve, Suprima.
2.0 GDI and 2.0 TGDI for D sement and MPV — Perdana, Exora etc.
The more parts not from Proton, the better quality it is.
Here are my suggestion regarding new Proton engines and application:
1.0 VVT and 1.2 VVT for A segment — Saga small Sedan, Suzuki compact hatchback rebadged etc.
1.3 GDI and 1.5 GDI for B segment — Iriz, Persona, Ertiga MPV rebadge
1.3 TGDI and 1.5 TGDI for C segment — Preve, Suprima S, Exora next facelift
2.0 GDI and 2.0 TGDI for D sement and MPV — Perdana, Proton SUV
Is confirm from Proton management… will launch after CNY and increase price comfirmed.
or can be like this as well:
1.3 GDI and 1.3 TGDI for B segment, standard and premium model.
1.5 GDI and 1.5 TGDI for C segment, standard and premium model
During the weekend Proton roadshow, the sales rep mentioned that they haven’t received any training kits & briefings on the new Perdana. Since the kits & briefings were usually given 1-2 months before launch of any product, I doubt the Perdana will be launched prior to Chinese New Year.
Training kit or no training kit. Does it make any difference? The sales rep will be as clueless as always.
On the other hand, it is not possible to launch before CNY as Proton is known for doing rush and shoddy job. Their product quality is so lousy partly due to rush job apart from limited technical know how and kampung working culture.
“not impossible”
I dont hv much frequency to ask P1 salesmen about new launches, but those i did ask be it neo exora preve or satria they know next to nothing about their cars except heresay
Increase price? loan tak approve lagi how to buy
Is that Hugo Weaving in the Matrix? Can’t see the other car, its too well camouflaged.
so much hype for an old Honda car with ugly body works. this is not something to be proud of proton… after this drb bosses will give one iriz for free if people take this car…
Too late…Potong and rebadge models becoming irrelavent today…if Rm85-92k inspira and Supima cannot sell, how can a overly large rebadge old Accord at Rm100k can..they enroaching into Civic Altis category and both these cars far more appealling to younger buyers..
Just launched it.
*launch
Lunch lagi sedap.. kenyang lagi..
Sure. Proton will just launch it now because you want it.
Orang buat testing dia nak “just launched it”
cancel it
why are they still testing a car that was already launched 6 years ago.after ‘launching’ this, there would be no takers or will be a lot of complaints if people buy.
then they’ll say the car did not go through all the testing that was needed just like the preve because of time constrain!
if i were the ceo of proton, i would just rebadge this accord without any cosmetic changes and sell as a perdana!
And that’s why you’re not the CEO of Proton nor are you fit to run any car company
is lotus working on the suspension and damping this time!?!?!, i hope they do, cuz d preve is bone crushingly firm compare to its rivals which soaks up bumps nicely…
sudah la proton. Enuf of your syoik sendiri. No need to cover up with “newspaper”…konon nak camouflage…
Actually, what is there to test???? More than half of the car’s content is a dated Honda.
So, exactly what is there to test?? Test if the Proton badge will drop off the grille, after 100km???