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| Proton Inspira | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Production | October 2010–April 2015[1] |
| Assembly | Malaysia: Shah Alam, Selangor |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact / C-segment |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8L MIVEC GEMA 4B10 DOHC I4 2.0L MIVEC GEMA 4B11 DOHC I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed INVECS-III CVT automatic 6-speed INVECS-III CVT manumatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm (103.7 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,310–1,350 kg (2,890–2,980 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Proton Waja |
The Proton Inspira is a four-door compact saloon produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton which was launched in 2010. It is sold exclusively in Malaysia as a rebadged tenth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer as the result of a collaboration between Mitsubishi Motors and Proton. The Inspira succeeded the Proton Waja, and complements the indigenously-designed Proton Prevé in the Malaysian market.
History
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Proton renewed a technological transfer agreement with Mitsubishi Motors, an agreement that in the mid-1980s was fundamental to Proton’s origins. Mitsubishi would get the Exora for rebadge in Japan under them as fair technology sharing.[2]
1,100 orders were received within the first 10 days after dealers began accepting bookings for the Inspira. Price-wise, the Inspira costs significantly less than the Lancer in Malaysia because it is assembled locally, whereas the Mitsubishi is imported as a CBU from Japan. Not only are import duties much lower, but the investment Proton made to produce the model locally entitles it to financial incentives from the government that allows it to bring down prices.[3]
However, certain parties have criticised Proton for returning to the practice of rebadging cars.[4] A practice Proton had moved away from, with the release of the Proton Waja in the year 2000. Proton continued to independently develop 6 more models after that.
Proton group managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has reportedly said that it would cost Proton as much as RM700mil (USD230mil) to develop a new car from the ground up but only half the amount via its collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors. This enables the Proton Inspira to be marketed at a cheaper price.
Mitsubishi allowed Proton to rebadge the Lancer under conditions that there were no changes to any key features. The Inspira thus shares most of its components, including the powertrain which is imported in fully assembled form from Mitsubishi Motors Japan, with the Lancer. The Inspira did, however, feature tweaked suspension in order to improve the driving dynamics and handling, whilst Proton also worked to improve the build quality of the Inspira. The improvements to the car drew praise from Mitsubishi management after they inspected the Inspira in Shah Alam.[5]
Specifications
As of 2012, Proton Inspira is offered in 2 powertrain configurations.
| Powertrain and performance[6] | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 CVT Automatic | 1.8 Manual | |
| Engine | 2.0L MIVEC 4B11, 4 Cylinder, DOHC 16V | 1.8L MIVEC 4B10, 4 Cylinder, DOHC 16V |
| Transmission | 6-speed INVECS-III CVT automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Maximum Speed (km/h) | 198 km/h (123 mph) | 202 km/h (126 mph) |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h (sec) | 10.5 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Maximum Power | 148 hp (110 kW) / 6000 rpm | 138 hp (103 kW) / 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 197 N⋅m (145 lb⋅ft) / 4250 rpm | 177 N⋅m (131 lb⋅ft) / 4250 rpm |
References
- ^ Gregory Sze (5 May 2015). "CONFIRMED: Proton Inspira now out of production". paultan.org. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Proton assets growing increasingly strategic". Borneo Post. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Malaysia plans R&D funding for Proton". John Burton. 20 October 2005. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ "Proton Inspira A Product Of 'OEM Collaboration', Not Rebadging". Live Life Drive. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ "Proton clears the air on Inspira project". The Star. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ "Proton Inspira Pricing & Specs". Proton. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
- "Gambaran awal Waja Replacement aka Lancer Rebadge!!". funtasticko design. December 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2009.
- Tan, Paul. "Proton P3-90A based on Mitsubishi Lancer preview drive". Paultan.org. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- "PROTON ENTERS INTO PRODUCT COLLABORATION WITH MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION, JAPAN.". Bursa Malaysia. December 12, 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2009.
- Tan, Paul (2010-11-20). "Proton Inspira launched – full details and photos". Paultan.org. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- "Sales target for car manufacturers". The Star. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
- Tan, Paul. "Proton P3-90A based on Mitsubishi Lancer preview drive". Paultan.org. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
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