2023 Proton Exora launched in Malaysia – new emblem, full leatherette seats; ESC now commonplace; from RM63k

After a bit teasing, Proton has formally launched the brand new 2023 Exora, which receives a couple of minor updates as we reported back in May this year. That is the fourth replace for the favored seven-seat MPV that has been round since 2009, with earlier ones being launched in 2019, 2017 and 2011.

The newest Exora will as soon as once more be supplied in two variants, beginning with the Govt that’s priced at RM62,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of SST. In the meantime, the range-topping Premium retails at RM69,800. In comparison with the 2019 model, the Govt and Premium are RM3,000 extra pricey than before.

Each variants will proceed to be powered the acquainted 1.6 litre Campro turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, regardless of rumours of a change to the X70’s or X50’s mill. As earlier than, the Campro CFE unit outputs 140 PS at 5,000 rpm and 205 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a CVT.

When it comes to revisions, the outside of the Exora now options the newest Proton emblem on the entrance grille and tailgate. Additionally new are LED daytime operating lights, though that is unique to the Premium as are the returning 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels. The range-topper stays the one one which will get aspect skirts, a rear spoiler, a black roof and black tailgate garnish.

Inside, the Premium now comes with full leatherette seats as a substitute of semi-leatherette. As with the outside, you’ll additionally discover the present Proton emblem on the steering wheel. Past these adjustments, every little thing else within the cabin stays unchanged from earlier than, together with the 2-3-2 seat structure with a 60:40 split-folding second row and 50:50 split-folding third row.

Tools-wise, the Govt comes with halogen headlamps, 16-inch single-tone alloys (additionally carried over from earlier than), manual-folding aspect mirrors, a urethane steering wheel, a multi-info instrument cluster show, material upholstery, guide air-conditioning with rear vents and N95 cabin filter, a regular head unit with Bluetooth and 4 audio system.

The Premium builds on the Govt by together with the aforementioned LED DRLs, two-tone alloys, exterior equipment and full leatherette upholstery, in addition to leather-based multi-function steering wheel, entrance and second row seat armrests (simply the entrance row in Govt) in addition to driver and entrance passenger solar visors (simply the entrance passenger within the Govt).

For the premium paid, you additionally get a seven-inch touchscreen head unit primarily based on Geely’s International Key Person Interface (GKUI), with “Hello Proton” voice instructions and 4G web connection by way of an embedded eSIM card. Extra features embody on-line music streaming, stay navigation, smartphone connectivity, mirroring for Android and Wi-Fi hotspot.

On the protection entrance, ESC is now commonplace on each the Govt and Premium, however solely the latter will get a reverse digital camera. Different options are shared and unchanged from earlier than, together with two airbags, EBD, EBD, two rear parking sensors and emergency cease sign.

5 colors are supplied – Snow White, Indiana Gray, Rosewood Maroon, Ruby Crimson and Cocoa Gray – all of that are equivalent to earlier than and obtainable for each variants. Every buy comes with a five-year/150,000-km guarantee, 3 times free labour service and a five-year knowledge bundle (1 GB/month).