Proton Launches Dual-Fuel GEN-2 ecologic LPG Range

Malaysian automaker Proton has expanded its GEN-2 range in the U.K. with the introduction of two ‘ecoLogic’ dual fuel models that are able to run on either petrol or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas). Equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, the GEN-2 ecoLogic is available in both sedan and hatchback forms priced at £10,995 and £10,795 respectively. That means Proton is offering its dual-fuel models at the same price as their petrol equivalents, saving motorists about £1,500-£2,000 in conversion costs. According to Proton, based on an average annual mileage of 10,000 miles and the prices of petrol and LPG at £1.12 and 58p respectively, owners of the LPG models can save over £500 a year. -Continued

Proton says that the GEN-2 ecoLogic starts on petrol and then switches to LPG when it’s most efficient to do so, which is usually after about 20 seconds. The only visible addition to the interior is a switch on the centre console that shows the fuel level while on the outside, there is a second filler cap next to the petrol cap, which is matched to the exact colour of the car. As for the LPG tank, it is located in the spare wheel well.

Proton Launches New GEN-2 in the UK

Malaysian carmaker Proton has announced the arrival of the revised and to be quite frank, oddly named, GEN-2 hatchback, which is now available in dealerships across the UK. The GEN-2 is offered with a choice of a 70Hp 1.3-liter or 110Hp 1.6-liter engine with prices starting from £8,995 OTR. -More pics after the jump

Proton to Enter Indian Market in 2009

Malaysian national carmaker Proton has announced its plans to enter the burgeoning Indian market that currently supports annual sales of about 1.5 million passenger vehicles. Initially, the Malaysian company will market three models, the Savvy, the Saga and the Persona with sales expected to begin in early 2009. Proton is also negotiating with a joint-venture partner in India to manufacture and market its cars. "We are looking at a number of possible joint venture partners in India with a strong focus on marketing," said Syed Zainal, managing director of Proton Cars.

Australia: Proton Satria Buyers Get $1,200 Of Gas For Free

Chrysler and its “Let’s Refuel America” campaign which locks gas prices at $2.99 for three years isn’t alone in its gas incentive battle. In Australia, Malaysian carmaker Proton is offering $1200 AUD worth of fuel in the form of twelve Caltex $100 fuel cards for those who buy a Satria 1.6 during May.

According to Proton’s calculations based on the Satria’s avg. fuel consumption (7.2 lt / 100km) on an annual usage of 20,000 km with fuel cost of $1.50 AUD per liter ($5.4 USD per gallon), the $1,200 will cover the equivalent of 55% of their annual fuel costs during the first year. The way prices are hiking up, in a few years, petrol stations will probably offer us a free car for every tank of fuel we buy…