- Comfortable ride
- Engaging dynamics
- Quiet, well-insulated cabin
- 1.6-litre petrol engine only adequate
- Four-speed automatic transmission blunts performance
- Important safety equipment not available: no curtain airbags, traction control or ESC
- Odd locations for some controls
Overview
Released in January 2007, the Proton BS Satria Neo was a small, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Malaysia, the front-wheel drive Satria Neo was powered by a 1.6-litre CamPro four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The Satria Neo range initially consisted of the GX and sportier GXR variants, but was expanded with an entry-level G variant in 2009.
Compared to the Proton CC Satria which it replaced, the BS Satria Neo was 85 mm shorter (at 3905 mm), 20 mm wider (1710 mm) and 60 mm taller (1420 mm), though wheelbase length was unchanged (2440 mm). Furthermore, the BS Satria Neo had MacPherson strut fronts suspension and independent, multi-link rear suspension (both with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars).
| Variants | Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 2009-11 | 1.6-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
82 kW at 6000 rpm | 148 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| GX, GXR |
2007-11 |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Proton Satria Neo included dual front airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners; the GX and GXR were also equipped with ABS.
Features: Satria Neo G, GX and GXR
Standard features for the Proton Satria Neo G included a four speaker Blaupunkt sound system with CD player and MP3-compatibility, remote central locking, rear parking sensors, power mirrors and windows, height adjustable driver’ s seat, tilt adjustable steering wheel, split and flat folding rear seats, alarm and immobiliser; the Satrio Neo GX was differentiated by its side protection mouldings.
The Satria Neo GXR was further equipped with 16-inch wheels, climate control air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, front fog lights and a rear spoiler.
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