Earlier in the year, we heard about Proton’s ambitious plan to launch four new vehicles this year, something that raised eyebrows when it was announced. Well, it’s actually done it, with the last of the cars, the Proton Ertiga MPV, launching today at the Setia City Convention Centre.
Let’s start with the most important bit, the price. Slotting under the bigger C-segment Exora, the B-segment Ertiga is priced at RM58,800 for the Executive manual and RM61,800 for the automatic model, while the range-topping Executive Plus auto retails at RM64,800. All prices are on-the-road inclusive of insurance and a five-year/150,000 km warranty.
The Ertiga is different from the rest of the cars that Proton has launched this year, even the Perdana that’s based on the eighth-generation Honda Accord. As per the agreement with Suzuki, it’s pretty much identical to the Suzuki Ertiga, and bears nearly zero input from Proton’s engineers and designers – in a similar fashion to the Mazda VX-1. With that out of the way, let’s get to it.
Carried over from Suzuki, longer wheelbase than Exora
The rationale behind the Ertiga is simple. The Exora may have been Proton’s first MPV, but it’s a larger vehicle targeted at a more discerning buyer, one who wants more sophistication in their vehicle, if not more space. Meanwhile, the lower end of the market is burgeoning, with competitors left and right rushing to meet the needs of families who simply want as many seats for as little outlay as possible.
As such, the Ertiga is meant to be a no-frills people mover, being far smaller in size and powered by a smaller engine. Measuring 4,265 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,685 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,740 mm, it is 327 mm shorter and 114 mm narrower than the Exora.
However, the distance between the axles is actually 10 mm longer than Proton’s in-house MPV. In terms of height, the Ertiga is a modest 6 mm lower than the Exora, despite the sizeable 185 mm ground clearance, meant for the rough rural roads of countries like Indonesia and India.
Against its other competitors, the Ertiga is 5 mm shorter and 65 mm taller than its closest rival, the Perodua Alza, but the latter’s wheelbase is also 10 mm up. As for the Toyota Avanza, the Ertiga is significantly larger in almost all aspects, only being marginally beaten in height and ground clearance.
Proton’s version of the Ertiga wears the milder facelifted front fascia from the standard Suzuki variant, instead of the extroverted Peugeot-inspired face of the Ertiga Dreza. The Swift-style vertical swept-back headlights remain, but the grille is now wider to meet the lamps and gets a chrome bar running across.
Meanwhile, the front bumper has also been redesigned with a friendlier face and larger fog lamp surrounds, with chrome trim on the Executive Plus variant. The side profile, on the other hand, remains nondescript, with the upswept window line and pronounced wheel arches being the only flourishes; the sizeable wheelbase grants the Ertiga a wheel-at-each-corner stance.
Moving on, the rear of the car gets the tail light extensions and chrome bar seen on the facelifted model. However, the rear bumper is taken from Indonesia’s pre-facelift Ertiga, likely due to the need to incorporate a rear fog light for the Malaysian market.
Five-split-spoke alloy wheels are standard and measure 15 inches in diameter, shod with 185/65R15 GT Radial Champiro Eco tyres; they are identical to the Suzuki’s but come with centre caps carrying the new Proton logo. Four colours are available, including the Perdana’s hero Ruby Red seen here, Carnelian Brown from the Persona, Metal Grey from the Saga and Cotton White.
Dashboard derived from Suzuki Swift, six seats
Step inside and you’ll find an interior that has been carried over wholesale, with the exception of the Proton badge on the steering wheel boss. Up front is a dashboard derived from the Swift, albeit in a grey-and-beige colour scheme; disappointingly for an MPV, there’s just one cupholder in front, although the third row passengers get their own above the rear wheel arches.
The middle row is a two-seater – hence making the vehicle a six-seater MPV – even though the bench very clearly has space for three. The Ertiga doesn’t have a provision for a three-point centre seat belt, so the lap belt has simply been taken out.
Proton contends that as such, second-row passengers will make better use of the rear armrest. The seats themselves can be slid backward and forwards as much as 240 mm. Access to the third row is achieved by pulling a lever to tilt the second-row backrest and slide the whole seat forward.
As with most small three-row MPVs, boot space is tiny with all seats up, at just 135 litres (Alza is 83 litres); however, it expands to 400 litres with the 50:50-split third row folded (can be done without removing the headrests, unlike the Alza), and the second row can be folded 60:40 for even more room. There’s also a false floor at the rear hiding even more storage space – the full-size spare tyre is located under the car.
Two airbags and ABS as standard, four-star ASEAN NCAP rating
Kit count is almost identical on both variants – standard equipment includes front and rear fog lights, rear parking sensors, USB connectivity, two 12V power sockets (including one for the second row), a rear air-con blower (with dedicated cooling coils, a significant improvement over the Alza) and four speakers.
Plump for the Plus and you get the aforementioned seat height adjuster, power-folding door mirrors with integrated LED indicators, chrome interior door handles, two front seat back pockets (as opposed to one), a multifunction steering wheel and two tweeters to make it six speakers in total. There’s no Bluetooth, keyless entry or push-button start, unfortunately, even though those items are available in countries like India.
Safety-wise, all models get dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat anchors on the second row. Electronic stability control is not available, which is probably the reason why there is no Premium-badged variant with that feature. Proton’s version gets the Suzuki’s four-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
Swift platform, engine and gearbox, four-speed automatic, EEV certification
Sitting on a stretched Swift platform, the Ertiga is powered by the hatchback’s K14B 1.4 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC VVT petrol engine. Proton is particularly proud about the mill’s metal timing chain, an item which won’t be introduced in its own engines until the brand new GDI and TGDI engine family goes into production, slated for the end of next year.
In this application, the engine produces 92 PS at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via either a five-speed manual gearbox or – the first in a long time for a Proton – a four-speed automatic transmission; the Executive Plus is only available with the slush box. Zero to 100 km/h is accomplished in 11.8 seconds with the manual and 13.9 seconds for the auto.
In terms of fuel consumption, the Ertiga manages 5.7 litres per 100 km with the manual ‘box and 6.0 litres per 100 km with the automatic on the European NEDC cycle. These figures have enabled it to achieve the company’s first Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certification, the first compact MPV in Malaysia to do so. In comparison, the turbocharged Exora CFE CVT uses 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Here are the specifications of the car in full:
Proton Ertiga 1.4 Executive – RM58,800 (MT), RM61,800 (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 (NEDC): 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
5.2 m turning radius
Dimensions (length, width, height): 4,265 mm, 1,695 mm, 1,685 mm
Wheelbase: 2,740 mm
185 mm ground clearance
Weight: 1,175 kg for MT, 1,185 kg for AT
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 – sliding (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 – RM64,800
Adds on:
Chrome trim on front foglamp housings
Power-foldable side mirrors
LED turn signals on side mirrors
Under-bonnet insulation
Anti-pinch driver’s side power window
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
Window tint
Want to know how the Proton Ertiga drives? Read our first impressions of the new car here. You can also browse full specifications and equipment on CarBase.my.
Proton Ertiga 1.4 Executive Plus
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good. more choices for the public.
super ugly
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that this car engine is way too small at 92ps and 130NM. That is tiny. How is an engine this small going to carry 7 adults?
No logic. What this means is that, the engine will struggle to pull the weight load. This means more wear and tear. Don’t even talk about 7 adults. Even with 2 adults and the big body of the car, this car will strain the engine so badly. Also makan minyak like CRAZY!
By the way Proton, why this car got no VSC? Is this the Japanese dumping ground for the world? In Japan, it is 100% wajib to have VSC in every car. Strict government regulation.
But in Malaysia, the Japs can dump non VSC cars in Malaysia. My advice to Japs, we are not a dumping ground.
Malaysian lives are important. Already Proton will pay you few hundred million ringgit in royalty to Suzuki. The least the Japs can do is respect Malaysians and give us a safe car with VSC
Proton should fight for the right to give VSC to Malaysians, unless, Proton themselves think, saving cost from giving VSC is good as they can untung lebih (at our expense).
This is an Maruti model which sold outside Japan for Indonesia and India. That’s why VSC is not included in this :'(
Paultan has written a superb article on VSC. VSC is so important that any car sold in the whole of Europe and US must have VSC. Compulsory.
It is sad that Proton cannot give this Ertiga VSC. At most only RM300 to add VSC. Out lives not worth RM300 Proton?
http://paultan.org/2012/06/27/esp-stability-control-is-a-must-malaysian-motorists-deserve-better-active-safety-in-their-cars/
That is USA and europe where money is big. Malaysian RM is shrinking. We are not living in Europe or USA so dont compare there.
If they were to add VSC
VSC cost: Estc RM300/unit
Altering body design(vehicle were initially not designed to have ESC): Estc RM1000/unit
Suspension setup: Estc RM1500/unit
ECU reprogram: Estc RM500/unit
Upgraded brake system: Est RM2000/unit
Would you buy it then after you total up the whole changes? A 2016 Toyota Hilux with a ESC also failed the manouvre test. Technology will kill you if you use it on things that we’re supposed to have modern tech.
Were’nt*
Weren’t
Ya…is ugly but better than ugliest Alza
Back to rebadge again. Proton is really first class hypocrite.
King of copied is Perodua, Proton juz do rebadge, right?
Sorry bro. Perodua bukan sekadar copy. Tapi adalah anak syarikat kepada Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd, juga secara tidak langsung turut bernaung di bawah Toyota Motor Corp sejak hari pertama penubuhannya. Jadi apa yang peliknya kalau produk parent company di ‘rebadge’? Sebagai anak syarikat, Perodua jugak ada terbabit secara terus dalam R&D product group, sebagai contohnya Bezza. Apapun, persoalannya dibangkitkan soal King of Copy oleh Perodua sedangkan Proton yang selebih layak digelar pakar ‘rebadge’ sebab dah sekian lama (lebih 30 tahun) di Malaysia masih lagi buat ‘rebadge’.
Even your more established toyitaik do rebadging. So apa peliknya do rebadging?
I don’t mind buying a rebadge Ertiga rather than they develop a new development mpv. The Ertiga already proven itself in many countries for being cheap and practical. ” If it Ain’t Broken Don’t Fix It”. However cheap is Not in Bolehland. It is very expansive because proton should not pay a premium for development cost. Btw the grreat Mazda giant also rebadge the this MPV
What a joke Proton.
Rebadge specialist dulu kini selamanya.
you mean P2?
P2 is a representation of Daihatsu in Malaysia..so memang la model Daihatsu yg P2 pakai..
When proton it is rebadge, but when produa it is representative huh?
Come next year if Suzuki becomes shareholder of Proton. Proton will definitely be “representation” and there will be more Suzuki models in Msia. Yahoo!
Tot that are P2 right?
P2 doesn’t rebadge. They practically reuse as they are partially owned by that company
So that is any different?wow..you p2 supporters are really something..
Haha oh no, I don’t support P2. I don’t do anything local for cars. I treasure my family’s life
@Macq:
Why so difficult for Potong fanboi to understand?
Does McDonald Malaysia sell Big Mac is a rebadge? Nope.
If Ramlee Burger license from McD and Sell “Ramlee Mac” (same burger, just changed the wrapping). THAT IS A REBADGE.
OMG….good move, rebadge is suit u bcos ur own designed cars all rubbish…
the need to incorporate a rear fog light for the Malaysian market. Do we really?
Rear foglamp is important for other driver to see u especially during heavy rain n haze.
Yay……… now we can on hazard light and fog light when raining.
Dude….hazard light isn’t for rainning….
its called sarcastic dude…
Also for kampong people living in KL to turn on all the time.
erm not sure about the kampung part. all i know is some drivers are brainless and switch on the rear fog lights all the time to blind the driver behind and also to confuse them as some of the fog lights are incorporated in the main light assembly so it looks like the car is braking all the time. brainless…
Yes. Really helpful for other drivers when heavy rain. But don’t be like some keli driver who turn it on all the time.
Yes. To comply with UN ECE regulations which are now followed by JPJ
Rear foglights should not have a switch but a sensor that can turn on by itself when there is fog. See what happened to many idiotic Vios drivers now…
Haha…so true bro….
So trueeeee….
IMHO it will be hard to sell at this price point.. Alza would be the more popular choice.
Emm… maybe and maybe not.
I have read a few videos review on Youtube, in India market the Ertiga actually is very well received due to the good NVH, flexible seating capability, and unexpectedly good ride & handling.
They even compare it with Innova (both diesel cars though) and concluded it to be better than an Innova.
Also many Malaysian motoring journalists test driven the car and gave their thumb up on the driving department. Not sure whether they were bribed though. Haha
I’ve been in the Er3 in India. Hotel provided it to get to the airport. The journey was around 1.5 hours and we went through terrible roads and heavy traffic. Surprisingly the car was very comfortable to be in. Very stable too but of course, it did nothing more than 60km/h at that time.
Miles away in quality when compared to the alza. Hopefully Proton have kept the comfort and quality part.
they have Alza in India???
Road condition in india is worse than in kl, even in delhi
Most people dont care really much about speed when come to MPV.. The most important is SAFETY and COMFORT.. for me.. i can afford to buy new total lost car but NOT FOR MY 5 years old son..
Errr.. Mahalnyer.Proton is playing UMW trick by pocketing EEV status incentives! How come EEV and small 1.4cc is expensive than closest rival Alza? If that so P1 just hoping for Saga and Persona to generate sales,the rest of the models can only generate hates! Sigh! And i thought proton sudah insaf.I’m wrong..Once again i got kencing by hancing!
Lol.. Alza has high local component so they get tax advantage.We all known that many if not all component of er3 is come from indonesia.
If that is the case, EEV or no EEV is tipu rakyat tactic!
1.4cc is only big enough to carry chicken. 1400cc only possible for a car.
Still using old logo on the steering wheel and the key. I don’t know why it’s so hard for them to use the ditch the old logo altogether.
they changed the logo? when was that???
since everyone says that the NVH of the Ertiga is very good , proton should take one unit , absolutely dismantle the whole car till last screw , and find out what makes it a refined car , and apply that for the rest of the proton lineup…
price is not expensive as most feel , it matches the Alza , and maybe being 99% Suzuki rather than proton makes it worthwhile…the thing is ,its big brother , the Exora is being sold at crazy discounts , and its even a bigger car , turbo, but probably less refined …
so this years model line up is complete , now let p1 work on Exora,Preve and Suprima S(if it survives) facelifts and improvements…
they do assembled this car from the first screw to the last screw… and now u know it
Lol.. they come in ckd kit. u think er3 come in one piece from indonesia? Obviously in pieces n assemble at tanjung malim.
i was figuratively speaking… plz google the word ‘figuratively’ !
This will be a hit.
Ya. Ini Mobil Indonesia pasti laris.
I hope suzuki corp doesnt turn its ugly head again in malaysia by setting up a new company again. After 3 attempts still fail to set a foothold in malaysian market. Go away suzuki, we dont want you!
Toyota Avanza will be in trouble with the launch of Proton Ertiga.
Nope it won’t be and it’s different segment
In other countries, they are the same segment. When came to Malaysia, magically becomes different segment?
rebadged
There too many flaws on this car.It is 6 seater with 7 seat design,a price with very little gap cheaper on their other MPV Exora,smaller size but more expensive than rival alza,conventinal outdated design..Obviously proton is not taking long term sustainability on this model.Just grab it to make it in their congested model line up.A policy that will turn their short relief saga and persona breath to totally stop breathing.This 2 models just to cover up their new stupid mistakes.. P2 managements are dancing and laughing at this moment
it slotted in between alza variant price.
you talk like alaza is a new model…those p2 only capable of facelift only…alaza should end of life already…
Then if suddenly alaza come out new model? With new engine,new design? Cheaper? All of sudden like Bezza? Er3 die peacefully! And we all knew P2 price is more than p1 but how come this time the way round?
That’s a big “IF”, buddy.
Interior colour. So ugly.
The seats , interior colour not suitable as it will get dirty easily! At least proton could have given black leather seats!
Anyway, the price should be below 40k for the top spec. Also by this ‘copy and paste’ trend does not augur well for protons image .
For your info, not all people like dark interior car, 1) it is hot 2) it look less executive 3) your customer or boss will not like to tumpang your car…
Okay I’ll try to be positive, in attempt not to be labeled as a Proton basher……….it has a nice paint. ….. okay that’s all I’ve got.
Now to be said, it’s a very interesting car for the market, but it fills no gap in the Proton lineup simply because the Exora exist and there are variants where its(was?)cheaper and a decent blown version with 4 airbags is not much more expensive. I was under the impression that the Suzukiton will be mid-RM40k to RM50k price range And not any higher.
And than comes the Ertiga’s biggest problem, the Alza. Now I am quite acquainted with the Alza, it’s a horrible to drive lump of rawang steel that has no brake nor steering feeling whatsoever. But it’s good as a cheap family car, a orthodox, cheap, mediocre manor of transport that ferrys 5+2 comfortably without any frills and gets it done, it’s a fairly competent car and it’s reputation and price as well as spec now means I hardly see the Ertiga worrying any Perodua sales department people.
Like Ertiga. Dislike Sienta.
How come they promotes the slogan spacious,comfortable,economical.. if comparing to closest Alza this Ertiga is below their rival? Lower CC,smaller size,more expensive? Facepalm.The price should be 47-59k.. If rebadged model is the reason why chose this lousy car? Look at new Perdana.Also rebadge but no advantage gained.
start from iriz to ertiga they are never put center box .. why? cause of want low budget?
Price should be below 60k
Paultan… why not do a Exora vs Ertiga? both is similar price… it look like you want space vs save fuel…
Mari2 beli Er3..1 famili 3 bijik.
wow… that interior seat color… good luck with the cleanliness
Launched 4 cars is great, keep it up.
But remind that Perdana ia re-engineering car from old accord, Saga is facelift car, Persona is also re-engineering car from iriz, and ertiga the totally rebadge car.
no push start like swift?
Because many of us do not know how to use “Push Start” button… >_<
Why no rear defogger?
Why it put CVT not AT? (maybe marketing miss info)
Price near to exora but different of size. It’s good if ertiga get 5 speed AT. High-line supposedly put leather seat.. it’s better & more privilege. Suitable for small kids & much easier to park.
Sekali lagi kita nampak keikhlasan dan kesungguhan Proton untuk membawa kereta yg berkualiti dan canggih kepada peminat2nya! Taniah dan syabas kepada Proton! Ada duit nanti saya akan beli okay! Salam 1Proton, 1Malaysia!
Perodua already do this a long time ago..
must you rebadge a car/mpv with sub-par safety features? u don’t even have the say in determining the spec? u are trying to sell a family car here!
At least better than alza
Did u question it when buying Alza???
I can imagine so many people changing the badge back to Suzuki ;)
On a serious note, they should have really invested on the 2nd row middle 3 point seat belt. Most families will put a kid in the middle of the second row. Accident happens, and said kid will be doing a Superman through the windshield.
So this one is direct copy or rebadged mpv?
What’s the difference? Do you even understand what rebadge means?
Malaysian level of understanding is the car already exist in other country but we used that as new car is call “COPY”.
I am sure Proton r&d team had many meetings and free flowing budget to decide where the shove their badge. Proud moment isn’t it.
Nope. Probably din allocate any budget to R&D this car when drafting out R&D budget last year. So with no more money left in this year bajet, all they can do is stick P1 logo on the jujuki car.
This Proton’s first SUV is better than Kembara, and a better value buy than a Rush 1.5L.
Taller than the new Q5, with good ground clearance.
Hope it sell well.
Makin pening la pomen proton. Sekejap Mitsubishi, sekejap Renault, Citroen, sekejap Honda, sekejap campro, skrg Suzuki pulak.
perodua will be smiling looking at the price…their model p2 alza can relax & not felt threaten
Alza alredi dead in water due to Exora. So any loss of sales to them it makes no difference, cuz its alredi super low.
Alza outselling Exora by 5 to 1 sales ratio unit. Check it out at Marklines data. So stop dreaming and spreading nonsensical craps here ok.
Alza outselling? To whom, kampung folks who dun take their alzas out kah? Cuz on NS hiway & KL, theres more Exoras everywhere.
Whilst other manufacturers are already moving to the stage of developing cars with autonomous driving capability, here we are still producing a 6-seater with 2 airbags in 2016. Are we living in a different world. Sigh.
LOL… yes we are… go on a vacation in USA and JAPAN and you will know. Thank you govt.
Its not Gov, but its the kedekut brand holders. But since MY pipu clamour for celup jepunis kerandas instead of safer cars, well….
When Japanese come to Malaysia. They wonder how come that so many re-branding and so call ‘local’ car in Malaysia. Brilliant stuff
Dear Jonathan,
The term for wheel at each corner is known as cab forward.
I like to know what will be mentioned in reg card, is it 6 seated or 7 seater? And should I have 7 occupants in the car will JPJ give me a summon for over the limit?
My, forgotten that new reg card is different now to the old one. If not.mistaken no more passenger capacity stated
All those directors syiok sendiri. Selling vehicles which they personally won’t buy. And the company is bleeding red. While the rakyat is paying exorbitant taxes for the benefit of the selected few.
So Ootai, what do you reckon they do to stop the bleed, then? Surrender?
Look, PROTON is really trying. Yes, so they would seem to have regressed with a re-badge instead of building cars ground-up. But if they build from scratch and maybe take out a soft government loan, you guys would still be upset.
Badge engineering is done by many carmakers globally, either as a donor or re-badger. It is the easiest and faster way to market.
There are tons of better n safer car out there to be rebagded yet proton choose this? Life is cheap for us msian?
Honda BRV is a better buy.
Certainly yes, but what is the price of the brv? 90k ~110k? Again it’s over 30k more expensive like the city vs persona.
“There’s no Bluetooth, keyless entry or push-button start, unfortunately, even though those items are available in countries like India.”
Ripping those features can really save a lot of cost?
So how quite expensive because the alza advance got better specs with the similar price after discounted. The seat color/design…yucky. Performance wise have to test drive first..the 1.4 engine underpower like avanza 1.3 or on par with avanza 1.5?
heavier than alza with less power…go figure!
Good job! (Y)
Too expensive alr if compare with alza.
If price below RM 60k, will be a lot of people to buy.
Yup agreed with you, I will buy if less than 60 K. However proton should do a lot better than Maruti or Suzuki by giving a multifunction Head Unit and a reverse camera. Now all car manufacturers offering this, why proton? Still in zaman Batu! Flintstone era ka?
Who ever secure alza just a minute before the launch of ertiga is now having a period of full depression beyong comprehension.
Timing chain instead of timing belt. So P2 salemen got no more point to counter this then…
should be 49~55k….
On the road price from proton website
Manual – RM 61,300
Auto – RM 64,300
Auto (Plus) – RM 67,300
That’s for East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia prices are as listed in the article.
Sorry, salah tengok alr.. haha
thanks, Jonathan.
Yesterday plan to buy this for my wife, but today saw this price, now plan to buy alza alr. (as full spec accessories).
Baik test drive dulu. You will see the power difference.
It is suitable for small families staying in urban areas.
It will be an alternative to Alza as the pricing is almost the same.
Styling wise it is less sporty than Alza because of the taller roof. However it has more headroom to offer and feels more airy.
Ultimately it depends on what is your purpose of buying a mini MPV.
If space is your issue, then Exora is a better choice.
Add another rm600 you can get top spec alza.. gps, reverse camera, leather seat, and peace of mind.
peace of mind you said? who can survive in alaza when it comes in collision head to head with other car?
Rubbish. Who on earth uses 4 speed anymore. Build proper cars please. At least use a cvt for god sake
Eh, when other makers use CVT you say ok, when p1 you complain pulak
Topkek
How much did they pay to people who give good critics and be featured on their presentation video?
Let me know, I need side time job money.
Life is cheap for this poor man’s mpv. No esc is totally unacceptable
dulu proton fan boy kutuk perodua sebab taruk harga mahal utk alza walaupun hanya rebadge..sekarang proton pun dua kali lima..with less powerful engine some more!
Less local content of course more expensive
seems re-badge are more costly than to build their own? why?? expensive royalties?
look at the four stooges on stage. they think they created a spacecraft. get real and grow up guys. this is age of technology and you after 30 years still re-badging old cars such as 10 year old accord and compare to to LEXUS!!!! and this ugly mini car and compare it Toyota or even Exora which was a larger true MPV? pack your bags and go home and learn first. proton has no place in world market with people like drb miss managing it. BTW i am sure this comment will nit be published as proton controls this site I presume.
This is not even designed by p1, still complained ?
Topkek
Lexus? Bashers says P1 is alredi comparable to koenigsegg now!
Did I not say its a waste of time waiting for this “Old Wine in New Bottle” MPV. I want to see how many actually buy this old/small/under-power MPV at this ridiculous price.
Oh goodness.. had the biggest yawn in my entire life…
Same goes with your comment
Proton vitara pls
Proton vitara pls
Should be price below 60k..this is a price sensitive market.
Masing2 ada strategi harga, kita lihat tawaran promosi selepas ini…
Okay not interested in the design and the specs, Alza baru bila keluar nih?
Come on la. MPV is for family car. Takkan la letak “Integrated head unit with CD, USB player” aje. You should have at least upgrade it to DVD player (for children entertainment) & GPS (big boys navigation).
Engine guna metal timing chain, terbaiik lah proton, dah lama dnantikan. Syabas, selamat maju jaya. Rakyat malaysia pasti sokong.
CEO mash belum bangun ke?
safety features are a joke
So what car you drive?
Probably a 30 year old Nissan Sunny.
Shocked by the price. Should have been below 50k. Sigh.
Some discounts will be given later, same like any other makes like Toyota/Honda/Mercedes, so eventually it will be below 60k, possibly around 58k for top spec variant.
Famous Champiro tyres.
I think Proton has been on a roll this year with their releases, price point is pretty good too. But for crying out loud, use the marketing budget to hire a reputable ad agency like Leo Burnett or Bates to do a proper elegant video ad instead of the cringe-worthy crap that KRU studio does. Its so embarrassing to watch and painful
I wonder how much royalty is paid to tun M on each Suzuki car re badged? This was his deal same as perdana so it’s good if gov really start investigate this before giving these double crossers more money to waste.
Why you said like that? He is no longer chairman of proton. Have respect to our PM,and he have “berjasa” to our country….
might be Suzuki set up the price tag margin?
one more thing.. see different fresh clean nice interior when designed by other company compared if originally design by Proton. really attractive even the exterior just conventional looks. But See how bored proton stucked with their black n white interior.. rough texture and cheap quality plastic trim finish. Also cheap quality seat fabric and ugly design. don’t care how expensive the car. for the reason ‘takmau cepat kotor’.. ?? can say that was very stupid reason.
how the worldwide market likes those Japanese design, ergonomics, Proton still keep up their arrogance of weird interior design concept..dark & dull, world without color. Then their sales failed, next year ask more billion from Govt to save their business.??
Truly agree with you especially the bright interior Those who say easy to get dirty are those that are dirty themselves. They should not drive car, they should drive comercial vehicle like bas and lorry.better drive tractor.. No need to clean…
Like it or not.. this is only what Proton can do after so many years. Rebadged a Suzuki.
I think Proton close shop better lah!
the car is having poor power to weight ratio. 92ps and 1175kg kerb weight, 1175/92 = 12.77kg/ps.
Compare to its closest rival P2 Alza, the manual Alza is 1125kg and 104ps. The power to weight ration is 1125/104 = 10.81kg/ps.
Take the smallest displacement of P2 Axia 1000cc, the engine produce 66hp and weight of 820kg. The power to weight ration is 12.42kg/hp, which is better than Ertiga by 0.34kg/ps.
Ertiga obviously is targeting those who need a small MPV for family usage with less concern of power.
I’ll take the Alza anytime.
That car easily become satin; u didn’t found in google?
Proton should rebadge a Vitara instead trying to compete with Alza. Er3 dont even have a reverse camera? and no infotainment system? So boring.
You are wrong, Proton is targeting Bedrock Community, Fred Flintstone and Wilma friends and colleagues…
I never ever want to see KRU-directed rubbish ever again.
Tell me why:
1. proton ertiga most expensive model is more expensive than exora!
2. if u make bigger exp model why u need low spec? if u make small cheap car why u need high spec with leather seat etc??
3. Highest spec iriz is more expensive than cheapest preve?
4. Highest spec persona is more expensive than cheapest preve?
Why no Bluetooth? Proton, tell us why. The same car in India has Bluetooth.
I thought Ertiga has cheaper price in Indonesia but why in Malaysia got higher price?not base on current exchange but correct me if im wrong.
no vsc? 1.4 litres engine pull 1.2 ton seen like underpower. Interior design boring, just like ngl.
Proton fail again.
I felt that pricing is too expansive for a budget mpv. It is suppose a national car and the settings is not a new development. It is sold for quite a few years now and being produced in many countries such as India, indonesia, Philippines and etc. All the development cost being covered by now. Proton only invest on the mould for the front logo.It should be sold cheaper to the Rakyat. Even the perodua Alza is much cheaper than proton ertiga couple with a superior engine, icing on the cake.
I am disappointed with Proton, when it first out, it promise of a Rakyat car affordable. But it is no longer affordable. Perodua instead took the lead! They should change name Perodua suppose to be Proton and proton now should be perodua. Therefore it should we should refer to Proton Alza vs Perodua Ertiga…
Why is the price of white color solid color same as the metallic color. Shouldn’t it be cheaper