Verdict
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium costs RM14,000 more than the Prime, and the money mainly buys equipment rather than a quicker car: both do 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds, share the 18.4 kWh LFP battery, 83 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC charging and 30 kW DC charging. The Premium does get a stronger motor at 258 hp/262 Nm versus 215 hp/258 Nm, plus blind spot monitoring, a front centre airbag, powered ventilated front seats, 19-inch wheels, a head-up display and better parking sensors. For most buyers, the Prime is the value play; the Premium is the nicer daily.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime if you want the same 83 km EV range, same charging hardware and same 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time for less money.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium if you want the extra safety, cabin comfort and convenience kit, especially blind spot monitoring, ventilated powered front seats and the head-up display.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime RM109,800; Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium RM123,800.
- Motor output: Prime 215 hp/258 Nm; Premium 258 hp/262 Nm.
- Wheels and tyres: Prime 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres; Premium 19-inch alloys with 235/50R19 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV tyres.
- Safety kit: Prime has driver/passenger, front side and curtain airbags with no blind spot monitor; Premium adds a front centre airbag and blind spot monitor.
- Seats and air-con: Prime has manual front seats and manual air-con; Premium has powered ventilated front seats and single-zone automatic climate control with…
- Parking and convenience: Prime has no front sensors, 3 rear sensors and a manual boot; Premium has 6 front sensors, 6 rear sensors and a powered boot.
Prime
- RM14,000 cheaper than the Premium.
- Same 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range and charging rates.
- Same 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time despite the lower motor output.
- No blind spot monitor or front centre airbag.
- Manual front seats with no ventilation.
- No head-up display, front parking sensors, folding wing mirrors or powered boot.
Premium
- Adds blind spot monitoring and a front centre airbag.
- Gets powered ventilated front seats and automatic climate control with N95 cabin filter.
- Has 16-speaker Flyme audio, head-up display and stronger parking sensor coverage.
- Costs RM14,000 more than the Prime.
- Still has the same 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Weighs 1,760 kg versus the Prime’s 1,735 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM123,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Horsepower | 98 hp | 98 hp |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | 258 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 258 Nm | 262 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.4 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| EV Range | 83 km | 83 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 30 kW | 30 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,760 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 528 litres | 528 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Center Airbag, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with N95 Cabin Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 16-speaker Flyme Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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Prime vs Premium FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime or Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium better?
The Premium is better equipped, with blind spot monitoring, a front centre airbag, ventilated powered front seats and a head-up display. The Prime is better value because it keeps the same 83 km EV range, charging rates and 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV Premium is RM14,000 more expensive, at RM123,800 versus RM109,800 for the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime.
Do both Proton eMas 7 PHEV variants have the same EV range and charging?
Yes. Both use an 18.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, have 83 km of EV range, support 6.6 kW AC charging, 30 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.