Proton Perdana

Perdana SEi (1995-1998)

Prime was first introduced by Proton in 1995 with a proven Mitsubishi 4G63 SOHC 2.0-liter engine. It is based on the Mitsubishi Galant platform, and thus similar to the Mitsubishi Eterna in Japan, but receiving little change in and out when it was launched in Malaysia. Is also the first generation Proton Perdana first car to offer anti-lock brakes (ABS) and cruise control.

In 1997, Prime has received a facelift with the chrome grille, new wheel designs, new color external and internal trim better.

Perdana V6 (1999-2010)

In 1999, Proton shoehorned a 2.0 L 6A12 V6 engine (also sourced by Mitsubishi) into the Perdana. The so-called Proton Perdana V6 also had a new bodykit and 16" rims. The original Perdana in Malaysia soldiered on for a short while before it was dropped. With Lotus-tuned and upgraded suspension settings, the car is known to handle well through tight corners and be a good high speed cruiser.[verification needed]

In 2003, the Perdana V6 was given a major facelift, gaining a new Alfa Romeo-esque front grill (earning the moniker "Alfadana" in Malaysia) and new bumpers. Inside, it was given a new aluminium-effect trim. This iteration remains on sale to date. Also made available is a luxury variant of the Proton Perdana V6 with an extended length of 25 cm (10 inches) in the rear door, dubbed the Proton Perdana V6 Executive. The Executive is essentially a conversion of the Perdana V6 by Automotive Conversion Engineering (ACE), a subsidiary of EON specialised in developing limousines for statesmen and building TD2000s.Two Perdana V6 Limousine variants are additionally released by ACE with extended lengths of 66 cm (26 inches) and 91 cm (36 inches), and sport far more luxuries then the Executive variant.

Like the original Perdana, the Perdana V6 was not exported to Europe, although it was tested by Britain's Top Gear magazine in their April 1999 issue, as there were plans at the time to sell the V6 in Europe. The plan never materialised.

Manufacturer    Proton 

Production         1995–2010 

Class                   Mid-size

Body style          4-door sedan

Engine               2.0 L 4G63 I4 (1995-2000)

                           2.0 L 6A12 V6 (1999-2010)

Length               4,615 mm (181.7 in)

Width                1,730 mm (68.1 in)

Height               1,400 mm (55.1 in) 

Curb weight     1,336 kg (2,945 lb)