Proton Preve to receive an update soon – new wheel design spotted; CamPro IAFM engine to be dropped?

Proton Preve to receive an update soon – new wheel design spotted; CamPro IAFM engine to be dropped?

The Proton Preve could receive an update soon, according to these photos sent in to us by paultan.org reader Ahnaf Satari. Much like the Iriz and Exora, the Preve will likely see revisions to its aesthetics as well as its equipment list.

Based on these photos, it appears one of those changes will include a new five twin-spoke design for the alloy wheels, which also appear larger (possibly 17 inches on the red car). Currently, 16-inch units are fitted to all three 1.6L variants – Executive MT, Executive CVT and Premium CVT – on sale now.

Proton Preve to receive an update soon – new wheel design spotted; CamPro IAFM engine to be dropped?

Our source also revealed one of the cars featured a black-painted roof (for a two-tone look), which is something you’ll also find on the latest Iriz and Exora. On the mention of colour, new exterior body finishes like Ruby Red could be among the new additions to the sedan’s colour palette.

Other improvements for the Preve will likely involve noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) upgrades, which were also introduced to the Iriz and Exora. It was also reported in August last year that the CamPro IAFM (Intake Air-Fuel Module) engine on the Preve will be discontinued, leaving buyers with just the option of the 1.6 litre turbocharged CFE engine, like the Exora.

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  • AI-generated Summary ✨

    Comments reflect mixed reactions to Proton Preve's upcoming update, with many expecting only minor cosmetic changes like new rims and grille, while others desire more significant upgrades such as interior refreshes, improved engines, and advanced safety features. There is skepticism about the update's effectiveness, criticizing the current engine, transmission, and overall design age. Several commenters compare Proton's pace to competitors and emphasize the need for more powerful turbo engines and modern safety tech. Some highlight the outdated exterior, while others express disappointment over limited R&D progress and vendor issues. A few comments mention the connection with Geely and question Proton's status as a national car company. Overall, sentiments reveal cautious optimism marred by doubts about the extent of the upgrades.

  • Jazz GK5’s rim..

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    • Honda under drb so no problem

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      • ex-VGM staff on Sep 11, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        come. i teach you proton how to do a very simple BUT effective facelift.

        1. new wheels. not necessarily bigger in size.
        2. new grille.
        3. new headlamp design. plug and play will do.
        4. new bonnet crease.
        5. new tail lamp
        6. new rear bumper
        7. new instrument meter.

        come on proton, you had done this 25 years ago – transforming Saga Megavalve into Iswara.

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        • Sam Kunta Loo on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:04 pm

          7. New instrument meter – Saga Megavalve year 1992 already using iswara meter.

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          • ex-VGM staff on Sep 12, 2017 at 10:48 am

            yes. the last batch Saga 12V. the reason? i make it simple for you to understand.

            proton plans to make 100 cars. so they ordered 100 meters. then due to high demand, they make another 20 unit sagas but they forgotten to order 20 meters. what they had were the iswara meter pre-ordered for Iswara launch. they used that one instead – since it is PnP.

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  • Henry on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:33 am

    The Preve is a very nice contemporary design. The engine and transmission is quite another story.

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  • New update, yet still outdated…

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    • Operation Manager on Sep 11, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      Kroni vendor alot leftover parts to clear.

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      • Nosushi on Sep 12, 2017 at 3:49 am

        Jepunis cars with ugly designs and less safety are the real outdated cars

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  • National Pride Onot on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Is Proton still a national brand? Despite Malaysia owns 50.1%, But we all know Geely is the big boss. We all know Proton stands if not Geely not injecting money.

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  • The real exciting news is not about this soon to be facelifted car but the new Geely Malaysia CEO Li Chunrong.

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    • YB Albert on Sep 11, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      Li Chun Rong….please come at 100 metre world record speed.
      The massive amount of deadwood and crony vendors need to be ANNIHILATED.
      Further delay will result in taxringgit used to bailout P1 as vendors started to bang tables for slow payment,and play dirty politics.
      Pls treaten to pull out,if vendors r dictating terms.Bring in your own vendors.There must be a change.

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  • Franco on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:38 am

    (Like) Proton Preve.
    (Dislike) VW Jetta

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  • This model launched in 2012, still need to tweet here and there to sustain at least 10 to 15 more years before next generation could be produced. Poor…

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  • Proton oh proton on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:42 am

    2012 – 2017 Prevé, it’s EOL not update.

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    • What?? on Sep 11, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      Land Cruiser current gen was released in 2007 and is still being produced and updated. My point is, 5 years is too early to kill a model just like that and there’s at least 3 more years to introduce whatever necessary changes to the car(new engines, design change etc) before pulling the plug on production.

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      • ex-VGM staff on Sep 11, 2017 at 3:28 pm

        which LC? not the Prado. because there has been at least 3 generations of Prado since 1997.

        the Ninja Turtle? again NO. several few models including those rebadged as Lexus LX570.

        if you are saying its the RJ77 land cruiser, then you are wrong. that model doesnt pass any crash test in the world so cannot be sold anywhere.

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      • karam singh on Sep 11, 2017 at 3:43 pm

        8yrs? Luckily proton is not the only car brand out there

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      • Preve vs Civic on Sep 11, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        Yes agree with him,
        2012 Preve and 9th gen Civic Fb launch
        2014 9th gen Civic Fb facelift
        2016 10th gen Civic Fc
        2017 Preve only now facelift?

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        • My england is bad on Sep 12, 2017 at 3:47 am

          Civic had fast facelift because it is ugly, you dun read kah americans bashed ugliness of civic FB?

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          • Preve vs Elantra on Sep 12, 2017 at 12:34 pm

            All Honda model comes with new generation after 5-6 year.

            Ok maybe Jepunis car to fast for Proton to catch up, lets compare with Korean.

            2012 Preve and Elantra MD 5th gen
            2014 Elantra MD facelift 5th gen
            2017 Elantra AD 6th gen and preve only facelift

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          • Who cares, low market size means slower revenue means slower mid-life update and new gen

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  • Jonn Dol on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Provided there’s an access to some new R&D funding , Proton should update a bit the front & rear light design. The current front LED lights looks very tired and so does the rear lights. Replace them with a more sharp-looking LED strips design, e.g a la Audi’s. Just to make the Preve a bit more exciting in the market..

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    • msh8h on Sep 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Lampu belakang buat macam new Porshe Panamera.

      Lampu depan buat macam new Audi TT.

      Basic shape dah ada.

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    • Dah lah. Another false hope given to them. As like the only issue with this junk is the lighting. Macamlah they car is tip top perfect once they changed the lamps.

      Proton is already exciting enough with the new Chinese owner and new CEO.

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    • Syathibiy Megat on Sep 11, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      The front is fine. My issue is with the rear.

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  • araso on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:55 am

    just hoping that the buff up the hp on that 1.6 turbo engine coz 1.5 civic turbo already 174hp and preve only 107hp .-.

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    • Neutral guy on Sep 11, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      138hp fyi

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    • What we really hope is the OCH problem to be resolved.

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    • Shafiq on Sep 11, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      107hp is for Campro NA
      CFE output is 138hp

      Yeap, still far away from civic 1.5t power output.

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    • Syathibiy Megat on Sep 11, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      Huh? Preve CFE engine is 138 hp

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    • Amin... on Sep 11, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      107hp is rated on non-turbo IAFM+ engine, while the Turbocharged one is rated 138hp (up to 151hp quoted on Proton annual report but detuned due to Punch CVT VT3 torque limit)

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    • My england is bad on Sep 11, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      Civic turbo snail normal on road not 174hp lor

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      • Torquey on Sep 12, 2017 at 3:53 am

        Civic torque so so oni. Tak best.

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        • Whocares on Oct 15, 2017 at 1:04 am

          who cares so much about torque? Ppl cares about real world performance. Real world performance of Civic 1.5T pull away easily from a lot of cars with way higher torque.

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  • kenot on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Sorry proton. I try to be positive for you, but not this time. Preve is a good car in term of safety, but no in other aspects.

    Design inside and out look old after 5 years, still use engine+transmission which is not refine and expensive to maintain. So, don’t expect you will get a good NVH for this model.

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    • kzm (Member) on Sep 11, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Preve update still not come out yet. How u know?

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      • Since this update still use the same powertrain as current preve, then we can expect the result. If use other engine and transmission, it might be a different story.

        Minor cosmetic is just a gimmick.

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        • viber on Sep 12, 2017 at 2:09 pm

          Engine and transmission updates tuning produce different results

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  • Not Toyota Fan on Sep 11, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Change rims, black painted roof, improve NVH …. lots of outside kedai accessories can do.

    And these accessories shops don’t spend RM Millions of rakyat monies on ” R&D “

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  • Rahman on Sep 11, 2017 at 11:28 am

    When will they start using the new TGdi engin?

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  • nizam on Sep 11, 2017 at 11:43 am

    Any news with regards to proton new engines?

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  • What?? on Sep 11, 2017 at 11:57 am

    Hopefully all the Suprima’s upgrades will be implemented(leather seats, 6 speakers etc) in addition to the better NVH and fixed OCH introduced in the Exora. The Suprima is just a total waste of resources since not only are sedans more popular but also all of the R&D/updates could easily go into the Preve instead of creating a hatchback version. Also doesn’t help that the Suprima only sells in the double digits per month and that’s all the reasons you need to discontinue it after this one is released.

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    • Fixed OCH? You sure? Any article or buletin to refer?

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    • azhar on Sep 11, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      who the hell gave the idea to develop suprima?..that guy should be fired!!

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      • ex-VGM staff on Sep 11, 2017 at 3:31 pm

        dont play-play. suprima was designed to compete with Ford Focus and VW GOlf, do you know that? its a C segment hatch with turbo engine.

        says a Proton engineers as he sketch around on his screen.

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  • AripSon on Sep 11, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Will there be the first ever CFE with manual transmission? I want this version!

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  • All these can be fitted at Ah Hok accessories shop… PT, why are you so sure this is new Preve? SMH!

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    • PeeTee on Sep 11, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Perhaps john can enlighten us.

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    • Take ur time buddy...kita minum dulu ! on Sep 11, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      Yup thts true but proton needs to show something after takjng billions from us …kan?the r & d chaps must hve convince their BOD during golf time thts this is next best thing after invention of light bulbs for the company ….so here we are ….new sport rims!!

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  • TopsyBoXyTurvy on Sep 11, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    Put a volvo engine and some design ( interior and exterior) into it, and name it VOLTRON.
    It will sell like hot cakes.

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  • Bernard on Sep 11, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Price the top spec model below RM30k and it will sell well…

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  • David on Sep 11, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Lampu depan & belakang outdated..bontot belakang buruk…yg saya suka pada preve ni adalah body besar segment c harga murah dari vios & city..cuba ubah sikit exterior macam lampu depan & bumper grill persona baru..lampu belakang ikut perdana baru..mantap weh..porpotion pun cantik unlike dugong.tambahkan lg dgn turbo tgdi engin baru n interior baru touchscreen with cruise control.tolong cepat hasilkan facelift.tgh kumpul duit ni.keluar je terus beli..nk tunggu proton bayu xmampu pakai 1.8l.roadtax mahal

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  • smokey on Sep 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    any idea where can i buy those rims?

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  • It would be great if Proton could include some more advanced pre-collision safety features like Auto Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring and rear cross traffic alert as a safety pack option to increase the competitiveness in terms of safety offered to the public in this new update on Preve. This might win some market share from the public on this new Preve. Just my 2 cents of opinion.

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  • SamLorh on Sep 11, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Where oh where are the GDi Engines we were promised for Q3-Q4 2017?!

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  • Used back TUAH concept + new design 1.5 turbo engine will do.

    The new engine project still ongoing or terminated???

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  • Ben Yap on Sep 11, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    with the new turbo charged engines from VW, Ford, Honda and Hyundai, Preve’s 138bhp 1.6 turbo looks small and underpowered.

    they need to revise the power delivery to at least 170hp to keep up with the competition.

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  • Chock on Sep 11, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Please use head, this is a hot country. If at all you want to paint the roof. It should be white or silver to reflect heat. Painting the roof or whole car black will result higher fuel consumption due to the air conditioner needing to work harder. Same car white and black color fuel consumption varies 5-10% just in case for those who had no chance to compare.

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    • Tyson on Sep 12, 2017 at 3:37 am

      Proton aircond is colllddddd

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    • ex-VGM staff on Sep 12, 2017 at 10:44 am

      proton wants the car to look like it has twin panoramic roof. but all it has is black paint.

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  • please be new interior and new engine ,no more rice body kit and outdated euro ice engine

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  • alyy8128 on Sep 11, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    new update on the “rim” only.

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  • Jing Jong Jhow on Sep 11, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    noneed to make update la. New proton owners will instantly change their rims after their cars go out of showroom. Changed to better rims and tyre…from lousy stock tyres

    Proton rims are worth zilch today. just check mudah.com and you will see and understand….

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    • Smokey on Sep 11, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      I like that rim…if any new preve owners want to sell their rims, please let me know

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      • Ttrue story on Sep 12, 2017 at 3:41 am

        Jepunis car owners oso change tyres after when it is still new.

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  • Over weight, bad fuel consumption, bad handling, center of gravity to high like driving avanza. Do market research before start production. Syok sendiri punya company.idiot

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  • suomynona on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Ohh man, see the photo of the red Prevé?
    I thought the rear has a new shape, see see its a Bios wing mirror -.-

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  • zainal abidin on Sep 12, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Is it still using the same Punch CVT3?

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  • abg misai on Sep 12, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    Please la change the punch cvt gearbox. very crappy gearbox. other than that, i can leave with it. it give me anxiety and nightmare whenever climbing steep hills or going up the ramp to rooftop parking.

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