Proton Jumbuck Review
Published: 22nd October 2004
Proton Jumbuck GLS
How It Looks - Exterior
The Jumbuck's exterior styling bears more than a passing resemblance to the classic Australian 'Ute' and this is not surprising as 'Jumbuck' is Australian slang for sheep and Australia is an important market for Proton. The styling is not to everyone's taste with bold two-tone paintwork and optional roll bar. The GLS model is equipped with alloy wheels as standard as is the word 'Jumbuck' emblazoned across the tailgate.
How It Looks - Interior
The interior styling is rather dated and feels like a car from the 1990's. The cabin has a 'no-frills' functional feel about it with masses of grey plastic and velour upholstery.
In Car Entertainment and Satellite Navigation
- Clarion RDS radio/ single slot CD player.
What We Liked
- The Price
- Gearbox
- Engine
What We Disliked
- Lack of ABS & airbags
- Build quality in some areas
What We'd Like To See
- ABS and front airbags
- A 4x4 version at a competitive price would be perfect for the farming community
