Thumbs up to Proton !!!

This month, Proton have launched the ever popular rumours of the new Proton Walan (Waja + Lancer). Indeed, it have turned from rumours to a fact. at 10/11/2010, Proton launched it's new line-up, The Proton Inspira, not a macho name, but a decent car i can say...
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3 varieties can be selected, 1.8(M), 1.8(CVT) & 2.0(CVT). Forget about the 1.8(CVT) which got no flappy pedal... So its either 1.8(M) to play with or 2.0(CVT) full spec to sleep in. Price also decently affordable at RM79k to RM92k. . . Well, if no import tax then it's expensive lar... But, well... For now, its decent.
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Well, it looks 95% identical to the Mitsubishi Lancer, with a styled with the taste of Persona front bumper, and a rear bumper with a black board stuck beneath it. Other than that, spot the change in logos everywhere and also, a Proton plastic engine cover. Other than that, the engine (4B11), body and etc..etc... is exactly the same as Lancer. How much more decent can you demand now ??? It's basically a Lancer with a Proton logo.
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Thumbs up to Proton (not being sacarstic) for doing such a bold move !!! Bravo !!! The collateral agreement of mitsu and proton doesn't mean that Proton have no ability to produce their own model, but in another sense, this is a great move for the company as cost of R&D is hugely lower and by obtaining a secure source of technology, its a reliable car. Some may talk negative about such a move by Proton, I may say, its a smart move. If you haven't notice, most huge automotive companies also does this... Look at the Opel Frontera and Nissan Terrano, Look at Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, Look at Opel Zafira and Chevrolet Nabira... It's an example of synergy towards higher efficiency production.
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Good job Proton. Please continue to bring such surprise to our market !!! ;p