PROTON IMPIAN (2001 – TO DATE)质子impian(2001欧元Â"至今)
To many buyers in the budget family saloon sector, the Proton Impian is still something of a mystery.许多家庭房买家在预算方面,质子impian还是一个谜. The name, which allegedly means ?dream come true?姓名,据称手段?梦想成真 in Malaysian hardly endears it to those bred on Vectras and 406s.在马来西亚几乎endears它孕育于那些与vectras406s. Still, it could have been worse.还有,得更坏. It was originally slated to be a Waja.原本预定是waja. As a used prospect, the Impian is a gem.作为一个用前景,impian是宝石. Tracking one down is another matter.一个跟踪下来是另一回事.
HISTORY历史
The Impian was a hugely significant milestone for Proton insofar as it represented them shaking off the shackles of their origins.impian是空前的重要里程碑,因为它代表质子他们摆脱束缚玩味. Protons up until this point had been based around recycled Mitsubishi models, much as Daewoo started out with warmed over obsolete GM models.这一点已被质子直到周围的再造三菱型号大宇与温达开始对基因改造陈旧模式. The Impian, though still powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.6-litre engine benefited from Proton?s ownership of Lotus in offering a sweet handling compact saloon at giveaway pricing.<impian,虽然仍装有三菱源1.6公升引擎得益于质子?收盘所有权荷花开办甜紧凑球馆贱价处理. Launched to surprised critical approval in July 2001 it then sold like hot cakes in the Kalahari.发起于2001年7月批准惊讶关键然后在卡拉哈里利市. In late 2004 the two trim levels were renamed GLS and GSX.2004年底,两水平分别改称浪谈GIS和数控.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
In the here and now, the gap between a £12,000 budget family saloon and something like a Mondeo or a Vectra is most evident in terms of interior design.在这里,现在12000英镑的预算差距像是蒙迪欧和家庭房或vectra最为明显的室内设计. Whilst being workmanlike and ergonomically sound, from a design perspective, the South-East Asians have never quite hit the bullseye.同时担任有关工作的体形和声音,从设计上来看,东南亚洲人从未相当命中bullseye. Perhaps this is being overly charitable.也许这是过分的慈善. Never quite hit the dartboard may well be a truer assertion.从来命中相当dartboard可能更正确的说法. Certainly the Impian isn?t going to appeal to those with an eye for a classy cabin, although the LX model packs in a fair amount of buttons to press.当然impian肖国?笔会呼吁那些有长远眼光一流舱、虽然在lx示范包相当按钮新闻界. For a flagship model, some of the fittings are unacceptably poor, but for the most part the quality and build integrity is way ahead of anything the company has yet produced.为旗舰模型,有的配件是不可接受穷人但大多数人的素质,建立完整是遥遥领先,该公司尚未产生什么. Rendered in some fairly unappetising hues, the Impian features seats that need to be reappraised to fit the British frame and a stereo system so loud you?ll be envy of every Nova-driving teenager in the neighbourhood.一些色彩变得颇为unappetising,impian座位的特点,需要重新适应英国一帧和立体声系统怒吼吧?当地被羡慕每诺娃驱动少年在附近. With traction control, ABS and four airbags as standard, the Impian won?t lack showroom appeal.牵引控制,ABS的标准和四个气袋,impian获胜?笔陈列室缺乏吸引力. Couple that with a tidily styled body and the Proton has a fair bit to recommend it.一对夫妇,身体和质子已入禀摆开了颇多值得推荐.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Impian prices start at around £4,900 for a 2001 model with the X version commanding another £500.impian价格从2001年的4900英镑左右的十大示范指挥另一版本500英镑. Insurance may set you back a little more than you?d imagine, both versions being rated at Group 10.保险可以把你回多你?四想象,两个版本在集团被评为10.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Not much goes wrong.乱子不大. Look out for thrashed ex-company cars; interior fittings are not of the highest quality.好自为之商讨退役公司车辆;室内装修质量并不高.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(Based on a 2001 1.6X - approx) A new clutch will be in the region of £175 and a full exhaust about £450.(基于2001年1.6x-大约)新离合器将在该地区全面、排气175英镑450英镑左右. Front brake pads will set you back about £45 for the front set and £38 for the rear, while an alternator will be around £185 and a replacement starter motor about £140.前刹车皮定你回前方约45英镑、爱尔兰镑38集的后方而185英镑左右,将发电机更换起动马达约140英镑.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Whisper it if you will, but the Impian is impishly good fun to drive.如果你会交头接耳,但impianimpishly是好的驾驶乐趣. The first thing you?ll notice is how well the suspension suppresses the usual bump and thump of the average British road surface.第一件事是什么?当地公告是如何受压制,通常噔碰了英国人平均路面. Up the speed a little more and the story remains the same.速度稍为上升,故事依然如此. The Proton still feels supple at speeds which the engine is quite unhappy with, the body control admirable, utterly bereft of the soggy front under damping or high speed float that would affect a VW Bora driven at similar velocities.质子还是觉得曳高速发动机相当不满,身体控制佩服前面的偶下完全束手无策阻尼或浮动会影响高速驾驶的宝来在一个类似速64+15. Impressive stuff.可观的东西.
Likewise the handling is well up to scratch.同样是处理好达到标准. Grip is good, the front-wheel drive chassis holding on doggedly before lapsing into mild understeer, the lightweight engine helping keep your cornering line tight and true.把握好,前轮驱动底盘,然后守住顽强陷于温和understeer,帮助你保持轻量级的引擎和真实墙角线紧凑. It?s vaguely puzzling as to how this unassuming looking saloon can be quite this competent until a recollection comes whistling out of the blue, hitting you like an airborne anvil.?至于这个令人费解的含糊架子找房可以相当称职,直到回味这是猎猎出突然,你喜欢打空降铁砧. Lotus.荷花. Owned by Proton, the consulting genius of Lotus was used to develop the handling characteristics of the Impian and boy, does it show.拥有质子、咨询天才被用来发展荷花处理的特点和impian男孩莫非. Compared to an equivalently priced Hyundai, Kia or Daewoo, the Impian is leagues ahead in terms of driver appeal.一个等效售价相比,韩国现代起亚和大宇,impian是遥遥领先,在司机提出上诉. The steering is pleasantly weighty and the whole effect is not hugely dissimilar to a basic Mondeo, which for any who have been lucky enough to pilot the Ford will attest is high praise indeed.督导是愉快份量整体效果并不十分相似的基本蒙迪欧、其中有曾有幸试点福特将证明确实是高度赞扬.
Indeed, having driven the Lotus-fettled Satria GTi, the promise of a sporty Impian holds some allure, though that may be some way away yet.的确,赶走了莲花喷补satriaGTI组,许诺一个潇洒impian举行一些魅力,尽管可能有些远处. Outright performance isn?t in any way outstanding, the 102bhp Impian hitting sixty mph in a leisurely 12.2 seconds before running out of puff at a deafening 116mph.肖国单纯表现?笔任何方式偿还,102bhpimpian击中了60秒2月12日之前,悠然自得主机沉不住气自夸在震耳欲聋116mph. Fuel consumption is unexpectedly impressive for such a modest powerplant, the Proton returning an average of 42mpg.不料这种印象是耗油温和电厂、质子差不多平均42mpg.
OVERALL 总体
The Proton Impian may not be the first, or indeed even the last, name on your shortlist of possibles but it?s worth a look for a number of reasons.质子impian未必第一,甚至连过去,你的名字,但一切可能入围?收盘值得一看,有几个原因. Not only is it an affordable way to get a nearly new car, it also promises to be reliable and will certainly be fun to drive.它不仅是一种负担方式取得将近新车、它也承诺一定要可靠和驾驶乐趣. It?s a hugely likeable car and one with some character.?收盘却又喜欢车和1有的性格. Impressive stuff.可观的东西.
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