WHY PROTON?

We know why owning a Proton is a rewarding experience and now we have made it easier for you to feel confident about buying a new Proton. Here are ten reasons why …

• Fun to drive Proton owns renowned sports car manufacturer Lotus. So you can be assured of a level of ride, handling and steering second to none. This makes all new Protons lots of fun to drive.
• Competitive pricing All new Proton’s come with a competitive price. This means the customer doesn’t need to worry about hard negotiations. Buying a car is a big decision and we want to make sure you have an enjoyable purchasing experience because you will certainly enjoy owning a Proton.
• Reliability All new Protons come with a competitive warranty to give you added confidence. All passenger vehicles are backed by a comprehensive 3 years unlimited kilometre warranty while the Jumbuck has a 3 year 100,000 kilometre warranty. Plus whilst your car is under warranty you will also receive free roadside assistance in the case of a breakdown or accident.
• Quality With Proton’s new state of the art manufacturing facility you can be sure each new Proton is manufactured to the highest quality. In fact in 2003 Proton achieved ISO:9001:2001 Standard of Quality. Plus all new Protons are built to certified quality standards and implement continuous improvement procedures.
• Standard features Proton is dedicated to incorporating as many features into their vehicles that customer can truly benefit from. At Proton it’s all about meeting customer needs. So we have made many features standard that most manufacturers offer as options at extra cost. We are confident that when you compare our standard features with our competitors you’ll notice the exceptional value for money Proton vehicles offer.
• Low running costs Proton knows the price of fuel isn’t getting any cheaper. That’s ok because you’ll use less fuel driving a Proton. The Proton Savvy uses just 5.7 litres per 100km combined city and highway driving (as per ADR81/01). Check out the fuel consumption of our other models in the showroom.
• Peace of mind Proton’s technology helps make safer cars by using strong materials for the chassis and Lotus engineering. It is important for us that in the unfortunate case of an accident or collision Proton passengers are kept safe within the protection of the safety cell incorporated into every car. Proton also gives you added security for peace of mind with alarm and immobilizer standard in every Proton. For more information on the technology that makes our cars safe request a brochure or contact an authorized Proton dealer.
• Research & Development In this fast paced, competitive world of automotive manufacturing, the ability to maintain a competitive edge makes all the difference between success and failure. With this in mind, from 1997, PROTON began preparing for the future by boosting its Research and Development capabilities. Today thanks to intensive R&D, it is a fully fledged automotive manufacturer capable of designing and producing its own car platforms, bodies and engines.
• Manufacturing capabilities Only 11 countries out of the 146 World Trade Organisation members can design and manufacture a vehicle from the ground up with the latest technology, meeting world standards. In 2002, Malaysia became the 11th country. Proton is also in a class apart, having gained a global reputation with Lotus which supplies technology, research and development to 10 car manufacturers.
• Integrated engineering Our cutting-edge facilities offer a fully integrated engineering service, capable of creating new concepts and taking those initial concepts through a fully supported process of product design, development, prototyping and testing, right up to mass production. That means every Proton benefits from the expertise and technology our company has gained.