Proton Gen-2
| Proton GEN•2 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Also called | Proton Wira Replacement Model (WRM) |
| Production | February 2004–2012 |
| Assembly | Malaysia: Proton City, Perak (2004–2012, domestic & export 2013–2015, export only) China: Jinhua, Zhejiang (Youngman, CKD) Iran: Borujerd, Lorestan (Zagross Khodro, CKD) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related |
Proton Persona Youngman Europestar L3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L CamPro S4PE DOHC I4 1.6 L CamPro S4PH DOHC I4 1.6 L CamPro IAFM DOHC I4 1.6 L CamPro CPS DOHC I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,310 mm (169.7 in) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,195–1,245 kg (2,635–2,745 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Proton Wira Aeroback |
| Successor | Proton Suprima S |
The Proton GEN•2 (often simplified as Gen-2 or GEN2) is a compact 5-door hatchback manufactured by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton which launched in 2004. It was initially codenamed Wira Replacement Model (WRM). The GEN•2 uses a platform which was extensively developed in-house by Proton and technical partner Lotus. This platform was later adapted for the Proton Satria Neo and Proton Persona. The GEN•2 was among the first models to be produced at Proton's Tanjung Malim plant, developed as part of the Proton City project. Although domestic sales of the GEN•2 was discontinued in 2012, Proton continues to produce the GEN•2 exclusively for export markets.
The name GEN•2 is an abbreviation of Generation 2, as it served as the replacement to the Proton Wira Aeroback hatchback.
The Proton GEN•2 was launched in the third quarter of 2004 in Malaysia where it became the first Proton to utilise an indigenously designed platform and engine. The CamPro (an abbreviation for Camshaft Profiling) engine and platform were both developed by Proton and Lotus. The Proton GEN•2 was first available with a 1.6 litre CamPro engine which produced 110 horsepower (82 kW) at 6,000rpm and 148Nm of torque at 4,000rpm, but in August 2005, it was complemented by a no-frills 1.3 litre CamPro variant which output 95 hp at 6,000rpm and 120Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.
The GEN•2 was styled by Proton's Australian-educated chief stylist Damian Chia. He drew inspiration from the traditional Malay kite known as wau bulan and the handle of the Malay dagger, the kris, in shaping the unique grille of the GEN•2. Chia also gave the new car what he described as tiger-like eyes for a more forceful frontal appearance.
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