Proton Reviews with Road Tests
Saturday 21st November 2009
Boring, slow and old-fashioned. Unfortunately, that’s the general perception of Proton cars. the full review
Out with friends, I’m often asked, ‘what are you driving this week?’ Well, this week it was the Proton Savvy and I wish I had a pound for everyone that said, ‘a what?’ Mind you, one of them had just taken delivery of a brand new Mercedes S-Class, so he wouldn’t recognise a lowly Proton if it bit him in the proverbial. the full review
Perusahaan Otomobile Nasional Berhad, or PROTON, was incorporated on the 7th May 1983. Proton made a major step in upgrading its engineering capabilities when it acquired a share in Lotus Group International in October 1996 - this stake was increased to a 100 share in 2003. the full review
Launched in 2003 the Proton Jumbuck pick-up is the Malaysian manufacturer's first foray into the light commercial vehicle market. the full review









