Say hello to this interesting looking Proton Exora! The thing that makes it interesting is of course the “CFE INSIDE” decal that can be seen on the driver’s door. We’ve been hearing the CFE term for quite a while now and it started way back in February this year when a test was carried out in the snow.
At this point, we’ve been told by a source that CFE stands for Charged Fuel Enhancement (and not the Campro Fuel Efficient term, as believed), and it’s a 1.6 litre Campro engine fitted with a turbocharger. This engine is also said to function with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a manual transmission, and is rumored to produce about 138 hp and 205 Nm of torque between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm.
If you look closer at the image above, you will notice smoked tail lamps and rear disc brakes. This might be the same model that was seen in June this year by reader Dg Hafidz, who said he had trouble keeping up with it on the highway. We are not sure how this Exora CFE will be positioned into the Exora line-up, but it could well be a range-topping variant of the upcoming Exora facelift.
Since Proton isn’t making any attempt to camouflage the vehicle, an official announcement could well be around the corner. Stay tuned! And, a tip of the hat to reader Yus, who snapped the photo. On another note, the Campro CFE engine should make its way into other models in Proton’s stable, such as the new Persona or Satria :)
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Comments reveal excitement over Proton's turbocharged Campro CFE engine, praised for boosting power and torque (up to 205Nm at 2000rpm), making the Exora more competitive. Many appreciate the engine's new features and design upgrades, including improved exteriors and interiors, and safety features like rear disc brakes. Some express skepticism about the low horsepower figure compared to competitors but are optimistic about the potential for remapping and future models. There is strong anticipation for the official launch and test drive, with hopes for even greater performance and safety enhancements, such as ESP and additional airbags. The overall sentiment is positive, celebrating Proton’s technological progress and strategic move towards fuel efficiency and performance.