Proton Savvy

Proton Savvy (2005-2007)

The Proton Savvy is a supermini car that is built by the Malaysian carmaker Proton mainly for the Asian market. The car was introduced in June 2005 as a successor to the tiara and had his debut in 2006.

History

After Proton in 2000 had decided to discontinue the Citroën AX based on the tiara, you needed a replacement for the re-entry of protons into the small car market. This replacement was originally called Tiara Replacement Model ( TRM), was constructed partly from proton itself and was powered by a Renault -D engine.

The Savvy was launched in June 2005 in Malaysia. Initially, there was only one model with a manual transmission, but in November 2005 a model with semi-automatic transmission was filed. In the United Kingdom, the car was offered from September 2005. The Savvy was also one of the two proton models ( in addition to the gene -2), the MG Rover wanted to recreate in his own name, as it began in 2005 talks with the parent company Proton. On 19 January 2007, a photoshopped model was introduced with minor changes to front and rear.

In 2006, Proton Savvy Zerokit the variant in conjunction with proton motorsport department R3 ( Race, Rally, Research ), which 6 "x 15" introduced a package body, a rear spoiler made ​​from GRP JRD wheels. Additionally, there was Dark Titanum headlights, sports suspension and a special tailpipe, the performance by 3 hp ( 2.2 kW ) to 78 bhp (57 kW) raised.

The Savvy is also the first Proton model, for which a recall had to be started. On 1 April 2008 Proton Edar ripe 34,000 Savvy in Malaysia in the workshops back, which were manufactured before 17 December 2007. The rear wheel bearings had to be inspected and replaced if necessary, as they were identified in a sample as faulty. It was announced that water ingress is possible, which could lead to the failure of some parts.

The second generation of the saga, which came out in January 2008, based on the chassis of Savvy, which was extended for the small sedan.

Construction

Specifications

  • Motor Renault D4F engine with an overhead camshaft
  • Displacement: 1149 cm ³
  • Power: 75 bhp (55 kW) at 5500 min-1
  • Torque: 105 Nm at 4250 min-1
  • Fuel consumption: 5.3 l / 100 km
  • Maximum speed: 170 km / h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 14.4 s ( semi-automatic ) or 12.6 seconds ( manual transmission )
  • Tire 175/50 R15 H, Goodyear Eagle NCT5
  • 165/60 R 14 L / M Goodyear Eagle NCT5
  • Transmission Semi-automatic transmission
  • Magneti Marelli Quickshift 5
  • Body L x W x H = 3710 mm x 1643 mm x 1480 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2395 mm
  • Weight: 955 kg ( semi-automatic ) or 945 kg ( manual transmission )
  • Front suspension: MacPherson struts and stabilizer
  • Rear Suspension: Torsion beam axle
  • Brakes front / rear: ventilated discs / drums

Unlike the tiara Savvy was largely constructed in the proton itself. It is powered by a 1.2 -liter four- cylinder SOHC engine with 16 valves of Renault, as it is also used in the Renault Twingo and Clio models.

The reverse gear is, unlike most French cars in the wiring diagram on the top left. He is locked with a ring on the shift knob, which must be pulled up when loading, so you can not accidentally shift into reverse instead of first gear.

The Savvy and other self-constructed at Proton models, such as the Gen-2, Persona, the Satria Neo, the Waja, the Waja Chancellor and the second generation of the saga have the turn signal lever to the left and not, as the earlier models, such as the first generation Saga, Wira and Perdana the right.

The first generation shows a front and rear V- design of the logo, while the second generation has a straight front grille and two horizontal lines at the rear.

Only for the Malay market, there is a base model called Savvy Lite, the amenities available, such as remote controls for door locks, power windows and anti-theft alarm, missing.

Since 2010, the production of '' Savvy Highline is set to '', which has led to resentment among the Malay fans.

Prices

The Savvy has received two known " Car of the Year " awards in ASEAN countries, namely in 2006 by the magazine Car, Bikes & Trucks, published by the New Straits Times / AmBank Group, in the small car category and 2007 from Indonesia as the best city car. The car is so far the only one proton, which has a German TÜV approval.

The Savvy was elected in 2008 by the National Daily's Car Writers in Thailand among the top ten cars. The car costs 469,000 in Thailand - baht and was together with Partially as expensive cars such as the Jaguar XF, the BMW 320d, the Volvo S80 3.2, the Mini Cooper S Clubman, Honda City, Honda Jazz, the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Subaru Impreza STI selected.

The Savvy applies, according to the Malaysian Book of Records as the most fuel-efficient car in Malaysia. He achieved an average fuel consumption of 4.2 l / 100 km in a driving test by Proton.

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