Proton has sprung fairly a shock by teasing new fashions below its eMas (stylised as e.MAS) new power automobile (NEV) sub-brand. We thought there was solely going to be one electrical SUV primarily based on the Geely Galaxy E5, nevertheless it seems to be like there will probably be a sedan and a second hatchback/SUV as nicely.
The id of those vehicles is a little bit of a thriller. Geely affords a number of electrified sedans in China, together with the plug-in hybrid Preface L Zhiqing and Emgrand L Hello-P, however the silhouette proven right here seems to be an identical to the S70. This factors to the automobile being an electrified model of Proton’s current four-door.
Helpfully, Geely already sells a hybrid model of the associated fourth-generation Emgrand, powered by a 132 PS/175 Nm 1.8 litre methanol-capable naturally-aspirated four-cylinder. That is paired with a 136 PS/320 Nm electrical motor, a three-speed devoted hybrid transmission (DHT) and a 1.83 kWh battery.
This revelation hasn’t precisely come fully out the blue. It’s been reported that Geely is open to working with Malaysia to introduce methanol-powered vehicles within the nation, though there weren’t any particulars concerning an eventual timeline. The arrival of an S70 Hybrid that drinks methanol may imply the gas is coming to our shores a lot quicker than we anticipated.
The second automobile is well-known to us already. That is nearly definitely the electrical SUV construct on the bones of the Galaxy E5, tipped to be known as the eMas7 or eMas E7. Set to go on sale in China very quickly, the Geely model will probably be provided with a single electrical motor on the entrance, producing 218 PS (160 kW) and 320 Nm of torque. A selection of two lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries – 49.52 and 60.22 kWh – ship a CLTC-rated vary of 440 and 530 km respectively. Anticipate the Proton model to utilise the identical mechanicals.
As for the third and last mannequin, we’re fully stumped. The silhouette brings to thoughts the good #1, however as you all most likely know, that automobile has 1) already been launched in Malaysia and a pair of) is being provided below the fully separate good banner, regardless that it too is being bought by Proton’s Professional-Web subsidiary.
Our greatest guess is a Proton model of the Geometry Xingyuan, which bears some design similarities with the #1 however has a barely much less upright glasshouse than the teaser suggests. Revealed in a submitting with China’s ministry of business and knowledge know-how (MIIT), this electrical hatchback will compete with the BYD Dolphin and is slated to be provided in 79 PS (58 kW) and 116 PS (85 kW) variations with an LFP battery.
With information in regards to the eMas sub-brand coming this thick and quick, it’s possible we’ll see these vehicles very quickly forward of the primary mannequin occurring sale in December, though the teaser solely tells us to remain tuned for extra. What do you suppose – are you excited for Proton’s eMas lineup? Hold forth within the feedback after the leap.
GALLERY: Proton eMas7/eMas E7 renders
GALLERY: Geometry Xingyuan leaked
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