All New Proton Car

Proton Holdings Berhad (Proton) announced that they will release new model early next year. It is all new car and not related with Proton Persona. Actually this is the concept car, TUAH that was shown to the public during the KL International Motor Show 2010, but slightly different on the headlamp, bumper, fog lamp side mirror and front grill. At this moment this new car only known as P3-21A code, but Persona R or Espire expected the name given to this car. One thing that make we proud of this car, this model will be equipped with Campro 1.6cc turbo engine in Proton family and it was design by Malaysian itself. This is what Proton Managing Director, Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said.

This new sedan will be the the first new generation of global models constructed in accordance with the new law and the global regulations.especially on the emissions standards and safety bring to the first, as this sedan will be fitted with 6 air-bags.

Syed Zainal said Proton's latest model will be also produced in China by Hawtai Motor Group Ltd (Hawtai), and have sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for further discussion on cooperation between them until December. He said in addition to producing the Exora in China with new design, Hawtai will develop the P3-21A as the left-hand drive vehicles using the brand Hawtai to markets in China and the car will use the same version of the Proton brand for the export market

About the interior and other specification, we don't have any information so far.  Just wait for the launching next year. Hope that this new car still in affordable price for all Malaysians.

Congratulations to Proton.

UPDATE!!!!

Latest  picture of P3-21A leaked!!!

Credit to AQAMOHA for pictures

 The name of this new car still in mystery..

The following is a summary of the main specification of  new Proton, P3-21A based on the disclosure by Tun Dr. Mahathir when given the honor to test drive this vehicle.

• 1.6 litre turbo charged that works as 2.0 litre engine (1.6 CFE turbo bolted I think)
• Auto speed wiper
• Auto side door folding mirror - auto flip when parking, auto unflip whne start the engine
• Start/Stop push button
• Wiper and headlamp automatic ON when raining and  weather turned dark
• GPS antena for Navigation System (Maybe available for premium unit only)
• Impact Sensing Door Lock
• Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
• Shift lever with tiptronic Mode and Paddle Shifter on Steering Wheel
• ABS, EBD, ESC and BA
• Daytime running LED build-in headlamp
• LED taillamp
• Side Mirror with Signal light indicator
• 16inch Sport Rim
• Soft touch plastic dashboard
• Keyless entry. Fully remote controlled for central lock/unlocking.
• Internet ready for online surfing while in the car.
• PRICE RANGE: RM62k - RM75k.  Launching should be in May 2012.

UPDATE 2!!!        (Friday 23.03.2012)

Full spec of P3-21A leak!!!

I'm not very sure the origin of this information, but I got it from http://www.arenakereta.com.

By reffering to this specifications, Toyota Vios and Honda City totally LOST in this class.. Yeah!!!