Proton Gen-2 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The
Proton Gen-2 is an
automobile manufactured by
Malaysian carmaker
Proton, and was launched in the third quarter of 2004.
The Gen-2 uses a platform which is mostly Malaysian-developed. Loosely based on a mid-90s
Mitsubishi chassis, t
he platform has been extensively developed by Proton and their partner Lotus. The Gen-2 was initially codenamed the
Proton Wira Replacement Model, hinting that the car was to replace the
Proton Wira. The name Gen-2 is an abbreviation of 'Generation 2', to mark the success of Proton which is using its own engine for the car.
The Gen-2's platform is also used by the
Proton Satria Neo (with a shortened wheelbase) and the
Proton Persona (with an extended rear hang to form a more
sedan-like body).