The upcoming Proton sedan model that has been tipped to be called the Proton S50 has been sighted on public roads once again, sighted by a paultan.org reader.
As before, the development car sighted here wears the same trade plates as those on the previously sighted in August and on past development units, which lends weight to the identity of the car photographed in camouflage. We get to see the front end of the car here, and though it remains shrouded, the upright outer shape of the grille can be seen.
The Geely Emgrand offers its underpinnings for the S50, and given its positioning above the B-segment Persona sedan, the S50 will likely serve as the successor to the discontinued Preve.
Measuring 4,638 mm long, 1,820 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall, the Emgrand-based S50 will be a larger vehicle compared to the Preve that it will replace, by 95 mm in length and 34 mm in width. Wheelbase, however remains identical at 2,650 mm.
In terms of powertrain, the China-market Emgrand uses a 1.5 litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that is rated to produce 114 PS of 147 Nm of torque, paired to either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission, sending drive to the front wheels. In the Philippines, the Emgrand for that market is slightly detuned, producing 102 PS and 142 Nm.
Its use of the same B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) as that of the Proton X50 could mean that the upcoming S50, based on the Emgrand, could use the crossover’s 1.5 litre turbocharged inline three-cylinder petrol engine, where it makes up to 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque in range-topping Flagship form.
Being a sedan, how does the upcoming Proton S50 stack up against the likes of the Honda City and Civic, or the Toyota Vios and Corolla Altis? What equipment can be found in the China and Philppines market counterparts? Find out here in our guide to the upcoming model from Proton.
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Funny in Philippines and the rest of the world, it’s a direct competitor to the bseg city, vios and even cheaper than them.
In here, it’s a cseg preve replacement, might priced the same as city vios.
Since when Vios is bseg?
then c segment?
Vios is b segment…u can check thru google
Since when it’s not??
Lol the real question is since when preve was ever a c seg? It was just an oversized b seg
https://paultan.org/2012/04/16/proton-preve-launched-rm60k-to-rm73k/
Since launch
Kalau murah x nak beli. Kurang2 RM78k start smpi RM108k. Baru x segan nk bayar. Lol…
Like X50 in China (put price here) and in Bolehland (put price here).
Power of Tong San Geely
The back camo design kinda reminds me of VW Jetta
Proton can do more. They are hatchback convertion expert. So S50 Aeroback in the coming 2 years.
This is B/C segment therefore it’s New gen2 persona replacement model. Preve is C segment
Hopefully give option 1.5L NA or the x50 engine. Either fuel friendly or power can choose.
Last time preve also have both option, 1.6 NA & 1.6 Turbo
Kenapa Proton tak pilih Binrui sbg asas utk ganti Preve? Emgrand technically a B-segment sedan. Binrui barulah C-segment.
Ataupun ini sebenarnya adalah Persona-replacement model; dan bukannya C-segment-Preve-replacement model!?
Nak scam rakyat lah. Kalau S50 (B-Seg) ni boleh jual mahal. Secara automatiknya model sedan lain blh jual lagi mahal. Cuba tgk apa jadi pada harga X50 & X70 suda.
S50 = Persona (Same segment)
How about proton just reproduce Satria Neo with existing Chassis like Nissan did with 400z? Atleast we got an small “Sporty” Hothatch than these boring sedan and SUV…
Couldn’t agree more. Proton, revive the satria neo. We want sporty, powerful 2 doors yet affordable.
haih proton, komen positif kene, komen negatif pooooon kene… baik jgn komen lah hahah
Hopefully it comes with the full ADAS and autonomous driving features like the X50.
It looks like the rear view mirror holder have camera cutout and also a radar cutout above the registration plate when you zoom in.
Proton Preve is nothing to shout about as never ever broke the world market and let alone Proton itself. What Geely did was generousity in buying Proton that have no value in the eyes of the world. At least Volvo that Geely bought over for some good models to boast and sold world wide. This Geely Emgrand/ Preve is something to look out for. …Might consider buying one.
Preve chassis, handling, interior memang mantap berbaloi dengan harga. Cuma Campro engine dengan punch cvt jer tak tahan lepas 7 tahun.
Are u shy bee buying Proton is the best value for starting sales market in Malaysia and future market right hand drive to other countries
Really hope for S50 to be in the C-segment as claimed to be the successors of Preve, with the dimensions is bigger and the wheelbase is same compare to Preve, but mentioned here using B-segment architecture. A bit confusing for me.
But, I do hope Proton include the turbocharged for our specs to compete with its segment and also, paddle shifters.
c segment dimension has grown… looking at the new civic, it’s almost a d segment size in just 1 generation ago.
i hope to see a bit more sedan since the market is flooded with SUVs.
I’m a keen driver , sedan will have a nicer driving dynamics with lower center point of gravity. if the power train match up, it will be perfect.
I don’t mind at all to switch from passat B8 HL to S50.
no need to cover lah we all know is just a rebadge geely with a grill change.
LHD change to RHD need to covered, hahaha
Kelihatan buruk juga..takde ke model yg lebih kacak?
Wah good resell value one. I ready to booking red color running number 8888 buy one for my mistress