BANGKOK: Proton has launched the Suprima S in Thailand.

First unveiled at the 2013 Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok as the Premium variant, joining the likes of its stable mates including the Prevé, Saga FLX, Gen.2 and the Exora Bold.

From Left: Chairman of Phranakorn Group Baantheong, Managing Director of Phranakorn Auto Sales Thawatchai Jungsonguanpornsuk, Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Dato’ Nazirah Hussain and Chief Operating Officer Commercial, PROTON Holdings Berhad Hisham Othman.

The Suprima S comes with Proton’s 1.6-litre turbo engine, mated to it’s 7-speed ProTronic CVT, capable of providing 138bhp at 5,000rpm and 2.5Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000rpm.

With a 5-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), the car comes with Hill-Hold Assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with brake assist, Traction control, ABS brakes with EBD, Active Headrests, seat belt pre-tensioners, auto door locks, front and rear proximity sensors and a reversing camera.

Other amenities include full leather seats, a push-start button, paddle shifters and auto cruise control to name a few.

The car goes on sale in Thailand for 805,000 baht (around RM81,000) with a choice of five colours: Atlantic Blue, Fire Red, Genetic Silver, Solid White and Tranquility Black to choose from.

This makes the Suprima S' fourth regional rollout.

The car was first unveiled in Indonesia for 275 million rupiah (RM75,000) in October, followed by Australia from A$21,790 (RM65,000) in early November, Brunei just a week ago and now Thailand.

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