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Proton Satria Neo Hatchback

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Proton Satria Neo Hatchback Review

Price range:

$13,990 - $18,990

Car Verdict rating:

Good:

Comprehensive list of standard features, great handling and good exterior design. Genuine little 'city car'.

Not so Good:

No Electronic Stability Control (ESC); performance is only satisfactory considering the ride and handling.

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Proton Satria Neo Hatchback Review

Design and Engineering	Good	Arriving in Australia in February 2007, the Satria Neo is one of the only true liftbacks on the market; developed using an all new chassis which was designed to take advantage of Lotus’ handling capabilities. Its 2-door hatch body style matched with its wide stance creates an aggressive persona.
Design and Engineering	Not so good	Although it's a relatively well-rounded vehicle, it doesn’t have the same appeal as the previous generation Satria GTi 'Hot Hatch'.
Interior and Styling	Good	The stylish interior is packed with an extensive features list (considering its price range): Blaupunkt MP3 audio system, ABS, dual front airbags, remote keyless central locking and reverse parking sensors. As well as the impressive feature list, the Satria Neo's interior is sporty and stirring.
Interior and Styling	Not so good	Considering the hip room on offer in the rear seat, three seatbelts seems a little 'optimistic'.
Performance	Good	Both the manual and the optional four-speed automatic transmissions are surprisingly quite smooth. Proton uses a 1.5L engine with 82kW of power.
Performance	Not so good	For such a competitive market segment Proton only offers one choice of engine: the 1.5 litre CamPro four cylinder.
Ride and Handling	Good	It’s no surprise the Satria Neo is one of the best handling SUPERMINI cars on the market when the parent company Proton is the owner of Sports Car manufacturer and F1 team Lotus. Lotus' handling engineers got their hands nice and dirty when designing the Satria Neo's suspension system.
Ride and Handling	Not so good	Lacks the refinement of the class best.
Buying and Owning	Good	We're told the current Proton dealer network is the best they’ve ever had in Australia. Proton has always been one of the most aggressive brands when it comes to pricing, so servicing costs and spare parts are competitive, if not cheaper, than other vehicles in this Supermini segment.
Buying and Owning	Not so good	Proton don’t offer the biggest range of options or accessories, you may have to go aftermarket to further customise your Satria Neo.