Proton Satria News in Malaysia

When the Proton Satria was first introduced in Malaysia 30 years ago, the current owner of this Cherating Green Satria wasn’t around yet. Shane is a 23-year-old university student who is simply passionate and knowledgeable about all things Satria and his car has its own social media channel! Meeting him in person and learning more about Satina the Satria was worth the trip to Shane’s hometown of Ipoh. Though some might see it as just a bone stock Satria, as Shane delved in more on Satina’s histo

CY Foong

Mar 15, 2024

Proton is an ambitious carmaker with a strong national sense but unlike most national car projects, P1 persevered. Though that “national” title is irrelevant today, its pride remains true to every single Malaysian 40 years after the project was first announced. Some might argue that Proton (and by some extension, Perodua) squandered any feasible chance of Malaysia being an attractive hub for foreign carmakers who chose Indonesia and Thailand as their destination for growth in the ASEAN region. N

CY Foong

Dec 13, 2023

Proton’s tenure in the UK started off with a bang but ended with a whimper as Malaysia’s first carmaker barely made a dent with buyers who have better options and aren’t constrained with biased regulations. But somewhere between its dramatic rise and silent fall, Proton introduced the Proton Satria GTi to attract buyers. Malaysia’s first hot hatch was sold officially in the UK, Germany, and Australia but the majority of the around 5,000 units built between 1999 and 2006 were sold in Malaysia. In

CY Foong

May 2, 2023

Malaysia’s first carmaker was only a decade old when Proton unveiled the Proton Satria in 1994. It was the company’s first 3-door hatchback and was marketed to younger buyers who wanted the next best thing to a Civic EG hatchback but on a budget. The Satria amassed a huge cult following that is still felt today. Naysayers might simply call it the 3-door Wira hatchback because of its similar looks to the heroic 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback/Aeroback. But when Proton launched the Satria GTi fo

CY Foong

Apr 15, 2023

The chances for Proton to return to the United Kingdom are quite slim but the Malaysian tiger does have its fair share of fans that are determined to keep these “bangers” on the road. Still, there is one Proton that was widely praised by the country’s fine automotive journalists – the Proton Satria GTi. Malaysia’s first hot warm hatch burst into the scene in 1998 and it was launched in the UK in November 1999 with a price tag of GBP 14,500 (~RM 77.8k). Within its first 6 months in Great Britain,

CY Foong

Dec 22, 2022

As Malaysia Day looms closer, the timing is just right to pay tribute to yet another local automotive hero – the Proton Satria GTi. Malaysia’s most famous hot hatch has a cult following though it isn’t the only Satria with added cili padi. For a brief while, the Satria GTi was also sold in left-hand-drive (LHD) markets in Europe, called the 318 GTi. As such, it’s a rarity but one Malaysian managed to buy one and best of all, brought it to the ultimate track among auto enthusiasts, the Nürburgrin

CY Foong

Sep 15, 2022

Like how Singer is to Porsche or Eagle is to Jaguar, local outfit, Dream Street Restoration (DSR) can be associated with Proton when it comes to the art of restoring the Malaysian Tiger’s legacy models. We are well acquainted with the father-son team here who graciously gave us the opportunity to experience two of their projects beforehand, the C99 Wira 1.8 EXi and the Proton Putra. Recently, DSR has opened the doors to its garage in USJ 1 and it’s a place of fantasy for fans of Proton’s cult he

CY Foong

Jul 24, 2022

The Proton Satria Neo is the only Malaysian car to date that has ever been sold officially in Japan but it’s not exactly a model meant for the public. Rather, the Malaysian hatchback is sold by aftermarket parts producer, Cusco via its Carrosser distribution network for motorsports purposes. Sold between 2011 and 2018, most of these Satria Neos competed in rallying tournaments across Japan and were favourable according to some reviewers. Still, these cars remained road-legal despite the parts fi

CY Foong

Apr 25, 2022

In an alternate universe, Proton is quite successful in Europe and the Proton Satria Cabriolet is a real topless Malaysian cult hero. Sadly, we have yet to meet this parallel world and in our reality, the Satria Cabriolet remains a novel concept that was kept away from Proton for around two decades. That is until news broke in 2020 that saw Proton auctioning off some of its historic possessions including a few rally cars, a Satria GTi that was powered by a Petronas-developed engine, and a couple

CY Foong

Feb 8, 2022

As far as Proton models go, it's safe to say that the Satria GTi is one that many will look back with much pride and fondness. People who owned one regret selling it, people who didn't, wanted one. It really was a high watermark for Proton and enthusiasts alike. For those not fortunate enough to have owned one of these, now is not too late. You can still find used examples of the Satria GTi today. Admit it, you still want one today. Here's what you need to know. Which variant is the best Satria

Jason

Aug 29, 2021