2009 Proton Satria now just $14,990
28 Aug, 2008
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Proton has announced that it has repositioned its 2009 Satria Neo three door hatch in the market with an even lower entry price.
A base model Satria Neo GX manual now starts at just $14,990 while keeping the same level of standard equipment as the current model.
This represents a saving of $2,000 for GX manual buyers and $1,000 for the GX automatic which now starts at $16,990.
Standard kit is surprisingly generous and includes air-conditioning, reverse sensors, ABS anti-lock brakes with EBD, SRS dual front airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, power steering, power windows and mirrors, central locking with remote keyless entry and an alarm with immobiliser.
The high spec GXR manual also receives a significant price reduction, starting at $17,990 - a saving of $1,000.
The GXR variant adds 16-inch alloy wheels with Continental Conti Sport Contact low-profile tyres, rear spoiler, cruise control (Auto only), auto climate control air-conditioning and front fog lights in addition to GX trim as standard.
“Satria Neo was the only model in the Proton range that was not ranked amongst the most competitively priced vehicles in its category and we knew it was due for a price revision,” Proton Cars Australia’s general manager of sales and operations Billy Falconer.
As it currently stands, the Persona and Gen.2 manual models represent the lowest price point in the small passenger car category, the Savvy is the best priced in the light passenger car category and the Jumbuck is the best priced in the ute and cab chassis category.
Both the GX and GXR models are powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine with peak power of 82kW and 148Nm, which returns a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.2-litres per 100km.
Satria Neo comes with Proton’s full three-year unlimited kilometre warranty with a seven-year anti-corrosion warranty along with three year’s 24 hour roadside assistance at no extra cost.
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August 28th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
When do we get to see the GTI!
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August 28th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I have a soft spot for these cars. They’re pretty awful in general, but they have character, and they’re cheap as.
Plus they have tendency to explode at about 200,000 kms (I was in an old one when it happened). Character.
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August 28th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
d(O.o)b exterior actually looks better than the new barina. The gear stick looks cheap as though.
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August 28th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Was a doco on the ABC or SBS about Proton a few weeks ago and how the Maylasian Govt subsidises it’s existence and protects Proton locally with tariffs.
They interviewed some locals and no compliments to be had.
Are these still based on an old Lancer out of interest?
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August 29th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Nah don think so mate, for the first time I think these cars are really Malaysian designed.
BUT…you’re spot on about the tarriffs. My good mate is Malaysian and he’s told me of BMW320d costing the equivalent of AUD$100,000.
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August 29th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Cool looker and what not….quality? Well I look at photo of rear tail light and the panel gap does not flow through as different from tail gate to that above rear tailight. Still appeals and would hold jury out til these pseudo car experts (”self proclaimed”) start to assess these points throughout!
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August 29th, 2008 at 8:54 am
They would have to slash the price by half to make them worth looking at.
The you would find that they are unrelaible, incredibly cheap and tacky, just plain awful.
These make a Lada Niva look like a luxury car. Why anyone would prefer this over a Rio or Getz is beyond comprehension.
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August 29th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I think this is a great looking little car. A true little hatchback and not a scaled down high riding people mover.
I also hear this thing handles really well, thanks to Lotus.
Shame about Proton’s on going quality problems.
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August 29th, 2008 at 9:22 am
“Why anyone would prefer this over a Rio or Getz is beyond comprehension.” - Perhaps its only draw will be the Malaysian Nationalists similar I could see those
Chinese cars ‘Great wall motors’ attracting Chinese nationalist.
We are convinced to buy Australian made, like wise with other nations and their countrymen.
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August 29th, 2008 at 9:47 am
anyone who bought this car before the price was reduced would be seriously miffed! altho i am not sure how much dealer discount you get on top of the reduced price … i mean this is just the list price … i am sure there is room to haggle! but as many have commented, why would u bother?
I can already see shiny plastics in the picture …
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