One of the very few cars you can buy from new which comes with a LPG tank, the Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic promises to save motorists a packet at the petrol station. The Malaysian car maker is also promising improved ride and handling thanks to the involvement of Proton-owned Lotus in the genesis of the GEN-2.
Priced at £10,995 on the road, you’re getting a pretty big car for the money, this is very much the domain of city car and supermini so getting a “C-Segment” sized saloon car on the surface is good value. Another positive is that you don’t pay a premium for having that LPG system installed, and thanks to this alternative fuel having a lower amount of duty applied to it ongoing fuel bills are likely to be around 50% of what you’ll pay out for a conventional powered car. With petrol and diesel prices moving ever skyward the lure of LPG could prove strong for many on a tight budget. The downside of the car is that in terms of “value for money” the low grade interior, problem seating positions, and lack of power really go against the car. You’ll also take a hit in the pocket when it comes to its trade-in value. Finally the Proton GEN-2 comes with a 3 year warranty and 3 year free RAC breakdown cover.
