Segment: Small
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
When it decided to replace the Wira hatchback model, Proton didn't found any better idea to name the new generation and just called it Gen 2.
The Malaysian carmaker developed the Gen2 together with the British sports car maker Lotus. It was a new platform with a new engine. It was a significant financial effort, which, after all, it was not that successful as the carmaker hoped.
Damian Chia, Proton's chief designer, tried to make a sporty hatchback. He penned the headlights inspired by the tiger's eyes, and the door handles by the traditional Malaysian dagger. The car's overall shape was unusual for the hatchback segment, with the roof sloped down too soon, resulting in a too raked-forward tailgate. It was a daring idea, at the cost of interior space.
In its quest to offer the Gen2 at the price of a small-segment vehicle, the carmaker had to cut some corners and installed cheaper materials inside. Despite the good design of the dashboard, the hard-plastic materials made it look cheap. Its instrument cluster was sporty-looking, with a chronograph-look for the speedometer and tachometer. Both dials included a small gauge for the coolant temperature and fuel level, respectively. The front seats were slim and with minimal bolstering, while in the back, there was no headroom for average-sized passengers.
Proton installed a newly developed, 1.6-liter engine under the Gen2's hood for the top trim level, while the base version kept the older 1.3-liter unit. Both were paired to a five-speed manual, while the latter was offered an option for a four-speed automatic. The carmaker offered exclusively for the British market a dual fuel, gasoline/LPG system.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 121 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/57.9 in (1,476/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 6000 RPM 111 HP @ 6000 RPM 110 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 148 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/57.9 in (1,476/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 6000 RPM 111 HP @ 6000 RPM 110 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 148 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/57.9 in (1,476/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |