Here Comes Proton

Proton Savvy

Malaysian automaker Proton is all set to roll out their cars on Indian roads by early 2009.Even the line-up has been finalized and so also the engine configurations.

Proton Personna

The cars that would be here would the 1.2L Proton Savvy,the 1.5L Proton Saga,and the 1.6L Proton Personna.These cars are going to be available only in petrol engine options[though CNG and LPG variants too are expected].The all important diesel engines however seem to be missing.As regarding pricing these cars should be available on the lines of Maruti's cars[the wagon-r,dzire and the sx4 with the Proton Personna being the most expensive].

No mention has been made of Proton's Indian partner although I suspect as initially rumoured it would be Argentum Motors who would manufacture cars for them but don't know about dealershiphs and service networks.It would be a big challenge if Proton has to fend for itself in the Indian markets.Talks with Mahindra have failed after Mahindra are said to be dissapointed with regards to their Logan Flopshow.

[Source:The Economic times]
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