Next to well priced, capable rivals, the Proton Gen2 has little to recommend it.
Buying a new car on a tight budget used to mean shoddy build quality and a woeful driving experience as standard - but not any more.
These days, greater choice and increased competition mean that, for less than £11,000, there's a raft of capable, bargain-priced hatches within reach. Among them is the revamped version of Proton's Gen2, which is launched in the UK this week.
The Gen2's biggest attraction is its sleek styling. Despite a look that dates back to 2004, the Malaysian five-door still has sharp lines at the front and neat curves at the rear. To avoid detracting from the shape, the only external change on this most recent incarnation is the wheels. New 15-inch alloys are now standard.
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