The Proton Exora marks a new entry into the MPV segment for the Malaysian brand car company. The Exora is a culmination of several years of meticulous research and developments by Proton.
Exora embodies the efforts by Proton to incorporate space, style, performance and safety elements into the vehicle’s design philosophy.
Just like the Waja, Gen2 and Neo, the Exora shares the same tried-and-tested 1.6-litre CamPro engine, except that for the Exora it is now added with the Cam Profile Switching (CPS) technology.
This engine utilises two ingenious technologies – CPS and Variable Intake Manifold technology (VM) – to give a relatively high power output and rapid response whilst maintaining fuel-efficient delivery.
These two technologies give Exora the best of both worlds, by combining the characteristics of two different engines in one compact package.
As a result, the usual reduction in torque caused by high-lift camshafts is off by the long-intake runner, while short runner works by helping the engine generate more power at higher speeds.
Exora is designed to make those long trips with the family a breeze. The key to this is the Lotus-tuned ride and handling that give the driver a sure-footed, yet comfortable ride on the highway as well as winding countryside roads.
In terms of safety, the driver and front-seat passengers will appreciate Exora’s standard safety features that include twin front airbags and pre-tensioner seatbelts.
Other standard safety features include the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help the vehicle come back to a quick and safe stop – should the need arise.
To top it all, Exora offers an extremely strong passenger cell and computer-aided designed crash structure, which has helped this MPV achieve an equivalent of the Euro-Ncap 4-star safety rating requirements.
Other cutting-edge technologies present in the Exora include a hybrid high-strength “front-end module” and hydro-formed steel components. All these technologies help Exora shed weight without compromising its strength and safety.
On the inside, Proton’s major technological improvements in the Exora are demonstrated by the improved soundproofing technology, which allows driver and passenger to have conversations without having to raise their voices.
The quietness offered by the MPV also means that its occupants can enjoy their favourite music or DVD movie (player available upon request) through its high-quality sound system.
As an added comfort and driving pleasure for long journeys, the Exora offers 10 bottle-holders strategically located to keep drink bottles within easy reach of the driver and passengers.
For luggage, Exora offers ample space, with six different seat-folding mechanisms allowing the second row seat to be tumbled easily, thus providing a wider opening for passengers to hop onto the third row seat.
The rear doors, which can open at a maximum angle of 80 degrees, enhance the loading and offloading of passengers. Exora also offers individual air-conditioning vents on every row, providing maximum and much needed comfort on hot days.
One of the Exora’s outstanding features is an electronic device called the Body Control Module (BMC), which is usually found in more expensive European makes.
Exora is the first Proton vehicle to be equipped with BMC, and it offers a whole new range of options as well as gadgets to enhance its practicality and safety.
BCM in fact offers over 20 different functions – from “follow me home lights” to programmable door-locking configurations as well as wiper speeds, to automatic hazard light activation during emergency braking of above 96km/h, among many others.
The purchase of Proton Exora will entitle customers to an extended warranty of 100,000km or three years (whichever comes first).
Two variants are available – Manual Transmission priced at $27,000 and Automatic Transmission for $28,000. They are available in six different colours – Pyrite Brown, Gaia Blue, Genetic Silver, Tranquillity Black, Haze Blue and Solid White.
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