2016 Proton Perdana
Proton has revealed the
basic features and specifications of the 2016 Proton Perdana flagship sedan,
which will go on sale this year. Reports are narrowing it down to a Q1 2016
launch.
The exterior of the Proton
Perdana was teased in the presentation, which appears to look completely
different from the Perdana seen on the roads today (basically a rebadged Honda
Accord). It features a new pair of headlights with projector lens, LED daytime
running light strips, redesigned grille with bold chrome slat and a contoured
hood. The rear-end gets new taillamps identical to the one teased at a company
event last October.
Inside, Proton has revealed
that it will be equipped with features such as an infotainment touchscreen
system with reverse camera and navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control,
power seat adjustability for the driver, and a manual tilt-and-telescopic
steering wheel. The Perdana will come equipped with airbags (no specific
mention of how many), electronic stability control as well as ABS with EBD.
It continues to be based on
the Honda Accord, and packs a 2.4 litre Honda-sourced engine that is capable of
181 hp and 222 Nm of torque. It is paired to a CVT with steering mounted paddle
shifters. The Perdana will get a new 2.0L NE01 engine by end of 2017, according
to reports.
As for prices, Proton
chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed has hinted that the new Perdana will be priced
between RM 100,000 – RM 150,000. The current
Proton Perdana is reserved only for sale to government officials. Proton has
confirmed that this will change, and that the new Perdana will be available for
purchase to the public as well.