Proton Perdana SUV
Proton launched the fourth generation
Proton Perdana in Malaysia last month. Now, a speculative rendering by
automotive illustrator Theophilus Chin previews a Proton Perdana-based SUV.
Like the third generation Proton
Perdana, the fourth generation Proton Perdana is based on the eighth generation
Honda Accord. The rendering created by Theophilus Chin is purely imaginary and
Proton has no plans to launch such a model. It’s based on the Buick Envision.
The next models to be launched by Proton will probably be the Proton Ertiga and
next-gen Proton Saga.
The 2016 Proton Perdana is offered in
Malaysia with two engines: a 2.0-litre SOHC four-cylinder petrol unit that
produces 154 hp at 6,300 rpm and 189 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm, and a
2.4-litre DOHC four-cylinder petrol unit that produces 178 hp at 6,500
rpm and 222 Nm of torque 4,300 rpm.
Noteworthy features of the 2016 Proton
Perdana include dual-zone automatic climate control, 8-way power driver’s seat
with power lumbar adjustment and touchscreen entertainment system. It’s priced
from RM 1,13,888. Proton reportedly won’t make more than
7,000 units of the all-new Perdana annually.
