Proton will upgrade all dealerships to launch global models

According to local media reports in Malaysia, Malaysian state-owned auto maker Proton Motors will upgrade all of its dealerships in preparation for better sales of the new models the company will launch. This model is a global model for Proton. The model is expected to be launched in early 2012.

Proton Tuah Concept Car

It is understood that Proton Automotive's plant is ready to put into production of new global models, code P3-21A, will be produced at the Proton Tanjung Mali plant. According to Malaysian local media speculation, the new model or the compact model based on the Proton Tuah was built.

Syed Zainal, general manager of Proton Automotive, stated: “At this moment, we have confirmed 20 of the 108 auto dealerships that will be upgraded first, and they will provide better services for our products.”

It is reported that the Tuah compact model is Proton's concept car at the 2010 Kuala Lumpur International Auto Show. This concept car is recognized as the new flagship model of Proton.