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 ✨
Comments show mixed reactions to Proton's Lekiu SUV concept, with some praising the design and potential, while others criticize its appearance and practicality. Many commenters express excitement about Proton including an SUV in their lineup and suggest improvements like making it more muscular, sporty, and with better technology. Several compare it to other models like the Murano or Nissan X-Trail, and some raise concerns about design consistency, engine choices, and market fit. Overall, there's a hopeful yet cautious enthusiasm.