What is the Proton Impian?
The Proton Impian is a family saloon sold in the UK under that name; in Malaysia, it was called the Waja. The Waja marked a step in Proton’s development as a carmaker: Proton describes it as its first fully locally developed car.
Generations and engines
The Impian generation is identified by the code GX and spans 2000 to 2011. The Waja name was used in its home market, while the Impian name was used in the UK.
UK VCA figures list 1.6 L petrol engines, with six versions listed between 2002 and 2010. EU registration figures record 80 1.6 L petrol Impians in 2010.
How economical is the Proton Impian?
The lowest listed UK fuel consumption is 6.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The EU registration figure for the 1.6 L petrol model is 80 in 2010. European figures use WLTP or NEDC procedures, while the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure, so figures from these markets can differ.
Where was it sold?
The saloon was sold in Malaysia as the Waja and in the UK as the Impian. UK VCA figures cover 2002–2010, and EU registrations list the car in 2010.
Questions and answers
Is the Impian the same as the Proton Waja?
Yes. Impian was the UK name for the Proton Waja.
What engine is listed for the UK Impian?
UK VCA figures list 1.6 L petrol engines.
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed UK figure is 6.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
How many EU registrations are recorded for 2010?
There were 80 registrations for the 1.6 L petrol model in 2010.