Proton eMas 5

• Proton eMas 5 spied yet again – RHD, launching soon?

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Proton, Spyshots / By Jonathan Lee / 15 July 2025 6:54 pm / 1 comment

  

  As Proton continues road testing eMas 5 prototypes, readers continue to send spyshots in, including Aryan Azrin from the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. His image of the entry-level electric hatchback, sighted in front of Menara Worldwide in Bukit Bintang, just about shows that the car is right-hand drive, meaning that the national carmaker isn’t just testing the Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan here but the actual Malaysian-spec unit.

  Due to the copious amounts of camouflage wrapping, there’s not much that can be gleaned outside of the general shape. It is worth noting, however, that the test mule looks practically identical to the Star Wish (and the rebadged unit shown at the Malaysia Autoshow in May), so the AI-enhanced ad Proton itself put out last month was a red herring.

  This extends to the rear end, which we’ve gotten a good look at thanks to an image contributed by our own Bahasa Malaysia colleague Izwaashura Sadali. The triangular taillights with their wraparound “tails” remain, as do the cutout for the tailgate release and the reverse camera located within the bumper (meaning that despite the trade plate’s position, that’s where the number plate recess will be, too).

  

  One quirk of the Star Wish that the eMas 5 carries over is the lack of a rear wiper. The positioning of the third brake light low down on the rear windscreen means that it’s pretty much impossible to place it there, and there doesn’t seem to be any space for it at the top edge (Range Rover style), either.

  The eMas 5 is expected to share its mechanicals with the Star Wish, including 79 PS/130 Nm and 116 PS/150 Nm rear motors mated to 30.12 kWh (for a range of just 310 km even on China’s lenient CLTC cycle) and 40.16 kWh (for a range of 410 km) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs respectively. Proton would do well to install larger battery packs – perhaps from the eMas 7 – to increase the range and make the car better suited to Malaysian use cases.

  Proton has already confirmed that the eMas 5 will be launched this year, meaning that we can expect a full reveal sooner rather than later. It and the larger eMas 7 SUV will be just the start of a full-scale assault, with three new models set to debut over the coming years.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton eMas 5 to launch in 2025, smaller but cheaper; more eMas models coming soon too, CKD in Tg Malim

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Proton / By Jonathan Lee / 3 July 2025 1:37 pm / 11 comments

  

  During the launch of new exterior and interior colours for the eMas 7 yesterday, Proton reiterated that the eMas 5 will be launched this year, taking the fight to the also-upcoming Perodua EV tipped to be called the QV-E. According to Pro-Net CEO Zhang Qiang, the car will be smaller but “still offer space, comfort and smart features.”

  That much we know, because Proton already showcased the eMas 5 at the Malaysia Autoshow in May. Essentially a twin of the Geely Xingyuan/Star Wish, it’s a hatchback designed to compete with the BYD Dolphin and is thus dwarfed by its SUV sibling.

  We also already knew that the eMas 5 is set to be more affordable than the eMas 7, something Zhang Qiang reiterated. Given that the latter is already close to the RM100,000 floor price for CBU fully-imported EVs – and that the Tanjong Malim EV plant set to open later this year is expected to assemble the eMas 7 first – the CBU hatch will have to rely on a bridging price approved by the government.

  

  As previously reported, the eMas 5 is expected to share its mechanicals with the Star Wish, including 79 PS/130 Nm and 116 PS/150 Nm rear motors mated to 30.12 kWh (for a range of just 310 km even on China’s lenient CLTC cycle) and 40.16 kWh (for a range of 410 km) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs respectively. Proton would do well to install larger battery packs – perhaps from the eMas 7 – to increase the range and make the car better suited to Malaysian use cases.

  The eMas 7 and 5 will be just the start of a full-scale electrified offensive, with Proton teasing three new models set to debut over the coming years. The carmaker has not released any details but we do know it has already trademarked the eMas 7 PHEV name, meaning that it will almost certainly bring the Galaxy Starship 7 (known as the Starray EM-i globally) here.

  This model shares the eMas 7’s basic body structure and much of its interior but adds Geely’s efficiency-biased EM-i plug-in hybrid powertrain. This consists of a 111 PS/136 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine and a 218 PS/262 Nm electric motor integrated into the electrified dedicated hybrid transmission (E-DHT).

  

  Zero to 100 km/h is achieved in 7.5 seconds, and with the largest 19.09 kWh Aegis short blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, you get a pure electric range of 120 km on the CLTC cycle. Total range is 1,420 km.

  Another model that’s possible for the Malaysian market is the Galaxy A7, an “affordable” PHEV D-segment sedan. This uses an updated EM-i AI Hybrid system that incorporates a tweaked engine with a record-breaking 47.26% thermal efficiency, as well as an AI-powered energy management system for a fuel consumption of just 2.67 litres per 100 km, 150 km of electric range and a total range of over 2,100 km. Geely calls this car a “global” model, which is usually a good indicator of a car coming here.

  

  The identity of the third car has yet to be defined, so we’ll probably have to wait and see which future Geely Galaxy model will be a candidate for Proton. Of course, it could very well just be that the eMas 5 is one of the three models coming soon.

  These cars will eventually be produced at the aforementioned EV plant, which as we said is planed to be operational by the end of the year. Zhang Qiang said the facility is “coming up fast,” supporting the eMas lineup’s move from CBU to CKD.

  GALLERY: Proton eMas 5 at Malaysia Autoshow 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: Geely Galaxy Starship 7 at Auto Shanghai 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: Geely Galaxy A7

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton eMas 5 teased with sharper, sportier look in Electrify Your Life giveaway ad – real or AI?

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Proton / By Jonathan Lee / 23 June 2025 11:27 am / 8 comments

  

  It’s an open secret that the forthcoming Proton eMas 5 will be based on the Geely Xingyuan/Star Wish and, like the Galaxy E5/EX5-derived eMas 7, will share pretty much everything with its twin. However, an ad posted by Proton eMas itself on social media – for its Electrify Your Life giveaway, no less – teases what could possibly be a slightly different front fascia.

  The car shown here sports sharper almond-shaped headlights and a wider air intake, while the bonnet shutline has been pushed further outwards towards the lamps. It’s a subtly more aggressive look compared to the cutesy design of the Star Wish, which would be more in line with Malaysian tastes.

  Now, it could very well be that this straight front-end shot is just an AI image that Proton created using an official photo of the camouflaged prototype shown at the Malaysia Autoshow last month – presumably to change the background and to make the angle of the car higher.

  

  The photo likely used to create the image through AI

  A few things point to this being the case – for instance, the headlight internals are strangely distorted and the slim inlets on the bumper corners are different on one side compared to the other. Then there’s the fact that this image is only used in ads; the posts on the brand’s feed about the giveaway only show a covered car (also clearly AI-generated) when referring to the eMas 5.

  Either way, the eMas 5 will almost certainly share much of its mechanicals with the Star Wish, including 79 PS/130 Nm and 116 PS/150 Nm rear motors mated to 30.12 kWh (for a range of just 310 km on China’s CLTC cycle) and 40.16 kWh (for a range of 410 km) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs respectively. Proton would do well to install larger battery packs – perhaps from the eMas 7 – to increase the range and make the car better suited to Malaysian use cases.

  Expect the car to be offered in CBU fully-imported form first when it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of the year, given that the new EV plant in Tanjong Malim, operational by the end of 2025, will be building the eMas 7 first. As such, the eMas 5 will likely be charged import tax as the exemptions for CBU EVs will end before 2026, unless Proton can reach a special deal with the government.

  What do you guys think – do you prefer the original Xingyuan/Star Wish-derived design or the sportier look envisaged here? Sound off in the comments after the jump.

  GALLERY: Proton eMas 5 prototype at Malaysia Autoshow 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: Geely Xingyuan/Star Wish at Bangkok Motor Show 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton eMas 5 EV spied at USJ 1 – launch in Q4 2025

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Proton, Spyshots / By Gerard Lye / 13 June 2025 9:10 am / 8 comments

  

  The Proton eMas 5 has been spotted on public roads again, this time by paultan.org reader Syed Abdul Wafi near Da Men Mall in USJ 1, Subang Jaya. As with a previous sighting earlier this month, the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) is sporting a monochrome camouflage, although the trade plate is different from the other unit spotted.

  We also get a better look at the wheels, which appear to be 16-inch units in a four-spoke design like those fitted to the Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan – the car the eMas 5 is based on. Proton has not provided technical details for the eMas 5, but the Star Wish/Xingyuan in China is powered by rear electric motor rated at 79 PS (78 hp or 58 kW) and 130 Nm of torque.

  This is paired with a 30.12-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers a range of just 310 km following the country’s CLTC standard. The EV is also offered with a larger 40.16-kWh LFP battery for up to 410 km of range (also CLTC), which is also sees higher outputs of 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 150 Nm. In China, the Star Wish/Xingyuan retails for between 68,800 and 97,800 yuan (about RM40k to RM58k).

  

  

  

  In terms of available equipment, the Star Wish/Xingyuan can be had with an 8.8-inch digital instrument display, a large 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, 256-colour ambient lighting, illuminated dash and door panels, automatic air-conditioning with rear vents, power-adjustable front seats, a 50-watt Qi wireless charger, a 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function and a suite of ADAS functions (including AEB).

  As we were told during the preview of the eMas 5 at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025), a launch is slated to take place in Q4 this year. The EV is expected to initially arrive in fully-imported (CBU) form and be priced less than the eMas 7 that currently starts at RM105,800.

  Proton is currently readying its EV plant in Tanjong Malim, which should be operational by the end of 2025 and will first produce the eMas 7, with the eMas 5 expected to join the line. At present, CBU EVs cannot be sold below RM100,000 until the end of 2025, which is when the import and excise duty exemptions for CBU EVs are withdrawn.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton eMas 5 spotted testing before Q4 2025 launch

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Proton, Spyshots / By Gerard Lye / 3 June 2025 5:17 pm / 15 comments

  

  After its preview at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow, the Proton eMas 5 has now been spotted undergoing testing on public roads.

  Spotted by paultan.org reader Amar in Melaka, the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) is seen here with monochrome camouflage instead of the colourful one at last month’s event. Amar also pointed out that the eMas 5 was travelling with the X50 facelift, which is one of two models we expect to be launched soon – the other being the Saga MC3.

  Slated to be launched in Q4 2025, the eMas 5 will slot in below the eMas 7 and is based on the Geely Star Wish, which is sold in China as the Xingyuan. No technical details have been revealed by Proton for now, but the Star Wish/Xingyuan in China is powered by rear electric motor rated at 79 PS (78 hp or 58 kW) and 130 Nm of torque. This is paired with a 30.12-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers a range of just 310 km following China’s generous CLTC standard.

  

  The EV is also offered with a larger 40.16-kWh LFP battery for up to 410 km of range (also CLTC), with the “longer range” option also having higher outputs of 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 150 Nm. In China, the EV is priced between 68,800 and 97,800 yuan (about RM40k to RM58k).

  As for equipment, the Star Wish/Xingyuan is available with an 8.8-inch digital instrument display, a large 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, 256-colour ambient lighting, illuminated dash and door panels, automatic air-conditioning with rear vents, power-adjustable front seats, a 50-watt Qi wireless charger, a 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function and a suite of ADAS functions (including AEB). The spotted tester appears to come with 16-inch wheels.

  The eMas 5 is expected to arrive first in fully-imported (CBU) form, as Proton’s EV plant in Tanjong Malim is only slated to be operational at the end of the year and will first produce the eMas 7. Given its positioning, the eMas 5 should be priced less than the eMas 7 that currently starts at RM105,800. At present, CBU EVs cannot be sold below RM100,000 until the end of 2025, which is when the import and excise duty exemptions for CBU EVs are withdrawn.

  GALLERY: Proton eMas 5 preview at MAS 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton eMas 5 walk-around video – brand’s second EV based on Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan; Q4 2025 launch

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Proton, Videos, Walk-Around Videos / By Gerard Lye / 9 May 2025 10:17 am / 3 comments

  

  Proton has previewed the next model in its eMas line-up of electric vehicles at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025). Called the eMas 5, the new model is slated to be launched in Q4 2025 and will be positioned below the well-received eMas 7.

  According to the company, the eMas 5 is “aimed at younger drivers and first-time EV buyers, promising to make electric mobility more affordable, stylish, and effortless for a new generation of Malaysians.”

  As previously speculated, the eMas 5 is based on the Geely Star Wish, which is sold in China as the Xingyuan. While the show car is covered in very colourful camouflage, there are plenty of obvious cues that indicate the EV’s origin, as Hafriz Shah points out in this walk-around video tour.

  Proton isn’t providing much in the way of details for now, so powertrain specifications and equipment remain unknown for now. However, we can refer to the Star Wish/Xingyuan, which is offered in China with rear-wheel drive and CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

  The first option is a 30.12-kWh unit that is good for a range of up to 310 km following China’s CLTC standard, paired with an electric motor rated at 79 PS (78 hp or 58 kW) and 130 Nm. It is joined by a 40.16-kWh battery providing up to 410 km, while also having higher outputs of 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 150 Nm. Pricing for the Star Wish/Xingyuan in China ranges from 68,800 to 97,800 yuan (about RM40k to RM57k).

  It’s clear that the eMas 5 will be cheaper than the eMas 7, although official pricing isn’t available yet. We expect the car to arrive as fully-imported (CBU) offering, as the EV plant in Tanjong Malim is only due to begin operations at the end of 2025, with the eMas 7 being the first model to roll off the line.

  With a launch taking place in the final quarter of this year, the eMas 5 may not have very long to benefit from the import and excise duty exemption applicable to CBU EVs that is set to expire at the end of 2025. At present, CBU EVs cannot be sold below RM100,000 until the end of the exemption period.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton eMas 5 previewed – name confirmed, based on Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan, launching in Q4 2025

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Jonathan Lee / 8 May 2025 12:18 pm / 13 comments

  

  While Perodua is showing off a cutaway of its new electric vehicle at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, Proton has pulled the wraps off that car’s main competitor – a new small hatchback now confirmed to be called the eMas 5. Except the wraps have not fully come off, as it’s still covered in copious amounts of very colourful camouflage.

  Still, it’s very clear what this car is based on – the Geely Star Wish, sold in China as the Xingyuan. That much is evident in the rounded design, the sweptback head- and taillights and the most obvious design cue – a cut in the C-pillars that is filled with horizontal lines.

  The wheels, meanwhile, are fully covered up but measure 16 inches in diameter; they should be the same funky four-spoke rollers that the Xingyuan uses. Of course, the eMas 5 comes with the Proton eMas roundel at the front and the Proton script at the rear and on the C-pillars.

  

  The car is locked and heavily tinted, so we can’t get a good look at the car’s interior (or even tell if it’s left- or right-hand drive, although the wiper orientation suggests the former). However, we do know that the Xingyuan has a very organic dual-cowl dashboard design with an 8.8-inch digital instrument display, a large 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, 256-colour ambient lighting and illuminated dash and door panels, the former with a cool skyline graphic.

  Other Xingyuan features include auto air-con with rear vents, power-adjustable front seats, a 50-watt Qi wireless charger, a 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function. The car can also be had with driver assists such as autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, automatic high beam and front vehicle departure alert.

  At the back, the Xingyuan has a 375 litre boot, expandable to 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded. Thanks to the motor being moved to the rear, the car also has something the eMas 7 doesn’t – a 70 litre front boot. We expect all of those to be carried over to this eMas model.

  

  

  No technical details have been revealed just yet, but in China, the Xingyuan is powered by a single rear motor producing 79 PS (58 kW) and 130 Nm of torque, paired to a 30.12 kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers a range of just 310 km – and that’s on China’s ridiculously lenient CLTC cycle.

  The “long range” option boosts outputs to 116 PS (85 kW) and 150 Nm and has a larger 40.16 kWh LFP pack, but even then, it can only travel up to 410 km (again CLTC) on a single charge. Perhaps Proton will insert the 49.52 kWh and 60.22 kWh Aegis short blade packs from the eMas 7, which would be a good shout if it is to cater the car more to Malaysian buyers – and especially if it intends to compete with the likes of the BYD Dolphin.

  “Proton eMas 5 represents our vision for the newest era of electric mobility, one that’s built for the next generation of Malaysians, shaping a future that’s smarter, greener, and more exhilarating,” said Pro-Net CEO Zhang Qiang. “While the eMas 7 was designed to cater to the needs of Malaysian families, the eMas 5, on the other hand, offers a more youthful, exciting and electrifying driving experience.”

  

  

  Given its relative size and simplicity, the eMas 5 should be cheaper than the eMas 7; it’s just a question of how much. The car will likely arrive in CBU fully-imported form, as the EV plant in Tanjung Malim is only slated to be operational at the end of the year and will kick off with production of the eMas 7 first.

  That means the eMas 5 will likely be subjected to import tax, as the exemptions for CBU EVs are set to expire at the end of the year; even if they don’t, it will still be subjected to the floor price of RM100,000. This means that unless Proton can get a special exemption from the authorities – say, with a CKD bridging allowance – the eMas 5 will probably be at a pricing disadvantage compared to Perodua’s EV.

  The eMas 5 will be launched around the same time as Perodua’s offering, around the end of the year. With both cars now out in the open, the battle between the two brands looks to be as hot as it has ever been. Which would you get? Sound off in the comments after the jump.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Smaller, cheaper Proton eMas EV to debut at MAS – rebadged Geely Star Wish, up to 116 PS, 410 km CLTC

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Proton / By Gerard Lye / 7 May 2025 6:26 pm / 10 comments

  

  It looks like Proton has something big in store for this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025), which will be open to the public from May 9-15. In social media postings, the company is teasing what should be the next model in its eMas line-up of electric vehicles (EVs) that currently only includes the eMas 7.

  Widely believed to be the eMas 5 (trademarks have already been filed), the vehicle depicted in the shadowy teaser bears a close resemblance to the Geely Star Wish (also known as the Geome Xingyuan). Cues that point to this include the shape of the side mirrors as well as horizontal lines on the trim piece near the C-pillars. This could also be the eMas 3 for all we know, as that name has also been trademarked.

  The Star Wish/Xingyuan first broke cover in September last year and is meant to compete against the BYD Dolphin. It is smaller than the eMas 7, measuring in at 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,570 mm tall and with a wheelbase spanning 2,650 mm.

  In China, the EV is offered with rear-wheel drive and CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries that take 21 minutes to get from a 30-80% state of charge. The first option is a 30.12-kWh unit that is good for a range of up to 310 km following China’s CLTC standard, paired with an electric motor rated at 79 PS (78 hp or 58 kW) and 130 Nm.

  

  

  

  Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan

  The alternative offers more range at up to 410 km thanks to a 40.16-kWh battery, while also having higher outputs of 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 150 Nm. Pricing for the Star Wish/Xingyuan in China ranges from 68,800 to 97,800 yuan (about RM40k to RM57k).

  Depending on the variant, available equipment includes 16-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (or a smaller 10.1-inch unit), 256-colour ambient lighting, six speakers (or four), an external power supply capable of 3.3 kW, manual or powered front seats, an 8.8-inch digital meter panel, a 50W air-cooled wireless charger, automatic air-con with rear vents and a suite of ADAS functions.

  Given its positioning below the eMas 7, the eMas 5 (or eMas 3) is poised to become Proton’s most affordable EV. The dealers have already had a chance to get up close with the Star Wish/Xingyuan, and we met with the EV in Bangkok in March this year. Are you looking forward to this one?

  GALLERY: Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS)

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Bangkok 2025: Geely Star Wish a.k.a. Xingyuan on display, small EV previews upcoming Proton eMas 5?

  In Cars, Geely, International News / By Danny Tan / 24 March 2025 1:59 pm / 6 comments

  

  Here’s something unexpected from Geely at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Proton’s abang and foreign partner is now in Thailand and it kicked things off with the EX5 (a.k.a. Proton eMas 7 in Malaysia and Geely Galaxy E5 in China) in November. That familiar SUV is here at Impact, as expected.

  What’s not is the Geely Star Wish, a compact EV that is a prime candidate to be the next Proton eMas 5. In China, it’s called the Geome (formerly Geometry) Xingyuan and it was launched in October last year. An unexpected first preview of what will be Proton’s most affordable EV then.

  Think of this as a rival of the BYD Dolphin. However, it’s much more organic in shape than BYD’s five-door electric hatch, with smooth lines, gentle curves and design that’s a bit smart-like. The Xingyuan is slightly smaller too, at 4,135 mm long and 1,805 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm.

  

  In China, two powertrains are offered, both with a CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that takes 21 minutes to get from a 30-80% state of charge, along with a rear electric motor (there’s a deep frunk). The smaller one is a 30.12 kWh unit good for 310 km range in China’s generous CLTC standard, paired to a 79 PS (58 kW) and 130 Nm motor. The top variant gets a 40.16 kWh battery, 410 km range and 116 PS (85 kW) 150 Nm motor.

  There are five variants in China, and available equipment include 16-inch wheels, LED lights at both ends, a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (or a smaller 10.1-inch unit), 256-colour ambient lighting, six speakers (or four), an external power supply capable of 3.3 kW, manual or powered front seats, 8.8-inch digital meter panel, 50W air-cooled wireless charger and automatic air-con with rear vents. Full ADAS too, of course.

  In January, Proton CEO Li Chunrong announced “at least one new model” from the Geely Global Modular Architecture (GMA) range for this year, specifically mentioning either the eMas 5 or eMas 3, which confirms that Proton has plans for two EVs smaller than the eMas 7.

  By the way, the BIMS showcar is a left-hand-drive unit with Chinese ‘Geome’ badges. The ‘Star Wish’ name is also a direct translation of Xingyuan. Like what you see?

  GALLERY: Geely Star Wish at BIMS 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Geely Geome Xingyuan

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Geely Geometry Xingyuan launched in China – up to 116 PS, 410 km CLTC EV range; priced from RM42k

  In Cars, Geely, International News / By Gerard Lye / 10 October 2024 3:46 pm / 10 comments

  

  Following its debut in September this year, Geely has now officially launched the Geome (formerly Geometry) Xingyuan in China. The compact electric hatchback will take on the BYD Dolphin and has been speculated to be part of Proton’s eMas (stylised as e.MAS) new energy vehicle line-up as the eMas 5.

  Pricing for the Xingyuan starts at 69,800 yuan (about RM42k) and goes all the way up to 98,800 yuan (RM60k). Two powertrains are offered, both with a CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that takes 21 minutes to get from a 30-80% state of charge, along with a rear electric motor.

  The lesser option gets a 30.12-kWh battery that is good for a range of 310 km following China’s generous CLTC standard, paired with a motor rated at 79 PS (78 hp or 58 kW) and 130 Nm of torque. The second powertrain boasts a larger 40.16-kWh battery for 410 km of range as well as higher outputs of 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 150 Nm.

  In terms of dimensions, the Xingyuan measures 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,570 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,650 mm. That makes it larger than the Dolphin sold in China, although when compared to the international version of the BYD electric vehicle (EV), which we get here, the Xingyuan is actually smaller.

  

  

  Depending on the chosen variant, of which there are five available, available equipment include 16-inch wheels, halogen or LED headlamps, LED taillights, a 10.1- or 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, 256-colour ambient lighting, four or six speakers, an external power supply capable of 3.3 kW, manual or powered front seats, an 8.8-inch instrument cluster display, a 50W air-cooled wireless charger and automatic air-conditioning (with rear vents).

  The Xingyuan can also be had with active safety features like autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, automatic high beam and front vehicle departure alert. These are offered as a “limited time gift” as per what’s mentioned on the official website, which means they are likely to be a cost option after the launch promotion ends.

  Based on these specifications and equipment, does the Xingyuan intrigue you? On a recent Proton eMas dealers’ visit to Hangzhou, China, the visiting group were shown the Xingyuan, which suggests a local introduction is in the works. This has yet to be confirmed by Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), the custodians of the eMas brand, so we’ll have to wait and see.

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• Proton eMas dealers shown the Geometry Xingyuan in China – smaller EV coming to Malaysia as eMas 5?

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Mick Chan / 26 September 2024 10:35 am / 1 comment

  

  At a recent Proton eMas dealers’ visit to Hangzhou, China, the visiting group was given a tour of the facility where a selection of models from across the Geely group were shown.

  Of particular note is the Geometry Xingyuan, which can be seen in this Facebook reel early in the clip, which is the green vehicle positioned behind the first interviewee. The Xingyuan was brought outdoors for the display, suggesting that the model was brought out specifically for the visiting group, unlike the other vehicles which remained indoors.

  A typical practice during factory visits by car companies is to roll out products which have been earmarked for specific markets, and so the presence of the Xingyuan with the Malaysian dealers’ group suggests that the vehicle could be positioned for a Malaysian market introduction, after its larger stablemate, likely as the Proton eMas 5 after the Geely E5/Proton eMas 7.

  The Geometry Xingyuan – branded Geome for models on the more budget side of price range – is a smaller vehicle than the Geely E5, and it measures 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,570 mm tall with a wheelbase spanning 2,650 mm.

  

  

  In China, the Xingyuan competes against the BYD Dolphin that is of a similar size, though the Xingyuan gets a much smaller battery; the Dolphin for the China market was offered with a 45 kWh LFP battery, and the model was updated this year to add a 60 kWh battery to its line-up.

  Prior reports by China media outlets indicate that the Xingyuan will get CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in packs of 30.12 kWh and 40.16 kWh capacities. The former offers a claimed 310 km of range, while the latter offers up to 410 km; both are on the more lenient CLTC testing standard.

  Inside, the Xingyuan gets the now-customary large infotainment screen located in the centre of the dashboard, a digital instrument panel ahead of the driver, as well as a two-spoke steering wheel. Two motor configurations are offered for the Xingyuan, namely a motor that outputs either 79 PS or 116 PS, for a top speed of 135 km/h.

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• Geometry Xingyuan debuts in China – up to 410 km EV range; BYD Dolphin rival; upcoming Proton eMas 5?

  In Cars, Geely, International News / By Gerard Lye / 3 September 2024 12:46 pm / 0 comment

  

  Geely has released official photos of the Geometry (or Geome) Xingyuan, an electric hatchback that will compete against the BYD Dolphin and speculated to be part of Proton’s eMas (stylised as e.MAS) new energy vehicle line-up in the future – maybe as the eMas 5?

  Appearing as a scaled-down version of the smart #1, the Xingyuan measures 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,570 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,650 mm. That makes is smaller than the Dolphin we have here which is 4,290 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, 1,570 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm – China’s version of the Dolphin is actually smaller than the Xingyuan.

  Standout cues on the Geometry EV include teardrop-shaped headlamps, flush door handles, oval taillights and a two-tone colour scheme with a black roof. Inside, the Xingyuan looks like a pleasant place to be in with illuminated panels on its dashboard and doors, accompanied by a large touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster and two-spoke steering wheel.

  

  

  Other features are a wireless charging pad underneath the central air vents, while the centre console houses a small gear selector, two cupholders and a small storage cubby. There’s additional storage below the centre console too, and the upholstery is in a bright colour.

  According to China media outlets, the Xingyuan will be equipped with CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs in 30.12- and 40.16-kWh capacities. The former is said to provide up to 310 km of range following the country’s generous CLTC standard, while the latter serves up to 410 km.

  Depending on the configuration, the Xingyuan’s electric motor will output either 79 PS (78 hp or 58 kW) or 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW), with the top speed being 135 km/h. When launched in its home market this year, the electric vehicle (EV) will be priced from around 80,000 yuan (about RM49k).

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Proton eMas 5 EV rendered, Geometry Xingyuan base – BYD Dolphin rival with up to 116 PS, 410 km range

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Proton / By Jonathan Lee / 22 August 2024 10:55 am / 9 comments

  

  With the Proton eMas 7 now revealed – albeit still in camouflaged guise – attention now turns to other models in the eMas (stylised as e.MAS) stable. Last month, Proton released a teaser for its electrified lineup in the run up to the eMas 7’s debut, showing not just the SUV but also an S70-based sedan (likely a hybrid version) and a mystery hatchback/small SUV.

  At the time, we speculated that the latter was a new EV based on the yet-to-be-revealed Geometry Xingyuan (also rumoured to be called Paipai or Totoro), which had appeared on China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) website just a couple of weeks before. We’ve had past form here, as we correctly guessed that the Geely Galaxy E5 would become a Proton when its MIIT photos leaked.

  Now, Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin has offered us renderings of what an eMas 5 based on the Xingyuan will look like. The car is as was shown in those MIIT images, sporting the same rounded, slightly smart-esque design – in fact, Chin used press and marketing photos of the smart #3 to make the renders you see here.

  

  At the front, you’ll find teardrop-shaped headlights (mirrored by the taillights), a slim lower air intake and vertical chrome-trimmed inlets. Also visible are the gamepad-style two-tone wheels and a C-pillar cutout reminiscent of the aforementioned smart cars, giving the presumed eMas 5 a “floating roof” look. Of course, one can also spot the eMas-specific front badge and the Proton script at the rear.

  The Xingyuan is set to be revealed on September 3 as a rival to the ever-popular BYD Dolphin. It measures 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. The MIIT listing shows two front-wheel-drive variants with either 79 PS (58 kW) or 116 PS (85 kW), equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with capacities of 30.12 kWh and 40.16 kWh respectively. These will be supplied by CATL, rather than being in house-developed Aegis “short blade” packs as previously rumoured.

  

  Geometry Xingyuan interior, appearing on Autohome

  More importantly, the Xingyuan is set to deliver a range of 310 km for the 30.12 kWh variant and 410 km with the 40.16 kWh battery, which is pretty short even by wildly optimistic CLTC standards. If the Xingyuan is destined for Malaysia, we will likely get the larger of the two batteries, as well as perhaps the Galaxy E5/eMas 7’s 60.22 kWh Aegis pack to create a long-range variant. This would enable it to compete head-on with the Dolphin, which is offered here in Premium Extended Range form with a similarly-sized battery.

  In China, the Xingyuan’s interior has recently been sighted, sporting a white and pink colour scheme, a Galaxy E5-style two-spoke steering wheel, a tall floating centre console with a toggle-style gear selector and a massive infotainment touchscreen. This will run on Geely’s Flyme Auto operating system – developed in conjunction with Meizu – that is also destined for the eMas 7.

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• Geometry Xingyuan leaked – BYD Dolphin rival, up to 116 PS; cheaper Proton EV to slot under eMas7?

  In Cars, Geometry, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 15 July 2024 11:39 am / 7 comments

  

  While the Geely Galaxy E5 is set to go on sale in China soon, another Geely electric vehicle is waiting in the wings in the shape of the Geometry Xingyuan. The car, which has listed on the Middle Kingdom’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) website according to Car News China, is a budget-oriented hatchback designed to take on the popular BYD Dolphin.

  It appears that Geometry vehicles on the lower end of the price spectrum get the “Geome” branding rather than the flat Geely badge, just like the Panda Mini, Knight and Kart. At first glance, the Xingyuan’s pebble-smooth design owes quite a lot to its stablemate, the smart #1, most notably the black slit in the C-/D-pillars for the “floating roof” look, triangular taillights and available two-tone colour scheme.

  

  There are some unique touches, however, including the sweptback headlights, BMW-style pull-up flush door handles and a range of distinctive alloy wheel and hubcap designs.

  Like the Dolphin, the Xingyuan is fairly small – the MIIT listing puts it at 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall (with a 2,650 mm wheelbase), meaning that it’s slightly larger than the Perodua Ativa. Against the BYD, the Geometry is 155 mm shorter, 35 mm wider and exactly the same height, while its wheelbase is 50 mm shorter.

  

  

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  The Xingyuan will be available in two versions, one with 79 PS (58 kW) and the other with 116 PS (85 kW), both juiced by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery of an unknown capacity.

  Could Proton bring in the Xingyuan as a more affordable EV under the eMas (stylised as e.MAS) umbrella? There’s a lot of space under its first electric model (tipped to be called eMas7 or eMas E7), which is a rebadged Galaxy E5 and will thus be a C-segment SUV that’s larger than the X70. It will also be closer to Malaysia buyers’ tastes compared to the tiny, bargain-basement Panda Mini.

   

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