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Proton has officially announced that the P3-21A’s name is the Proton Preve. According to Proton, the word Preve is pronounced ‘prae-veh’, which means “to prove ” (a point).
According to Proton Holdings Berhad group managing director Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin, the name is in line with Proton’s vision to prove the car is a global car with global standards. Now we can all stop calling it the P3-21A!
The Proton Preve name was previously leaked onto online forums and blog comments, and we began to suspect that the name was in fact Preve when we noticed protonpreve.com and protonpreve.com.my had been registered by Proton’s web agency Tribal DDB.
Then what appeared to be art for marketing leaflets and etc started to appear on the internet with the name Proton Preve on it, and we even saw the listing of an iOS app with augmented reality features appear with the name Proton Preve on it. Finally, photos of a red Proton Preve test drive car were leaked online.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments show a mix of support and skepticism towards Proton Preve. Enthusiasts appreciate the car's features, performance potential, and the effort to develop a global standard vehicle, although many remain cautious due to Proton's history of quality issues. The name "Preve" is widely criticized for being difficult to pronounce and lacking appeal, with some joking it sounds like "pervert" or "pretend." Several comments express frustration over Proton's branding, national identity, and perceived quality inconsistencies. Others highlight the importance of actual product quality and after-sales service over names, with many awaiting test drive reviews before forming final opinions. Overall, there is cautious optimism tempered by doubts rooted in previous experiences with Proton.