Phase 2 of the Proton GEN2 export and rebadging deal with China’s Youngman group under the Europestar brand is well underway and this is the new styling that Europestar will be applying on their locally assembled GEN2, called the Europestar RCR.
The changes are mostly on the front end with new headlamps, bumper and grille and the rear gets lots of badges including a Lotus Europestar badge, a new rear bumper and a new tail lamp design. The first phase involved CBU cars and styling was identical to the GEN2 other than different badges. The Europestar RCR is also called the Europestar Jingsu.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments show mixed reactions to the redesigned front-end of CKD Europestar RCR, with many criticizing its appearance as ugly or inferior to the Malaysian Proton Gen-2. Some appreciate the rear lights, considering them better than the Malaysian version, and speculate the model might be sold locally as a facelift. There is also discussion about branding and ownership of Lotus in China, with some comments suggesting the rebadged models are aimed at boosting sales and affordability, but concerns about quality from China-made parts are highlighted. Several comments compare the design to other brands like MG Rover and Lotus, while opinions on Malaysian car quality and design remain divided. Overall, sentiments range from critical to mildly supportive, with many focusing on aesthetics and brand implications.