Design whiz Theophilus Chin has rendered his take on a Proton Exora facelift, using elements of the local carmaker’s latest Iriz hatchback. Yes, Proton has already facelifted its MPV once – the Exora Bold – but it’s likely that the seven-seater will be updated again in the future to keep it looking fresh while a proper second-generation model is being developed. This is what the new facelift could look like.
Up front, Theo has planted an Iriz-like face to the Exora. The new projector headlamps, while keeping a similar general shape as before, features a protrusion into the grille to match the latest “Proton Wings” design. The downturned lower intake is taken straight from the Iriz too, while the lip garnish and NEXLIDE electroluminescent light strips mirror those on the Iriz Active concept.
Changes to the back are more liberal, with a set of horizontally-mounted taillights replacing the original car’s vertical units. The rear windows now wrap around the D-pillars, and the entire tailgate is swapped for one with a nice connecting element to match the existing swage lines on the sides of the car. Quite a nice touch, don’t you think?
Interestingly enough, the renders have ditched the Exora Bold’s sporty side skirts. In its place are black plastic strips that run all around the vehicle, including the wheelarches, to give it a pseudo-crossover look. Much-needed improvements to its interior build quality aside, what do you think of this new look for the Proton Exora?
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Dude, its just a rendering lah.
At least he copied better than Proton’s lousy past facelift designs…
Mr.Chin should be hired as car designer for proton…
Better drive Hilux!
Hilux is fugleeeyyyyy
Good job for the rear design, should be that way.
Rilex la bro…its just TC rendering..
The front end looks identical to previous gen Focus!
A lower positioned vertical taillamps with NEXLIDE would look much better in terms of proportions. Needs more body curve like the Iriz. These will hide those big empty surfaces.
Trying very hard to become Toyota Wish? Loser mentality.
Congrats! So many thumbs down!
Hahaha
Thumb me down only proves “proton fanboys” loser mentality. Come and prove yourself :)
Nice design for Exora facelift. Good job theophilus chin! Thumbs up to PROTON!
FL? I always thought the Bold trims were the facelift.
This model is currently 6 years old. But I think Proton may do itself better by putting in better engines and much needed safety gear (afterall this is a family vehicle – proper ISOFIX points would be a good start) than bother itself with aesthetic facelifts. A nice TDI would be good for a family hauler.
Bold is the facelift for exora..and this is just a rendering from Theo for maybe, just maybe another facelift before the 2nd gen productionized
how about EPS & footbrake? hehehe
Thumbs up… i LIKE!!
I’m waiting for this new exora with iriz quality. Thumb up!
boring design.. no “wow” factor..
Much better than other MPV in same class, not to mention powerful turbo engine.
Very Sharan-like rear. Nice rendering nevertheless. But the Exora is getting a bit too old. Currently driving the Bold CFE. They should do something about the (slightly on the high side) fuel consumption. CVTs are supposed to be more economical but it’s the otherwise in the Exora Bold CFE.
proton please develope the new exora with this in order….improved fuel consumption, better interior design, dump the stupid CVT, improved or on par with IRIZ on safety features. Retain the spaciousness, practicality, and…price??
There are many good car designers out there and Proton should tap their talents to design a new Perdana. Rebadging the previous Accord will not work as buyers would still buy a used Accord or new one. Accord is still an Accord. Driving a rebadged Proton Perdana would lower the standard of the owners.
rebadge or not, it’s a new car. if its reliable, great space. why not?
Accordana – For fake millionaires.
It’s high time for Proton to hire Theophilus Chin as their Chief Designer. Most of his designs make sense…lol
Great, but I think the Exora needs to have a brand new model instead of a mere facelift. The crossover looks don’t really work here, perhaps it will do better on the Iriz.
i think the rear is abit like the facelifted livina. a bit too bland for me..where as the front looks more like a ford fiesta or mondeo
i not surprise this talented guy will be working for some foreign car manufacturer team in the future (or he already has..)
I want new design with the new quality…
PF – Current Exora Bold issues not yet settle – U dare to get a new design (car) MPV from Proton … Jangan lor … settle current issues first … ask those owner who facing problem !!!
i dont have prob with my exora cfe…just the fuel consumption a bit high(avg 450km-500km per tank of 50 litre) if i want to compare it against the 1.8 t.wish or 1.8 h.stream. If i remember correctly, proton used these cars as benchmark when developing the exora…but when it comes to fuel consumption, its no where near to any of them. but at least the CFE got good torque which is very handy when climbing up hills and overtaking.
I don’t like the design on the rear lamp. It looks so funny and ugly at all..!!!
haha, proton is always fail on design, they try to put all their car in same family face, but what i see is truly fail, why? the lack of creative designer, the best way save cost to get a design is manage a competition and ask public to design so giving out an ipad and bla bla bla …
Tell it to other companies, also have sort of competition.
Nice rendering Theo ! I actually saw this on Theo’s Flickr page first, earlier today.
The all-new Exora should launch in either 2015 or 2016. If the all-new Proton Perdana launches first in 2015, then the Exora launch will probably be delayed. But no matter what, Proton has to launch the new third generation Proton Saga in 2015, that’s the biggest priority for them. The Saga is Proton’s strongest volume seller, and Proton still has a monopoly for the cheapest new 4-door sedan in Malaysia. Meaning, if Malaysians want a < RM50k hatchback, they can choose between the Viva, Axia, Myvi and Iriz. However, if it has to be a sedan, then the Saga is pretty much the only option, or if age isn't a problem, the Persona is still good value for money.
Nobody will buy RM100k Proton. Not even yourself.
i will buy it if it is a re-badging of lotus elise
When there is no more excise duty, proton will lose his monopoly. Then, Malaysians will have plenty of choice if they want a 50k hatch and do not need to choose from the 4 king of craps(Viva, Axia, Myvi and Iriz)
If no more excise duty Proton will be cheaper, now it’s still high taxed.
Get your fact right
If no more excise duty, proton will close shop lah.
Get your head straight
If no excise duty the entry level for the exora should be around 40-50k. While its still be around 70-80k for the grand livina or avanza. Choice is yours, choose wisely my friend.
I think if the iriz is enlarged & elongated (retaining the front & rear look), it’ll be a decent mid size mpv.. I think theres nothing wrong if proton use similar look for different models though.. It worked with VW..
Who knows..may be P1 will produce mid size MPV like Alza base on Iriz..
Who knows..may be P1 will produce mid size MPV like Alza base on Iriz..
Nope, Exora is mid-size MPV ady
from the front it looks like Ford C-Max, from the rear it looks like Previa , from the back it looks like Kia Sedona .. but all of it are actually nicer than i thought. Good job :)
reminds me of the ford s-max from the front and the new livina from the rear. anyways, nice design. i like it.
Dear Proton.., the Exora has been on market since 2008 (if i’m not mistake) & personally i think it’s need a totally NEW Exora, not a facelift version anymore. I know it’s not as easy as shaking our balls, but please do something. Make a good design, put an up-to-date technology (at least like Iriz) & place it on right price tag. Then rakyat will love u.
(p/s: Exora kalau guna foot brake mcm caldina, alphard etc kan bagus. mesti nampak lagi smart.)
Caldina is crampy wagon. Alphard is like big ugly fridge!
good job! the current exora is really dated, face lifted is long over due.
sama sampah
YOU ARE THE SAMPAH ACTUALLY…
Drive like sampan, look like sampah
You mean Estima right? Pity
You’re comparing Proton with JDM? And you don’t know which is sampah?
Cannot compare? Why not?
Exora turbo a bit faster than poor wish. Both can do around 11 secs in 0-100km/h. Since both are mpv, torque is essential. Who ares puny wish torque. When full load exora can smoke wish for breakfast brunch lunch dinner supper day night afternoon evening anytime you want.
Climbing hill, even Estinr struggles big time, corner? Should i say estima has swaying cabin left and right. Very poor ride JDM. So bad it’s like rubbish.
Conclusion : JDM is not that great, only syok sendiri. Proton FTW!
Now waiting for new Exora with more airbags plus ESC.
Amoi, biarlah dia, let him jaguh kampung while he can. One day the floods gate will open and proton will fall
Flood gate what? Even your JDM is sampah, if they dare enough why not bring in turbo diesel and those new engines like in Europe? Sell outdated engines in Asean with crazy prices. It does not even reach Euro5!!!
pls dont recycle the the face -.- it reminds me of wira, satria, putra, jumbuck..
put on some creativity DESIGN it.
the back of the car looks like 2014 toyota wish back
the front is similar to the ford s-max…but the rear ,after some thinking and rememebrring , looks aot like the current gen Seat Alhambra….specially the tail lamp
the back lights make the whole car looks like a stationwagon … no more mpv looks … i think i will go for alza liao …
boleh la…bleh la…
If Proton plan to release “touch up” of existing Exora Bold … then update us a good FC engine (problem free), better safety features (VSC, at least 4 a.bag etc) and the most important is a really Reasonable National MPV Price (below RM70K) !
Nice front design, hope they change the steering and improve the interior quality as well on the face lift version
proton should make larger than this suit for 7 person and baggage at the back.
so more luggage can put into the car.
Lousy looking car! Please lah proton, have a better interior, bigger rear passenger headrest, more power and better creativity!
The back will never look nice with the original shape. Also the rear quarter panel, the joint is wrapped halfway, there is a vertical gap on both sides. Theo erased it.
How to increase power when there are turbo faults and cvt transmission longevity issue. Anyway if theo’s design came out first, I believe exora can be an above average Mpv.
X payah la facelift.. Upgrade je same macam AUS punye spec.. Esc, isofix, 4 airbags.. Ape nyawa rakyat Malaysia murah dari rakyat Australia ke?
Exora replacement should be in the pipeline rather than facelift. Exora have went ‘under the knife’ 3 times already..
waw looks like extreme hehe
I am rich i drive Vios
I m lebih kaya than u all
This one was good but please change the front. BTW the rear end is Honda-ish
nice one. but i prefer they update the safety features. esc..more airbags..better interior design.
Current Bold Premium still look nice, timeless. I prefer the vertical rear lamp more since most every mpv going for horizontal design and it all looks almost the same. Nice try by the way Theo!
the back so ugly.
Good Job Theo! Wondering when they will release this..
For proton to boost its name my suggestion is REMOVE the proton tiger/cat logo really disgusting look ….lol …chg to a better symbol like just P or PL (proton lotus) …..
Just put PK in logo
The Front look sporty
The back look elegant and modern
The side look empty…
Nice attempt maybe need some synchronization(element) flowing from the front to the side and lastly till the back…
the front was really awesome even though its looks like PG/Ford but the rear was too mainstream..prefering the current style mayb can be done like toyota aeras instead :D anyhw Proton shud work on engines. Current exora engine noise like a toyota innova or hiace van…mayb shud b a v6
Even BMW goes for turbo engine, V6 is going backward
no bro bmw is rear wheel drive and its engine capacity is bigger than ours….v6 like in the perdana and naza ria last tym is better for exora..quad cam cn gv xtra power
V6 perdana produces lesser torque than cfe. Cfe has flat torque from 2000rpm. Both are 2.0 l.
X dpt iriz active kt m’sia,
dpt Exora Bold Iriz Active style pon da ckup bersyukur dah.. hehehe ;p
Nice design..
Things are become more n more better for Proton now..
design much better..at least ade progress n improvement effort..tp kasi masuk itu enjin E01 n safety par with Iriz..then it would nice MPV.
Put E01 engine..and revised the interior..
Bullocart is much better than this rubbish!
yes…the new Exora FL on the move….but they not really change the headlamp and rear lamp…still using the old one….but they change minor design and cosmetic to their rear and front lamp…it will be launching at 2015..
will it be in the Q1 15?
The design is not really good . Really ugly and it can be said as a van. The old design is already in a good & great design. No need to change it !
i saw volkswagen? (tail lamp)
”set of horizontally-mounted taillights replacing the original car’s”’
ermmmm….a litle bit….volkswagen CC?
I love the design especially the rear light. Wish it come true from proton