- Accomplished ride/handling balance
- Light and direct steering
- Good luggage space
- 1.6-litre petrol engine lacks low-rev response
- Hard seats lack shoulder support
- Limited rear seat headroom
- Cheap interior plastics
- Interior rattles
Review: Proton CM.I Gen.2 (2004-05)
Overview
Released in October 2004, the Proton CM Series I (CM.I) Gen.2 was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Tanjung Malim, Malaysia, the front-wheel drive Gen.2 was powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. As per the table below, the Gen.2 range consisted of three variants: the entry-level L-Line, M-Line and range-topping H-Line.
CamPro S4PH engine
The 1.6-litre CamPro S4PH petrol engine had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.0:1.
Dimensions and suspension
Compared to the CC Persona which it replaced, the Gen.2 was 40 mm longer (at 4310 mm), 35 mm wider (1725 mm), 50 mm taller (1435 mm) and had a 100 mm longer wheelbase (2600 mm). Furthermore, the Gen.2 had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, multi-link rear suspension (both with coil springs and anti-roll bars).
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-Line, M-Line, H-Line |
1.6-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
82 kW at 6000 rpm | 148 Nm at 4000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Gen.2 included dual front airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners. The M-Line was further equipped with ABS and electronic brake force distribution, while the H-Line was also fitted with front side airbags.
Features
Standard features for the Gen.2 L-Line included a four speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, remote central locking, power mirrors and windows, a height adjustable driver’s seat, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, trip computer and an immobiliser.
The Gen.2 M-Line added 15-inch alloy wheels and cruise control for automatic models, while the range-topping Gen.2 H-Line also featured with climate control air conditioning, rear parking sensors, front and rear fog lights and a rear spoiler.
Review: Proton CM.II Gen.2 (2005-09)
Overview
Released in November 2005, the CM Series II (CM.II) Gen.2 introduced new switchgear, seat design, interior fabrics, improved panel fit and low-rev power delivery; peak power and torque outputs, however, were unchanged.
Safety equipment and featuresCompared to its CM.I predecessor, safety equipment and features were substantially unchanged. Review: Proton CM.III Gen.2 (2009-13)      OverviewReleased in 2009, the CM Series III (CM.III) Gen.2 introduced a revised line-up, with the L-Line, M-Line and H-Line variants replaced by the G, GX and GXR, respectively. Standard safety equipment and features, however, were substantially the same for the three variant grades.
Safety equipmentStandard safety equipment included dual front airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners; the Gen.2 GX added ABS and electronic brake force distribution, while the GXR was also fitted with front side airbags. FeaturesStandard features on the Gen.2 G included four speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, remote central locking, rear parking sensors, rear fog lamps, power windows, power mirrors, tilt adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver’s seat and trip computer and immobiliser. Automatic models were also fitted with cruise control as standard. The Gen.2 GX was further equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler, while the Gen.2 GXR added leather seats, fog lights and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. BrochureRelated links
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