Proton, Malaysia’s first national carmaker, was founded in 1983 to advance local automotive manufacturing. Its inaugural model, the Proton Saga, launched in 1985, was based on a Mitsubishi design. Proton began developing its own vehicles, such as the Gen-2 in 2004. In 2017, Geely acquired a 49.9% stake, revitalizing Proton’s global presence.
Browse the model landing pages below (linked where available), each page features the original brochure photos, specs and detailed information for that year.
The Proton Jumbuck, produced from 2002-2009, was a small ute. Known as the Arena in its home market of Malaysia, its car-like handling and affordability made it a popular export.
The Proton Jumbuck is a single-generation model. It was sold in some markets like Australia until 2013, with production stopping in 2009. It was based on the Proton Wira platform.
