Proton's P3-21A big hit at showcase

Proton Holdings Bhd's highly-anticipated model -- codenamed P3-21A -- is the star at the group's "Power Of 1" showcase, with advanced bookings received almost immediately after the event started at 10am today.

Group managing director, Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir,
said the indicative price for the model was between RM62,000 and RM75,000, with the actual price to be announced later. There are three variants and the booking fee is RM500. The car is also open for booking today at any Proton showrooms.

As at 5pm, 44 bookings for P3-21A have been recorded nationwide. Speaking to reporters at the Power of 1 Media Day at Bukit Jalil National Stadium today, Syed Zainal said Proton would showcase P3-21A's handling prowess and show teaser videos of parts of the car being put together at the five-day event from today to March 18.

Buyers who make advanced bookings for the P3-21A will also be in the running


to win a Lotus F1 Team 1-Race experience via the "Buy and Win" contest.

Meanwhile, the visitors will not only be able to see first-hand the
technology and capabilities of the national carmaker, they also stand to win
from a list of over 7,000 prizes.

They can also purchase the cars at special offers with discounts from RM500
to RM15,000.

Those interested to buy existing Proton and Lotus cars are also offered
special offers, with discounts starting from RM500 to RM15,000.

The event, which occupies 35,000 sq metres of the National Stadium's carpark
A, B and C, encompasses seven different zones, including technology exhibition, sales and promotion area and a mini circuit.

There will also be demonstrations by Lotus Cars Malaysia and Proton R3
division and most of the Lotus F1 team members will be present. -- Bernama