Proton Impian (01-07) - Review

Review Date: 01 January 2001
Last Updated: 24 May 2007
2 out of 5

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2 out of 5

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Cheap to buy, decent rear passenger room

Poor build quality, unrefined, coarse engines, slow performance, dated cabin design

Proton's largest model is also the first to be designed and built in-house by the Malaysian firm. Even so, Lotus (part-owned by Proton) has given them more than a helping hand with the ride and handling, which are very good. The 1.6 engine is frugal but unrefined, so needs to be worked to get the most from it.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    2.5 out of 5

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3 out of 5

  • Practicality

    3.5 out of 5

  • Equipment

    3 out of 5

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    2.5 out of 5

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    2 out of 5

  • Buying used

    3 out of 5

  • Selling

    2 out of 5

Costs

  • Running costs

    3 out of 5

  • Green credentials

    3 out of 5

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Owners' reviews

Used Proton Impian (01-07) 1.6 GLS (110bhp) 4d Auto

Proton Impian (01-07)
4 out of 5

“ For oldies it is great - he loves the air con, auto box makes city driving a doddle. The leather...  ”

Adrian Bright