The Proton Prevé has been launched, so what are these testing pics doing here? Snapped by the male (it has to be) behind justanothermale.blogspot.com, these two pics are of left-hand drive Prevés undergoing testing in Shah Alam.
The first image shows the rear of the Prevé sporting an “LH DRIVE” sticker. In what looks like a highway rest stop, the blogger approached the cars for a chat with the testers and snapped a pic of the steering on the left side.
No surprise here, since the Prevé is Proton’s first global car, and exports are part of the masterplan. Traditional export markets for Proton are the UK and Australia, where the Prevé will be launched in September. More recently, the national carmaker started selling in neghbouring markets such as Thailand and Indonesia. These are all right-hand drive markets.
The emergence of LHD mules signals Proton’s intent to sell the Prevé in countries that drive on the right side of the road. Possible markets are China (where Proton has a collaboration with Youngman) and Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Click here to read our Prevé launch report and here for drive impressions.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the Proton Prevé caught testing in Shah Alam express mixed reactions. Many express skepticism about Proton's quality, engine performance, and overall value, with some comparing the car unfavorably to Japanese and Korean models, citing engine noise and interior plastic quality. Several comments criticize Proton's focus on exporting cars rather than prioritizing local demand, accusing the company of neglecting Malaysian consumers and delaying deliveries. There’s also a recurring theme questioning Proton's competitiveness in international markets, especially in Europe, due to the lack of diesel options and fewer safety features like airbags. Other comments mention the car's exterior design, such as the missing chrome trim on local units, and relate the test cars' performance to industry expectations. Overall, sentiments range from skeptical to lightly optimistic, with concerns about quality and market strategy dominating the discussion.