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Proton M70 rendered – should the carmaker make a compact MPV that is smaller than the current Exora?

What if Proton launched a new compact MPV to fill the void left behind when sales of the Exora comes to an end? That’s the question posed by Theophilus Chin, who came up with renders of just what such a model could look like.
The Exora has been a popular option in the C-segment MPV market for some time, but production of the MPV came to an end last October. The X90 is regarded by some to be the indirect replacement for the Exora, so that does leave room for a smaller MPV, maybe one that can challenge the Perodua Alza?
Theo calls his vision for a compact Proton MPV the M70, and it combines the body of a third-generation Volkswagen Touran with the design elements and surfacing of the S70 sedan. What do you think of his work? Does it look visually appealing?

The Exora measures 4,615 mm long and 1,809 mm, which makes it somewhat larger than the donor Touran that is 4,527 mm long and 1,829 mm. We should point out both are bigger MPVs than the present-day Alza that is 4,425 mm long and 1,730 mm.
Proton has yet to say if the Exora will live on for another generation. It was previously rumoured that the Geely Jiaji, which is slightly larger than the current Exora, will serve as the basis for a replacement, but there has been no word if this will happen. Should Proton abandon the Exora and introduce a smaller MPV instead?

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Perodua ‘D01D’ EV production scheduled to start in late 2025, working with partner on prototype – Zafrul

Perodua ‘MyEV’ rendered based on the 2023 EMO ConceptElectric vehicles have seen an exponential growth in the last two years, as latest sales data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) shows. However, EVs are still largely additional cars for the upper middle class and ‘T20s’, as the government has set a RM100k base price for CBU EVs to prevent dumping, and to clear the way for local EVs, so to speak.
2025 has long been mentioned as the target for Perodua and Proton to come up with their own EVs, and now we have details. Minister of international trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz revealed on X that mass production of Perodua’s EV is scheduled to start in end-2025.
According to the MITI minister, in line with the appointment of Perodua as the lead in production of affordable EVs under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), the Malaysian market leader has developed an electric-powered prototype in cooperation with an ‘international automotive company’. This has to be technical partner and shareholder Daihatsu, which is owned by Toyota.

Click to enlarge“Thanks to Perodua for helping Malaysia in developing electric vehicle technology and strengthening sustainable mobility in the country,” Zafrul added.
We’ve done some digging and found that the code name for the next-generation Myvi could well be ‘D01D’, as listed on supplier LinkedIn profiles. Does the ’01’ in the name al..

Proton’s Tanjong Malim plant visited by Uzbekistan ambassador – discussions on joint cooperation held

Proton’s Tanjong Malim plant recently hosted a visit from His Excellency Karomidin Gadoev, ambassador of Uzbekistan, with the purpose of the visit being to explore opportunities for cooperation in the future.
Welcoming the ambassador’s entourage, which included representatives from the Uzbekistan embassy, were Roslan Abdullah, deputy CEO of Proton and Tengku Zainudin Tengku Jafar, head of regulatory management at DRB-Hicom, along with other senior members of Proton’s senior management.
“Malaysia is a long-term and dependable friend of Uzbekistan, as we are connected by centuries-old trade and cultural ties, friendship, and spiritual closeness. In the last few years bilateral economic relations between Uzbekistan and Malaysia are steadily developing,” said Karomidin after touring the Tanjong Malim plant.
“Currently 36 Malaysian companies are successfully operating in Uzbekistan, and there is one Uzbek company in Malaysia. By the end of 2024, three Malaysian companies will start their activities in our country and currently, negotiations with several Malaysian industry players on establishing joint investment projects are well underway,” he added.
Karomidin also said there is huge untapped potential between Uzbekistan and Malaysia in terms of bilateral economic relations, and that discussions were held during his visit on prospects of joint cooperation in the automotive industry that could potentially benefit both countries.
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