In a previous interview with former Proton chairman, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, it was revealed that a next-gen Proton Exora will only arrive after the launch of three other models in 2016, namely the new Persona, Saga and Ertiga-based MPV. Now, Theophilus Chin has created this render of what a new Exora just might look like.
Clear hints of the new Perdana can be seen at the vehicle’s front fascia, albeit adjusted to suit the shorter nose found on the MPV the render is based on. This includes the entire grille section, headlamps, fog lamp enclosures and even the sculpted hood.
At the back, the long tail lamps of the current Exora has been replaced with those sporting a similar design to that of the Perdana. A chrome trim piece links both rear lighting units here, with the Proton logo intruding partially into it in the middle.
Finishing touches here include additional chrome elements at the bottom of the side windows, roof rails and alloy wheels lifted straight off of the Perdana. Overall, the design of the Exora here is a radical departure from the “boxy” look of the current model, with a more “organic” appearance.
What do you think of Theo’s render of the new Exora? Do you think it will be a welcome addition to the current and upcoming Proton models in the future? Have your say in the comments section below.
2015 Proton Exora Executive 1.6 CFE
looks like thw ford s max. and i aint complaining
Look good.
Proton should just buy over the copyright and modify.
The front end should not be very slanted like the current one.
No lousy transmission please. Quiet and responsive.
Oh my! This MPV will be powered by CamPro VVT engine & CVT bising Punch Powertrain! Bad RV!
Hopefully, this Exora won’t catch fire like the famous Exora that caught fire going up Genting. Pity the owner, the owner did all the relevant servicing and yet, the car can bakar.
The poor guy complained to Proton, instead of being sympathetic, Proton CEO blamed the fire on the owner. Said the owner caused the fire.
Most car companies, like the recent BMW that caught fire at toll booth, will offer assistance and even offer to replace the car for FREE out of goodwill and to save reputation.
Proton on the other hand, publicly humiliated the owner.
Bong Kak.
Free replacement? Since when?LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Lol. Neighbors’s 2 weeks X6 caught fire by itself in the middle of the night due to short circuut. Replacement? Funny ar u haha. Insurance ada la. Its funny year after year the reader of this website never grew uo, living in their fantasy land. As long as can mock Proton right? Lolz.
Despite it being a bit dated, I think the Exora has been a consistent seller for Proton, although I don’t have the actual sales figures.
That is brilliant theo. The idea for proton to just rebodies the exora is clear a way of cutting costs just like it did with the new perdana and the coming soon saga mk3. Bear in mind proton also has several other models it can give the same treatment. Like waja, gen2/persona and satria neo. Redesign the external and cabin interior, update the suspension and electrics and voila!! It’s a new car. Nice touch giving the exora an image of proton family.
The biggest failure Exora design is front look
BFM radio new this morning said the foreign interest is from Geely.
Geely?
Last time was GM and GM was really interested to take over Proton but the deal failed but they are still interested.
Better GM then we get American Muscle here !!!
Looks good. Very European design. If sell below RM60k with 6 airbags, 2.0L Engine I’ll buy.
hey you wake up.. dream meh??
Still okay compared to Old Exora
Launching exora after ertiga is making no sense at all. Two subsequent MPV? Same goes to saga and persona. Back to back small sedans. All these models will be obsolete at the same time and after 7 years they will have one hell of a task to replace all these models. No wonder proton is going down hill. Their business strategy is an absolute nonsense.
Totally agree with ya. The Exora has lots of potential rather bringing in the Ertiga. Anyone has driven a suzuki? The gearbox is kinda inferior to that of the Perodua. One will miss the smooth 4 AT from Myvi and Alza. They should heavily improve the Exora coz between that price range, the only threat is the upcoming Honda BRV or even Toyota Sienta. For Suzuki fanboys you read me right, your Swift is not that swift in city driving. It’s like driving a Proton that only excel on highways or long journey with that transmission.
Can Ertiga be sold at a price lower than Alza?
Are you competing with Alza?
Do you have a better brand Image?
Do we care about ride and handling in any low-cost MPV?
Wow Beautiful …..!!!
what a big loss for proton if they abandon this kind of design for their next gen proton exora. very nice!
this one better look.
The Perdana’s face suits well on the Exora, but the rear need a lot of attention. I mean really a lot.So does the side profile.
can you try a floating roof at the back. make it more prominence.
The rendered outlooks are quite decent in my opinion. Hopefully this time Proton will emphasise more on quality & pricing. We Malaysians know that good quality translates to competitive pricing. Nevertheless, you are National Automotive Manufacturer receiving a hefty protection and really need to be wise in both sector. Sometimes, ‘standard’ market pricing does not applies to you directly. Also, let us select the vendors based on proper merit this time. I am still using my family long time 20 years old Proton Iswara that I grew up with. There were time when you used to be a decent Proton. Come on!
This is the BEST looking MPV afaik. Kudos!
Give Mr Chin Proton’s design job
How long it will take to launch?
There’s a hint of Ford S-Max at the back. Usually I’m quite impressed with Theo’s rendering but not this time.
Hopefully it’s a major upgrade to the current platform.. e.g. put in sliding doors, HPF steel members, 6 or more airbags, VSC, etc. and don’t forget those ISOFIX points. Even the Alza has ISOFIX points!
Im pretty sure its based on the ford max, seat alhambra and abit of the vw sharan….. Do one based on the c4 Picasso… Its gonna look awesome!
Actually i’m hoping for a more curvy design ala Estima, and a rear sliding door.
Improve and fortify the Exora. We don’t want Ertiga whatsoever. If the Rakyat wants that kind of MPV, we have the Alza. Stop this nuisance Proton!!!
The exora imo is one of the nicest looking mpv’s out there. But as a proton, a 95% there product. Turbo pipe issues, manual gear shifter (drive a Wira/iswara and the exora manual back to back and feel the bad ergonomics of the exora shifter), heavy clutch pedal, high fuel consumption etc etc…
Absolutely true! Should produce something better than Alza… improve engine to use timing chain!
any car rendered with oversized 19″-20″ rims will always look nice. reality check, please.
If want 19-20″ RIM, go buy the Toyota Fortuner!
Looks like the VW Sharan but smaller. Put in a 2 liter turbo and priced it under 100k, i will buy it!!
If 2 liter turbo, the price will be at RM150K.. Even 2.0 NA Perdana RM114K..
Does the rear light reminds you anything of a tesla? still thumbs up to the great rendering as its a handsome looking car.
IMHO, there is a resemblance of pug 5008, especially for the chrome trim at the window base line that kink upward at the back. Also when view from the front three quarter angle, you will see the resemblance at the roof rail and also the small window in-front of the side mirror. I am not complaining, but it does look good. Really hope that P1 could come out with this design.
Impressive rendered by Theo!
Looking at current Proton scenario, it’s quite impossible to do such major facelift. Tail gate may remain as major changes need if do so. Same goes to rear window.
Anyway, keep it up Theo!
1. 1.8L engine mininum
2. sliding door mana?
3. under RM90K
I personally think, as far as MPV styling goes, the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is the best looking. And I also like the Chevrolet Orlando for the pseudo crossover look. Sadly it was not very popular and underpowered too.
Why proton want to build 2 car in 1 class?Ertiga and Exora at the same time?Proton should focus on cutting the production cost instead.
Decent but not wow…anyhow its fresh and better than Exora..Good Job Theo!
good strategy, lunch perdana first which target high profile customer, if cannot go then sell to govt for civil servant, then lunch persona to target small family with 1 kid or just married couple, finally lunch saga which target all ah bengs, graduates and teenagers, then only lunch exora, for bigger family more than 1 kid.
However, good luck with that proton ;p
from what i’ve heard. this new proton mpv will be a B segment mpv same as alza, avanza and livina. Not like exora that is C segment MPV.
That’s Ertiga… Exora will be in C segment competing with Innova but the need to increase capacity to 8-seater plus 1.5TGDi
It need sliding doors. By the way could we also have thumbs up or down for article by PT?
Theo, why u no work for proton?!
Not bad
U think cut n past cars and rendering it vs designing a whole new car is the same ah???
This is too much. It will not happen like this I think.
It will be only a facelift. :)
Hoping for the next Exora will be 1.8 or more better 2.0.
1.6 turbo power output is ady like 2.0l engine lor
New launch ?? May be not..seem like paultan not repeat yet :)
Exora Wave will be 8-seater to compete with Innova but have to wait the 1.5 TGDi engine next year. Meanwhile, the launch of the ertiga to cater exora cps segment and exora cfe will subsequently replaced by Exora Wave . Year after that will be Iriz MPV to replace the stopgap ertiga. With proper MPV line up only that Proton able to penetrate neighbor country like Indonesia and Thailand.
I kinda like the Exora I am driving and would definitely get this one of it comes out next year as a replacement.
Powered sliding doors would make it even more practical.
Proton should hire Theophilus Chin as their head of design then Proton only got hope…
wtf with proton designer…is he playing lego?
i started to like proton models,iriz,persona look nice to me.hopefully exora will be bulit with slidding door
When the new Exora begin?
Just passing by.. some serious comment from me, a normal observer. proton exora should not repeat any other proton model components at all. Just modify some from latest civic lite turbo doing, all LED like Peugeot, idling stop as Bezza/Serena, 2015 E class front rear light design. Proton please utilize the T Malim RM800m R&D platform. Finally no red tape or politician involve totally. Then Exora or other models can compete worldwide.