The Proton Wira was Proton’s second-ever model right after the Saga and just like the first national car, the Wira sold like hotcakes. In fact, between its introduction in 1993 to its final year of production in 2009, 952,216 units of the heroically-named model were sold. Based on the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer, Proton utilised the platform of the Wira on various other models including the Satria, Putra, and Arena. The Wira was also one of the first widely exported Proton models. The hi
Jan 23, 2021
Nama Proton Wira ini memang sebati dengan rakyat Malaysia, macam nasi lemak. Model kedua keluaran syarikat nasional ini pada tahun 1993 selepas Proton Saga adalah model yang penting pada masa itu, dan sehingga kini masih ramai lagi yang meminatinya. Berasaskan model Mitsubishi Lancer generasi keempat, Proton telah mencipta pelbagai jenis variasi model berasaskan platform Wira ini seperti Aeroback, Satria, Arena, dan juga Putra. Dalam rencana kami kali ini pula, penulis ingin memberi fokus khusus
Jan 14, 2021
Just last week, we saw the 2020 Proton Saga Anniversary Edition made to celebrate the first Saga launched way back in 1985. Some liked it, but there also were critics that poked fun at Proton - thinking that the Saga is merely a cheap cash grab. Whether or not you liked it is another question, but it’s a fact that Proton had even hotter cars in their 37-year history, namely the Proton Putra, Satria GTI and Wira 1.8 Exi LE. Put side-by-side, each of them makes the Saga Anniversary edition look fa
Jul 19, 2020
I remember the first time I heard of the Nurburgring was on Top Gear when Clarkson tried to make a lap time of under 10 minutes in a diesel Jaguar. He barely made the time but was outclassed by Sabine Schmidt. Needless to say, I always imagined how fast a Proton would go round the famous “Green Hell”. Well, a pair of Dutch twin brothers did just that with their taxi-liveried Proton Wira! The Gravemade brothers from Dutch DIY Mechanics (DDM), Jochem and Ruben turned a regular Proton Wira into a t
Aug 7, 2020
Proton is no stranger when it comes to weird models and this Wira Grand Limousine is one such example. Never mind the elongated body (typical of any limousine conversions), the Wira Grand Limousine boasts 6 doors - 2 more than the regular Wira. As seen on Mudah, this particular unit has an asking price of RM 28,000, a tad bit more than a regular Wira. The extra nets you an LCD TV, ambient lighting, and even a fridge. Powering the Wira Grand Limousine is Proton’s tried-and-tested 1.6-litre 4G92 f
Jun 24, 2020
Kami pernah menyiarkan mengenai Proton Wira PERT yang dilelong oleh Proton. Pada ketika itu, kurangnya kesedaran umum mengenai apa yang bakal terjadi. Namun selepas beberapa artikel ditulis, atas sokongan netizen, beberapa model yang hendak dilelong berjaya ditarik balik. Sungguhpun begitu, sebuah Proton Wira PERT telahpun terlepas untuk lelongan. Berita baiknya adalah, pemilik baru Proton Wira PERT ini, Mfa Bob, telah berkongsi sebuah hantaran Facebook untuk memberitahu bahawa beliau akan cuba
Jul 27, 2020
Sebelum ini, kami pernah menulis mengenai triniti lagenda yang pernah dihasilkan oleh Proton. Salah satunya sudah tentulah Proton Wira 1.8 EXI atau turut dikenali sebagai Proton Wira Tiang Gol. Proton Wira 1.8 EXi LE (juga dikenali oleh peminat sebagai Wira C99) dibina khas untuk untuk memenuhi keperluan homologasi FIA (badan berkanun sukan permotoran dunia) yang memerlukan sekurang-kurangnya 2,500 unit untuk pasaran umum yang ditetapkan oleh World Rally Championship Group N. Pengeluaran model P
Sep 24, 2020
Siapa masih ingat Proton Eon Racing Team (PERT) yang ditubuhkan lewat tahun 80 an dahulu? Pasukan PERT adalah perintis kepada Proton R3 dan bak kata orang, selebihnya adalah sejarah. Pasukan PERT bermula dengan perlumbaan litar hinggalah berjinak-jinak ke perlumbaan rali. Kemuncak kegemilangan pasukan PERT hadir sekitar tahun 2002 di mana Karamjit Singh dan pembantu pemandu Allen Oh memenangi Kejohanan FIA World Rally Championship. Namun kenangan hanya tinggal kenangan. Pasukan perintis ini sema
Jul 13, 2020
It’s been drilled into our heads since before we were able to drive to always give way to emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks. But there are still some people who ignore these rules like the driver of this Proton Wira in the video. The video was uploaded by firefighter Mohd Ridzwan Shah on TikTok last Sunday. He accompanied the video with a message asking road users to give their cooperation when they hear emergency sirens. In the incident that was believed to have happened at an
Mar 31, 2021
After the video of a Proton Wira obstructing a fire truck went viral across social media, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has decided to look into the incident and discovered that it happened 2 years ago. Nonetheless, PDRM has arrested the Proton Wira driver for his actions. Also read: Video of Proton Wira blocking Bomba heroes in traffic sparks outrage South Johor Bahru district police chief, ACP Mohd Padzli Mohd Zain told Harian Metro the suspect was arrested by the Traffic Investigation and
Apr 1, 2021
Recently, we ran a couple of stories on Proton auctioning off some of their older cars - including the Proton Wira PERT. A few articles down the line and with netizens’ support, a number of sought-after models were withdrawn from auction. That said, the Wira PERT was still sold - thankfully with a happy end. Mfa Bob, the new owner of the rallying Wira, recently shared on Facebook that he would be restoring the car to its former glory. PERT stands for Petronas Eon Racing Team and was founded in t
Jul 27, 2020
Jika anda peminat kereta yang jarang dijumpai, sebuah Proton Wira Grand Limousin tahun 1994 mungkin menarik perhatian anda. Proton Wira Grand Limousin ini bukanlah modifikasi oleh pemilik tetapi memang sebuah kereta keluaran Proton yang dibuat di Australia. Menurut pemilik, hanya 25 unit sahaja yang dibuat, menjadikan unit ini lebih rare daripada Proton Satria R3. Kereta ini dilengkapi dengan pelbagai ciri-ciri yang setanding dengan sebuah limousin. Anda akan menerima televisyen LCD, lampu suasa
Jun 25, 2020
Sebuah Proton Wira yang dipandu secara berbahaya telah mengakibatkan kerugian kepada pemilik kereta lain yang tidak bersalah. Hal ini kerana Proton Wira tersebut telah melanggar secara membuta tuli 3 buah kereta yang sedang diparkir di tepi jalan di samping turut melanggar lampu jalan. Proton Wira yang dipandu oleh seorang wanita warganegara China tersebut dilaporkan melanggar sebuah Mazda 2 sedan, Honda City dan Proton Saga. Kesemua kenderaan yang dilanggar menjadi mangsa apabila pelaku hilang
Mar 25, 2021
Litar Nurburgring atau lebih dikenali sebagai The Green Hell adalah sebuah litar yang sangat terkenal bagi peminat sukan permotoran sedunia. Di antara liku-liku, titik buta dan curam yang menakutkan, Nürburgring senantiasa menjadi cabaran utama bagi pemandu-pemandu di seluruh dunia. Nürburgring adalah trek perlumbaan yang boleh dikatakan paling berbahaya dan paling panjang di dunia. Lebih menarik lagi, 2 orang adik beradik, Jochem dan Ruben Gravemade, melalui instagram mereka Dutch Diy Mechanics
Aug 7, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 1996 Proton Wira 1.6 XLi owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Eugene Teoh About the Proton Wira The Proton Wira is Malaysia’s second national car after the Proton Saga, after it was unveiled to the public in 1985. The Proton Wira, its name translated into the word “Hero” in Malay. The Proton Wira produced from 1993 to 2009. It was basically a rebadged Mitsubishi Lancer from the ‘90s and shared the same platform as the Lancer
Sep 9, 2020
Kecurian kenderaan nampaknya semakin menjadi-jadi dalam keadaan ekonomi sedang bergelut dengan wabak Covid-19. Jika anda pernah membaca artikel kami mengenai senarai kereta paling banyak dicuri, tentunya anda akan menemui Proton Wira. Di samping itu, pencuri dilihat semakin terdesak dengan kegiatan kecurian. Tak dapat kereta, apa yang dapat pun jadilah. Itulah yang terjadi kepada seorang peniaga di Kuala Terengganu apabila mendapati bonet dan bateri kereta milik beliau dicuri. Kecurian tersebut
Oct 8, 2020
Pada tahun 1994, Proton mengembangkan sayap kejayaannya sebagai pengeluar kereta paling laris di Malaysia dengan pelancaran Proton Wira pada tahun sebelumnya. Seperti mana anda sedia maklum, model kereta Proton menggunakan asas daripada jenama Mitsubishi. Jadi secara tak langsung timbul persoalan tentang ada atau pun tidak perancangan untuk model berprestasi tinggi. Tambahan pula, Proton pun aktif dengan sukan rali ketika itu dengan Petronas EON Racing Team. Jadi apakah jawapannya: semestinya. K
Jan 19, 2021
Minggu lepas Proton baru saja melancarkan Proton Saga Edisi 35 Tahun bagi meraikan Proton Saga pertama yang dikeluarkan pada tahun 1985. Ada yang sukakannya, dan macam biasa ada saja ‘haters’ tegar Proton yang tak cukup jari mengutuk Proton dek kerana rasakan Saga Edisi 35 Tahun hanyalah ‘diubahsuai’ dengan aksesori tambahan yang boleh dibeli di kedai 'Abang' (Brother’s). Kami tak kata kami setuju seratus peratus, tetapi kalau anda rajin mengikuti perkembangan Proton sejak awal penubuhannya, mer
Jul 17, 2020
There's been much ado recently and it's not about nothing - the 2020 Proton X50 has very clearly won Malaysia's popularity contest since its October launch. But popularity isn't the only thing Proton's latest B-segment SUV's got in common with A-list celebrities. As waiting lists extend up to 6 months, the X50 was caught in controversy following allegations that dealers were forcing customers to buy optional accessories. A lot of the hubbub is due to pricing: at RM 3,300 for the Utility Package
Dec 7, 2020
Seorang lelaki bertindak agresif dengan merempuh sekatan jalanraya (SJR) di Jalan Besar Desa Amanpuri, Desa Jaya pada awal pagi Ahad. Ketua Polis Daerah Gombak, Asisten Komisioner Arifai Tarawe berkata, kejadian berlaku kira-kira jam 12.45 pagi ketika anggota polis menahan sebuah Proton Wira hitam yang dinaiki oleh seorang lelaki dalam keadaan mencurigakan. Sebaik saja anggota polis berjalan kearah Proton Wira tersebut, pemandu lelaki itu terus memecut kea rah khemah SJR dan hampir merempuh seor
Feb 15, 2021
Semalam, tertular satu klip video dari dashcam milik kereta sekumpulan makcik yang sedang rancak berbual mengenai hal harian mereka. Ketika ralit mengulas isu semasa, sebuah kereta Perodua Kelisa dari lorong kiri didapati hendak membuat pusingan di saat akhir. Malangnya, pemandu tersebut tidak mengekalkan lampu isyarat ke kanan. Disebabkan kecuaian ini, sebuah Proton Wira dari lorong kanan secara tidak sengaja telah berlaga dengan Perodua Kelisa tersebut. Apapun, kemalangan ini hanya menyebabkan
Mar 24, 2021
Who here remembers Proton Eon Racing Team (PERT) that was formed in the late 1980s? It may not be familiar to some of you but they were the ones that laid the foundation for Proton R3 - which stands for Race, Rally and Research. The name’s a clue to its history. Starting out with circuit racing, the PERT team made headways into rally before reaching their pinnacle sometime in 2002 - winning the FIA Production Car World Rally Championship title, thanks to “Flying Sikh” Karamjit Singh and co-drive
Jul 13, 2020
Gambar hiasan Disebabkan upah RM 500, dua beradik dan seorang rakan kantoi dalam perjalanan mereka menghantar kira-kira 50 kg daun ketum ke Kuala Lumpur dari pembekal di Kepala Batas. Menurut laporan oleh Harian Metro itu, polis menemui kereta Proton Wira yang dinaiki oleh tiga lelaki berumur antara 20 dan 28 tahun dalam keadaan mencurigakan ketika ditahan dalam sekatan jalan raya rentas negeri di Plaza Tol Jawi pada tengah malam Selasa lepas. Suspek disuruh membuka but kereta dan polis menemui
Nov 27, 2020
The new 2021 Perodua Ativa is set to blaze the Malaysian roads on fire with its appealing price and equally appealing features. But for those who think the SUV needs a gruffer and sportier look to match its active-inspired name, Perodua also offers Gear Up accessories for the Ativa. The Ativa starts from RM 61,500 and the Gear Up accessories are offered on all three variants. These accessories include a bodykit that gives the Ativa a sporty look to challenge other cars on the road, including the
Mar 3, 2021
The Nissan X-Trail received a facelift earlier this year with four variants. Now you can have the X-Tremer or the Aero Edition accessories package for all variants. To recap the 4 variants: 2.0L 2WD 2.0L 2WD Mid 2.5L 4WD 2.0L Hybrid The X-Tremer package comprises a two-tone paint job with many items blacked out including the roof, roof rails, grille, spoiler, side mirrors, Tomei front and rear bumper, and 17-inch wheels. Aero Edition is basically the opposite without two-tone scheme and everythi
Nov 1, 2019
Here at the WapCar office, some of us are pretty divided on whether the 2020 Nissan Almera Turbo looks better than the 2020 Honda City but one thing is for certain, one has more affordable road tax than the other. Besides, while Honda has released some Modulo accessories for the all-new City, Nissan has also a few accessories of their own. No, they aren’t by Impul or Nismo, for now. Let’s start with the first accessory package which is the Interior Styling Package which costs RM 400. This packag
Oct 15, 2020
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has urged the government to ban the sale of car accessories that could pose a fatal risk, especially in the event of a crash. According to Berita Harian, one such item is the dummy buckle, which was originally meant for plus-sized individuals, but has since been misused by people who refuses to buckle up while driving. By inserting the dummy buckle into the seat belt buckle, these drives can avoid the annoying chimes a modern car emits when
Jul 9, 2020
The National Security Council (MKN) has announced that effective 10 February 2021, the rest of the Malaysian small businesses will be allowed to reopen. This will include car accessories shops across the country. Here is the complete list of businesses allowed to reopen during the Movement Control Order (MCO): Other than that, MKN has also announced that dine-in at restaurants will be allowed starting 10 February 2021. All diners will have to adhere to social distancing rules and one table is on
Feb 9, 2021
Pada era 90-an, pengguna lebih menggemari kereta jenis sedan. Maka itu, Proton Wira dibangunkan. Di United Kingdom, Wira dikenali sebagai Persona. Proton Satria pula dikenali sebagai Persona Compact. Model seperti Proton Putra pula dikenali sebagai Persona Coupe. Selama 2 generasi, Persona berada di dalam segmen C. Namun demikian, ia telah diubah pada tahun 2016 dimana ia dibangunkan berdasarkan Proton Iriz yang merupakan sebuah kereta segmen B. Setelah 27 tahun berada di dalam pasaran, Proton P
Nov 6, 2020
From aftermarket wheels, seats to steering wheels - chances are you can pick out a couple of modified cars just by looking around you. Check when you’re out and about, and you’ll see I’m right. Us Malaysians are a creative bunch, and it’s only natural that trickles down to our cars. As much as it’s cool to make the cars we drive truly our own, there are plenty of enthusiasts who go for low-quality, fake accessories. Sure, there are some people who ignorantly choose to get them, but a good majori
Jul 11, 2020
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