Proton Launched in Pakistan Today! + launch pics

[malikg115]

@ jag bhaai
bro plz mention Proton LHR office n show room address.

[spectra]

sad to see such comments. i think we pakistanis do not deserve competition. majority of us are already complaining about low resales. proton entry will increase competition further.
also, those who buy suzukis will keep on buying them no matter what.
proton saga will create a new market segment for sure. it will replace kia classia and wira will create a new option like spectra did.

[hashimsiddiq]

i dont think proton can compete with Honda Toyota and Mitsubishi but they can compete with Suzuki, hyundai,Kia...

PROTON LAHORE MOTORS
395 SHADMAN OPP EDEN CENTRE
JAIL ROAD,LAHORE

[WaqasMK]

I had been in some proton car in Syria last year. it was really good. Hope these cars are also of good quality.

[shueyb]

Welcome, Proton!
But they haven't launched their cutest car - the Savvy.

[jaan99]

Don't worry.... Keep in mind that after all, its Mitsubishi technology....

MALAYSIA RULEZ!

Corolla here I come to tear you apart....

@salarzae love u man . App ka moun ma Ghee shakar.

if people can buy a cultus for 6.5-7.0lac (including OWN) and that too is a 1990 technology, i dont think buying SAGA for this price is a bad option in any respect!
@usman COOOL yaar

[jaan99]

• 1981 Joint venture proposed with Mitsubishi to build a Malaysian car.
  • 1982 National Car Project given cabinet approval.

Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia (HICOM) signs agreement with Mitsubishi.

* 1983 Proton established on 7th May.

Proton factory established in HICOM area.

* 1984 Prototype model on test.

Edaran Otomobil Nasional Sendirian Berhad (EON) Privatised.
First car named Proton Saga.

* 1985 Saga launched.
* 1986 Saga exported to Bangladesh.
* 1987 Production reaches 50,000 cars.

Agreement to sell Proton cars in UK.

* 1988 Saga wins 2 gold medals and 1 bronze medal at International Exhibition in Birmingham (UK).
* 1989 Local engine plant opens.

Production reaches 150,000.

* 1990 Saga wins 2 more gold medals at Birmingham International Exhibition (UK).

Production reaches 200,000,
Saga enters Thailand Rally and ended as winners.

* 1991 What Car awards Saga "Best Purchase" accolade.

12 valve engine released in the UK.
300,000 cars produced.
Transmission and Engine Facility opened by the then-Prime Minister - Mahathir bin Mohamad.

* 1992 Robotic upgrade to the Proton factory.

Saga variant, Proton Iswara launched.
Proton's hat-trick. 2 gold medals at the Birmingham Exhibition for the 3rd consecutive year.
En Adzmi Abdul Wahab appointed Managing Director of EON.

* 1993 Proton R&D facility opens.

Proton Wira launched.
Datuk Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh appointed Managing Director of Proton.
Production reaches 500,000 cars.
Proton finishes 2nd in Rally of Dubai.

* 1994 Proton Satria launched.

Agreement to export cars to Indonesia signed.

* 1995 Proton Perdana launched by the Prime Minister at Putra World Trade Center.

A more sporty Proton Wira called Wira Aeroback was launched.
In June 1995 proton lauuched in Australia with the Wira sedan.

* 1996 Production of Proton Tiara begins.

Proton now exporting to 31 countries.
Proton Wira 400 Series launched in Zagreb, Croatia.

* 1997 YB Dato' Saleh Sulong becomes Chairman of Proton.

Production of Lotus Elise begins.

* 1998 Proton gains ISO 9002 certification.

Satria GTi and Perdana V6 launched.

* 1999 Perdana V6 and Satria GTi launched in Singapore and Brunei.
* 2000 Launch of Proton Juara mini-MPV.
* 2001 Proton Waja launched.
* 2002 Launch of Proton Arena and Waja 1.8.
* 2003 Sponsorship of Norwich City Football Club begins.
* 2004 Proton Gen-2 launched.
* 2005 Launch of Proton Savvy.
* 2005 Syed Zainal Abidin Tahir appointed the new MD.
* 2006 Launch of Waja Campro 1.6 DOHC
* 2006 Proton reduced car prices in Malaysia along with several other car manufacturers in a move by the government to lower car prices.
* 2006 Proton holds talks with sources in Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Thailand, and China.
* 2006 Launch of Satria Neo.
* 2006 15/sept Launched in Pakistan.

[ROAD____]

bhaiyo! kuch bhi kaho... kuch bhi kaho.. these all looked like purane zamane ki gadiyan. interior was just nothing attractive at all.... again some pathetic stuff for third world country!! prices should be more low....... but as i always say COMPETITION... these type of acts can bring improvements in our car industry. thats it!!

[Jag]

Also, please mention that you got details from PakWheels.com website.. that will ensure that we are known all over. Thanks..

Dealerships of Proton Nationwide

Proton Lahore Motors
Eden Center Jail Road, Lahore
Tel: 042-7577702, 7590629, 7581638
Fax: 042-7592133

Proton Islamabad Motors
Plot #89, Street-10, I-9, Industrial Area Islamabad
Tel: 051-4431111
Fax: 051-4444655

Proton Faisalabad Motors
Jaranwala Road Faisalabad
Tel: 041-8557501-4
Fax: 041-8557506

Proton Rawalpindi Motors
Chinar Plaza, Pir SohWadhai Road Near Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi
Tel: 051-5471871, 5462570
Fax: 051-5468661

Proton Multan Motors
Old Chungi No. 8, L.M.Q. Road Multan
Tel: 061-4570539, 6521192
Fax: 061-4540147

Royal Automobiles Proton
Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi
Tel: 021-111-776-866
Fax: 021-5050163

Royal Automobiles Proton
Khalid Bin Walid Road, Karachi
Tel: 021-4221619

[humy]

nice nice!!! il send some people to the multan showroom with pakwheels reference Jag...!

[UsmanAnsari]

good info jan99

[UsmanAnsari]

@ROAD
bhaiyo! kuch bhi kaho... kuch bhi kaho.. these all looked like purane zamane ki gadiyan. interior was just nothing attractive at all....

Mehran is also a PURANAY ZAMANAY KEE GAREE... so is cuore, cultus, and the list goes on.... if we are not happy to see something new, then we better keep on encouraging these old PURANAY ZAMANAY KEE GAARIAAN instead of having some new PURANAY ZAMANAY KEE GAARIAAN

[shari99]

can u plz tell me r they imported or being assembled in pakistan

[jaan99]

The Wira used to be called Persona but the name change coincided with an image makeover. Available as a saloon or five-door hatchback, it's cheap to run and buy but only if you opt for the lower end of the range. Higher up the line, Wira is seriously outdone by better rivals. The interior is a letdown, although on paper the standard equipment list looks impressive. Entry-level 1.3 models are sluggish and the 1.6 is expensive - the 1.5 is probably the best buy. Included in the budget package is an excellent warranty

[Jag]

@Usman currently the vehicles are imported, and depends on the market response further decisions either to import or assemble locally will be decided.

[jaan99]

[jaan99]

[alphaX]

Saw all the four models at Jail Road today.

Saga is the best buy in my opinion, It has a very European face, didn't get to test drive it, but that will be offered in the coming days.

At around 6.5 lakhs, it offers more room, style and saftey than anyother new car available in Pakistan.

[Jag]

Proton Brochures + Specs have been uploaded Click Here

[jaan99]

GOOD GOOD GOODA JAG
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