Proton confirmed to launch new SS11 model – S50 sedan B-segment rival Toyota Vios, Honda City?
in Announcement of Aapico-Proton joint venture, Proton CEO Dr. Li Chunrong has revealed that Proton is indeed working on a new sedan and it will be introduced soon. He referenced the new models of SS11 internal codename, pointing directly at . of course Geely emgrand roadster.
In the Proton context, this will be the B-segment sedan said to be named S50will confront things like Toyota VIOS And Honda City.
The upcoming sedan of the last national car company test run seen on public roads last monthand in the form of a right hand drive shows that work on local market development is currently in an advanced stage. Seeing the car in development in June gives weight to suggestions that this is the model that CEO Li has said will be the Brand new model introduced by the end of 2023.
With the Geely Emgrand as the base, the possible powertrain for the upcoming S50 is Geely’s 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated, four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 114 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. 147 Nm of torque, combined with a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT continuously variable transmission. front wheels.
Meanwhile, the use of B-Segment Modular Architecture (BMA) as used for Beads X50 also means that it can share the turbocharged engine of the B-segment crossover, namely it 1.5 liter in-line 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline produces 150 PS and 226 Nm.
We’ve also previously reported that the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine is set to power more Proton models; one of these has emerged as the X90, while the other is the S50.
Measuring 4,638 mm long, 1,820 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall, the Emgrand-based S50 will be a larger model than the S50. Proton Backup it seems to be successful. We’ll see if Proton will market the S50 (or S70?) as a B-segment or C-segment sedan, but it’s very likely to be included in the price range of non-state B-segment sedans. like Toyota Vios and Honda City.
It will outperform its competitors, in the same way that CR-V-have size X70 valued against HR VUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Currently. Our prediction is that it will cost between RM70k (same as the Preve) to RM85k (to put under the base X50). For you, how much would you be willing to pay for Proton’s upcoming new sedan?
LIBRARY: Proton S50 spy photo
