Proton Satria Gemilang

Car was unveiled to the public on the evening of Merdeka, but it is less the press. Really very unhappy. So here I am, giving you a personal account in the development of this unique vehicle.

This project is a whirlwind of work done specifically for the Merdeka celebration. To take from beginning to finished product, about 2 months total. Know which building is a fast-track approach incorporates ideas somewhere between the 'house designs something "in" house-prototyping-the-parts now! Based on the Proton Satria Neo Hot Hatch, the idea is to showcase what better way to unexpected and to extend a 3-door in a limousine. record time. And the trip by Prime Minister on this issue.

One of the biggest challenges of this project is that it is roadworthy. But to emulate the boys really useful skills and have their work done on time. All development is done on-site protons with the help of a local consultant for the interior. Proud to say the least. To 31 August is gone, expect to make the car over several rounds of advertising and perhaps at the end as a permanent exhibition or something, when someone asked him ...

I must congratulate my Adiey designers put in his heart and soul into this project and making it a reality. Good time management and presentation.

Proton Satria GTi Turbo

Road Test: Proton Satria Neo 1.6 Sport

Proton warms up to hot-hatch market Satria Neo.

This is the west of the design, we have seen on this Malaysian manufacturer which many of the know-how of its sister company Lotus Engineering.

Proton wanted a car that boasted stability and high speed, agility, and better management.

He was successful? In relation to the stability at high speeds, the answer is yes, within the normal limits of the road. Satria Neo and the operation very well in place with market leaders.

, Not in the context of a low-end performance. The 1.6 CamPro 16V petrol engine is not low enough to really cut the mustard Oomph to hot hatch fans.

But Satria Neo scores of long-haul. It is very comfortable and the ride is refined crusty surface.

The style also contributes to the car and within a large influence Lotus screams its presence in the leather sports models.

Fast Facts

Proton Satria Neo 1 / 6 Sport

* Price: 10,995 €

* Mechanical: 111bhp, 1597 cc, 4cyl petrol engine the front wheels through 5-speed manual gearbox

* Maximum speed: 11 mph 0-62 mph: 11.5 seconds

* Combined mpg: 42.8

* Insurance Group: 7

* CO2 emissions: 157 g / km

* BIK rating: 17%

* Warranty: 3 years / 60,000 miles

Bouffier joins Proton for Barum Rally Zlin

Bryan Bouffier joins Guy Wilks in a two-car Proton squad

The plant will be the efforts of proton number for the first time this season when Bryan Bouffier Men Wilks manufacturer in Malaysia for the team.

Bouffier, which was Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 its first competition last season, will compete Czech Barum Rally Zlin in the youth team. The agreement is underway for the eighth round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge only.

"It was always the intention of a second vehicle, and Bryan is an excellent conductor on board because of his experience," said Chris Mellors, operating member is responsible for the proton-ICC campaign.

Proton, the best results from joining the IRC in June Belgium Ypres Rally is the fourth course Wilks recorded in Russia last month.

"We have ideas, how can we even faster," said British pilot Wilks. "It is always a new car and the most important thing is the end of each event, we will experience."