At first glance this looks like just any other Proton Exora, except for the fact that even after it has been launched for quite some time now Proton found it necessary to put generous amounts of black tape on it. The lower fog lamp area peeks out from the taped up sections and what we can see is the old pre-MC update fog lamps without the chrome.
But the headlamp is very much covered up – there could be some kind of facelift headlamp hiding in there. Or it could simply be an old mule with the headlamps taped up from before and not removed.
This is where it gets interesting. The rear muffler is different. I don’t think there would be any reason to have a new rear muffler installed on a mule, other than to test a completely new powertrain and/or driveline ;)
Big thanks to the photographer Asan Taring for these! They were snapped en route to Malacca. According Asan and his friend, the rear end of this vehicle looked pretty different from a regular Exora. This is all so very mysterious!
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments suggest that this is a prototype or test mule related to Proton, possibly for a turbocharged Exora or a new model altogether. The lowered roofline and wider stance indicate a sportier or redesigned version, like a Caldina or a wagon. Several users believe it may feature a turbo engine, with some pointing out the absence of front intercooler placement and larger exhaust pipes. There are speculations about a facelift, a different powertrain, or even a new sedan or wagon built on the Exora platform. Unique details like tape camouflage, smaller windows, and specific brake disc observations reinforce that this is not a regular Exora. The overall sentiment is one of anticipation and excitement for Proton’s upcoming models, with some skepticism about the authenticity or specifics of the images.