There’s a whole panel of insurance companies that are waiting to offer Proton customers additional benefits when it comes to insuring their lovely cars. The Proton Insurance Programme (PIP) is now on offer for new cars and also current owners who want to renew their policies at all authorised Proton showrooms across the nation. (more…)
Most of us feel that some of the best times of our lives were spent during our years in universities, colleges, and other educational institutions around the world. With so many eager minds bursting with inspirations, Proton decided to tap into the pool of creativity by organising a marketing competition in the hopes to lead their marketing campaign for their Proton X70 SUV. (more…)
The Honourable Mr Miao Wei, China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, visited Proton’s latest RM1.2 billion manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim earlier today as part of the man’s work visit here in Malaysia. Mr Miao Wei was accompanied by YB Tuan Eddin Syazlee Shith, Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia together with government officials from both countries. (more…)
Proton has achieved its highest sales figure in the past four years (46 months to be exact) last month where they sold a whopping 10,611 cars just for May alone. This is a giant leap of over 51% in sales numbers compared to April 2019.
This achievement meant that the first five months of 2019 saw an increase of sales by 70% compared to the same period in 2018. This is all thanks to their strong assault in promoting models with intelligent features that started off with the introduction of the Proton X70 where it trickled down to the rest of the model line-up such as the updated Iriz, Persona, and the Exora. (more…)
Those who are looking for one of Malaysia’s best value for money MPV can add the 2019 Proton Exora into their list. Updated for 2019, the Exora offers great space, improved overall comfort, great power delivery, and enhanced intelligence thrown into the mix. Looking for an MPV that can sit seven full-sized adults comfortably? The 2019 Exora should be one of your go-to choices. (more…)
Attention to all Seremban folks. There’s a new Proton 3S dealer outlet that has just been opened by Setia Auto Drive Sdn Bhd which features the new image of the company and it is banging. Located at Galla Industrial Park, the new showroom was officiated by Dr Li Chunrong, CEO of Proton and YB Dato’ Seri Aminuddin Harun, Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan. (more…)
The Proton Iriz and the Persona have always only enjoyed some success in the Malaysian B-segment. Not a lot as the competition in that segment is intense and the Myvi really is king of the hill. But that much desired segment success that Proton has longed for could just be around the corner.
To achieve this, Proton has updated the Iriz and Persona for 2019, and both now offer first in-class technology features.
For starters, the cars now feature intelligent infotainment systems accessed via a 7-inch touchscreen function. What this means is that both the Iriz and Persona use an embedded eSim card that connects the car to the internet.
Through this system, the car offers applications for music streaming and online navigation. And through the eSim, the system will also receive Over The Air (OTA) updates with new apps added to the system when they become available.
It also has 16GB of internal memory and features a mirroring function for Android smart phones.
And for those who were impressed with the voice recognition which made its debut in the X70, the Iriz and the Persona too offer the same voice recognition app with the now famous catchphrase ‘Hi Proton’!
An updated car usually features aesthetic updates as well, and both the Iriz and the Persona too feature an extensive exterior redesign.
The Proton ‘Ethereal Bow’ grille design which debuted on the X70 now sets the new Iriz apart from the old. And this is completed by a new set of front and rear bumpers, a black rear garnish, new rims, as well as a shark fin antenna.
As for the Persona, Proton says it has been restyled more conservatively but also features the Ethereal Bow as well as the Infinite Weave pattern which is now a styling trademark for Proton.
The restyled Persona is topped off by a new boot spoiler, updated bumpers and new rims.
The prices of both cars have also been revised with prices for the Iriz starting from RM36,700 for the standard 1.3 up to RM50,700 for the top of the line 1.6 CVT.
The Persona on the other hand is priced at RM42,600 for the standard 1.6 manual, and up to RM54,600 for the 1.6 CVT. These prices are for Peninsular Malaysia, our readers from East Malaysia will have to pay RM2,000 more across the board and can refer to the price table below.
But it doesn’t just end there. Proton is spicing up the package even further and gives you an even better reason to buy these two cars.
Proton is offering:
1. Free two-year road tax for cars booked prior to the launch date
2. Free two-year road tax for the first 1,000 units registered
3. Free 5-year internet data with 12GB/year
4. Interest rates starting from just 2.93%
5. Free labour for 3 scheduled service appointments up until 20,000km
6. Insurance coverage package which the table below simplifies for you.
With these updates, especially with the new intelligent infotainment system, Proton is set to continue its march to the top of the market.
The company has enjoyed huge success with the X70 garnering a very healthy 25,000 bookings with 11,000 units delivered.
Remember the group of Proton X70 owners who set out on an adventure of a lifetime a few weeks back? Well, the Proton X70 Amazing Trip participants have completed their 13,000km drive through four countries and 13 cities where they finally reached the home of Proton’s joint venture partner, Geely! (more…)
It has been just over 100 day since the exciting launch of the highly-regarded Proton X70 here in Malaysia and for the record, PROTON has successfully delivered 8,500 units of their first premium SUV!
The 8,500th unit of the Proton X70 was delivered to Malaysian law firm Lee Allen Hishammuddin & Gledhill (LHAG). (more…)
A project for the first ever CKD assembly plant for Proton vehicles in Pakistan officially began today when the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Imran Khan, signed a ceremonial marble plaque at an event held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The plant, to be built at a Greenfield site in Karachi, will be owned and operated by ALHAJ Automotive, the official distributor for Proton vehicles in Pakistan and is expected to commence operations before the end of 2020. (more…)
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