Proton Gen 2 Review

Manufactured by the Proton, the Malaysian manufacturer, the Proton Gen 2 is a small sedan car which was released in the year 2004. Proton initially had given the car a codename Wira Replacement Model (WRM). The Gen 2 is built on the same platform which was immensely developed by Proton and its technical partner Lotus.

The outer design of the Proton Gen 2 is appreciable and the riding and handling allocation is good. The Gen 2 was successful to get featured on Top Gear, Series 5, Episode 9 which was broadcasted December 26, 2004 in the United Kingdom.

The selling of Proton Gen 2 in the domestic country was stopped in the year 2012, however, it being exported in different other countries. Proton has been exporting Gen 2 in Nepal under the dealership of Ssangyong IMS Motors.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,250,000

Specifications

Dimension:

Body Type	Sedan
Basic Weight	NA
Length	4477 mm
Height	1437 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm
Front Track	1475 mm
Rear Track	1470 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm

 

Engine:

Fuel Tank	NA
Cylinders	NA
Valves Per Cylinder	NA
Displacement	1597 cc
Max Power	110 bhp
Max Torque	148 Nm

 

Dynamics:

Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Wheels	NA
Rear Wheels	NA
Front Suspensions	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspensions	Multi-link with Stabilizer Bar

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
Number of Gears	5