At the Proton Prevé launch last night at the MIECC, a special version of the car was also seen – the Sapphire, as it’s called, is a concept drawn up by Proton Design to showcase the possibilities with the Prevé. The car features a matte gun-metal finish, and the shade does look very fetching in the metal.
Changes from the base version include a dark tan leather interior and two-tone five-spoke 18-inch alloys wrapped with Yokohama S.drive 225/40 series rubbers. Oh, and the braking system elements and ride height have seen changes as well. There’s also a new, dynamic-looking front bumper, which transforms the nose and tightens the frontal presentation of the car – Proton’s head of styling, Azlan Othman, mentioned that the bumper is set to see the light of day at some point in the future.
Also on, new side skirts and a revised rear bumper, with additional lip strapped on. There’s plenty of contrast play against the matte exterior shade finish – silver highlights on the bumpers, brushed metal bits and window-frame chrome bezels dress things up further.
It looks sharp, the Sapphire. Word has it that this is a bit of a peek into what may turn out to be a Special Edition version in the months ahead. Like what you see?
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Comments indicate strong admiration for the Proton Prevé Sapphire’s design, especially its rims and sporty bodykit, with some fans suggesting it should be the standard model rather than a limited edition. Many appreciate the modern, cohesive look, both exterior and interior, comparing it favorably to other brands and praising Proton’s effort in producing a global car. Some concern about quality issues and cost, and a few critics question the practicality and pricing, but overall sentiment is positive, with anticipation for a production version. Several comments express excitement to see it become a reality and hope Proton will continue to evolve, with some calling it Proton's best design to date. Overall, the tone is optimistic and proud of Proton’s engineering achievements.