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Spyshot: Possibly Proton’s new MPV

There has been lots of talk in town on the next new model by Proton. As revealed by Proton’s MD, the MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) will be hitting our roads early next year. According to sources, the MPV may be launched earlier (possibly before Hari Raya), as an effort to capitalise on the current hype created by the new Saga and PersonaSales on the new Saga is still soaring with total units booked are in 5 digits.

Thanks to Josh, here are some pics for you to have a glimpse of the Proton MPV’s possible design. The MPV may look like the Mazda8 with a Proton emblem slapped on, but I think it is worth our imagination.

The actual name of the MPV is unknown, even the codename of the MPV is unheard yet. The engine for the MPV must be of the Campro family and should offer between 1.8-liters  to 2.0-liters.

My say would be that Proton should offer a Campro 1.8L diesel engine, besides the usual petrol motor. Of course, the CPS (Cam Profiling System) and perhaps the VIM (Variable Intake Manifold) would not be a question at all when the MPV arrives.

Price should be attractive (isn’t this Proton’s strength?) and should give the Nissan Grand Livina and Toyota Innova a good fight on our wallets and, heck, the RM149,000 Honda Stream as well.

Proton must take advantage of this year’s Hari Raya if they want to have the first bite on the MPV pie. Hari Raya is where everyone goes back to their hometowns or kampung and there will be lots of travelling to do. The MPV would fit the bill for such festival.

Source : CarStudio / Josh Actually.

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9 Responses to “Spyshot: Possibly Proton’s new MPV”

  1. This is a Mazda 8 MPV.

    http://www.mazda.com.hk/showroom/m8/mazda8_01.html

    Anyway the photoshopper was sloppy, if you look carefully on the alloy wheels the Mazda logo is still there LOL!

  2. the picture has been photoshopped.
    same picture here – http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/2006/mazda_mpv_t/photo_imp/images/10_l.jpg

  3. http://hariandaily.blogspot.com/2008/03/my-proton-mpv-photoshop-on-paultanorg.html

    the “culprit” !

  4. alot of blog now confusing this so-called leak / spy shot of nx proton mpv.
    in fact, this pic 1st featured in paultan.org, done using photo-shop.

    paultan:did they gv credit 2 ur blog or theo for this pic?

  5. still no actual pics on the car, but from our sources its curve goona be sleek.

  6. it’s look so much different with clay model that i saw in their factory. feel free to visit my blog.

    mr5zal.blogspot.com.

    i hope u can link me.tq

  7. check out our latest post on this
    http://www.carstandard.com/blog/144/proton-mpv-2009-spyshot.html

  8. I would like to book a proton mpv. Please send me full details of proton mpv thank you.

    AMG: The MPV is not yet open for booking but it will be soon, this year for sure. Stay tuned to my blog. :)

  9. the APX design by lotus is not mpv,its like a wagon,like caldina cos dun think its a 7seaters,its look like 5seaters.YET,the shapes no matter its design by lotus or what(still its under proton),sure it will kill the innova and grand livina and probably the WISH,if it comes with good price tag la.no matter MPV or SUV or wagon,its gonna be proton best car..

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