| Proton Arena | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Also called | Proton Jumbuck |
| Production | 2002–2009[1] |
| Assembly | Malaysia: Shah Alam, Selangor |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Ute |
| Body style | 2-door coupé utility |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Proton Wira |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 4G15 I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,455 mm (175.4 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,045 kg (2,304 lb) |
The Proton Arena (or the Proton Jumbuck in the United Kingdom, Taiwan and Australia) is a small front wheel drive coupé utility manufactured by Malaysian automaker Proton. Introduced in 2002, the Arena is the only form of pickup by Proton, and is the only Proton model to enjoy significantly more popularity in its export market than domestically.
The suspension configuration of the Arena consists of a combination of independent MacPherson strut suspensions from a saloon car at the front, and torsion beam, leaf sprung suspensions at the rear.[2] Other modifications include the use of a rigid rear axle, an uprated front stabiliser bar, and 14" front ventilated discs and 9" rear drum brakes with load sensing proportioning valves (LSPV), and the use of reinforced high-profile tyres. Lotus Engineering provided additional ride and handling enhancements.[2] Similar to the car it is based on, the Arena is powered by a 1.5-litre, 12-valve Electronically Fuel Injected (EFI) Mitsubishi 4G15 engine fitted with Proton's proprietary EMS 400 engine management system.[2] The Arena was proclaimed to have met Europe's Euro 2 emission standards, and was also claimed to provide a good power-and-fuel efficiency balance by producing an output of 60.6 hp (45 kW) per litre and a power-to-weight ratio of 85.2 hp (64 kW) per tonne.[2] While fuel consumption is low for a utility (5.8-litre per 100 km on the highway and 8.5-litre per 100 km in the city), it was not intended for heavy duty usage, and instead fills a market segment below that occupied by larger coupé utilities.