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Proton Savvy

2005 – 2011 — Malaysia

The Proton Savvy, a supermini hatchback by Proton launched in June 2005, served as a replacement for the Proton Tiara and marked the Malaysian automaker's re-entry into the supermini market following the discontinuation of the Citroën AX-based Tiara in 2000. The Savvy, developed under the codename Tiara Replacement Model (TRM), featured a design collaboration between Proton and a Renault D-Type engine, highlighting a blend of in-house innovation and external partnership. Despite its innovative design and powertrain, the Proton Savvy faced challenges in gaining traction in the market due to slow sales performance, eventually leading to its discontinuation in 2013. The decision to cease production was influenced