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PROTON STILL GOING STRONG (PART 2)

From Malaysia to UK and now Indonesia. With the increase of steel and fuel prices, Proton aiming to sell Gen.2 Persona model for RM 39, 040(reports TheStar/ Bernama)? While in www.paultan.org, Gen.2 Persona is selling at the starting price of RM 42,600. Let’s see the comparison.

The Comparison (starting price):

Indonesia
TheStar/ Bernama: RM 39, 040, www.paultan.org: RM 42,600

Malaysia
Proton Persona: RM 44,999 Proton Gen-2: RM 53,488

Malaysian: paid extra RM 5,955 (refer to TheStar/ Bernama reports)
Indonesian: rebates RM 5,955 (refer to TheStar/ Bernama reports)

Cost to build: Exports Proton cars are cheaper. (All cars exported to other countries)
Quantity: Malaysian buys many Proton cars than other countries.
Quality: Local made cars sold in Malaysia different from exports.

Support Made in Malaysia brand: You decide.

Reference from TheStar:

Proton launches Persona in Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd yesterday launched its Persona model in Indonesia in conjunction with the 16th Indonesia International Motorshow, the country’s biggest automotive industry event.
The national car manufacturer said in a statement the Persona was being introduced as the "GEN.2 Persona" in Indonesia and it was the fifth Proton model in the Indonesian market which the company entered last March.
"Since our entry into the Indonesian market last year, we have been received warmly by the people here and this latest offering is tangible proof of our intention to have a long standing relationship with the people of Indonesia," said managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohd Tahir.
Priced from 122 million rupiah (RM39,040), the Persona is available in five variants and comes in seven colours.
A year ago, Proton began with three dealerships in Indonesia and now has five dealerships in Warung Buncit, Bandung, Makasar, Pekanbaru and Palembang and one branch in Slipi, Jakarta, all equipped with sales, service and spares capabilities. – Bernama