Is Proton Inspira a good car?
Let us first establish the fact that the Proton Inspira is a Mitsubishi Lancer GT with Proton’s acclaimed “Ride and Handling” suspension tuning. So basically, the two cars share the same engine and chassis. And like most Japanese cars, the Inspira is generally a reliable car.
How can you tell the difference between Inspira and Lancer?
At a glance, there’s almost zero difference between the Inspira and Lancer save for Proton’s unique front end design, which is of a V-shape as opposed to Mitsubishi’s trademark trapezoidal “jet fighter” grille.
Where are protons cars made?
Malaysia
| List of Proton car models | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Body style | Assembly |
| Proton Persona (CM6S) 2007–2016 | 4-door sedan | Malaysia China |
| Proton Satria Neo (BS3M, BS6M) 2006–2015 | 3-door hatchback | Malaysia |
| Proton Savvy (BT2L) 2005–2011 | 5-door hatchback | Malaysia |
Are proton still making cars?
Proton cars are currently sold in at least 15 countries, the majority of which are in Asia; its largest export market was the United Kingdom, where its cars were sold until 2016….Proton Holdings.
| Type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Revenue | RM8.0 billion (2020) |
| Number of employees | 12,000 |
| Parent | DRB-HICOM (50.1%) Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co (49.9%) |
Can you still buy proton cars?
Proton was the owner of Lotus Cars from 1996 to 2017. In May 2017, DRB-HICOM announced plans to sell a 49.9% stake in Proton and a 51% stake in Lotus to Geely Automobile Holdings. The deal was signed in June 2017, and since then, Lotus ceased to be a unit of Proton….Proton Holdings.
| Type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Website | proton.com |