PROTON'S MARKETING MIX
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PLACE


RABIATUL ADAWIYAH
BINTI MOHAMMED AZARUDDIN S30918

Operates through

www.proton.com Website

PRICE


FATIN AZUA AMYLIA BINTI SAMSUDIN S30968

Target Group (Tyrifeyna Avia binti Romani S30850)

Product
Nursufiyah binti Unding
S30320

Promotion


Nur Fatihah Hanani Bt Johari (S30545)

Demand.

Strategy

Procedure to gain profit

This will determine the position of product quality.

The cost and price set would determine if the product quality with price were accurate and would gave impacts in it's return is on top of the sales profit earned from customer.

Responsible in creating the product would gave the feedback of how it cost.

Set the logic and rational plan about price setting, in order to attracted consumer as customer to bought the product even if it is expensive or cheap.

Mindset of consumer about price, which is

Does it gave a value

Does the price relevent to the durability

Does this product provided benefit

The determination that will effect the productivity and demand.

State the plan on how to increase the sales.

The example:

  • Create a thing that bring out the exclusively obout product, this will make customer loyalty increased.
  • Think the solution of what competitors thought about our product price in market.
  • Make a promotion.

Branding of Proton

Who is proton Target Group

Proton use it as their framework in market their product brand and achieve the target in their business

For customers who are brand loyalty and brand sought

Quality-conscious market

Customers who are loyal will join member club as membership could get more benefit

Those who are young, forward thinking, energetic and have a sense of pride-especially toward national brand

Factor that influence target group

Demographic

Behavioural

Psychograhic

Proton undertand customer and try to please the customer

For instance, Proton Suprima targets young people with its atheletic personality with sportier hatchback feature

PROTON's 7 seater MPV called PROTON Exora target a big family who travel together exora

Hence, feature such as safety and comfort is essential for this group of target market

Design of Proton

Quality of Proton

Variety of Proton

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Proton serious on improving their quality

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Proton X50

Proton cars have a variety of shapes, sizes and model of cars

Proton has taken every step to ensure that their cars can stand up to the scrutiny of today's market.

The Preve is a good example of how Proton is working hard to give their customer the best in terms of quality, specifications and price.

The car is designed with as many modern convenience and safety features as possible including four airbags, double-DIN entertainment unit, climate control, electronic stability programe and not to mention a fantastic chassis and a gutsy turbocharged engine paired to a continuously variable Transmission to keep the going enthusiastic.

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Proton X70

Target of pricing (Advantages)

  • Could provide the opportunities for every section of society in various categories to obtain buying the product.
  • Targeting development in product marketing.
  • State the price reasonable, not too expensive but not too cheap. It's just suitable with nowadays economy.
  • Result of innovation can be done and the profit from the sale of the product benefits the company, it is because the price set for the buyer is affordable.
  • Improving the brand of product become better known in society.
  • Information will be spread by word of mouth as well as the internet when the product can be purchased at an affordable price while having high quality and many people will recommend it.
  • It is likely that customers will buy in bundles.

Price would discribe the determinataion in demands and record of quantity would be sell

Proton provides a 1-year extended warranty covering the engine and transmission and are eligible for a one-time free service (engine oil and oil filter only), up to 6 months after their registration date.

Proton interact with their customer and create engagement, in which focus on tech-savvy

Proton's UCM(Used car management) will set up a car portal with an online selling platform to attract tech-savvy used car buyers

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Unique Product Proposition (Trichosanthesia Postar @ Jaiwit S30143)

Proton released 4 special edition models

Proton Exora Black Edition

Proton Iriz R3

Proton Persona Black Edition

Proton Saga R3

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The Exora is equipped with a screen board on the roof.

RM67,800

Persona has a black inner roof

RM54,700

R3 16 -inch alloy wheels

RM52,900

15 -inch gold alloy wheels

RM42,300

Proton Exora Black Edition

Proton Iriz R3

Proton Persona Black Edition

Proton Saga R3

Equation

The subtle black and gold color further highlights the bumper and alloy wheels

Features black leather seats

Equation

Has a touch of racing cars through the R3 model, black and yellow

Features a unique black and yellow color as well as leather seats and R3 carpet on the inside of the car

The sporty R3 body kit is complete on the exterior of the car

Given a new touch with black and gold

Adds style to the vehicle

The black color is decorated with the color R3 as on the proton race car

The purpose of the car model launch

Creating a new atmosphere for customers

Give customers more choices

Proving Proton is capable of being a “fully serviced” car manufacturer capable of sketching build and make its own cars just by using a blank piece of paper in the beginning.

Proton used mass media in promote their product

They were carry out their promotion strategy carefully with IMC (Integrated Marketing Communication) image

They used pricing tactics in rebate and promotion to aim customers

They used it to create information about their product and brand image

They also want to spread the benefit of their prooduct for the sales good of services


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Proton used IMC because IMC can set up the channels to receive their information of product

It have been used for different cars model in various way

It also can reform the message from the market process and change it to better improvement of Proton's product

Determine the communication process and new oppurtinity of their product with customers

They used to reach a large number of people to know their product as they are one of international brand of our country,

Such as mass communication like Social Media Apps, Television, Radio and Online Newspaper and Website

They have been collaborate with social media user and influencer to spread the info about their product

They continuously to attract customer in create posting and keep post about their latest product with #ProtonFamily in their social media.

Take savings off the top and reducing the list price

Affect customer perception of market value

They have a lot of service advantages to keep promote and make customer loyal to their product brand

Occupation

Age

Social class

For instance ,the target customers for the Proton X70 are between 20 and 40 years old

this group of people (20-40y/o) have more economic and purchase power

Technology seekers

customer who towards the latest automobiles and who look interested in attractive automobiles may choose Proton X70

customer who support local product or into national car

sense of patriotisme

Businessman

White collar

Professionals

'Nappa' leather power seats

  • Have soft and supple seats equipped with power adjustment the driver seat offers 6-way adjustment with 2-way lumbar support while the front passenger seat offers 4-way adjustment with 'boss' switch for sheer comfort and convenience

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Have front ventilated seats

  • For circulates cool air through the front seats for improve ventilation and extra comfort

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LED Headlamps with Daytime Running Lamps

  • Style meets purpose for increased visibility in all weather conditions.

Have panoramic sunroof

  • catch a breath of fresh air or open up to experience the world from where you are.

Auto rain sensing wipers

  • Automatically switches on and adjusts the speed of the front wipers according to rainfall intensity for maximum visibility

Front welcome lamps

  • illuminate to way to the front doors of the vehicle with on exquisite touch.

LCD meter combination

  • High definition display delivers crisp and clear images of the information that matters most.

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Have front welcome lamps

  • Light the way to the vehicle when you unlock it.

LCD meter combination

  • Full colours display highlights the information you need at a glance.

Have 18'' Alloy wheels

  • Turbine inspired design adds a dynamic touch.

Panoramic sunroof

  • Catch a breath of fresh air or open up to experience the world from where you are.

Full LED headlamps

  • enjoy clear views of the road ahead, no matter the weather conditions.

Have floating floor console

  • intelligenty designed to offer additional storage space

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Proton Saga

Proton X50

Size of car : 2465 mm

Body style: 4-door sedan

Proton X70

Proton Exora

Proton Wira

Proton Preve

Size of car: 2440 mm

Body style: 4-door sedan

Size of car: 2730 mm

Body style: 5-door MPV

Size of car: 2650 mm

Body style: 4-door sedan

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Suitable for those who have a small number of family members because the car has a small design and the price is reasonable and affordable.

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Size of car: 2600 mm

Body style: 5-door SUV

Size of car: 2670 mm

Body style: 5-door SUV

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A large number of family members are suitable to use these Proton because the car has a large design and more comfortable.

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  • Proton car is the national car brand of Malaysia. The brand was established in the early 1980's at the behest of the Malaysia government, and later reverted to Semi-private ownership under DRB Hicom.
  • Proton was established used of the Look East Policy and the National Industrial Policy to make the leading company of the national car brand Proton more advanced and famous.

M40

T20

B40

Proton offer a rebate RM4,000 who purchase Proton Iriz to benefit this group income

Proton offer Graduate Scheme "1st Job, 1st Car, 1st Taste of Freedom"

provides fresh graduates an opportunity to own their first car with low Hire Purchase (HP) loan rates.

be aged between 18-30 years and have a job with a minimum salary of RM1500

to help address the issues of mobility for those entering the job market.

offering interest rates to as low as 2.22% based on customer creditability and margin of finance

customers would directly benefit as their lower monthly repayment would enable them to use the savings on essentials

look for proton model that fuel efficient

Low monthy payment

Low maintanence

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This car has many advantages

This car model is high performance and comfortable but the suitable group to use this car is the T20 group because the price is very expensive.

it is a necessities for them to own a car with affordable price

as they can easily bought a new car with their high income

attracted to brands of car that are considered high status

more interested in brands that have social recognition benefits

they need it to go to work or to get from point A to point B

highly interested in lower priced cars

They would go for Proton Saga, as it is affordable and is the lowest priced Proton model

because it is important to ensure the safety, to avoid accident

it keeps cost down, save money in the long-run

to avoid triggering expensive recalls

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because the design, feature and quality match and attract the customer

Retain existing customers and attract new customers to buy Proton cars

Able to compete with other car manufacturers

There are customers who love unique car designs and are rarely owned by others.

Restore customer confidence in proton's capabilities

Withdrawing previous Proton customers

Why?

Customers will easily get bored with the same thing in a long time

Make customers want to buy their latest production vehicle

Proton provides online services to make it easier for consumers to browse and purchase their products regardless of usage limits

Cause customers will look for other vehicle brands that are able to give them a new atmosphere

Over time protons will lose their customers

Because Malaysians love something new then this can attract customers

Proton prioritize 3 things in marketing strategy for place category

Authorized Dealers

www.proton.com Online Website
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MyProton App

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MyProton are available in Malaysia and operate in countries like UK, Australia, and Singapore

UK as a key market for Proton

export to prominent countries like Egypt, South Africa, Chile, Indonesia, Germany, and Thailand

because of that, Proton has exported 400,000 units globally

Include all types of smartphone users can browse the Proton application by choosing their server

Proton commands a substantial share of the domestic market for passenger cars

Why?

Proton use authorized dealers to provide the customers a good customer service experience and build brand loyalty

Warranty of Proton

Divided into 3 types

Parts warrant coverage

Specific warranty coverage

Basic warranty coverage

The Basic warranty coverage for Proton vehicles is 5 years from the date of the vehicle's first registration

All Proton Genuine Parts purchased by customers from Proton Service Branches or its Authorised Service Dealers are warranted from defects on material for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase.

Covered by warranty for 10 years from the date of vehicle's first registration.

Proton warrants that it will either repair or replace as it deems appropriate free of charge on any part of Proton vehicle if there are any defects in material or workmanship under normal use.

The replacement of Proton Genuine Parts during the warranty period is warrantable until the expiry of the vehicle warranty period.

For example: Engine, Transmission, Drive train, Cooling system, Fuel system, Steering system, Brake system, Electrical system, Air conditioner system, Body interior, Body exterior and Audio visual

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has a sporty interior with comfortable seats which have fabric/ leather upholstery to give a premium look

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delivers lots of state-of-the-art features

have sporty front bumper, headlights and bonnet

MyProton App

Book a test drive

schedule a service

call for roadside assistance

easy to get in touch with Customer Care

view Proton latest promotions

Locate nearest PROTON branch.

They definitely have the capabilty to own a luxurious car

Proton car design is beautiful and suitable for use by men or women.

This design will satisfy the customer's requirements.

would go for car that:

They would go for Proton X50 or X70

Proton x70 equipped with advanced technology

equipped with an intelligent cockpit interaction system, the (GKUI)

Simply put, the X70 puts the Internet into the car

Dealership allows for an easier process when it comes to doing warranty and recall work, as well as rountine maintenance and other repairs

Currently, Proton have
125 4S outlets across Malaysia,
78 of them are 3S and 47 are 4S centers


1S = Showroom Only
2S = Service Center Only
3S = Showroom, Service + Spare Parts
4S = 3S + Body Collision Repair & Insurance Claim

5 major countries that Proton use to build up their marketing strategy for place category

INDONESIA
Persona_Indonesia

Prospects

The customers can enhance the shopping experience

Door to door service

Document booking

Loans are easy to pass

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Performance and Operations

Prospects

They have rebate until RM 7000

SINGAPORE

Performance and Operations

Prospects

UNITED KINGDOM

Overview

Prospects

AUSTRALIA

Overview

Prospects

Consumers willing to pay the full price for the product to have a good product and greater quality

have high chance to bought a Proton secondhand car

such as Proton wira

Free labour and part maintenance

Proton Waja

Performance and Operations

Boost the Proton reputation

Offer the retailers of benefit giving customer the discount of a product

Over the years, Proton has been building up distribution networks in key market centers across the four regions

Middle East

United Kingdom / Western Europe

South-East Asia

Australasia

Proton provide tax free for customers

They have a life session to speed up the promotion for their brands

They have a carnival collaborate in company of television, social media and influencer to boost up the product info

Proton provides a special proton website to make it easier for proton users from around the world to access and get the latest information about proton

Proton car has professional quality relates to procedures and techniques used to meet customer needs

PT Proton Edar Indonesia has registered higher sales of 1,422 unit compared with 546 units in the previous fiscal year

fuel-efficient

Easy maintanence

comfort

Late adolescence

The Indonesian Automotive Indistry Association (Gaikindo) had forecasted a steady total industry volume growth over the next three years from 500,000 units in 2008 to 600,000 units in 2010

In July 2007, Proton Indonesia launched the Waja and Neo models in conjunction with the Indonesia International Motor Show 2007

students

working

help parents to run errands

drive to campus

have sense of responsibility

Gain independence

they would go for compact car like Proton Iriz iriz

to get to work fast

to save budget they will choose pre-owned vehicle

Punctuality and flexibity

help facilitates more tasks

it can be relaxing

have own space, do not need to wait for Grab car or taxi

do not need to get a bus

would bought a Proton Saga or Iriz 3rd-Generation-Proton-Saga-Sedan-front-and-side-view

adulthood

Single

married, have family

working life (neceesities)

to travel with friends, familly

care for familty

need a larger, more comfortable car to move their family

run errands

attracted to product features that benefit their family needs

roadtrip increases

can go for : Proton Exora, Proton Persona protn exora 2022-Proton-Persona-facelift-Premium-Ruby-Red-e1628133859908-630x332

care for environment and able to afford luxurios car

loyal fan of Proton car

Made its entry into Thailand on 30 January 2008 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Proton Motors (Thailand) Limited

Aims to achieve sales of 4000 units through
the sale of various models including the
Savvy, Gen 2, Neo, and Persona

Proton managed to successfully penetrate the Thai market with sales of its cars exceeding 1200 units within the first six months of its launch

As the result, Proton has captured 1.3% of the market share in the passenger car segment and was ranked 8th overall

The Certificate of Entitlement quota for cars in Singapore was lower by 3.1% in 2007

This reduction signaled the end of bumper quotas in the island state and resulted in distributors reducing their margins to clear outstanding stock

80% of cars in Singapore are less than four years old while 90% are less than five years

Sales were also futher affected by the increased petrol prices and tightening of credit due to sub-prime fall-out in the US

Definition

Factor

This would taken into consideration before deciding the price of good

Pricing of product plays an important role in determining the success of eacg company.

Is there high consumer demand?

The demand of product would be increase or decrease depends on the price that we set.

  • Demand does drives price

Reason

When set the price of goods it remain the reason from every aspect that contain even if the price might be expensive because of the quality.

State using demographic

  • People behavioral about the attract for nowadays.
  • Gender

Given the market conditions in Singapore, a munber of initiatives are in the pipeline to increase Proton's operational efficiency in Singapore

Contraty to concerns surrounding the automotive industry, the overall UK total industry volume in 2007 increased by approximately 2.5% to reflect over 2,400,000 sales

Competitor's price

Terms of sale

List price

Discount

  • Proton are one of the top brand other than brand such Honda, BMW, Mercedes and so much more.
  • Proton signature of this country and almost every year it expanding new concept of car.

Despite reduced marketing expenditure, retail sales increased by 3.5% during the period, which bodies well for the brand in the long term

In the second half of 2007 and early 2008, the operating environment in the UK became more challenging with higher market and rising cost of living

  • Lifestyle
  • Choose target market
  • Income
  • Ages

Given these market conditions, Proton Cars (UK) is adopting a number of initiatives which will lower operating costs, while maintaining a high level of support for our dealer network and customers

Australian vehicle sales grew by 9.1% and reached a record 1.049 million units

The launch of Persona in May 2008 and the subsequent release of the face-lift Gen 2 are expected to boost volume by 22% in the new financial year

Sales of samller fuel-efficient vehicles accounted for the majority of the increase due to the increasing price of oil and rising interest rate

The small and light segments grew by 10.2% and 5.9% respectively whilst Proton's retail sales increased by 16%

Serve the best price of goods in great service to satisfy consumer satisfaction.

Proton Cars Australia will be implementing an ggresive rationalisation programme to improve dealer throughput and increases the yield in under performing regions

N95 cabin filter for better protection from external pollution.

Gold accents for front and rear bottom bumper decoration.

Black headlight decoration.

New fixes on buttons and dashboard.

Subtle touches such as the R3 emblem on the boot cover and window stickers to recognize Proton’s success in motorsports.

Splashes of yellow hue on the center panel, a combination of meter and air conditioning vents as well as special R3 footwear.

offer a level of comfort and safety to users.

Consumers nowadays prioritize safety and comfort when using a vehicle. Proton has therefore listened to the voices of consumers to further enhance safety and comfort on their vehicles.

Proton sees that comfort while driving is very important for consumers because the car will be used in their daily lives such as moving to work or traveling long distances when returning hometown.

Proton has considered the voice of customers on the safety of Proton cars which is unsatisfactory for their customers therefore with this launch Proton offers car models that have an upgraded level of safety to reduce customer concerns about the safety of Proton vehicles.