Proton Holdings Bhd may cause the newly launched Proton Breathe for export at the beginning of next year.
"We are finalizing talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), in the way that you can export this model," said Proton managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir at the launch of Breathe yesterday.
The car was introduced by the International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed and Proton adviser Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Syed Zainal said breathing components locally adapted, based on the Mitsubishi Lancer GT, and are also exported.
"We have received a commitment from MMC that the parts manufactured in Malaysia; the MMC will be responsible for export, especially in Thailand and elsewhere."
Syed Zainal said the export potential of components will begin next year.
The Inspire, for the local market, is the result of a strategic alliance with MMC. It s the first Proton car to be equipped with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control system, known as the MIVEC engine.
Syed Zainal said Proton plans to expand its product portfolio by working with the MMC, including the provision of trains or the development of the platform and power.
"The potential but is still in discussion," he said, when asked about the plans with the MMC.
The Inspire has about 26 percent local content. This will increase to 40 percent in the coming months, and up to 60 percent in a year, once local suppliers are fully prepared.
Proton received 1,800 bookings since its first launch on October 14 and is expected to monthly sales of 1,600 units.
The Inspire is available in two different capacities of the engine - the 1.8 liter and 2.0 liters.
The Inspire 1.8 MT is sold at RM78, 549, 1.8 CVT RM84, 549 and 2.0 CVT RM91, 549. Prices do not include insurance.
Meanwhile, Mustapa said the study on the consolidation of the local automotive industry was almost total.
The government, he said, had not yet decided on Proton and Perusahaan Otomobil consolidation among Kedu Sdn Bhd (Perodua).
"The study is almost complete, but has not been officially submitted to the government."
"We are finalizing talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), in the way that you can export this model," said Proton managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir at the launch of Breathe yesterday.
The car was introduced by the International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed and Proton adviser Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Syed Zainal said breathing components locally adapted, based on the Mitsubishi Lancer GT, and are also exported.
"We have received a commitment from MMC that the parts manufactured in Malaysia; the MMC will be responsible for export, especially in Thailand and elsewhere."
Syed Zainal said the export potential of components will begin next year.
The Inspire, for the local market, is the result of a strategic alliance with MMC. It s the first Proton car to be equipped with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control system, known as the MIVEC engine.
Syed Zainal said Proton plans to expand its product portfolio by working with the MMC, including the provision of trains or the development of the platform and power.
"The potential but is still in discussion," he said, when asked about the plans with the MMC.
The Inspire has about 26 percent local content. This will increase to 40 percent in the coming months, and up to 60 percent in a year, once local suppliers are fully prepared.
Proton received 1,800 bookings since its first launch on October 14 and is expected to monthly sales of 1,600 units.
The Inspire is available in two different capacities of the engine - the 1.8 liter and 2.0 liters.
The Inspire 1.8 MT is sold at RM78, 549, 1.8 CVT RM84, 549 and 2.0 CVT RM91, 549. Prices do not include insurance.
Meanwhile, Mustapa said the study on the consolidation of the local automotive industry was almost total.
The government, he said, had not yet decided on Proton and Perusahaan Otomobil consolidation among Kedu Sdn Bhd (Perodua).
"The study is almost complete, but has not been officially submitted to the government."
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