Proton has unveiled the new Proton Suprima S Super Premium at the Proton Sales Carnival in Melaka today. The new variant is now the range-topper of the Proton Suprima range, positioned above the Executive and Premium models.
During the Suprima S launch in August last year, Proton deputy CEO Datuk Lukman Ibrahim had intimated that plans for a R3 performance version (as well as a manual variant) were in the pipeline.
The Proton Suprima S Super Premium isn’t quite that, but has some R3 elements – the variant adds on an R3 bodykit, which includes a revised rear bumper finishing, front and side skirts, as well as R3 emblems on the side skirts. You also get 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels. The car is available in only two colours – Fire Red and Solid White.
The Suprima S Super Premium is priced at RM87,929, which is an RM8,350 premium over the next step down in the Suprima range, in this case the Suprima S Premium.
Read our review of the Proton Suprima S here.
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Comments express disappointment with the Proton Suprima S Super Premium’s high RM88k price, criticizing the minimal updates like the bodykit and rims which are considered overpriced and poorly executed, with some pointing out the lack of paint on the bodykit. Many feel the interior, especially the dashboard, is unappealing and cheap-looking. Several commenters compare it unfavorably to imported cars, Japanese, and Korean brands, emphasizing concerns over reliability, quality, and design. The bodykit is widely regarded as unattractive and similar to aftermarket or outdated styles. Critics also question the marketing strategy, suggesting it's more of a cosmetic gimmick rather than offering substantial performance or technological improvements. Overall, sentiments are largely negative, highlighting that the variant seems to be a misguided effort at premium pricing without corresponding value or quality upgrades.