Proton GEN-2 Saloon (2008-2012) review
At a glance
| Price new | £11,030 - £11,840 |
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| Used prices | £343 - £1,694 |
| Road tax cost | £245 - £255 |
| Insurance group | 16 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 462 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Alternative fuel
Pros & cons
Looks more sophisticated than hatchback, cheap to buy used
Poor interior quality, dull to drive, heavy depreciation, coarse engine
Proton GEN-2 Saloon (08-12) rivals
Overview
The Proton GEN-2 Persona four-door saloon looks a little more sophisticated than the five-door hatchback. The enclosed boot also offers extra safety, but it’s a below-par and disappointing effort overall. It does have one ace up its sleeve: buyers on a budget can cut their fuel bills in half with an LPG ecoLogic model, but the main problem is poor value for money overall.
The GEN-2 fails to meet the high expectations demanded by its price tag. The interior isn’t plush enough and – despite Lotus’ helping hand – the GEN-2 Persona isn’t sporty or fun to drive. The Skoda Octavia costs only a little more new and is a hugely superior car in every respect.
