Proton Satria

Infobox Automobile
boxcolor = red


name = Proton Satria
manufacturer = Proton
production = 1995–present
class = Supermini
platform =
layout= FF layout
body_style = 3-door hatchback
similar = Mitsubishi Mirage
Honda Civic

The Proton Satria was a hatchback produced by Proton. Production started in 1995 for the first generation and ended in 2005. The new Satria Replacement Model (SRM), known as Proton Satria Neo was launched on 16 June 2006. The name "Satria" which means "knight" in Sanskrit was chosen for Proton's 3-door hatchback to reflect the sportiness of the car.

Satria (1995-2005)

Infobox Automobile generation


name = First generation
aka = Proton Compact
Proton Persona Compact
Proton 300 series
related = Mitsubishi Mirage
production = 1995–2006
engine = 1.3 L "4G13" I4
1.5 L "4G15" I4
1.6 L "4G92" I4
1.8 L "4G93" I4
length = Auto mm|3995|1
width = Auto mm|1710|1
height = Auto mm|1365|1
wheelbase = Auto mm|2440|1
weight = Auto kg|1005|0

The first generation Satria was based a 3-door hatchback on the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage (Colt outside the Japanese market). Changes were limited to front-end styling and interior from the bigger Wira. Powerplant options included the 4G13p 1.3-litre 12-valve, 4G15p 1.5-litre 12-valve and 4G92p 1.6-litre 16-valve SOHC engine. The 1.5 and 1.6-litre 16v versions were also available with optional 3-speed and 4-speed automatic transmissions respectively.

Trim levels were LSi, GLi, GLSi and SEi. The base-specification LSi had the 1.3-litre 12-valve engine only: GLi versions got the 1.5-litre 12-valve engine in addition to the 1.3-litre: whilst GLSi and SEi versions got the 1.6 16v engine as well as the 1.5 12v.

A later facelift version featured a different tail-end to the original Mirage. These were launched in 1996 in Malaysia and later in other countries, and new LXi, S LXi and GTi trim levels were available. New 1.3 12v, 1.5 12v and 1.6 16v petrol engines were available.

Satria GTi

The Satria Sports GTi was launched with a Auto bhp|141|0 1.8-litre Mitsubishi-sourced 4G93p engine, originally found in the Mitsubishi Lancer GTI. Additionally, the Satria GTi's engine and handling was later tuned and revised by Lotus. According to dyno chart, it can produce Auto bhp|130|0 on wheel.

During the involvement of Lotus,a new body kit was also adopted for the GTi for better aerodynamics. Proton claims that the Satria GTi was the fastest car it has ever produced to date.

Satria R3

The Proton Satria R3 is a limited edition Satria sold in Malaysia. The term R3 stands for Rally, Race, Research. R3 is a redefined version of Satria Gti by Proton's Racing development team and also Lotus. It houses the same 1800 cc Mitsubishi 4G93p engine but has undergone some minor adjustments by Lotus handling. Bodyshell has been improved with double stitch welded monocoque chassis with front and rear strut tower brace bars.

Satria Neo (2006-present)

Infobox Automobile generation


name = Second generation (Satria Neo)
related = Proton Gen-2
production = 2006–present
engine = 1.3 L "Campro S4PE" I4
1.6 L "Campro S4PH" I4
length = Auto mm|3905|1
width = Auto mm|1710|1
height = Auto mm|1420|1
wheelbase = Auto mm|2440|1
weight = Auto kg|1146|0 (1.3 L Manual)Auto kg|1184|0 (1.6 L Auto)

The Satria Neo was introduced in June 2006 as a replacement for the first generation Satria. Based on a new platform developed in-house by Proton (with some parts borrowed from the bigger Gen-2 and Waja), the car is currently only available in a three-door hatchback guise. The car was developed at a cost of RM500 million and four years, and was expected by Proton to generate a monthly sales volume of 2,000 to 2,500 units. The car was also intended to target those who are "youthful and sporty". The Satria Neo was launched by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

The entry-level Satria Neo, the 1.3 L-line, is powered by a 1.3 litre, inline-4 twin-cam Campro engine, producing Auto bhp|94|0 at 6000 rpm and 120 N m of torque at 4000 rpm. The 1.6 M-line and top-of-the-range H-line models have 1.6 litre versions of the same engine, with an output of Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on at 6000 rpm and 148 N m of torque at 4000 rpm. Both the M-line and H-line models have active system antennae which actively search for signals in areas with poor reception. All cars have the option of either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic gearboxes supplied by Mitsubishi that are carried over from the previous Satria, with the H-line benefitting from safety features such as twin airbags, ABS with EBD and seatbelt pre-tensioners. All versions of the car come with an integrated Blaupunkt CD player.

Criticisms of the car include the lack of headroom and legroom for rear passengers (even compared to the previous generation Satria), and lacklustre performance in comparison with the Satria GTi.citation The infamous torque dip of Proton's Campro engine is also present. [ [http://paultan.org/archives/2006/06/16/proton-satria-neo-13-and-16-in-depth/ Proton Satria Neo 1.3 and 1.6 In-depth] ]

uper 2000 Rally Car

Mellors Elliot Motorsport has prepared an FIA Super 2000 compliant Proton Satria Neo based on the road car's chassis. It is powered by a Renault engine with a 2.0 litre displacement. [ [http://paultan.org/archives/2008/08/04/mem-proton-satria-neo-super-2000/ Mellors Elliot Motorsport Proton Satria Neo Super 2000] ]

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