Prevé on tour

SUBANG JAYA: The Proton Prevé hit the streets barely 24 hours after being launched on a nationwide tour to give Malaysians a first-hand look at its first global car.

The Prevé motorcade, which was flagged off from Sri Pentas in Bandar Utama, continues a Proton tradition in bringing its latest model to the people. The convoy includes eight Prevés, four Inspiras, and one unit each of the Persona and Exora.

Proton subsequently presented keys to the first Prevé owners at its showroom in Mutiara Damansara.

Syed Zainal (left) flagging off the convoy at Sri Pentas with Media Prima chief 
operations officer (TV network) Ahmad Izham Omar.

“The Prevé ... brings a new level of safety, performance, comfort, build quality, technology and styling to Proton cars," said Proton managing director Datuk Sri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir.

"The launch of this car marks a new and exciting era for Proton, and this is an achievement we wish to share with all Malaysians who have been a strong and instrumental driving force of Proton’s continued success.”

Two of the early birds to the showroom were pleased with the car.

“I am pleasantly surprised by how different this car is compared to previous models by Proton. Its features, like the 7-Speed ProTronic 7-speed CVT, with pedal shifters are impressive,” said R3 Satria Neo owner Mohd Shafik, 26.

Wira owner Mohd Sobri said: “The exterior looks unique and I’m satisfied with the interior. This is such a big change for Proton. I can’t wait to test drive this car because of its turbo-charged engine as I have experienced what it does to the Exora Bold. I’m considering a trade-in of my Wira for the Prevé.”

The convoy made a few stopovers in Kuala Lumpur before heading out of the Klang valley. It will also go to the east coast before ending the trip at Proton's new showroom in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday.