Geely to utilise BMA platform for more Proton models

Geely to utilise BMA platform for more Proton models

Geely plans to utilise its B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) platform for new Proton models down the line. In an interview with Reuters, the Chinese company revealed the modular platform will be used in greater fashion by the Malaysian carmaker, but did not detail plans.

That the BMA is set to underpin Proton vehicles is not a surprise. The upcoming X50 is based on the Geely Binyue/Coolray, and the Binyue utilises the platform. What remains to be seen are the future models that will sit on it, and how much adaptation there would be.

The last is conjecture, based on that said by Proton’s head of design, Azlan Othman. He told paultan.org in a recent interview that the company is developing new platforms that will underpin its next homegrown cars, and these are being built in collaboration with Geely.

With BMA now revealed as being integral to those plans, the question is how much local input will feature, and whether the Geely/Volvo-developed Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) will also be part of future developments.

Geely to utilise BMA platform for more Proton models

According to the report, the yet-to-be-finalised plans for Proton are just an element of a Geely project to revamp factories at home and abroad using these platforms it has developed and been perfecting since their appearance. The Chinese company plans to develop all its future models for the Geely and Lynk & Co brands on CMA or on related platforms like BMA.

The BMA, which was revealed in July 2018, is Geely’s first independently-developed modular platform, and follows the CMA, which was announced in October 2015. The latter, which made its debut with the Volvo XC40, is also being used for an assortment of Lynk & Co models, including the 01, 02 and 05 SUVs and the Polestar 2.

The BMA platform can accommodate wheelbases of between 2,550 and 2,700 mm and track widths of between 1,500 and 1,600 mm, and features standardised interfaces between power, electrical, chassis and body modules, which enable it to be used as a base for sedans, MPVs and SUVs.

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Comments

  • History Bender on Aug 11, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    Meanwhile Toyota only allows Perodua to use outdated 15 year old Myvi platform for their latest Myvi. Perodua showrooms are like museums filled with dinosaurs & relics.

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    • Oh Dear on Aug 11, 2020 at 3:41 pm

      Even honda also designing third world products with downgrading to ancient design. Honda showrooms are like museums filled with dinosaurs & relics

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    • Malaysians like old stuffs.

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    • Raja Celup on Aug 11, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      Still a good product selling millions unlike Iriz and Savvy epic sales failure.

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      • Calvin on Aug 11, 2020 at 11:59 pm

        The horse and cart was selling well for hundreds of year longer than the automobile. Why don’t you change to that Amish dude?

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      • Engineer on Aug 12, 2020 at 8:26 am

        Oh sure. So why are you still using computers when the abacus works just as well and sold by the millions?

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      • Avenger on Aug 12, 2020 at 12:13 pm

        Yes, I’m sure the huge sales of rambutan made the much lesser sold Musang King an epic sales failure. Meanwhile lets get back to reality where more sales don’t mean it was the better product.

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    • And yet these relics are still superior to the much hyped protong. Just see at the sales figures

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      • Calvin on Aug 12, 2020 at 12:01 am

        Huawei sells more than Apple, are you saying Huawei products are superior to iphone 11PRO?

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      • Engineer on Aug 12, 2020 at 8:28 am

        Abacus has sold far more than computers throughout its history. Does it make it better than a computer? LAMO!

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      • Dye One moi-moi on Aug 12, 2020 at 11:13 am

        Nothing beats the superior three siblings,
        Lexus Ah Sial,
        Lexus Mabi,
        Lexus Besar.

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  • Jonn Dol on Aug 11, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Put it simply, new future Proton models could get its own (at least) exterior body styling. Anything underneath it ( platform, engine etc.) are shared technology with Geely/Volvo..

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    • grace on Aug 18, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      Proton x70 is not using technology by Volvo, the design is from Volvo but technology is geely

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  • sam123 on Aug 12, 2020 at 8:00 am

    still waiting to see axia competitor

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    • Proton has long ago moved upmarket. They don’t need an axia competitor

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  • New designer pls on Aug 12, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Get a new designer for proton please

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