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Proton Waja

2001 – 2011

The Proton Waja is a saloon car produced by Malaysian carmaker Proton, introduced in May 2000 under the leadership of fourth Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. The name "Waja", translating to "strong as steel" in Malay, symbolizes both physical strength and abstract characteristics. In the UK market, it was marketed as the Proton Impian, with "Impian" also originating from Malay, meaning dream. When unveiled, the Proton Waja was celebrated as Malaysia's first domestically designed car. However, it was later disclosed that the Waja's framework is a modified version based on the Mitsubishi Carisma/Volvo S40 platform. This revelation didn't diminish its significance but offered insights into its