Sometime last year we were informed that China’s Youngman was developing an SUV of their own together with Lotus Engineering based on the Proton GEN2 platform. Basically this was one of the first bespoke Youngman Europestar projects of hopefully many to come, a model that doesn’t exist in Proton’s existing portfolio.
Although the red and yellow Youngman Europestar logo on the exterior of the Tiguan-sized SUV is a little covered up, it’s clear to be seen on the interior. According to China Car Times, this Youngman SUV may make its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show sometime in April this year.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments indicate that the Europestar SUV is likely based on Proton's Gen2 platform, with some speculating it resembles an Exora or Fiesta. Proton's involvement appears mainly in offering the chassis, with Youngman handling engineering and branding, possibly rebadged as Proton. Reactions are mixed, with some expressing hope for Proton's future SUV development, while others worry about licensing issues or lack of direct Proton engineering input. Overall, the post sparks curiosity about collaboration and technology sharing.