Free ATV with Proton Jumbuck
1 Jan, 2008
37 Comments 
The Proton Jumbuck is already the most economical and most affordable utility in Australia, however it seems Proton are struggling to shift the little workhorse even at the $14,990 sticker price.
The solution: Proton is including a free 50cc ATV quad bike with every Jumbuck optioned with $1000 worth of genuine accessories.
According to Proton Cars Australia managing director John Startari the Jumbuck quad bike offer is a way of adding extra value and enhancing the attractiveness of Australia’s toughest half tonne ute.
“Jumbuck has found great favour with buyers around the country thanks to its economy and reliability and this special limited offer will make it even more attractive,”
The entire package is valued at $18,290 but is available for just $15,990 with the Jumbuck GLi and a $20,290 package for just $17,990 with the GLSi.
Recently voted the lowest cost commercial vehicle to own and operate by NRMA Business Wise, Proton says the Jumbuck is the perfect solution for hobby farms or as a company vehicle.
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January 1st, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Wouldn’t it make more sense to give away a free Proton Jumbuck if you buy the ATV?
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 1:10 pm
A cheap nasty car selling with a cheap and nasty ATV, the Jumbuck is so simple and basic why would anyone buy this rubbish, please use common sense before you contemplate a purchase..
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 1:40 pm
That must be a cheap & nasty quad bike if they giving it away like that
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 1:46 pm
If you are only going to use this hauling hay bales here and there and the occasional bags of fertiliser, this thing is a good buy. Definitely not for everyday use but still handy for those who don’t want to shell out $30K for a Falcon or Commodore ute.
Why do you think you see so many Subaru Brumby’s on farms. They are small, easy to drive and are cheap. One big benefit of the Brumby is the 4WD.
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
why whould you buy this, it is just an early 90’s mitsubishi lancer. Might as well buy a second hand utility
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 2:42 pm
NEWS FLASH TO PROTON, HERE\’S ABIT OF FREE ADVICE TO USE WISELY…IF YOU BUILD DAMN UGLY AND PRETTY USE LESS SO CALLED UTES AND CARS YOU WONT SELL THEM, PLEASE READ THIS AND CONTEMPLATE WHAT NOW YOU COULD ACHIEVE BY READING THIS…..LOL
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 2:46 pm
this article reads suspiciously like an advertisement…
:S
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Its offered to this way of adding extra value and enhancing the attractiveness of Australia’s toughest half tonne ute. Its very interesting advertisement.
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 3:44 pm
A very smart way of advertising I think! I mean whats a couple of containers of Chinese built quad bikes cost……$300 US each thats better than throwing in a set of floor mats!
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Spot on TT, this sort of advertising is insulting, shame on Proton for trying so damn hard, you can pick up one these made in china ATV’s for a couple slabs of beer and I would prefer to drink beer than ride leggo on wheels..
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Yep Greg and their crap………how memorable a gift that would be! Take the mats ……..they will last longer!
Oh and Ive reverted back to my original name now ……..ditched TT after my bit of fun!!!!!
Vote:January 1st, 2008 at 8:07 pm
picture #2 there is no discernible compression of the rear suspension! Proton are providing free (unadvertised) self leveling suspension – brilliant!
Vote:January 2nd, 2008 at 9:55 am
Great as a farm hack similar to the ssang yong drive it till it pops,cover it in hey bails and right it off to tax
if you back it into a fence post who cares and if the engine blows ride the atv home
Vote:January 2nd, 2008 at 11:33 am
wow an ATV fits in the back of them???
it cant be a full sized ATV then but rather perhaps one of those pocket sized ones that you can get off ebay for a starting bid of 99c.
you would also struggle to fit even 2 hay bales in the back
if price is of the issue then why not get a second hand “proper” ute as also mentioned earlier
Vote:January 2nd, 2008 at 12:19 pm
AS I said, it’s a cheap and nasty Quad bike if it’s given away like that. Out in the farm I rather a Subaru Brumby or an old XY 4WD ute.
Vote:January 2nd, 2008 at 5:17 pm
If you have a problem with loads just get the grinder out cut the sides off and make it a tray back :)
Vote:January 2nd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
I would by a REAL ute but with petrol at $1.50+ per litre and getting 6.5l/100 km about $50 to fill the tank it works for me. How may times do you see utes filled to the brim anyway, it can also carry more than a XR8 or SS ute 500kg vs 550kg so I cannot see what is the problem?
Vote:Now if Proton would fit a 1.8 or better motor in it, more people might take a bit more thought with there purchase of a ute.
It is small and cheap but there is nothing in the market close to it.
January 2nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Gutless car…………………………………… and Gutless ATV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Vote:January 2nd, 2008 at 9:04 pm
W Wilkin, I’m not sure if the XR8’s capacity is lower because of different (sports) spring pack, but an average Falcon ute can take a ton.
Vote:January 3rd, 2008 at 1:07 am
they gave you the ATV just in case the proton dum*uck breaks down half way to work.
Vote:January 3rd, 2008 at 11:28 am
Watto_cobra that is true, but how many times would the average person put a tonne in a ute and for $21500 drive away price for the top of the line with sports bar all the plastics, mats and rear cover it is a pretty good price for the proton plus its resale is higher (price comparded % wise)because I was going to buy a falcon and on the road it was going to cost me about double the price for a ute that was going to be used as a ute maybe 5% of its life. It does the job that I need it to do plus itis cheaper the run over all.
Vote:January 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 am
fair comment W Wilkin,
but if you were using your vehicle for the intended purpose of it being a ute more than that you would soon find it frustrating.
im sure not even you who has one and is happy with it would recommend it to a tradesperson to satisfy their needs
i do have a question for you though out of curiosity,
Vote:how do you find the blind spot created by the fat door pillar. typically a ute would have a glass QTR panel there
January 3rd, 2008 at 11:49 am
Yep, just depends on your needs, eh? I have a sedan, because it’s only half dozen times a year I need to use a trailer. I’m not willing to lose 3 seats when I can use a trailer.
Vote:January 3rd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
thats right Watto,
thats why there is different classes of vehicles
I on the other hand have a Ute AND 2 Trailers and i still wish i had that bit of room more
Vote:January 3rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Dont get me wrong guys I would love a Falcon Pursuit ute if I could have one, but I dont like spending over $100 dollars to go to Sydney and back. Petrol at Bathurst is likely to goto $1.65 per litre for premium so at 80 litres to fill (falcon tank) from empty thats about $130 so thats nearly catching the bus or train option. Smaller tradies are starting to use them here because they do the job of carrying cheaply.
Vote:Andrew M because the cabin is not as deep as a falcon I havent found it to be a blind spot that I have noticed (I just had to have a look myself) itis no differant to driving a sedan really and driving the falcon earlier for a test run the QTR window is partly blocked by the B pillar any way.
Watto my childen have flown the coup so its only my wife and I anyway, it was a chioce of the ute or a FJR1300 and the wife one!!!!!!!!!
January 3rd, 2008 at 5:04 pm
W Wilkin, hope it works out well for you. If only carrying small loads it is hard to beat the price.
Vote:January 3rd, 2008 at 10:38 pm
W Wilkin,
i was curious about the blindspot issue because i feel in the falcon even with the QTR glass there is still a bit of a blind spot and as you said the B pillar does actually block the glass a bit.
the seat position does also influence that a bit too. where i like to sit it blocks around half.
it does look to be a very thick pillar on the proton though so im very surprised if you say it doesnt blind a bit. it may not have the cab depth of the falcon but doesnt the pillar extend over the tray a bit as well? like on the commy utes?
Vote:January 19th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I think this deal is very good. Those type of ute do go fast.
Vote:January 28th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Well a mate has one to drive to work in and is very happy with it. I am considering one just to go work and on the weekends get some odd house improvement supplies from the local Bunnings and also be able to take the dogs to the park and beach. My primary reason for a Proton rather than a Falcon or Commodore is small economical engine and the tub. I can not justify buying a thirsty 6 or 8 cylinder for city use. Besides that I am secure in my masculinity so don’t feel the need for a larger ute :)
Vote:February 12th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Instead of offering an ATV the the Jumbuck why doesnt Proton offer LPG as an option like they do in the UK.
Vote:March 25th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I’ve been riding the atv, and so far good.
Vote:I was lucky to get this deal because, a few days after my purchase of the proton, the deal was out. So yeah gr8 deal.
Cheers! Proton Users…
April 11th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Another vote for the jumbuck. My partner has one for the horse supplies. You can get three bales easy. Yes being a old lancer parts are easy to get also. Thoe have not needed any yet. I find it a very well balanced car. Very zippy. With the bigger ute they are tail happy. Believe it or not the tray is about the same size as a VY commodore. I am a car guy love car of all difference types. I think for the price it is a great buy. Only down side my girls is yellow in colour.
Vote:April 21st, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Its great to see they are giving you something to pull this thing back to the dealership when it falls apart but the atv doesnt look like itd make it either…
Vote:April 21st, 2008 at 9:09 pm
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Vote:April 21st, 2008 at 9:28 pm
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Vote:April 21st, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Good point “hotblondewithmanboobs” a cheap ute with a nasty atv bike
Vote:November 26th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Many of us associated utes to the popular brands like Holden, Fords and the like and fail to read between the lines of what this Jumbuck has achieved. Did anyone realise that that same engine won’t the Telstra Rally in its class in Perth on numerous occasions when this Magna was first built in 2003. Weight to size ratio it does more than the popular out there in the market.
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