Things You Didn't Know Proton Had in Common With Luxury Cars
Here are some facts to use for your next car debate!
By Mei Mei Chu — 14 Aug 2013, 01:04 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Since 2012, Proton cars are manufactured by DRB-HICOM, the same company that assembles Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen cars
Proton was taken over by DRB Hi-COM, the same company that also assembles Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen
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The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) provides consumers with independent and transparent advice and information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
Proton is the only Asian car maker to pass Australian ANCAP with full 5-star rating.
Image via imgur.comSince 1993, ANCAP has published crash test results for over 400 vehicles. These vehicles are awarded star ratings indicating the level of safety they provide in the event of an accident. ANCAP recommends that consumers only buy ANCAP 5 star rated vehicles.
Proton and Honda are in collaboration to share technology enhancement, new product line up, platform and facilities
Proton and Honda are in collaboration to share technology enhancement, new product line up, platform and facilities.
Image via drb-hicom.comOther than Proton, DRB-HICOM's engineers also manufacture parts for Toyota, Honda, Brose, Volvo, Ford, Nissan and Yamaha
Other than Proton, DRB-HICOM's engineers also manufacture parts for Toyota, Honda, Brose, Volvo, Ford, Nissan and Yamaha
Image via motorstop.asiaDRB-HICOM is managing Lotus's new Motorcycle division. Look out for the new Lotus C-01 superbike soon!
Lotus's new Motorcycle division, managed by DRB HI-COM, is creating the new Lotus C-01 superbike.
Image via thecarconnection.comThe Volkswagen Passat, with its world class 1.2 litre and V8 engines, is assembled at the same assembly plant as Proton
The Volkswagen Passat, with its world class 1.2 litre and V8 engines, are assembled at the Pekan assembly plant.
Image via drivingmotion.comDRB-HICOM currently assembles the Volkswagen Passat large sedan and plans to produce the Polo and Jetta for the local and regional markets.
Not impressed by VW? DRB-HICOM is also the first Mercedes S class assembler outside of Germany
The bottom line is that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is not just the best premium luxury sedan on the market today, it is the best car you are ever likely to drive.
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