That mysterious prototype car with the distorted Proton Exora exterior continues making its way around the roads of Malaysia. From what we hear, the modified Exora exterior is just a decoy and what’s underneath has absolutely nothing to do with the Exora.
Since this time we have some higher resolution images snapped with a DSLR, a peek into the interior shows the very top most surface of the dash, which is also quite Exora-like – they probably used the Exora dash too, as what is being tested could be the powertrain and chassis.
With the nearest Proton full model change car launch being the next generation Proton Persona replacement model known internally as the Persona R (R for Replacement), can’t blame us for wondering if this is that new sedan on test. Or perhaps it’s some kind of crossover commissioned by Youngman Europestar.
Look after the jump for lots of hi-res spyshots of the car, photographed by Mohd Faizal Nayan en route to a gathering in Cameron Highlands.
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Comments mostly discuss the spyshot of the disguised Proton vehicle, with many speculating it to be a new Exora variant, possibly turbocharged or a crossover, due to its body proportions and design cues. Others suggest it could be a Persona wagon or replacement, or even a rebadged Mitsubishi Grandis. Some commenters mention it might be a test mule for upcoming engine upgrades or hybrid models. There’s skepticism about the disguise’s authenticity, with opinions that it might be a marketing stunt or a prototype still in development. Overall, the tone is curious and optimistic, with excitement about Proton’s future models, though some commenters criticize the design or Proton’s after-sales service. The comments reflect strong interest in Proton’s innovation and upcoming launches.