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Home News Auto News Proton begins exporting cars to Chile. Bangladesh CKD operation to begin in June Proton begins exporting cars to Chile. Bangladesh CKD operation to begin in June Auto News Gokul | March 02, 2016 09:35 am 50 units of Proton Preve left hand drive (LHD) are currently on their way to San Antonio, Chile, to mark the first batch of 1,000 cars which Proton will be selling in Chile this year. Set to be sold by Andes Motor, a subsidiary of the Kaufmann Group which will be the Proton distributor in Chile, the Preve will soon be followed by the Exora and also the Saga that are due to make their Chilean debut in May and November respectively.The Proton models which will be sold in Chile include:Preve 1.6 Standard MTPreve 1.6 Executive MTPreve 1.6 Premium CVTExora 1.6 Standard CVTExora 1.6 Premium CVTSaga FLX 1.6 Standard MTSaga FLX 1.6 Premium MTHaving sold around 3,000 cars in Chile from 1994 to 1998, this is the second time Proton is entering the country’s market. According to Proton, the plan to export to Chile began in 2012 when the Malaysia-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed. Thanks to the agreement, Proton enjoys a 6 per cent exemption of import duty in the South American country.According to Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah, the CEO of Proton, the LHD Preve will be sold at a price of 17,800USD (RM74,500) in Chile, and will be marketed in prominent cities such as Santiago, Concepcion Vina La Serena, Antofagasta, as well as Valdivia Temuco Osorno. That being said, Chile is now Proton’s fifth export market after Australia, Indonesia, Egypt, and Thailand. Having exported 5,000 vehicles last year, the national car maker aims to export between 6,000 and 7,000 units this year.After the Preve, Exora, and the Saga, the next model that is said to be in the pipeline to be exported is none other than the Iriz. Datuk Abdul Harith mentioned that the LHD version of the car is still in development stages, and that it is most likely destined to markets within the Asia Pacific region.On another note, Proton also revealed that its CKD production in Bangladesh will be commencing this June, and that the Preve will be the first Proton to be assembled there. Having signed an agreement with PHP Group Bangladesh, Proton said that a total of 1,000 units comprising the Preve, Exora, as well as the Saga, will be assembled in the country this year. Looking for a Proton Preve? Find one now at Carlist.my ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2014 Proton Exora 2014 Proton Saga 2015 proton preve Export Proton Print Related News Brunei Is First Export Market For Newest Proton Models Auto News Jim Kem | January 15, 2020 Over the weekend, Pad Motors Sdn Bhd of Brunei crossed a milestone with the soft launch of the updated Proton Iriz, Saga, and Persona following last ... Proton Closes 2021 On High Note With 114,708 Cars Sold Auto News Jim Kem | January 06, 2022 Malaysia’s first national automaker has announced that 14,147 units of Proton cars were sold in December 2021, taking the annual tally to 114,708 ... Thai Car Exports See 9% Drop Auto News Gokul | October 20, 2016 According to a report by Bangkok Post, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s automotive industry club announced yesterday that the nation’s ... Proton Sales Climb In May 2022 But Are Parts Delays Solved? Auto News Jim Kem | June 07, 2022 Proton sold close to 10,000 vehicles in May 2022 with almost 4,000 of that being the Saga. Meanwhile, the X50, their B-segment SUV, is dominating its ... Comments
Proton begins exporting cars to Chile. Bangladesh CKD operation to begin in June Auto News Gokul | March 02, 2016 09:35 am 50 units of Proton Preve left hand drive (LHD) are currently on their way to San Antonio, Chile, to mark the first batch of 1,000 cars which Proton will be selling in Chile this year. Set to be sold by Andes Motor, a subsidiary of the Kaufmann Group which will be the Proton distributor in Chile, the Preve will soon be followed by the Exora and also the Saga that are due to make their Chilean debut in May and November respectively.The Proton models which will be sold in Chile include:Preve 1.6 Standard MTPreve 1.6 Executive MTPreve 1.6 Premium CVTExora 1.6 Standard CVTExora 1.6 Premium CVTSaga FLX 1.6 Standard MTSaga FLX 1.6 Premium MTHaving sold around 3,000 cars in Chile from 1994 to 1998, this is the second time Proton is entering the country’s market. According to Proton, the plan to export to Chile began in 2012 when the Malaysia-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed. Thanks to the agreement, Proton enjoys a 6 per cent exemption of import duty in the South American country.According to Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah, the CEO of Proton, the LHD Preve will be sold at a price of 17,800USD (RM74,500) in Chile, and will be marketed in prominent cities such as Santiago, Concepcion Vina La Serena, Antofagasta, as well as Valdivia Temuco Osorno. That being said, Chile is now Proton’s fifth export market after Australia, Indonesia, Egypt, and Thailand. Having exported 5,000 vehicles last year, the national car maker aims to export between 6,000 and 7,000 units this year.After the Preve, Exora, and the Saga, the next model that is said to be in the pipeline to be exported is none other than the Iriz. Datuk Abdul Harith mentioned that the LHD version of the car is still in development stages, and that it is most likely destined to markets within the Asia Pacific region.On another note, Proton also revealed that its CKD production in Bangladesh will be commencing this June, and that the Preve will be the first Proton to be assembled there. Having signed an agreement with PHP Group Bangladesh, Proton said that a total of 1,000 units comprising the Preve, Exora, as well as the Saga, will be assembled in the country this year. Looking for a Proton Preve? Find one now at Carlist.my ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2014 Proton Exora 2014 Proton Saga 2015 proton preve Export Proton
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