Inspira News: End of Production

There has been news that the Inspira has ended production at the plant and what's left are the remaining stock.

http://motoring-malaysia.blogspot.com/2015/04/proton-inspira-production-has-ended-buy.html

What I do know that it has to come sooner or later, just that Mistubishi has recent plans to keep on pumping Botox into the Lancer, though personally I think that all it needs are better crash specification, newer engine and better interior materials and it would compete with all these rest of the Japanese C segment.

So, if you still want a Japanese DNA manual transmission C Segment sedan built at local prices, this could be your last chance to get one new unmolested.

But, there are several considerations before you buy,
1. Parts are mostly from Mitsubishi and they don't come cheap. Don't expect Proton/Toyota prices for the spare parts.
2. The badge. Can you keep on justifiying to your family/friends why you would get a RM90+k (if you want an auto) Proton? I know I can, I just say Manual Transmission.
3. It's not particularly cutting edge, as it only comes with 2 airbags, 4 star crash test at the time (2007 ish), little interior tech (basically a 2007 C-segment sedan in 2015), NVH that is higher than what's on sale for C-segment. In conclusion, what you are getting is a new car stuck in 2007 on sale in 2015; which is why you can still get a manual.

The good points?
1. The best part, a manual transmission matted to a capable chassis which you can get new for less than RM80,000. I'm saying so since the Preve turbo doesn't come with a manual and is less refined.

So, only consider getting this car new if you want a manual or there are no second hand models on sale in your area.
If you are thinking of getting an auto, there are more considerations that you must go through.

Happy shopping and I guess that you would have a chance to own a part of Malaysia automotive history where enthusiast will talk about it fondly like the Putra or Satria GTi. Probably not like the GTi, but still fondly admired, until you change the front cone to look like a Lancer.