Simply previous to the anticipated launch of the Proton eMas 7 PHEV on the Proton Tech Showcase to be held on the Proton Centre of Excellence (COE) showroom in Shah Alam this weekend, it seems that present Proton homeowners have acquired survey types for the upcoming plug-in hybrid SUV mannequin.
In keeping with a query inside the survey, it seems that the eMas 7 PHEV may very well be priced round RM20-30k above the Proton X50, which was launched in July this 12 months, priced from RM85,800 at launch. The 1.5TD Govt variant continues at this worth, which suggests the eMas 7 PHEV is estimated to be priced upwards of RM106k.
Ought to the pricing for the eMas 7 PHEV materialise as such, the plug-in hybrid model of the SUV could be priced almost identically to the eMas 7 BEV, which was launched at RM105,800 after the launch bundle low cost.
Most lately sighted on check in Malaysia final month, the eMas 7 PHEV in different right-hand-drive markets is called the EX5 EM-i in Australia, and because the Starray EM-i in Indonesia, beginning because the Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i in its native China.
The eMas 7 PHEV will pack a detuned model of the 1.5 litre BHE15PFI naturally-aspirated four-cylinder that made its debut within the newest Saga that was launched final week.
Primarily based on right-hand-drive export fashions this powertrain is prone to be a 99 PS/125 Nm engine paired with a 218 PS/262 Nm motor, drawing from an 18.4 kWh battery. Thus geared up, claimed EV vary is 83 km, with an total vary of 943 km (figures primarily based on WLTP protocol).
Externally, the eMas 7 PHEV will likely be largely just like the battery electrical model presently on sale, save for variations within the headlamps which function a full-width gentle bar, typical door handles rather than the flush pop-out items on the BEV, totally different bumper and tailgate designs, and rear lights.
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