These spyshots of the P3-22A Proton Preve Hatchback are probably the clearest and most high resolution we’ve seen so far. They were captured by reader Akmal along a route from Genting Highlands onto the Duke Highway, and then joining up to the NKVE.
According to Akmal, the Proton Preve sedan that you can see in one of the photos was escorting the P3-22A hatchback, and at one point it even squeezed into a space in between Akmal’s car and the P3-22A while they were in the same lane, presumably to prevent photos from being snapped. We were told there was some tailgating and random braking going on to deter avid spyshot snappers on the road.
It seems that whenever the P3-22A is out for testing, there’s an escort nearby, giving some weight to the theory that the Polo Sedan that suddenly started tailgating the P3-22A in another video could have been an escort wanting to obstruct the rear view of the P3-22A to prevent photography.
Enjoy the spyshots below as Akmal managed to get plenty of angles, including the full-on side angle shot you see above, which was possible because the P3-22A slowed down after a toll booth to wait for the Preve sedan to catch up. Check out our P3-22A category for more coverage.
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Cool front grill!
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If it’s better than Mazda Speed 3, then I buy this one.
It’s no matter how bad the reputation of a company, it’s how good the car is that attracts people.
Pretty sure it won’t be as good as Mazda 3 (build quality wise). But it’s sure cheaper.
Bad reputation will spoil the confidence of the buyer.
who sya only cheap people will buy,dato siti & dato K saya tgk di rumah mereka ada 1 proton plevey
Maybe its for their maids hahaha
Maybe for marketing…don’t want to dirty their expensive cars…
seems like you care
bcos you already click and comment on this post
why dont you just comment on Shell LEGO Ferrari
other than condemn other people as cheap
like the previous savvy front grill.
Gaps detected…what a turn off
i am not entertained… they still have time to change the looks…
front grill looks like better than sedan
based on shape from side view, looks nice and promising…the shape also looks like mazda3(i guess)
in design wise, i think proton is quite good..
but the quality wise, still cannot beat the other carmakers even P2 (based on previous models).
hope DRB can improved the quality so that malaysian can buy more proton…and not slipping to 3rd :(
yet, today i read that Perodua is recalling 74,000 Myvis…
and yet Proton never recalled all those cars with faulty power windows..
What windows, those no need recall la… But they never recall those auto airbag deployment cars. Must be fun driving half way and then the airbag explode in front of you.
Before you comment further, perhaps you should do a simple google search.
It has been published on Paultan.org as well.
http://paultan.org/2010/10/08/proton-gen-2-and-satria-neo-owners-proton-safety-recall-exercise-for-clock-spring/
Post before you make simple search does not make you a smart person to begin with.
I am a bit mindblown now.
“perhaps you should do a simple google search.”
“Post before you make simple search does not make you a smart person to begin with.”
Which means, you did a simple search -> you are not a smart person?
Don’t be mean to yourself. You are pretty smart you know. :)
“Post before you make simple search does not make you a smart person to begin with.”
“Which means, you did a simple search -> you are not a smart person?”
Wow.. you can’t read properly can you? What Allen said is post “before” making a simple search.. not after.. LOL
you are right.. Allen is smart,
owh and BTW, i don’t know who is Allen, i just like to troll on the internet
They are recalling Preve/Saga FLX/Exora will all sort of manufacturing defect now.
Somehow they have forgotten those phased out models though, again there are not covered under warranty
Yep…. Especially proton Jawa. Waja
so, meshed front grille for hatchback?
so, honeycomb meshed front grille for hatchback?
which is pretty nice in my opinion
If u actually see the front nicely. I think its actually bodykit added onto it where u can see lines even though it’s wrapped / camoflushed …nice front grille though :) And for those that said the Polo Sedan was tailgating and Preve Hatchback was slow on the previous post regarding this Preve Hatchback, I guess now you would know that you were wrong as it was escorting the Preve hatchback preventing photos from being snapped
Roda-roda nampak kecil.
i don’t see why it need to be big..
Hoping for a sport hatchback like the Mazda 3 sport.
U gila kah???Compare this junk to Mazda??
Compare dgn civic lagi gila which is using SOHC engine during turbocharged and downsizing engine era. Common la honda it’s 2013 already.
black rims, honeycomb grill
most likely this will be the Preve sport or something. Hope the ass turns out well and more USP.
previous shots were wearing 17′ rims…this one looks smaller….maybe thy r stil playing with rim/tyre combinations…or maybe its a lower spec variant
Tu rim 17 la bro. Xracing la judgement ko ni.
gambar atas ni mmg rim 16.. sama dgn sedan nyer, cuma dah kena tampal bagi org konfius
yg 17 inci tu kete hitam
LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN! THIS CAR IS HANDSOME!
But I dare not buy. worry have to go back workshop too often.
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sudah2 la tu..
And with that kind of mentality it does not benefit anyone especially yourself
It’s no matter how bad the reputation of a company, it ‘s how good the car is that attracts buyers.
The Aussie praise Preve as it is bigger than a Mazda 3. Just look at that!
Of course , aussie are bigger than asians, but then americans are bigger than aussie. mazda3 is more suitable for asian size. those who want more power choose mazada3 speed (not ordinary mazda3) but those who want more space choose preve, if the price different is no concern
In Thailand praise Preve as it’s better than 2.0N/A cars
Well. At least Proton is trying to come up with some new and testing it. While many just talk only…
wait until it launch laa…
can’t say it’s the most beautiful car in the world… but it does look promising… i think it’s better off with the 7-spoke 17-inch cause those would look like the wheel-arches are not that small… if proton really put the 2.0L petronas engine in that, i’d be glad to buy one…
Nice. Looking at the pictures, I’m tempted to buy another Preve.
Waiting for Pumpkins or Ononimous or Nenek Jack or the latest one : Dr Advisor comments like Porsche driving and enjin bocor lol
and i believe those names belong to the same person
still, this one look great.. better than the sedan of course
1. Very funny lah you. If I’m not komplen the infamous turbo bocor again, you’ll be upset why I’m still not saying it.
2. If I komplen also you’ll be more than upset hearing the same crap again.
3. Exactly like what Pak Lah said last time “Kita menang besar, salah. Kita kalah lagi lah salah. Semua nya tak betul.” HE HE HE HE HE
Listen & Let me Speak is the HOT TOPIC this few day… New Proton Preve Hatchback is the Hottest Topic for Proton Bhd..
personally opinion, i see no different from the front..So hopefully the New ass and probably facelift interior to bring the surprice to us.. By the way , New KIA RIO lauching soon..
1. What Proton should do is to sell cheap crap version of Preve with mostly unpainted parts (bumpers, door handles, side mirrors), one front wiper, no tail spoiler, Cassette Blaupunkt player and only available in manual.
2. This is to ensure higher volume to break-even cost which currently Proton struggling to achieve, hence Preve available from full-spec to cheap crap version according to buyer budget.
3. Another option is to let car buyers to choose what accessories to include or exclude. Customisation to suit even lower budget. Jangan cabut semua tayar sudah lah.
4. Proton also should ask Bank Rakyat to give 12 years car loan repayment with fixed 1 percent interest. Yes 12 years, just like the puberty age before entering Form 1.
5. The final carrot to dangle is Proton offer 10 years whole car warranty with 10 years FREE car servicing parts and labour. The first in Malaysia to do it. Worth buying finally. Kepala tidak pening. Anything issue just go to service centre. Problem solved. Bravo Proton. HE HE HE HE HE
Don’t need to so complicated. You can simply ask them to close shop.
Yes, close shop!
better you go back to VN
customization cost more to do… the more the variant.. the higher number need to be delivered to break even..
car warranty does not usually come free.. it is a hidden cost to the car u bought not accounting to any brand
Dr. Advisor is just dr. visor helmet.
Cassette? where to buy nowadays…
Bigger Wheels Please….
He he he
Two words for you; Fun Fair.
Try one there. :D
^^Dr. you are genius!
I did notice the tailight’s LED row of the escorting Preve sedan lights up… did the driver turned the lights on or the driver hits the brakes? If the driver hits the brakes… well this might be a little mod done by Proton to the sedan version… coz the current one brake lamp is normal bulb light separated from the top LED row… What do you think Paul Tan? :)
its the day time running light..both front and rear lights up…if im not mistaken
nope.. pretty sure the LED lit up just because the driver turned on the position lamps.. can notice in the pic where the third brake light on the top rear windscreen didn’t lit up..
Dear proton preve
Please improve you dashboard and seat quality
ur request is too general… how do u like Preve dashboard and seat to be improve?
type of plastic to be used?
or u want the dashboard to be wrap?
less sharp edges?
etc etc..
senang je:
1.nak fabrik tahan sikit, tak berambu, boleh tukar kat sc tapi kena tunggu stok pulak
2.warna dashboard biar gelap sikit. baru nampak mahal
Pandangan aku ialah design Preve hatchback hampir sama dengan Vauxhall Astra 5 door, daripada Mazda 3. Menarik la jugak. Tapi kalau Proton buat Preve hatchback 3 door menarik jugak ni. Letak enjin 2.0.
Sigh..so long la the wait…by the time it comes out…many kepala ikan terbang (myvi) will be sold..including overpriced extreme. However i do understand it it important to test the car. PLEASE GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME. even the most loyal proton supporter have to think about running/maintainence costs and resale value…we dont have unlimited money.get it right datuk khamil. i remmbr how KIA was a shyte brand a frw years ago. now they’re pulling of a samsung. the kia brand had nooooooo “prestige”. was bashed by everyone, local and foreigners included. it only takes one good model proton. JUST ONE!!! to return the confidence back to buyers. MAKE THIS WORKKKK PUHLEASEEEEEE. I SAYANG SAMA YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.okay back to work.boss is here.
funny guy you are my young padawan.
but yeah, hope they get it right this time.
Preve to me is almost there, but yea,there’s a lot of ‘buts’.For sure they will improve after getting feedback and all.Maybe i buy one after they fix all the common issue..
1. Sadly it’s all too late for that. The RM1 Billion bank loan by Proton shouldn’t be wasted to Lotus but by hiring both Peter Schreyer and Chris Bangle.
2. Yes employ two top-class car designers at same time. Why not. Time is critical and Proton don’t have it.
3. Even in less than 5 years Proton would be able to bring world-class nice design cars.
4. The huge sales from it would be spent to reduce quality problem and terminate the low-quality faulty parts Krony vendors contracts which doesn’t make sense at all.
5. But hell, now Proton instead got no choice but to sell the Shah Alam factory to repay the RM1 Billion bank loans. It would become one of the biggest repossessing by AhLong in history too if Proton defaulted lah HE HE HE HE HE
Yes proton should hire world class advisor like DR ADVISOR because you can advise companies and you know everything
Preve Hatchback Turbo with Manual transmission
I am waiting for new Vios or Sylphy instead.
Why not zoidberg?
Zoidberg you say?
woop woop woop…
then why wait here? i’m confused
This will go head to head with Kia Rio.
Hope they keep they guards up. Competition is stiff these days.
a b-segment kia rio vs. a c-segment preve h/back? sounds quite interesting especially on the spec list and features offered by the upcoming kia rio will be hardly to beat even by other c-segment models..
1. Actually it’s called “Handicap Competition” here in Bolehland, where non-national smaller sized car being priced higher than bigger sized national car. Eg. Kia Rio Hatch vs Preve Hatch
2. You can bet your last penny that Kia Rio Hatch (smaller than Preve Hatch) will get higher price than Preve Hatch (bigger than Rio Hatch). Why? Because MITI said so.
3. And it’s much easier when whole car market monopolised by few crony groups, reach mutual deal to let Proton having cheaper price but other car brands can do anything on their cars as long its all expensive than Proton (creating your own artificial territory). Here the role of MITI just as gatekeeper: to ensure non-Proton car prices are always higher.
4. That’s why Naza more than happy to sell Kia Rio higher price than Preve because their target market is all theirs to take and what kind of specs to offer for any price. Naza still make money anyway. Kia Korea what the hell they untung besar also. Win win situation.
5. This is how Bolehland creating territories so each Kronies have own market to prey on helpless car buyers. Imagine over 600,000 deers annually being caged under NAP while few Tiger Kronies lurking around having easy meal anytime lah HE HE HE HE HE HE
source? cakap saja tarak guna
So……
if not enough money, work harder please. talk is cheap
COnfirm 100% compatible for subaru WRX conversion and it even comes with a turbo engine!
Why need continuous road test? It is just another Savvy story! Crap so much how great the car @ TUV certification with every car gone through that fat German guy”, yet in the end the sale figure will do the talking!
Owh gosh, I’ve lost track of the motoring industry for almost a year. The first 2013 article I read in PaulTan.org is about our nation’s favorite turbocharged tin milo. I guess nothing much have change.
then you should cont to stay away from automotive industry.. PLEASE
come back in 10 years. if you’re lucky
Sedan doesn’t looks sporty at all…hopefully hatchback can brings sporty feel… even 80% similarity with Mazda 3 also ppl will like it
Paul…. since so many sightings, may I suggest u set up a prediction poll just for fun…lets reader predict when will be the launching… then when it is actually launched, you can compare with poll result.. just for fun.. why not
why need to prevent others from taking photos?
bcoz u r ugly
Do you have mental problem?
Tin kosong or what Preve (non turbo) has won 1000km Sepang ENDURANCE maiden rally and by maiden driver.Isn’t this speak louder than just make bashing accusations?
It is an able chasis plus an outstanding handling and durability only can win in eight and half hours race.
In its turbo form, Preve cfe can easily take a normal aspirated engines of 2.0 cars.
It will be interesting to compare Preve h/b with that of Nissan Latio hatch 1.8 c.c upon available.
Don’t talk rubbish here, only Dr Advisor can tell anything about Proton. You must accept it is as truth even though it’s stupid enough to brain
LOL !!
Normal bulb for rear combination lamps?
I want LED or better! Haha….
is this real road test or more on create some public awareness in order to promote this model…
with bodykit and larger wheel… waallaaa…!!!
i seeeeee nice design.. i waaaaaant one..
looks good. can’t wait for it to be launch! faster proton, faster!
Nice look..hopefully price below 60k equipped CFE Engine.
sometimes i just don’t understand some car manufacturers, especially in this case proton, why do you wanna send some escort cars to prevent people from taking pictures of the car, and yet only covered some parts of the car? if you really don’t want people to snap any spy shots of the car, why don’t just cover up the whole thing lah? make it looks like a wrapped gift box all the time, and maybe people won’t be so interested to take any spy shots anymore lah….
Why there is no option for engine? like we can choose what engine we want. For example, V6 Turbo. :)
Its a pity that preve was really good, conceptionally and on paper. Trace back all those syshots we had here in paultan. The final product, i belive isnt so.
So whats the diff wt this one?
Cool… Look great. go proton, go go go
Design & engine CFE can out beat Audi RS6 easily…. Fuiyoh ….. Now everyone can happy.
instead of producing preve 5 door hatchback, my opinion is much2 better to produce neo 5 door hatchback. i think a lot of this opinion had been suggest about this before. but PROTON never LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN….
Three vely simple questions
1-why the need to tailgate others dangerously to prevent pictures being taken? The spyshots actually created free publicity..after all these years, Proton still havent got a clue on the auto business
2- whu need for a hatchback, when the current Preve already looks like a hatchback! Or maybe Proton still living in denial, hoping to repeat the past with the Wira Aeroback and Saga Aeroback…but times have changed since than…a lot
3-why the need to waste precious time and resources to create another same model without boot..only Ford as far as i know produce sedan and hatchback cpversions for the mass market
opinions everywhere
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Preve is the best looking Proton to date without copying (or selective copying).But how can people excited about Proton car design and spyshot? Proton car have wheels, engine and body but no emotion or significant engineering advances. even power window design and reliability can tarnish the brand image. But it is still an affordable car for most. Honestly, what do you expect? I don’t have any expectation on Proton because I will be dissapointed for sure.
“no emotion or significant engineering advances”
Very funny, you want it to be driven by KITT? lol
DRB saves the day
HB should generally be better looking than Sedan, if it doesn’t, it’s a failure. 100% will not get this brand until she really improve.
Well it another pattern that most auto manufacture will do as a routine to produce sedan and hatchback model for broader market coverage for both domestic and foreign consumption. Let see how well this car fair in foreign market, as is suppose to be a global car design by Proton. It was last reported that Proton exported 20,000.00 cars was last year, this the benchmark number DRB need to break.
Oh yes, the year 2015 or 2016 MITI say the our auto industry will be open up (an assumption we believe to be true) DRB any EEV in the pipe line?
They using Vauxhall Astra as a benchmark model.But this Preve HB still like SHIT.
Thank You
we(proton workers)working like hell to ensure our bini and anak have something to eat,but this tong kosong malaysians always talk like they are soooo clever enough to build awesome quality car,i think their own gaji is enough to pay for viva/myvi but talk like they afford to buy a lambo/ferrari,shut up your big mouth n let us feed our bini n anak with titik peluh n keperitan kami diproton
You Damn right… I think this Preve HB better than Preve sedan
Well done p1, keep it up the positive improvement.
with aftermarket bodykit and nice rims, this hatch will look better.
maybe its time the ppl at p1 to put some of the juice from volkswagen to this hatch?
I support Proton, 5 in my family drive Protons.
gosh..hope that will be the new variant ..get 10% price cut off..
Preve SV…..?