Proton may be focused on building its range of SUVs right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream of what might come next, right? Enter our resident Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin, who has conjured up renders of what a next-generation Suprima could look like.
Unlike his past Proton renders, this isn’t based on some existing Geely model, with the only parts coming from Geely being the Emgrand GS’ wing mirrors and Vision S1’s Y-spoke alloy wheels. In fact, this imaginary car is largely based on the latest fourth-generation SEAT Leon.
The design cues of the Spanish hatch are clear to see, including the long-bonnet proportions, curvaceous surfacing, upswept window line (intersecting with the rear windscreen here) and full-width tail lights, although the headlights have been lifted from the Renault Kadjar SUV. All these combine to form a handsome – if rather anonymous – European-style C-segment hatch, just like the original Suprima S.
As for the probability of a new Suprima heading to production, let’s just file that in the “unlikely” category. Proton is currently focused on the growth of its domestic sales, and the C-segment is a shrinking market – hatchbacks even more so, judging by the original’s lukewarm reception. As much as we loathe the appearance of yet another player in the SUV market, we have to say that the national carmaker’s approach is the right one. But there’s no harm in dreaming of more offbeat cars from the company, is there?
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Looks good! Hope Proton will produce a good hatch as the Satria GTi or Suprima in 4 door form. The Suprima although did not do well, is a good looking car with good performance. Downside was CVT gearbox hesitation!
Mid-sized hatchbacks are dead as SUVs are taking that marketshare. While I applaud PaulTan and team’s call to revive Suprima S, there is little economic justifications yet. I would prefer if they revive Gen2 line with a new fastback hatch.
(Like) Toyota Yaris, Proton Suprima
(Dislike) Honda Jazz
Different group bro
Excellent render by Theophillus Chin! I don”t think Proton can design such Game-Changing car, the next Suprima will just be a rebadged of Geely’s hatchback
Sigh. You just don’t get it when PaulTan actually actively bans your umpteen various fake accounts for the umpteen times, don’t you?
hello Alan, this Rendang guy is Roti john, not the other regular troll that you meant.
We only have 1 troll here that keeps coming and coming and never learns his lessons.
You’re hugely mistaken then. Kunta and Roti john are 2 different trolls. The former has been around since 2013 earliest, while the latter only started appearing in 2018.
You can change your name but we can still smell your shits from 2016 and I have been here far longer.
This comes here, then jazz can stop production & selling to the customers.
Jazz rivals are Yaris, Iriz, 208…
For Proton to succeed in Europe it will badly need A segment hatchback, B segment hatch and C segment hatch along with an EV or hybrid version of each as well as a hot hatch.
Otherwise just maintain the current line up for Asia market.
Bear in mind also some Europe countries will start banning sales of ICE cars as early as 2025. expect the same thing to take place in Asia around 2030 onwards.
I don’t think it’s wise for Proton to go back into EU market right now. There is just no profitable reasons atm.
People will choose to buy this brand instead of Honda. They also don’t want to buy any honda with bad quality and services. Honda M’sia also give kosong specs.
I really hope they can revive the Suprima S nameplate and sell us cars with some familiar names. We know how well the Suprima S drives and it has potentials to become a hot hatch.
Not a fan of hatchbacks but i might say, that is a sweet looking one
better than vw mk8
p1 shud have 1halo model. hot hatch just perfect
Dream on. There will be no new suprima.
the problem with the previous suprima, it is just that its body dimension ratio terrible off… instead of making it look fast and with great stance, turn out to be slouch and tortoise look by its sillhoutte…
it is very nice to draw on paper… but always fail when it comes with the real thing…
The main problem was it doesn’t have a butt. If it came as a fastback, the sales will meletup like Gen 2. Until today, Gen 2 is still in demand by many.
Put a good geely engine in it. Dang sure gooding on the road.
Proton now is improving. My Iriz is ok.
People dun bilif especially those from P2, H and T until they get a foot on it.
nice!
Its a handsome looking car. Most of Theophilus’ renditions are better than some cars currently on the road. Nicely done Theophilus.
The sheer size and proportions of the original Proton Suprima was ideal as a compact SUV from day one, and it baffles me to see how Proton decision makers at that time miss out on the golden opportunity to package this car into a sporty compact SUV that could have made it a sales hit at the time??? What a missed opportunity and a lack of foresight from the people in Proton back then.
Please produce a good performance car such as satria. I hope new gen for satria will produce by proton.
Should’ve used this form factor on Iriz.
Good render Theo
Suprima S? Ouch… why bring up old wound. Jangan buka aib orang.
management MALAS, staff MALAS, kerata pun MALAS nak jalan
konon ITS IN THE DRIVE
Tuned by World class Auto Enginners
Just give us a fking manual suprima
Theophilus designs better than any of the Proton designers.
How to boom market ? Add manual trans
Render is nice, suprima is ugly.