Proton Perdana (second generation)

Proton Perdana Second generation
A Proton Perdana 2.4P parked in Shah Alam, Malaysia
Overview
Manufacturer	Proton
Also called	Proton Perdana Replacement Model (PRM)
Production	December 2013–present
Assembly	Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Malacca (HMSB)
Designer	Bostami Ahmad Daisuke Sawai (Accord)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size / D-segment
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Honda Accord (eighth generation)
Related	Honda Accord (eighth generation) Honda Inspire (fifth generation)
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 i-VTEC 2.4 i-VTEC
Dimensions
Wheelbase	-
Length	2016-present public model: 4999mm (196.8 in) 2013-present government used model: 4849mm (190.7in)
Width	- 1870mm (73.8 in)
Height	- 1450mm (57.1 in)
Kerb weight	- 1543kg
Chronology
Predecessor	Proton Perdana (first generation)

2016-present public model: 4999mm (196.8 in)

The second generation Proton Perdana (codenamed "PRM" for "Perdana Replacement Model") is a four-door mid-size saloon from Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Proton. It was unveiled on 11 December 2013 as the successor to the original Proton Perdana. The second generation Perdana is a badge engineered eighth generation Honda Accord and is currently for exclusive sale to Malaysian civil servants and government officials.

Perdana is the Malay word for Prime.

The Proton Perdana was first introduced in 1995 to serve the niche Malaysian luxury market segment which consisted of vehicles with engine displacement of 2,000cc and above. Proton considered a replacement for the Perdana in 2004 under a tie-up with German automotive conglomerate, Volkswagen and again in 2005 with Mitsubishi Motors Australia for its 380. However, both ventures were unfruitful and the Perdana continued in production up until 2010. Proton signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nissan in 2011 with the intention of rebadging the Nissan Fuga/Infiniti M for exclusive sale to Malaysian government officials, but no further developments occurred and the venture was abandoned.

On 29 October 2012, Proton entered a collaboration with Honda Motor Company, Ltd. Both companies have agreed to explore collaboration opportunities in the areas of technology enhancement, new product line up and the sharing of vehicle platforms and facilities. In April 2013, it was revealed that the Proton Perdana Replacement Model (PRM) would most likely be based on a Honda Accord chassis, and be powered by Proton's newly acquired range of Petronas E01e 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2 litre engines. Furthermore, it will not be limited to government officials, and will also serve as an instrument to Honda's expansion into the Malaysian market. Additionally, the name Proton Suprima was filed for trademark status under the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) in January 2013, where the name Suprima has its roots in the English word Supreme, widely speculated and deemed fitting for the Proton PRM's official product name. However, on 14 August 2013, a spyshot of a Proton P3-22A test drive unit confirmed the name Proton Suprima S as the final and official product name of the hatchback complement of the Proton Prevé instead.