Proton, by its Professional-Internet EV division, lately opened the order books for the eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7), which is estimated to start out from RM120,000. Anticipated to be launched someday in December (seemingly coinciding with KLIMS 2024), the model’s first EV shall be provided in two variants referred to as the Prime and Premium.
For those who’re unsure which one to get, we’re right here to assist. On this submit, we’re evaluating each variants so you understand what you’re getting with every. Earlier than entering into the distinction, let’s first deal with what’s the identical for all variations of the eMas 7 which can be set to go on sale.
First up, each variants share the identical electrical motor on the entrance that’s rated at 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 320 Nm of torque. That is good for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds and a prime pace of 175 km/h.
As for gear, the eMas 7 comes normal with computerized LED headlamps, lively excessive beam management, pop-out door handles, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, powered facet mirrors (with heating perform), a ten.2-inch digital instrument cluster, 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a multi-function steering wheel.
The checklist continues with leatherette upholstery, a six-way powered driver’s seat, keyless entry and begin, stroll away auto lock, a wi-fi telephone charging pad in addition to single-zone local weather management with N95 filter and rear vents.
On the protection and driver help entrance, there are six airbags (entrance, facet, curtain), brake auto maintain, a 360-degree digicam, rear reverse sensors, adaptive cruise management, ahead collision warning with computerized emergency braking, lane preserving help, rear collision warning, rear cross visitors alert with computerized braking, lane change help, a blind spot monitor, door open warning and visitors signal recognition.
The obtainable colors are Platinum Silver, Turquoise Inexperienced, Slate Gray, Quartz Rose and Lithium White – try Theophilus Chin’s renderings of the eMas 7’s colors above. The inside solely is available in Indigo Blue, which seems very very like black should you’ve seen the automobile in-person on the current Auto Automobile Expo (ACE) – the Premium variant was showcased to the general public then.
By way of variations, the Prime variant of the eMas 7 makes use of Geely’s Aegis brief blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an vitality capability of 49.52 kWh for a WLTP-rated vary of 345 km (410 km NEDC). The Premium’s battery has a better capability of 60.22 kWh, which bumps the vary to 410 km if following the WLTP normal (470 km NEDC).
Each variants assist AC charging at a max capability of 11 kW, with the Prime needing 4.9 hours to get from a 30-80% state of cost (SoC), whereas the Premium wants 6.1 hours. The range-topper can deal with a better DC enter of 100 kW in comparison with the Prime that manages 80 kW, however each are quoted as having the ability to get from the identical 30-80% in 20 minutes with quick charging. A vehicle-to-load perform is normal throughout the board.
Transferring on to gear, the Prime comes with 225/55 Giti tyres paired with 18-inch wheels, with the Premium sporting bigger 19-inch items and 235/50 Goodyear rubbers. Different bits of equipment unique to the Premium embrace a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, a entrance lively grille shutter and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Extra options that the Premium get are a windshield-projected head-up show, a reminiscence perform for the entrance driver’s seat, a four-way powered entrance passenger seat, air flow perform for the entrance seats, 256-colour ambient lighting, a 16-speaker sound system as a substitute of the Prime’s six-speaker setup in addition to entrance parking sensors.
Cash on the desk, which variant of the Proton eMas 7 would you go for? How a lot do you anticipate the 2 variants of the EV to be priced at when it’s launched later this yr? Share your views within the feedback beneath.
GALLERY: Proton eMas 7 at ACE 2024
GALLERY: Proton eMas 7 inside preview
GALLERY: Proton eMas 7’s colors rendered by Theophilus Chin
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