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More on the Proton Perdana Replacement Model, this time a rendering by Theophilus Chin offering a front-half view of what the new sedan might shape up like. With the word being that Proton will be using the Honda Accord chassis as a base to develop the new Perdana Replacement Model, Theo has come up with a reskin based on the outgoing Accord.
Yesterday, it was reported that the automaker filed for a trademark for the name ‘Proton Suprima’ with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) back in January this year, leading to suggest that this might be the name for the new Perdana replacement model? As we mentioned yesterday, the name certainly sounds apt – the name Suprima is derived from the word supreme, befitting of a flagship car.
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Comments reflect mixed feelings on Proton's potential platform sharing with Honda Accord, with some supporting the idea as a practical move and others criticizing it as unoriginal or undesirable. Several commenters express disappointment in Proton's design choices, criticizing the rendering as lazy and uninspired. There is also concern about the impact on resale value and national pride, with some suggesting Proton should develop original models instead of rebadging. A few comments highlight the importance of affordability and the benefits of platform sharing for the middle class. Overall, sentiments are divided—some support an affordable, rebadged Accord, while many complain about the lack of originality and question Proton's design direction, with some humor and sarcasm sprinkled throughout.