Proton S50 – new Preve/Waja replacement rendered
During the launch of the Proton Saga facelift in August 2019, the national carmaker revealed its product launch strategy, which would see one new model be introduced every year. Since then, we’ve …
Perodua Myvi seen with GR Yaris-style front bumper
The European, TNGA-based Toyota Yaris, from which the rally homologation GR Yaris is made, is a B-segment hatchback, and so is the Perodua Myvi. Given the matching visual kit, we can see …
Proton Saga launched in Nepal: 1,299 cc, ESP, RM122k
Proton continues its expansion into global markets with the launch of the Saga in Nepal. The mountainous country is the fifth to receive the sedan, after Brunei, Pakistan, Kenya and Egypt. Available …
2021 Proton Suprima S, Gen2 rendered as a hatchback
Many people were fans of the original Proton Suprima S. The car was easy on the eyes, had the right proportions, and drove reasonably well, too. Wouldn't it be nice, then, for …
Proton sold 109,716 cars in 2020 – up 8.8% from 2019!
Despite the crippling effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Proton closed 2020 on a high, selling a total of 109,716 vehicles throughout the year. That is approximately an 8.8% growth over the 100,821 …
Perodua sold 220,154 units in 2020, 10k over its target
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting movement control orders, Perodua has exceeded its 2020 sales target of 210,000 units by posting sales of 220,154 units last year. This is on the …
2021 Proton Persona, Iriz facelifts score five-star Asean NCAP rating under 2017-2020 protocol
The forthcoming 2021 facelifts for the Proton Persona and Iriz have attained the full, five-star rating from Asean NCAP under the protocol and rating system for 2017-2020, the organisation has announced. Proton …
Proton targets 4,000 units of X50 deliveries by end December, aims to clear early queue by April: Roslan
The manufacture and distribution of new Proton vehicles is one of the many operations affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, Utusan Malaysia reported today. Most affected among them is the Proton X50 which …
Perodua in 2021 – new D55L SUV, Myvi FL, D27A Alza?
From one national car brand, we now move on to another. This time, we’re focusing on Perodua and the new products that could potentially be introduced by the company in 2021. Unlike …
Taking delivery of my own Proton X50 – Hafriz Shah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw4vV6O-yq8 It's no secret that I booked a Proton X50 Flagship for myself - making it three new Protons in the last two years, joining the X70 Premium CBU and Iriz Standard …
Proton in 2021 – new S50 sedan, V70 MPV or X90 SUV?
With the Proton X50 having finally been launched, the public's attention now turns to the next upcoming model. The company's chief executive officer Li Chunrong has already said that Proton is capable …
Proton X50 review – detailed look at the pros and cons
It's no understatement that the Proton X50 is the most hyped up new car in Malaysia since perhaps the original Proton Saga itself. Question is, can it live up to all that …
Proton X50 – ASEAN NCAP tests resulted in key safety changes for RHD conversion, led by Malaysian R&D
Adapting a car from a left-hand drive layout to a right-hand drive configuration may sound like a straightforward affair, with a simple flip of the dashboard orientation being all that's needed. However, …
2021 Proton Saga facelift launched in Egypt – LHD, no ESC but with extra AC controls, heater; RM43k-RM52k
The latest Proton Saga has made its launch debut in Egypt, where it will be offered in three variants – Standard MT, Standard AT and Premium AT – for the 2021 model …
Perodua Myvi and Bezza imagined with GR styling
Click to enlarge The Toyota GR Yaris' arrival on the local scene has created quite a bit of a stir, with plenty of chatter surrounding the car over the past week. Given …
Proton X70 in Pakistan: wait list reportedly up to nine months, dealers charging over MSRP to “jump queue”
It seems like the Proton X70 is off to a rather good start in Pakistan. According to Proton distributor Al-Haj Automotive, its management has received several complaints from prospective customers who were …
Proton X70 launched in Pakistan with 1.5L TGDi engine – CBU Malaysia, RM123k-RM136k; CKD due in Q1 2021
At long last, the Proton X70 SUV has officially made its debut in Pakistan. For now, the C-segment SUV is only available as a CBU model, and there are two variants on …
Perodua D55L SUV, Axia given fantasy GR treatment
Click to enlarge We need things to aspire to, dreams. Reality might be very different, but the power of dreams is not to be underestimated. Everything starts from a dream. Pun intended, …
Proton X50 uses the same 1.5 three-cylinder TGDi and 7DCT as the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 PHEV – CEVT
During an interview with Håkan Sandquist, director of powertrain strategy at China Euro Vehicle Technology (CEVT), it was revealed that the base engine used in the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 is the …
Proton X50’s use of a timing belt isn’t a concern and why RON 95 is fine over RON 97 – CEVT explains
When the Proton X50 was launched in October this year, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the SUV’s use of a timing belt instead of a timing chain for its 1.5 …
