In any case, the Jumbuck was based on the old Mitsubishi Lancer, which meant it was barely safe, and Proton has insufficient funds to develop a new model. The Jumbuck only got a two-star safety rating ...

Currently Mitsubishi has between 1-2% share of the Malaysian market. Once a partner has been selected, the company hopes to have its vehicles rolling out by 2007 or 2008.