Here it is, the Proton Ertiga. In what has been a very busy year for Proton, this is the fourth and final product launch for the national carmaker after the Perdana, Persona and Saga introductions in June, August and September respectively.
The Ertiga name was confirmed earlier today in a teaser video by Proton, which means that not only is the MPV a straightforward rebadge of the Suzuki Ertiga (just like the Mazda VX-1), even the donor car’s name has been maintained. By the way, this will be the first ever Proton, whether homegrown or based on something else – to not have an original name. A Proton Ertiga R3 anyone?
The Ertiga is a rebadged Suzuki Ertiga facelift, with knock down kits coming from Suzuki in Indonesia. Our ASEAN neighbour is the regional production hub for this model – Suzuki exports the Ertiga as a CBU model to the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to the tune of 800 to 1,000 units per month, but this is its first CKD export order. The Japanese company expects orders of around 1,500 units per month from Proton, to be assembled in the under-utilised Tanjung Malim plant.
The Ertiga is a three-row MPV for emerging markets. It first surfaced in India – a market where Maruti Suzuki is the market leader – back in 2012, before going on sale in MPV-dominated Indonesia. The facelifted version made its debut at last year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015 show, sporting minor exterior and interior revisions and an unchanged powertrain.
The Ertiga is a three-row MPV that is capable of seating seven. However, in Malaysia it’s classified as a six-seater. This is because the donor Suzuki comes with a lap belt for the middle seat in the middle row, and lap belts (as opposed to the more protective three-point belt) aren’t good enough for Malaysian regulations. There, a six-seater three-row MPV in 2-2-2 formation.
Sitting on a stretched Suzuki Swift platform, the Ertiga measures 4,265 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,685 mm tall, with a wheelbase length of 2,740 mm. Compared to the MPV that it’s brought in to rival – the Perodua Alza – the Ertiga is 5 mm shorter but has a roofline that’s 65 mm higher. The Alza’s 2,750 mm wheelbase is 10 mm longer.
The Exora, which will continue to be sold, is significantly larger – 327 mm longer 114 mm wider and 6 mm taller – which means that there’s a place for both in the family. And of course, the homegrown effort is a seven-seater. Proton is now calling the Exora a C-segment MPV and the Ertiga a B-segment MPV.
The chassis is par for the course – MacPherson struts for front suspension, a torsion beam at the back, front disc brakes, rear drum brakes and a 45-litre fuel tank. The EPS electric steering’s turning radius is 5.2 metres. It might also be worth noting the Ertiga’s 185 mm ground clearance, which is pretty high – 30 mm higher than both the Alza and Exora, and just 15 mm short of the gangly Avanza.
Moving under the hood, we have a 1.4 litre engine with 92 PS at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm. This is the familiar K14B unit with DOHC, VVT, timing chain and drive-by-wire throttle. It’s mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or an Aisin-sourced four-speed torque converter automatic. Zero to 100 km/h is completed in 11.8 seconds for the MT and 13.9 seconds for the AT. Proton quotes fuel consumption at a constant 90 km/h cruise, and it’s 5.7 l/100 km for the MT and 6.0 l/100 km for AT – good enough for EEV certification, the brand’s first.
Three variants will be available – Executive MT, Executive AT and the top Executive Plus AT. As standard, the Ertiga comes with halogen headlamps (reflector type), front and rear foglamps, electrically-adjustable side mirrors, rear parking sensors (two eyes), rear wiper, 15-inch wheels with 185/65 GT Radial Champiro tyres and a full-size spare tyre. Four colours are on the plate – Ruby Red (the Perdana’s hero colour), Carnelian Brown (new on the Persona), Metal Grey (Saga) and Cotton White.
Inside the MPV’s two-tone (light grey and beige seats) cabin, you’ll find middle row seats that are slidable within a 240 mm range. They are also 60:40 split-folding, with one-touch access to the third row, which split folds 50:50.
There’s also an integrated CD/USB player with four speakers, ceiling-mounted rear air-con (with cooling coil and blower control) and 12V power sockets (one in front, one for the middle row). The Ertiga is a four-star ASEAN NCAP car and it comes with two front airbags, side impact beams, ABS with EBD and two Isofix anchors. No electronic stability control to be found, though, just like the original Suzuki.
Move up to the Executive Plus AT, and Proton throws in chrome trim for the front foglamp housing, power foldable side mirrors, LED turn signals on the side mirrors, extra under bonnet insulation, audio controls on the steering wheel, two dashboard tweeters (to make it six speakers in total), a height adjuster for the driver’s seat, chrome inside door handles and pockets in the back of both front seats.
Here’s the Ertiga’s spec list that we’ve compiled, in point form:
Proton Ertiga 1.4 Executive MT/AT
Engine, drivetrain
1.4 litre K14B petrol engine
92 PS at 6,000 rpm
130 Nm at 4,000 rpm
DOHC, variable valve timing with metal timing chain
Multi-point Injection
Drive-by-wire throttle
Five-speed manual or four-speed torque convertor automatic (Aisin)
0-100 km/h: 11.8 sec for MT, 13.9 sec for AT
Fuel economy (at 90 km/h): 5.7 l/100 km for MT, 6.0 l/100 km for AT
Chassis, suspension
Stretched Suzuki Swift platform
MacPherson struts front suspension
Torsion beam rear suspension
Front brake discs
Rear drum brakes
45-litre fuel tank
Dimensions (length, width, height): 4,265 mm, 1,695 mm, 1,685 mm
Wheelbase: 2,740 mm
Weight: 1,175 kg for MT, 1,185 kg for AT
Turning radius: 5.2 m
Ground clearance: 185 mm
Exterior
Reflector halogen headlamps
Front and rear foglamps
Bulb-type tail lights
Chrome front grille
Chrome rear garnish with red tail light extension bars
Turn signal indicators on front fenders
Electrically-adjustable side mirrors
Remote control key fob
15-inch alloy wheels with GT Radial Champiro Eco tyres (185/65R15)
Full-size spare tyre
Two rear parking sensors
Rear window wiper
Four colours: Ruby Red, Carnelian Brown, Metal Grey, Cotton White
Interior
Two-tone interior (light grey and beige)
Polyurethane steering wheel
Integrated head unit with CD, USB player
Four speakers
Back-lit instrument cluster with trip computer
Manual air-con
Ceiling-mounted rear air-con (with cooling coil and blower control)
12V power sockets (1 front, 1 middle row)
Six three-point seat belts (2-2-2)
Beige fabric upholstery
Middle row seats – Slidable (240 mm range), 60:40 split-folding, one-touch access to third row, centre armrest, two Isofix anchors
Third row seats – 50:50 split-folding
Under-floor storage compartment
Safety
Two front airbags
ABS with EBD
Side impact beams
Four-star ASEAN NCAP crash safety rating
Proton Ertiga 1.4 Executive Plus AT
Adds on:
Chrome trim on front foglamp housings
Power-foldable side mirrors
LED turn signals on side mirrors
Under-bonnet insulation
Audio controls on steering wheel
Two dashboard tweeters (six speakers in total)
Height-adjustable driver’s seat
Chrome interior door handles
Back-seat pockets on both front seats
No estimated pricing yet, though. For that, we’ll have to wait for further announcement from Proton. We’ve had a short preview drive of the Ertiga at Proton’s Shah Alam track, and it’s coming up right after this.
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Proton terbaikkk…
Just when most car manufacturers are giving VSC as standard. Even hardcore Toyota also now giving VSC as standard.
Malu betul Proton. You are the national car maker in Malaysia. You should be the first to offer VSC. After all, you are fully Malaysian company and you should care for the Malaysian rakyat.
Proton is now making the car industry go backward. As I said earlier nearly everyone is now giving VSC.
Please Proton, our lives matter. In Europe and USA, every car has VSC by law. That is how important VSC is.
Oh my! Buy Avanza/Alza better! More power & reliable! You know that Suzuki spare part is bapak mahal!
ALL dBEST PROTON…. Yes
Hmm…. Atleast put the touchscreen HU with navigation system..
Proton tak dpt ubah sebab ini rebadge
Proton Perdana pun rebadge jgk boleh je bubuh gps.
Over the years we have seen how the Alza fare badly in accidents. Let us hope safety on this new proton can match that of the Exora and maintain the key and only strength of proton cars.
It’s a Suzuki through and through. What does proton have to do with the safety aspect of this car?
Well u can say Alza is Toyota/Daihatsu through and through. Then why it fails on safety.
Great Aragon.. lets laugh laudly to Cynical
Suzuki ertiga crash test footage does seem more promising than alza’s.
This is a family car and most of them concerns on the price tag.If proton dare to price 45-50k for basic model with lots safety perks,it will boost up their sales in small MPV segment.After all it just 1.4cc and 6 seaters
That “plus” emblem sure taken from previous saga.. now, no more premium, just executive “plus”.. cost reduction..
So what.. does it affect the ride
A-segment
sedan: Saga
B-segment:
hatchback: Iriz
sedan: Persona
mvp: Ertiga
C-segment:
hatchback: Suprima
sedan: Preve
mvp: Exora
D-segmet:
sedan: Perdana
What left? Proton need additional 3 models:
A-segment hatchback.
B-segment SUV.
C-segment SUV.
One question Proton SUV, who is going to foot the bill for R & D ??!
mIKEY,ANOTHER rM 1 bILLION BAILOUT,mah.
Dont call ghostbusters…call the mus.
one more… 4×4 pickup truck
B segment suv or usually refered to as sub compact suv is an easy fit… just rebadge Suzuki’s 1.3/1.6 lit iv4. In all seriousness.. P1 does not need an suv model in any category… it just needs a crossover… P1 does not have any expertise in suv engineering nor the finances to delve into that category. Is Exora a C segment mpv…? I digressed. But a midsized pick-up using the Exora platform (as protoyped by P1) is a good alternative for small businesses n service providers.
Terlalu kelangkabut pun tak bagus juga..lagipun, kalau proton keluarkan suv dan pickup truck tu pun, ada org nak beli tak? Proton kena yakinkan semua org dulu dgn tahap kualitu mereka..lagipun , protin masih muda..belum sampai masanya lagi, palan2 orang bilang
Protin hahahhahaha lol XD
The undisputed king of rebadge
From Mitsubishi to Renault to Honda and now Suzuki
I would take a proton or seat/skoda rebadged vehicle anytime than a clone copy of the original, aka china car.
what about P2???
please do not be bias….
Daripada perodua, seumur hidup asyik mengemis enjin orang sebab tak reti nak buat enjin sendiri huhu malunyerr
Perodua – The Ultimate World Class Body Skirting Manufacturer.
Yay now we have more choices…perodua will come out with Erempat i guess…
Perodua don’t have to do anything, they are the king of Malaysian car sales
What? A King?!… i thougt a King Kong..so much money they send back to Japon..
With no esc?? Well its suppose to be priced below exora in the range of 50-60k
Kan ini rebadge , apasal tak bash mazda rebade ertiga tu, p la bash..kan kerja kau memang bash je
Alaa kau pun sama…wlaupun rebadge car, Proton mesti mengutamakan SAFETY….(SAFETY FIRST)..
Nak buat camna , kalau ikut proton, dah sah2 ertiga ni 5 star..tapi, proton tak boleh buat apa2 sebab policy suzuki
Alamak rebadge lagi….
1.4L je? Gila kedekut power
What? That not kedskut my friend.. that the most optimize engine for the weight n load require ..balan e with fuel consump. Think …not just bashing blindly
Perodua lagilah kedekut , bezza 1.0 tpi harga lagi mahal dari saga 1.3 basic ..sapa nak beli bezza 1.0 huhuhu habislah perodua
P2 basher ade di sini
Ehhhh baru kau sedar? Aahahhaha terima kasih kerna tolong promote kan saya lagi , saya hargainya ^_^
I need an affordable new mpv below 40k, fuel saver but still can carry load for 7 people in a time
Do ur own car
Kat sini ni basher2 je yg ada , dorang tak dpt bantu jwpan kau pun , p lahh google
4 launches but sales figure behind Honda .. I think ppl are still cant overcome the impression that Proton has given.. tough one for Ertiga as BRV is coming soon too
BRV price will be 20K more.
Biarlah tu jangan lah nak menyibuk, tugas kau tu sama ada nak beli atau tak, kalau nak beli p lah booking, kalau tak nak beli duduk je diam2 dengan basikal kau tu..bukan nak jadi penilai, kalau nak jadi penilai, p berhenti kerja cuci basikal..tanya kerja kosong bahagian automotive, mana lah tau dorang perlukan penilai macam awak ni kan huhu tak lah buang masa kat sini kan
P1 is supposed to export to indon but after 30 odd years, it is doing the reverse. Jibby should just stop donating P1 the billions and close these non efficient glc automotive institutions. Better waive the import and excise duties.
Nope. Keep the high taxes and put it into more public transport
Keep talking the same thing.Talk nonsense too.. U think Jibby care for u? U r nothing
Ya lor asyik2 proton 30 years.bla bla.If u so fed up don’t buy,don’t see,don’t read,don’t comment.Go migrate! I’m not gonna read same thing again and again.I don’t own a proton coz I’m rich i own BMWs but i don’t always complain.jeez
Proton takda pun, keta import masih mahal, kalau tak, mana kerajaan nak dpt duit?
Proton claims that Proton is national car, for Malaysian. Pride of Malaysia. Made in Malaysia. Affordable to Malaysian. Last time Proton even claim it is the BMW of Asia.
Then proton went re-badging Mistubishi, rebadging(oudated)Honda and now Suzuki….
Mana nak letak muka? Mana nak letak Maruah now??
Proton also took a huge soft loan, and the best they could do is re-badge???
p1 start as rebadge company. They rebadge Mitsubishi car up to 2010 (p1 arena)
Kau lagi yg tak sedar diri, apa2 proton buat kau bash , nama je rakyat malaysia, memalukan malaysia betul, memang tak hargai betul kebolehan orang2 kita..macam mana proton nak up, tapi hebatnya proton biarpum tak dapat sokongan oleh segelintir rakyat malaysia yg tak tau menghargai, masih boleh berdiri lagi..tengok je lah hyundai dulu, tahap kualiti dan design lebih kurang je dengan proton, tapi rakyat korea tetap support hyundai..biarpunn hyundai dulu tak sebagus keta nissan , toyota , ford dan yg lain2 , rakyat korea tetap beli keta hyundai dorang..akhirnya , hyundai byk modal utk dpt buat rnd lebih byk, mengeluarkn idea dan design yg lebih bagus..tengok je lah hyundai sekarang, merata dunia..proton? Macam mana nak merata dunia kalau rakyat malaysia sendiri asyik bash je?
Power is pathetic. Alza > ertiga
i was hoping at least they adopt proton new family face like iriz and persona. This people mover looks out of place in their current portfolio
Ini keta rebadge , tengoklah mazda yg rebadge ertiga ni, dorang pun tak dpt ubah
Wt.. u always give bad comments… get lost !!!!
Tak nak hahahahhaa
A 7-seater with 1.4 litre mill … performance wise you can figure out yourself, especially on a slope !
This car will be more faster than the moron avanza 1.3
everything is ok except the teaser. please stop the F&F-like teaser and try to make something like cruising along the beautiful beach or beautiful city with sparkling rain water drops whatsoever. Or at least playing with lighting effects inside a room also ok if your’re creative enough. All your teasers nowdays influence people to go rempit on the road eventhough your car was built not to do so.
-my 5cent opinion
In Indonesia, Ertiga has a good reputation for Low MPV segment (B-Segment). The comfort, driving experience, interior materials, fuel efficiency, body materials is way better than Avanza.
I Don’t know if compared to Alza, but if compared to Daihatsu Sirion/Myvi (we have here), Ertiga feels more comfortable and better ride.
I knew it is rude to laugh at people.. but i remembered proton CEO said Proton Perdana is last rebadged car (from accord). they have no choice because government want car asap… then what now??? the citizen want car asap? so they have no choice to rebadge again???
New CEO, new direction
Tahniah proton
Even Malaysia government servants and politicins also cannot tahan the quality of proton, you know that employees of Proton just pasang agak-agak sudah pass.
A car quality buy with Nasib or Lucky.