You can play a part in the naming of Proton’s first SUV, as the carmaker has launched an online poll inviting the public to vote for the name of the Geely Boyue-based model. The poll is open to all Malaysians and runs from now till midnight on April 30.
“We would like to share this significant milestone for Proton with our fellow Malaysians as the new SUV also represents a symbol of Malaysian achievement. Therefore, we will reward the public for participating as well as select five lucky poll respondents as winners to receive some exciting prizes,” said Abdul Rashid Musa, Proton’s VP of sales and marketing.
Proton is dangling RM100,000 worth of gift vouchers at participants, and five winners will be chosen based on the best reasons given for the name they voted for. The prize package will include a “money can’t buy” experience consisting of VIP invites to the model’s launch as well as the honour of being among the first people to drive the SUV at Proton’s test track in Shah Alam.
The provided options include alpha-numerals such as X7, PX7, X70 and X700 (the Boyue is called Emgrand X7 Sport in some markets). There’s also the option of proposing a name for the SUV. Should the alternative name be picked, one lucky winner will be rewarded with a 4D3N tour package to Hangzhou and Shanghai for two, inclusive of a visit to Geely’s headquarters. Winners will be announced closer to the SUV’s end-2018 launch date.
Proton’s first SUV is also the first model to be jointly developed with Geely. Based on the Chinese carmaker’s Boyue, it’s described as the “first premium C-segment SUV produced by a Malaysian automotive brand”. Proton says that the production car will have “features usually found on more expensive rivals” including a “long list of passive, active and cognitive safety systems.”
Although no details of the new model have been revealed yet, it will likely come with a 1.8 litre turbo engine making 185 PS and 285 Nm of torque, sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Boyue is available in China with a multitude of features such as eight-inch display screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, as well as safety kit that includes lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control. The Proton version should feature some or even all of these items, as its features (and price) were touted to be a game changer.
Vote for your favourite name through the survey form, and read our first drive review of the Geely Boyue.
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Proton, Geely > all
Name it whatever.. its still a China car.. worst still a rebadged China car. Didnt fair well with Honda Perdana and Suzuki MPV … China car now ? Seriously Good luck Proton
Majority urban MY pipu tak support Proton anymore.
Their loss not P1s. P1 looking to go global, but pipu still crow about their jaguh kampung. Who cares?
not just urban, even kampung people now reject Proton. All want Perodua
The tag line is “Hi ..I am ? ” …. How about “lost” ?
Only if car is equip with Apple Maps.
New Kembara 2018 … Must we say more
A SUV with a Myvi powertrain selling for over 70k……
Might as well just repurpose the Alza as a SUV, save money and clear stock as well.
Kembara the worst car made by perodua
If rebadged Japanese car also fail, how want to do rebadged China car?
Perdana with Honda Accord engine supposed to be perfect combination….but cannot sell. Somemore Honda name and quality is impeccable. Sold in 200 over countries.
Perdana is based on an outdated Accord chassis and powertrain, and is underspecced for its price and competition. It didn’t sell not just because of the badge but also for the above reasons.
pipu want accord at myvi price how to sell…
There are only 195 countries in the world , since when did the world added 2 new countries like Jawa and Sinai ?
This they say Game Changer. Every launch also they say Game Changer.
But no game has changed.
U have changed XD
Hahaha! Correct bro Harrier4life. He change new name but same sad troll.
Proton to 500K sales & beyond!!
Game changer? Game Loser, Game Over..never insaf.
Losing dont know how many donkey billions of taxringgit,somemore giving out Rm100,000 in prices leh.Why not give away,1 Iriz that is rotting in the sun the past 3 yrs?At least clear some old stocks.
Hello,be humble mr.Potong…..dont splash cash like there is no tomorrow.
Just pathetic,a bankrupt ,recently rescued company trying to impress car enthusiasts.
best comment ever. Straight to the point. Proton losing money. Where they gonna get the prize money from?
bestest comment ever
https://paultan.org/2017/03/02/proton-a-failed-white-elephant-project-nazri-aziz/
I suggest PX7 is suitable for Proton.
X7 definitely not cause BMW already used in upcoming flagship SUV this year
This car is already known as Geely Emgrand X7 Sport in Middle East market.
There are RX, GX and LX.
So I guess PX is okay, maybe a PX718t (similar to RX200t), and next round PX735 (RX350).
Deja vu, I voted ady lol
Everyone on Paultan, go vote also lol
Pergghh RM100k. Geng jom vote, Undi sy X rosak…kekeke
Proton SUV7
Tychus Findlay: “Hell, it’s about time!”
Time to kickass and chew bubble gum!
Hopefully this one will be the final game changer. I’ve had enough hearing this game changing story from Proton all too many times and each and every one or it failed miserably.
This car seems to tick all the right boxes, especially in the build quality, features and refinement front. Let’s just hope it isn’t too stripped down from the the one in China and prices aren’t absurdly high like the Perdana, 85-110k price range looks about right for it to have a decent reception.
Can we get a new Proton LOGO? It’s long overdue and the current design is such a joke. No class at all. People often associate it with the Thundercats cartoon from the 80s.
That Thundercats logo can still fit into Geely logo space. Just not enough space for the word Proton.
BMW & merc logo never change.
PGX7
Perodua got Kembara, Proton just put Adventure lol
A symbol of Malaysian achievement?
1MDB
Proton Proxima
Proton Guli
Dulu bgi gheta…..bgi la gheta yg dlam proton tu kpda pemenang ,bole pi kja…
Symbol of Malaysian Achievement??? In what? Rebadging??
It is not a symbol of Malaysian achievement…it’s a rebadge. A good looking and well reviewed suv from China.
X-5R, For 5 seaters Regular small family SUV. X-7L, For Luxury 7 seaters Large Family SUV.
Outdated copy cat design from range rover evoque, will be the same fate like tiara juara inspira perdana etc. Only my own view, others might say ok. Proton will only sell a few of that suv. Since when our trend here in malaysia like to use suv. Not sure the fuel efficiency will be better than, for instance honda brv. Proton geely must target at mass market at cheaper price. They should instead improve the current model of saga iriz and persona rather than wasting resources into other models. Just my rm2 opinion.
PX7
How about Proton Rebadge7?…Coz rebadged so many times…..
Proton Zetra
Proton v71
Sokong Proton
My 1st car was Kancil, 2nd car was Vivaand 3rd car is Suprima S, I can proudly say Proton has given me and my family a great time if not luxury… Thank you Proton.
Proton Copypaste
Proton Kambing because it can go anywhere, up a hill, down the valley and wade rivers.
surveymonkey?? is it valid from priton or someone created it to collect data
X07
They should name it ‘Teroka’ (adventure)… then Jeremy and gang could call it ‘teruk car’ lol
That means the car is around 100K, isn’t it? it’s a hint, lol
Lame naming…they should just use their own style of naming, not following others. It is better if they reuse their old name like what they did with saga. Name such as wira, iswara and waja is more iconic. The proton car I hate the most is Preve, it will be better if they called it new Iswara. Just take a look at big car brands, they stick to old name and bring out new gen.
PROTON SUV PROGENX7
Proton Cendana
I recommend X700
SUV PX7
SUV PX70
I suggest to use PX7 as the series so that we can continue in the future under PX7 cc.at 2.0 2.4 2.8.3.0 event upgrade to 400,500 series.
P stands for Proton and (X) stands for Infinity.
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