Proton Lancer (Waja Replacement) a rebadge of Mitsubishi Lancer

• Author: zzoom
• Filed under: Proton
• Date: Apr 2,2009
• Tags: Mitsubishi Lancer, Proton Lancer, waja, waja replacement

According to the business weekly paper, the Edge (week of 23rd Feb 2009), Proton will be releasing the new Proton Waja 1.8l, which is a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0l in 2010.

Further refinement is currently underway. The looks will be different from the Lancer and spot its own characteristics. But one things for sure, the mechanical aspect and design is all Mitsubishi. Let’s hope the assembly is of quality.

This also means that Proton is now effectively in the business as a car assembler rather than car manufacturer. There is effectively minimum difference between Perodua (backed by Toyota/Daihatsu) and Proton (Mitsubishi).

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Malaysia Proton ties with Japan Mitsubishi Motors again

• Author: zzoom
• Filed under: Mitsubishi, Proton
• Date: Dec 7,2008
• Tags: Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Lancer, Proton, Proton Lancer

MALAYSIA’S national carmaker Proton on Friday announced it has inked an agreement to develop a new vehicle with its former Japanese partner Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

Under the ambitious scheme, Proton, which is in need of advanced technology and auto designs in order to remain competitive, will use Mitsubishi expertise to develop a new model, it said in a statement to the stock exchange.

It said the alliance would also allow the two companies to improve component quality for Proton vehicles, and explore options for exports and contract assembly.

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