Shah Alam, 13 February 2009 – Proton today unveiled an improved and sportier Satria Neo hatchback fitted with a Campro CPS (Cam Profile Switching) engine, which promises enhanced performance and style. This new variant is now powered by a Campro CPS DOHC 16V engine which packs more power and offers better responsiveness for drivers desiring performance.

The Satria Neo, introduced in 2006, has won many hearts both locally and internationally and has been given accolades such as the “coolest” car to be produced by Proton.
 
“The Satria Neo is known as a performance-driven car. What we have done is to enhance the Neo by making it more powerful, responsive and attractive by giving it an improved engine and a sportier look," said Proton Holdings Berhad Managing Director, Dato' Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir during the launch held today at the Asian Pacific Auction Centre.

The Satria Neo CPS is yet another product that underscores Proton’s commitment to continuously deliver the right car at the right time and at the right price. The car is suitable for customers who are trendy and yearn to be different as well as those who lead an active lifestyle.

“This philosophy requires Proton to listen closely to what customers want and continuously make every effort to change and improve our current line-up. This effort is now manifested in the new Satria Neo CPS,” continued Dato’ Syed Zainal.

The new Satria Neo CPS comes in two colours, solid white or tranquility black (metallic) and is offered in two variants - 1.6 manual transmission (MT) priced at RM57,313 for solid white and RM57,763 for tranquility black; 1.6 automatic transmission (AT) priced at RM60,313 for solid white and RM60,763 for tranquility black.