Proton GEN•2
| Proton GEN•2 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
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| Production | February 2004 – 2012 |
| Assembly | Malaysia: Proton City, Perak (Proton Tanjung Malim Sdn Bhd) (2004–2012, domestic & export 2013–2015, 2018-present; export only) China: Jinhua, Zhejiang (Youngman, CKD) Iran: Borujerd, Lorestan (Zagross Khodro, CKD) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door Liftback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Proton Persona |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,310 mm (169.7 in) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,195–1,245 kg (2,635–2,745 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Proton Wira Aeroback |
| Successor | Proton Suprima S |
The Proton GEN•2 (often simplified as Gen-2 or GEN2) is a compact 5-door liftback manufactured by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton which launched in 2004. It was initially codenamed Wira Replacement Model (WRM). The GEN•2 uses a platform which was expensively developed in house by Proton and technical partner Lotus. This platform was later adapted for the Proton Satria Neo and Proton Persona.
The GEN•2 was among the first models to be produced at Proton's Tanjung Malim plant, developed as part of the Proton City project. Although domestic sales of the GEN•2 was discontinued in 2012, Proton continues to produce the GEN•2 exclusively for export markets as of 2018.