Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime vs Premium
Verdict
At RM109,800, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime undercuts the RM123,800 Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium by RM14,000, yet both are C-segment, five-seat CBU SUVs with the same petrol plug-in hybrid layout, front-wheel drive, 98 hp and 125 Nm. The 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range and 528-litre boot are identical. The clear spec gain is safety count: Premium gets seven airbags against Prime’s six. On paper, you are paying mainly for that extra airbag and trim.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime if you want the same performance, battery, EV range and boot space for RM14,000 less.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium if the extra airbag matters enough for you to pay the higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime RM109,800 vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium RM123,800
- Airbags: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime 6 vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 7
- Power and torque: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime 98 hp/125 Nm vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 98 hp/125 Nm
- EV range and battery: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime 83 km/18.4 kWh vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 83 km/18.4 kWh
- 0-100 km/h: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime 8.0 s vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 8.0 s
- Boot space: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime 528 L vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium 528 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 109,800✓ | RM 123,800 |
| 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 | 8.0 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.4 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| EV range | 83 km | 83 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 | 6 | 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.
Prime
- RM14,000 cheaper than the Premium
- Same 98 hp, 125 Nm and 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range and 528-litre boot
- Six airbags instead of seven
- No performance or range advantage over the Premium
Premium
- Seven airbags instead of six
- Same 83 km EV range and 18.4 kWh battery
- Same 528-litre boot and five-seat cabin layout
- RM14,000 more expensive than the Prime
- No extra power, torque or acceleration
- Same 6-year warranty
Prime vs Premium FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime or Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium better?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime is the better buy on paper because it matches the Premium for performance, EV range, battery size and boot space. The Premium’s clear advantage is one extra airbag.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium costs RM14,000 more than the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime, at RM123,800 versus RM109,800.
Do the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime and Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium have the same performance and EV range?
Yes. Both have 98 hp, 125 Nm, front-wheel drive, a single-ratio automatic transmission, an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time, an 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km of EV range.