Facts you need to know about Proton Preve

Here's some info about Proton Preve.

Proton Prevé in its base Executive spec with the Campro IAFM engine.
Proton's newest baby in a more modest format and it powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine(Campro CFE). Test car pictured here is powered by the familiar 1,597cc Campro IAFM+ engine that was introduced in the Persona, although its current 108hp state of tune debuted just last year in the Saga FLX SE.

For those deciding to forego the added power of the turbocharged CFE engine, Proton offers you a choice of two transmissions - manual or CVT. This is the Prevé in its most basic stage, and the price starting from RM59,990 certainly attractive for a full-sized C-segment sedan.
The new features can give satisfaction to consumer is include ABS, EBD, dual airbags, active front head rests, front and rear fog lamps, power windows all-round with auto up/down and anti-pinch for the driver, immobilizer, steering-mounted controls, remote boot release, follow me home lights, and in-car 4G wi-fi.

One of feature giving satisfaction is when you step inside to be greeted by a very unflattering faux bronze trim lining the dashboard. Another immediately noticeable difference from the top-spec model's interior is the 2-DIN audio unit which does away with the CFE's built-in GPS, but retains Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
The unique is the engine start/stop button, which means you crank up the base Prevé the old-fashioned way. It is not a bad thing, as start/stop buttons are only useful if they come accompanied by keyless entry. When you still have to dig the key fob out of your pocket and insert it into a slot, pressing a button to start the engine becomes a gimmick and you can satisfy with yourself because buying a good car with a good value. In the start/stop button's place are two card holder slots that proved infinitely more useful.

The most significant difference between the IAFM and CFE variants come of course in the engine room, where you will now have to make do with 30hp and 55Nm less to propel a frame that is no less heavy. Furthermore, 108hp @ 5,750rpm and 150Nm @ 4,000rpm is no longer headline news for a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre petrol engine these days.

All three variants of the Prevé use 205/55 R16 GTRadial rubber as standard. That aside, the same praise that we leveled at the CFE version for its dynamics are similarly applicable here. Surface harshness is superbly dealt with and there is a natural fluency to the chassis during directional changes. The hydraulic steering rack, a novelty these days, is well-weighted and superbly communicative in feedback. If I was car-shopping in the Prevé's price bracket, its suspension setup alone would have swung my purchasing decision.

My personal view is that the base Prevé manual as tested here proved more satisfying to drive compared to the CFE model. Proton's handiwork in CVT technology can still be further refined. If driving satisfaction still means something to you, the cheapest Prevé becomes the more worthwhile pick of the range, though it could certainly do with more power.

The Best car give impact to Malaysian market

Collaboration Proton and Mitsubishi.

         The 2011, Proton Holding Berhad give an impact to Malaysian automobil market after introduce Proton Inspira is the best Proton model to date, as any Proton owners can tell you after a test drive. The Mitsubishi Lancer-based Inspira, the creation of a technical agreement between Proton and Mitsubishi, offers the kind of interior refinement and quality that would have taken Proton many years to be able to mass produce.

     Bring into consideration the Inspira's good looks, well-judged ride-and-handling, ergonomical, spacious interior, and, lastly, the value-for-money proposition, and Malaysians are looking at a desirable Proton, one that we would highly recommend to anyone shopping for a C-segment, mid-size car.

     Proton's inputs on the Inspira were restricted to visual differentiation and suspension tweaking, with no changes to the powertrain, though that has not stopped Proton from claiming that they have added “value” to the Lancer base in the 17 months taken to create the Inspira.

It may be difficult to ascertain if the Inspira has a higher-quality interior than the Lancer, as Proton claims, and no easier to determine if the visual updates to the grille, bumpers and alloy wheels will appeal to a wider audience. But Proton's tweaking of the suspension, conducted in-house by a 15-personnel team, has indeed given the Inspira a noticeable edge over the Lancer in terms of ride-and-handling.

     Despite the assertions from certain quarters that Proton has gone back to the old days of merely rebadging Mitsubishi models, the Inspira makes financial and business sense, requiring RM 250 million instead of RM 700 million to build and cutting seven months off the normal two-year development cycle.

     Going forward, Proton assures that all of its limited resources will be spent on developing core models like the next-generation Proton Persona and Proton Saga, while OEM collaboration, a term preferred by Proton over rebadging, will only be conducted for non-core models like the Inspira.

Prices and specs features of Preve

Value, Benefit and Features for Proton Preve.

Proton Preve 2012: Price Starting From RM59, 540 

Proton Preve Specs & Features:

• 7-Speed Protronic Paddle Shifters
• 1.6L Charged Fuel Efficient Turbo-Charged Engine
• LED Lights
• Touch Screen GPS with Smart Info Display
• Power Window with Sensor
• Engine Push Start Button
• 4 Airbags
• Auto Light & Rain Sensors
• Reinforced Safety Structures & more..

Price of Proton Preve:

• 1.6 MT Executive   : RM 59,540 (Solid) / RM59, 990 (Met)
• 1.6 CVT Executive : RM 62,540 (Solid) / RM62, 990 (Met)
• 1.6 CVT Premium  : RM 72,540 (Solid) / RM72, 990 (Met)

Color's availability of Proton Preve Car:

• Tranquility Black
• Blue Lagoon
• Solid White
• Elegant Brown
• Genetic Silver
• Fire Red

*The price available only in Malaysia only.