- Willing 1.5-litre petrol engine
- Durable Mitsubishi-sourced powertrains
- Satria GTi has engaging dynamics
- Interior lacks sound insulation
- Limited rear seat legroom
- Cheap cabin plastics
- ABS only standard for Satria GTi
Review: Proton CC.I Satria (1997-99)
Overview
Released in February 1997, the Proton CC Series I (CC.I) Satria was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Malaysia, the front-wheel drive CC.I Satria was available with either a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (the GL and GLi variants) or a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine (the XLi).
Based on the fourth generation Mitsubishi Mirage (produced from 1991-95), the CC Satria was 3990 mm long, 1690 mm wide, 1360 mm tall and had a 2440 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the CC Satria had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent rear suspension with trailing arms and upper and lower lateral links.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL, GLi |
1.5-litre petrol I4 | 3sp auto, 5sp man. |
66 kW at 6000 rpm | 126 Nm at 3000 rpm |
| XLi | 1.6-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
70 kW at 6000 rpm | 138 Nm at 5000 rpm |
Features
Standard features for the Satria GL included a four speaker sound system with radio and cassette player and a tilt adjustable steering wheel.
The Satria GLi was further equipped with a CD player, central locking, power windows and power steering. Beyond this, the XLi added 14-inch alloy wheels, power mirrors and a rear spoiler.
Review: Proton CC.II Satria (1999-00)
Overview
Released in August 1999, the CC Series II (CC.II) Satria introduced improved equipment levels and new engines. The line-up was also revised: the entry-level GL was fitted with a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, the 1.5-litre GLi was discontinued and the 1.8-litre GTi was introduced.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL | 1.3-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 55 kW at 6000 rpm | 108 Nm at 3000 rpm |
| XLi | 1.6-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
83 kW at 6000 rpm | 137 Nm at 5000 rpm |
| GTi | 1.8-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 103 kW at 6000 rpm | 164 Nm at 5500 rpm |
Safety equipment
In a first for the CC Satria range, the Satria GTi was fitted with a driver’s airbag and ABS.
Features
Standard features for the CC.II Satria were extended to include 14-inch steel wheels (previously 13-inch), air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment and an engine immobiliser; the XLi added remote central locking, a 50/50 split and folding rear seat, second row headrests and power windows.
The range-topping Satria GTi was further equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, a six speaker sound system with CD player, contoured sports seats, power mirrors and body kit.
2000 Satria XLi Son of a Gun edition
In January 2000, a limited-run XLi ‘Son of a Gun’ edition was released; compared to the standard XLi, the Son of a Gun edition added 14-inch alloy wheels, contoured sports seats, a sports steering wheel and body kit.
Review: Proton CC.III Satria (2000-05)
Overview
Released in November 2000, the CC Series III (CC.III) Satria featured an expanded line-up and minor equipment changes. The 1.6-litre engine was discontinued, replaced by a 1.5-litre unit in the XLi and newly-released XLS. In 2002, the range was further expanded with the return of the GLi variant.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL | 1.3-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 55 kW at 6000 rpm | 108 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| GLi | 1.5-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 64 kW at 6000 rpm | 120 Nm at 3000 rpm |
| XLi, XLS |
1.5-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
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| GTi | 1.8-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 103 kW at 6000 rpm | 164 Nm at 5500 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Satria XLi and XLS included a driver’s airbag, while the GTi was further equipped with ABS.
Features
Standard features for the Satria GL included a four speaker sound system, air conditioning, a tilt adjustable steering wheel and immobiliser; the GLi added remote central locking and power windows.
The Satria XLi was further equipped with 14-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and rear spoiler; the Satria XLS was differentiated by its CD player and body kit.
The range-topping Satria GTi was distinguished by its 16-inch alloy wheels with sports suspension, a six speaker sound system, contoured sports seats, front fog lights and power mirrors.
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