ProtonThe Proton Gen•2 1st Gen was offered from 2005 – 2013 as a compact-hatchback / compact-sedan. This generation spans 7 variants, with power ranging from 93 to 133 hp.
Performance Pick
Proton Gen•2 R3
133 hp · 0-60 in 9.4s · 30.2 mpg
Practicality Pick
Proton Gen•2 Persona 1.6
110 hp · 0-60 in 11.6s · 35.6 mpg
compact-hatchbackcompact-sedan
Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed112 – 134 mph
0-60 mph9.4 – 14.9 s
Power93 – 133 hp
Economy30 – 36 mpg
Weight2,579 – 2,811 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
Variants (7)
Compact HatchbackGasolineProton2005–2008
Gen•2
1.6
$14,000 – $16,000
108
hp
5
seats
32.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineProton2005–2013
Gen•2
1.3
$12,000 – $14,000
93
hp
5
seats
33.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineProton2007–2010
Gen•2
R3
$14,000 – $16,000
133
hp
5
seats
30.2
mpg
Compact SedanGasolineProton2008–2013
Gen•2
Persona 1.6
$2,000 – $3,000
110
hp
5
seats
35.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineProton2008–2012
Gen•2
1.6 CPS
$14,000 – $16,000
124
hp
5
seats
29.7
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineProton2008–2012
Gen•2
1.6
$14,000 – $16,000
110
hp
5
seats
32.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineProton2012–2013
Gen•2
1.6
$14,000 – $16,000
110
hp
5
seats
33.1
mpg