In 1994, Proton successfully asserted its dominance as the best-selling carmaker in Malaysia thanks to the immediate success of the fairly new Proton Wira. However, for those who wished the Wira could have a bit more oomph as it was based on the Mitsubishi Lancer, Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) had just the solution. At its headquarters in Shah Alam 27 years ago, EON debuted the Proton Sembilu to the media and it was a truly exquisite-looking Wira. EON enhanced the style by adding a sporty front
Jan 16, 2021
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
Mitsubishi Motors sedang mengalami sedikit masalah di Eropah, walaupun ia tidak akan menarik diri daripada pasaran sana. Tetapi, Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) United Kingdom berdepan isu kewangan dan terpaksa melelong 14 model daripada koleksi warisan mereka. Menurut senarai ini, lelongan Mitsubishi Heritage Fleet akan bermula pada 1-April bermula tanpa sebarang harga permulaan tetap. Antara 14 kereta yang bakal dilelong itu bukan sahaja termasuk model kesukaan ramai rakyat Malaysia iaitu Lancer Evolu
Mar 19, 2021
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
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
** 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
Malaysia ada Litar Antarabangsa Sepang, litar Pasir Gudang, dan litar Dato’ Sagor. Kita pernah ada litar lumba di Batu Tiga yang pernah digunakan untuk pembikinan filem Jackie Chan iaitu “Thunderbolt”. Rakyat Malaysia memang gemarkan sukan permotoran dan kita telah cuba sedaya-upaya untuk membuatkannya lebih mudah untuk disertai. Walaupun lumba trek terbukti lebih popular, satu sukan permotoran yang juga sangat diminati ialah sukan rali. Walaupun kita tak ada peringkat musim salji dan pokok pain
Nov 13, 2020
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
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
We’ve seen a Nissan GTR police car, a Lamborghini Police car, and even a Porsche 911 Police car elsewhere in the world. They are the kind of cars that make little kids want to become police officers. Police cars need to be fast so they could respond to emergency situations swiftly. They don’t have to be supercar fast, but some grunt is appreciated by our boys in blue. This year, the Malaysian police force started using the Honda Civic in their fleet of Mobile Patrol Vehicles (MPV). You’ve probab
Sep 17, 2020
Malaysia is home to the Sepang international Circuit, Pasir Gudang circuit, and Dato’ Sagor circuit. We even used to have a racing circuit in Batu Tiga that was once used to film the Jackie Chan film, “Thunderbolt”. We love motorsports and have gone to great lengths to make it more accessible. While track racing may be a little more popular, one motorsport that we absolutely love is rallying. We may not have winter stages and tall pine trees, but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying the sport. T
Nov 2, 2020
By now, the Proton X70 probably needs no introduction – it's based on China's Geely Boyue and apart from the grille and rear tailgate garnish, there's very little difference between original Chinese donor car and the local Proton-badged equivalaent. But, if you feel the need to differentiate your Proton X70 from the rest, we’ve got the perfect solution for you. We’ve gathered a list of parts that allow you to convert your Proton X70 back into the Geely Boyue. Front grille – Goodbye infinite weav
Mar 5, 2020
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
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
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
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
Kita pernah melihat kereta polis Nissan GTR, Lamborghini, dan juga Porsche 911 di tempat lain di dunia. Ini adalah jenis kereta yang menjadikan anak-anak kecil ingin menjadi pegawai polis. Maklumlah, kalau harap dekat kereta peronda biasa sahaja kadang-kadang tidak cukup. Bermula pada tahun ini, Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) telah menggunakan khidmat Honda Civic, menggantikan unit Proton yang sudah dimamah usia. Tetapi tahukah anda, PDRM juga mempunyai kenderaan lain seperti Volvo S90, Toyota Cor
Sep 19, 2020
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
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
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
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
Many are waiting for the Proton X50’s launch with bated breath. So, what’s taking so long to simply convert the car from left to right-hand drive? Well, the Proton X70 underwent the process and to better understand it, Zhejiang Geely Holdings gave an insight into its development. They pointed out that the process is rather more involved than just changing where the driver sits. In total, 761 parts from the Geely Boyue had to be changed to create the Proton X70 and that’s before you count parts t
Aug 26, 2020
Picture this: it’s 2005. Pre-pandemic days, and you’re right in between hundreds of people watching cars roll in a mall’s parking space. It’s car show weekend, and with ears honed through many rev battles you could probably tell what’s heading just by exhaust noise. It's a Lancer Evo...or is it? “Yeah, that’s an Evo”, you confidently tell your mate as the familiar low-rev burble is accompanied by a familiar face. Sharp headlights, ‘move over’ grin, three diamonds on the grille - yup, that’s the
Aug 1, 2020
Even though Mitsubishi Motors announced that it will not pull out of the European market after all, that does not mean it is completely smooth sailing for the Three Diamonds brand. Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) United Kingdom is liquidating its heritage fleet and as a result, 14 vehicles from their collection are up for grabs at an auction. Also read: Mitsubishi will save their European presence by rebadging Renaults According to the listing, the Mitsubishi Heritage Fleet auction will begin on 1-April
Mar 18, 2021
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