Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium vs Premium Plus
Verdict
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus is the sensible upgrade only if you will use its larger battery: 29.8 kWh and 146 km of EV range versus 18.4 kWh and 83 km in the Premium. The trade-off is tiny but real, with 0-100 km/h taking 8.2 seconds instead of 8.0. Power, torque, boot space, safety count and footprint are identical. For many Malaysian homes, the cheaper car already covers daily electric commuting.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium if 83 km of EV range is enough for your daily use and you would rather keep the RM6,000 saving.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus if you want the 146 km EV range and can make regular use of the bigger 29.8 kWh battery.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium RM123,800; Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus RM129,800
- Battery: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 18.4 kWh; Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus 29.8 kWh
- EV range: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 83 km; Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus 146 km
- 0-100 km/h: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 8.0 s; Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus 8.2 s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800✓ | RM 129,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Power | 98 hp | 98 hp |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s✓ | 8.2 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.4 kWh | 29.8 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 83 km | 146 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot space | 528 L | 528 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Premium
- Lower purchase price
- Quicker 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 528-litre boot and 7 airbags as the Premium Plus
- Shorter 83 km EV range
- Smaller 18.4 kWh battery
- Same 98 hp and 125 Nm output as the pricier variant
Premium Plus
- Much longer 146 km EV range
- Larger 29.8 kWh battery
- Same cabin size, boot space and safety count as the Premium
- Costs RM6,000 more
- Slightly slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- No listed gain in power, torque or boot space
Premium vs Premium Plus FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium or Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus better?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus is better for electric driving range, with 146 km versus 83 km. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium is better value if that shorter range already suits your routine.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium costs RM123,800, while the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus costs RM129,800. The difference is RM6,000.
What does the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium Plus add over the Premium?
Its main gains are battery and EV range: 29.8 kWh and 146 km, compared with 18.4 kWh and 83 km. Power, torque, boot space, airbags and AEB are the same.