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Proton Satria Neo Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2007 - 2012 (change model)
Practicality rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

It has a particularly strong body, with side impact beams and a special hook in the door to catch the sill and reinforce the side structure in the event of a side impact. There are two front airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and a seatbelt warning-chime. All models have Isofix compatible seating to carry child seats. An alarm and immobiliser are also fitted as standard.

The Satria Neo is only available as a three-door. Good for sporty looks but not for practicality and getting in and out of the back can be awkward, although the passenger seat does slide forward to make access a little easier. However it’s not easy to fit child seats. Boot space is adequate with 286 litres of luggage room – almost identical to a Vauxhall Corsa and the rear seats have the usual 60/40 split folding system to increase carrying capacity.

The boot can only be opened via a lever on the floor in the driver’s footwell – good for security, but otherwise inconvenient. In addition to the usual glovebox and front door bins, there are cup holders behind the handbrake lever and a pair of storage recesses either side of the stereo. They’re shaped to look distinctive, which slightly limits their usefulness but they will take a wallet or packet of tissues.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (17)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
GSX Standard Equipment (5)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
GSX Optional Equipment (3)
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
Sport Standard Equipment (6)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Climate control
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Partial leather seat trim
Sport Optional Equipment (3)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
SX Standard Equipment (3)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Steel wheels
SX Optional Equipment
  • n/a

Dimensions

Length 3905mm
Width 1420mm
Height 1420mm
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