Proton Arena

The Proton Arena, also called the Proton Jumbuck in some markets, is a small front wheel drive coupe utility built by the Malaysian maker Proton and introduced in 2002. It is the only pickup Proton has made, and the only Proton model that has been significantly more popular in its export markets, notably Australia, than at home. It is based on the Wira and is powered by a 1.5 litre 12-valve fuel injected Mitsubishi 4G15 engine with Proton's own EMS 400 engine management, claimed to meet Euro 2 emission standards. The front uses MacPherson struts from a saloon car, the rear uses a torsion beam with leaf springs, and Lotus Engineering supplied ride and handling work.