We’ve seen the upcoming Proton eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7) – the carmaker’s first EV – wrapped in camo, and have even tested its Geely Galaxy E5 twin, so what’s the next milestone in the electric SUV’s pre-launch campaign? 10 points for those who answered ‘interior’.
The cabin of the Proton eMas 7 will be revealed at the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 show, which will take place over the weekend of October 26-27 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). The showcar will be a pre-production unit and it will still have exterior stickers as camouflage, but everyone will be able to touch, feel and try the eMas 7 out for size.
The Proton eMas 7, which is the right-hand-drive version of the Geely Galaxy E5, isn’t a 100% rebadge job. Proton says that it has performed plenty of local testing and had even requested and implemented 49 additional testing processes – some of which are unique to Proton – to ensure the eMas 7 meets both local and global standards. These include tests for the SUV’s load performance and stability control.
The eMas 7 also has a maximum water wading depth of 400 mm to provide additional protection against floods – this is higher than the Geely. The depth test was simulated at Proton’s proving ground in July, where the company also conducted a speed bump test to simulate actual Malaysian road conditions. Apparently, an issue was found during the test and has since been fixed.
Tanjong Malim also claims a revised suspension tuning for the Malaysian market. The setup is stiffer than Chinese specifications, delivering better ride comfort and body control.
The Proton eMas 7 is set to be launched later this year and is expected to offer the same powertrain as the Galaxy E5. The Geely is offered with a single front motor producing 218 PS (160 kW) and 320 Nm of torque, which gets it from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. There are also two battery options – 49.52 kWh with a CLTC range of 440 km and 60.22 kWh with up to 530 km on a single charge.
Head down to ACE 2024 for a closer look at the Proton eMas 7, and be among the first people outside of Proton R&D to sit in the EV SUV.
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