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Proton Satria Neo Hatchback (2007-2012) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £7,830 - £9,980
Used prices £351 - £1,900
Road tax cost £255 - £335
Insurance group 17 - 19
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 376 - 416 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Neat styling, six-year mechanical warranty, reasonable economy

CONS

Poor quality and dated interior, cramped driving position, dull to drive, lacklustre performance

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Satria Neo is a decent-value small hatchback with good levels of equipment and neat styling. Lotus (which is owned by Proton) had a hand in the design and also the handling, but it’s best to ignore the Lotus badge on the bootlid as the Satria Neo is very disappointing. It’s cramped inside, unrefined and poor to drive. Worse still is the awful interior and scratchy plastics which only reinforce the cheap, low-quality feel.

On the plus side it’s fairly comfortable on the move with a decent ride but there’s little to recommend the Satria Neo.