Proton Compact
A Malaysian-built Mitsubishi Mirage clone offering honest, reliable transport.
- Power
- 75 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 12.9 s
- Top speed
- 102 mph
About the Proton Compact
The Proton Compact, known as the Satria in its home market, was a three-door hatchback based heavily on the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Mirage (Colt). Launched in the UK in 1995, it offered a budget-friendly alternative to established European superminis by utilizing proven Japanese mechanicals. The 1.3 GLi trim featured a Mitsubishi-sourced 4G13 12-valve engine, known for its durability and simple maintenance. While it lacked the Lotus-tuned handling of the later Satria GTi, the Compact was praised for its reliability and high standard equipment levels relative to its low purchase price. Today, it is a rare sight on UK roads, remembered as a symbol of Proton's early international expansion.
Proton Compact specs
The Proton Compact produces 75 bhp (56 kW) and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 12.9 seconds and has a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h).
| Make | Proton |
|---|---|
| Model | Compact |
| Trim | 1.3 GLi |
| Years | 1995–1999 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Engine | 1.3-litre 12-valve inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,298 cc (1.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 75 bhp (56 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 12.9 s |
| Top speed | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 960 kg (2,116 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 78 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Proton Compact rarity in CarSpot
The Proton Compact is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 7 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Proton Compact fun facts
- The Proton Compact was so closely related to the Mitsubishi Mirage that many interior components and even the window glass featured Mitsubishi branding.
- In 1999, the model was officially rebranded as the Proton Satria in the UK to align with the name used in Malaysia.
- The 'GLi' trim was the mid-range specification, sitting above the base LSi and offering more creature comforts like a better stereo and cloth upholstery.