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Rendered: Next-gen Proton Suprima S imagined, hot hatch potential?

Arif · Jan 11, 2021 11:45 AM

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Sporty-looking hatchbacks by Proton include the Proton Satria, Proton Satria Neo, and the Proton Suprima S. While there might be no plans for a successor to the Proton Suprima S soon, photo chopper Theophilus Chin has decided to use the Proton X50’s front end to imagine one.

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While Theophilus has called it the Proton H50, the result is very reminiscent of the Proton Suprima S. Instead of looking like a totally new car, the rendering looks like a well-done evolution of the turbocharged hatchback.

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The original Proton Suprima was powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged CamPro engine (139 PS/205 Nm) mated to a CVT. It was a good-looking car that managed to garner its own group of enthusiasts.

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There were also sightings of a 6-speed manual version a long time ago, but it never came to fruition. Ambitions for the Proton Suprima S and Proton Preve were high but they have both been discontinued.

Since the partnership with Geely, Proton has introduced 2 SUVs, namely the Proton X70 and Proton X50. Another Geely model is bound to be released this year, and it is most likely another SUV (Perhaps a Proton X90?).

Should Proton recreate the Proton Suprima S in the future? Let us know what you think!

Arif

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Previously an engineer in an automotive manufacturing company and a highway concessionaire. A part-time research student on biofuels and diesel engines. Obsessed with vehicle electrification and the future of transportation.

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