Proton Satria
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The Proton Satria was a hatchback produced by Proton. Production started in 1995 for the first generation and ended in 2005. The new Satria Replacement Model (SRM), known as Proton Satria Neo was launched on 16 June 2006. The name Satria which means knight in Malay was chosen for Proton's 3-door hatchback to reflect the sportiness of the car.
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[edit] History
[edit] First generation (1995-2005)
The first generation Satria was based a 3-door hatchback on the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage (Colt outside the Japanese market). Changes were limited to front-end styling and interior from the bigger Wira. Powerplant options included the 4G13p 1.3L 12-valve, 4G15p 1.5L 12-valve and 4G92p 1.6L 16-valve SOHC engine. The 1.5L and 1.6L versions were also available with optional 3-speed and 4-speed automatic transmissions respectively.
A later facelift version featured a different tail-end to the original Mirage.
[edit] Satria GTi
The Satria was also released as a sports GTi model with a 105kw of power from its Mitsubishi adopted 4g93p engine (originally found in the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR) The GTi model was revised by Lotus in terms of engine and handling. A new body kit was also adopted for the GTi.
[edit] Satria R3
The Proton Satria R3 is a Malaysian Proton hatchback sports version. The term R3 stands for Rally, Race, Research.R3 is a redefined version of Satria Gti by Proton's Racing development team and also Lotus. It houses the same 1800 cc Mitsubishi 4g93p engine but has went by some minor adjustments by Lotus handling. Bodyshell has been improved with double stitch welded monocoque chassis with front and rear strut tower brace bars.
Suspension changes include
- Front: Performance-tuned MacPherson struts, uprated coilsprings, revised static ride height and camber and 19mm anti-roll bar
- Rear: Multilink system with performance-tuned dampers, uprated coil springs and revised static ride height
Brakes
- Front: Ventilated disc, cross-drilled & slotted with Mintex M1144 pads
- Rear: Disc, cross-drilled & slotted with Mintex M1144 pads
Extra features included
- Black sporty with red lines sticker
- Carbon fiber hood
- Carbon fiber rear spoiler
- Satria Gti bodykitted
- Body colour: Incognito Black
- Interior colour: R3 Red and R3 Dark Titanium
- Front Seats Race-style recaro SR4 trimmed in black Avus and red Zada material
- Floor carpet: Light weight floor carpet
- Seat belts: Red coloured seat belts
- Steering wheel: Momo Tuner
- Floor mat: Black floor mat with red stitching and embroidered R3 logo
- Stereo radio/CD Clarion, removable control panel, 4 speakers
- Exterior mirrors: Remote
- Rear spoiler: carbon fibre rear wing
[edit] Second generation (Satria Neo, 2006)
The Satria Neo was introduced in June 2006. It is based on a brand-new platform developed in-house by Proton (with some parts borrowed from the bigger Gen.2 and Waja) and is currently only available in a three-door hatchback guise.
The entry-level Satria Neo, the 1.3 L-line, is powered by a 1.3 L, inline-4 twin-cam Campro engine, producing 94bhp. The 1.6 M-line and top-of-the-range H-line models have 1.6 L versions of the same engine, with an output of 110hp. All cars have the option of either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic gearboxes supplied by Mitsubishi that are carried over from the previous Satria, with the H-line benefitting from safety features such as twin airbags, ABS with EBD and seatbelt pre-tensioners.
Proton Holdings Bhd has unveiled the highly anticipated Satria Neo, which cost the national car manufacturer RM500 million and about four years to develop. Proton expects the sporty three-door Satria Neo, the replacement of the popular Satria, to generate a monthly sales volume of 2,000 to 2,500 units.
It is designed for the global market by Proton together with its British engineering subsidiary Lotus. Managing director Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said Satria Neo should be exported to overseas markets such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Satria Neo was launched by the Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. This product targets those who are "youthful and sporty".
Mawi is the "ambassador" for the Satria Neo.
[edit] External links
- Proton GTI Forums
- Satria Performance and Owners' Club
- Proton Hatchback Enthusiasts
- Proton Satria Neo Minisite
- Proton Satria Neo In-depth
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