Its a Proton (again)

Back while I was in Auckland, I saw a nice but old Proton Saga hatchback. Here in Brisbane, Proton is selling the Gen-2, Savvy, Arena (called a Jumbuck here), and even the Satria Neo. (Good god!) Honestly, sometimes I can't hide myself with the shame that passes me when I see a Proton on the road. Not to mention how so much cheaper Proton's car's are here, even if you take account to the high exchange rate.

Anyway, I saw a Proton Sawi Savvy parked outside my house:


Front view


Back view

Yes, folks, it is a AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) model! Look mum, no clutch! But it's 100% "manual".


You still need to shift gears.


This is the only thing Lotus about the car. The engine is a Renault, the chassis is German, the workmanship is Malaysian, the power windows 100% Proton. (Some one tell me, which car maker on earth gives a 1 year warranty on power windows?!)


Inside view. By and large it's the same as the Malaysian version. Probably just with better power windows, airbags on both seats, ABS included, not cheap plastic...........


Close up view of the console.


Up close with the AMT.


Overall shot. Next to the Daihatsu for contrast. No, I have no idea who's car's are these.


Registration. And me. :P


What interested me through, was the sun visor:

The "warning" messages are printed in English, French and German! Is Proton thinking about going to Continental Europe?