This is the Proton Lekiu concept, part of the group of Proton Pahlawan Series concept cars on display at the KLIMS 2010. It’s an Exora-based SUV concept that uses the Exora’s platform, and the styling especially the front end also borrows heavily from the Exora with some offroader style design elements added.
This may or may not be sold as a Proton but we were informed sometime earlier this year at a briefing that Proton and Lotus Engineering were developing an SUV for Youngman Europestar so this could in fact be that project. If there’s a business case though, I don’t see why Proton won’t sell this. What do you think – should an SUV be part of Proton’s core model line-up?
Look after the jump for a full gallery of the Lekiu Concept.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments on the Proton Lekiu Concept show a mix of excitement and criticism. Many appreciate its design, calling it "cool" and "not bad," with some comparing it favorably to other SUVs like Murano and Nissan X-Trail. Others look forward to seeing it in Malaysia or suggest that Proton should improve areas such as the engine, interior quality, and making the vehicle more muscular and sporty. Several comments point out that the design seems similar to previous models or even a mule for testing future technologies, including electric powertrains. Some critics dismiss the design as unoriginal or unattractive, urging Proton to hire better designers. Overall, there’s enthusiasm for a potential SUV addition, alongside calls for better styling, power, and quality improvements.