Proton GSX For Sale

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Auto - news, nouveautés if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['k.wSO1f4eEI-']='&U=12ab72gkc%2fN%3dk.wSO1f4eEI-%2fC%3d-1%2fD%3dMH%2fB%3d-1%2fV%3d0'; Show more Photos Related Content » Proton GEN-2 1.3 GLS : THE GEN ON FAMILY HATCHES » Proton GEN-2 Range : MY GEN-ERATION » Proton GEN-2 Persona : THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL Photos : Proton Gen-2 Proton GEN-2 1.6 GSX : PLUSH WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG Expert Rating: If you're thinking of switching from a largish family car into something slightly smaller but just as plush, Proton's GEN-2 GSX is worth considering, thinks Jonathan Crouch `Downsizing' is a current motor industry buzz word. Effectively, it refers to buyers who are choosing to buy a car a size smaller than they normally would in a bid to cut costs. These people however, want to retain all of luxury they were used to. Hence the up-market, up-spec versions of Citycars, Superminis and Family Hatchbacks you can buy. Let's take Family Hatchbacks as a specific example. Though the market leader, Ford's Focus, starts at around £12,500, a surprising number of buyers opt to pay nearly £4,000 more and get what effectively is the same car but with plush Ghia trim. These are people that in the past, would have been buying Mondeos. But what if you could downsize, get all the luxuries you've been used to yet not pay a ridiculous price to do so? That's the thinking behind the car we're looking at here, Proton's GEN-2 1.6 GSX. All right, so you've never heard of it, let alone seen one. So what? All you need to know is that it's affordable and that it's been developed by Lotus . Enough said? Well maybe not. Protons of the past were, to put it politely, less than class-leading. This GEN-2 won't be troubling Ford or Vauxhall sales figures too much but it's a huge amount better than anything the Malaysian marque has produced before. The GSX sits above more basic 1.6 GLS models and comes with a tailgate spoiler and body coloured door mirrors and door handles. The latest versions benefit from a sportier interior with red trim on the seats, doors and steering wheel as well as a re-designed dashboard and handbrake. There's also a redesigned glove box for added comfort and convenience. Other nice touches include leather seats, automatic central locking, a remote-operated boot release and (at last) door-mounted window switches. "As a plush Family Hatch without a ridiculous price tag, Proton's Gen-2 GSX makes sense…" Outside, there's a more attractive rear spoiler, plus front and rear skirting, with restyled alloy wheels and race-inspired black-backed headlamps completing the look. There's also a more aggressive bumper and grille. Proton has covered all angles of safety and security with four airbags, and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) for maximum stability under heavy braking. Choose the automatic version and enjoy cruise control as standard. Climate control with pollen filters and electric rear windows are standard and for the winter, Proton has added electrically adjustable door mirrors with a defogger. Although the GEN-2 will doubtless sell on the basis of its looks and value proposition, a great deal of attention has been paid to how the car drives. Proton own 100 per cent of Lotus and they want a return on that investment. Quick witted steering and an alert feel are Lotus trademarks and the GEN-2 isn't found wanting in this department. Factor in a chassis that corners without a great deal of understeer or body roll and you have a setup which will be more than adequate for most of the target market. The more demanding minority may well find themselves wishing for a little more engine, so good is the ride and handling. The ride is firm without lapsing into harshness and float over longer undulations is well suppressed. Whereas previous Proton models have bought in design and engineering expertise from other companies, the GEN-2 is a proper in-house project that must rely on domestic success. The exterior detailing shows a number of well-judged contemporary features from the sculpted headlamp units to the bold design of the hatch and the coupe-like window line. The 1.6-litre 110bhp CAMPRO engine has been developed in collaboration with Lotus and develops reasonable torque in the mid and upper ranges but you'll need to resort to the gearbox to make progress in the lower gears. Fortunately this isn't too much of a hardship as the standard manual gearbox is a slick system. This GEN-2 will cover the sprint to 60mph from rest in 12.6 seconds and run on to a top speed of 118mph. A combined fuel consumption figure of 39.2mpg and CO2 emissions of just 169g/km are both extremely competitive. There is also a GEN-2 available in ecologic guise which runs on liquefied petroleum gas and offers motorists the opportunity to cut their fuel bills in half. The cabin is a bit of a treat if you're used to acres of dull grey and boring details. It's styled by - you guessed it - the Lotus Design Studio and features a set of vertical air-conditioning knobs on the centre console support and a nice metallic finish that together really are a cut above the class standard in terms of aesthetics. The steering wheel is also massively more sporting looking than the apologetic tillers seen in most cars of the Proton's ilk as is the instrument panel with its twin cowled binnacle and metallic look to the dials themselves. Everywhere you look there are neat design touches, from the unorthodox handbrake grip to the semi-circular door pulls. It's true that this GEN-2 GSX doesn't quite have the polish of a top Ford Focus - but it's not far off and for £4,000 less, you'd be foolish to completely ignore it. In fact, you could end up finding that this Malaysian Family Hatch is one of the industry's best kept secrets… Facts At A Glance CAR: Proton GEN-2 1.6 GSX PRICE: £10,795 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 7 CO2 EMISSIONS: 172g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 12.6s / Max Speed 118mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 39.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin Airbags / reversing sensors WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 4310/1725/1435mm Build Comfort Depreciation Economy Equipment Handling Insurance Performance Styling Value Friday September 12 Send by Messenger Email this article Print ADVERTISEMENT if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['juwSO1f4eEI-']='&U=13objsh3d%2fN%3djuwSO1f4eEI-%2fC%3d200101456.201942216.203232434.201252045%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d200784458%2fV%3d1'; Car Videos Paris Motor Show See the world's newest cars before they hit the road. Full coverage from Paris. 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All maintenance and servicing, comprehensive insurance and full breakdown assistance for the vehicle, provided by the RAC, are included in the agreement. Proton Motability Contract Hire Scheme from 1st October 2010 : DLA Holders WPMS Holders Model Advance Payment Weekly Rental Advance Payment Weekly Rental Savvy 1.2 Style MT Nil £47.00 Nil £46.95 Savvy 1.2 Style AMT Nil £48.00 Nil £47.95 Satria Neo 1.6 GSX MT Nil £49.85 Nil £49.79 Satria Neo 1.6 GSX AT Nil T/A* Nil £51.01 GEN-2 1.6 GLS MT Nil T/A* Nil £51.01 GEN-2 1.6 GSX MT £299.00 T/A* Nill £53.03 GEN-2 1.6 GSX AT £1,099.00 T/A* £210.00 T/A* GEN-2 1.6 Persona MT Nil T/A* Nil £52.01 GEN-2 1.6 Persona AT £199.00 T/A* Nill £52.35 GEN-2 ecoLogic 1.6 Persona MT £899.00 T/A* Nill T/A* GEN-2 ecoLogic 1.6 GLS MT £899.00 T/A* Nill T/A* GEN-2 ecoLogic 1.6 GSX MT £1,099.00 T/A* £210.00 T/A* Special offers | Home | GEN-2 | Savvy | Satria Neo | Ecologic | About us | News | Find a dealer | Book a test drive | Request a brochure Finance | Media centre | Business | Legal | Site map | Contact us Proton Cars (UK) Limited | Registered Office: 1-3 Crowley Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9YR Registered in England No: 1857505 || Home Home About us Special offers News Find a dealer Contact us Gen-2 Savvy Satria Neo Features Colours Gallery Prices Special Offers Warranty Ecologic Overview Exterior Interior Performance Safety & security Specifications The Satria Neo comes with a high level of equipment and technical specification, all at an extremely affordable price. Here are a selection of unique features which come as standard on our Satria Neo models: GSX range GSX Auto range From £9,995 From £10,795 1.6 litre CamPro engine As GSX plus: 16" alloy wheels Automatic cruise control Climate control with pollen filter 4-speed automatic transmission Electric mirrors Rear spoiler Front fog lamps Partial body coloured door mirrors Bee sting aerial Rheostat dimmer For a detailed look at what's included in the Satria Neo package, you can download the full specification Click here (PDF file: 0.7Mb) » Special offers | Home | GEN-2 | Savvy | Satria Neo | Ecologic | About us | News | Find a dealer | Book a test drive | Request a brochure Finance | Media centre | Business | Legal | Site map | Contact us Proton Cars (UK) Limited | Registered Office: 1-3 Crowley Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9YR Registered in England No: 1857505