KUALA LUMPUR: National car company Proton Holdings Bhd today unveiled a new variant of the Proton Suprima S, the Suprima S Standard, which is priced as low as RM69,438.
The new hatchback was unveiled by Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
He launched the car after presenting prizes to the champions of the Proton Design Competition 2014 at Publika Solaris Dutamas, here.
This new variant came in five colours, Tranquility Black, Solid White, Genetic Silver, Atlantic Blue and Fire Red.
The Suprima S Standard comes with Proton's 1.6 litre Turbo engine and mated with Proton's 7-speed ProTronic CVT, as well as enhanced Lotus ride and handling dynamics.
The car, among others is also fitted with 16" inch alloy wheels, 2-din radio with CD player and MP3 with USB connection without touchscreen, power steering, manual side mirror control, side turn signal integrated with side mirror and dual airbag.
Proton chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah said with the launch of the new variant, customers would have the choice of having a better-for-value and affordable car.
“We are going into a more affordable zone with this new Suprima S variant. It's a good family car,” he said in the press conference.
The booking fee for the Suprima S Standard is RM300, and customers can view the car today onwards at all Proton showrooms in the Peninsular.
For customers in East Malaysia, the new variant will be made available at showrooms from Dec 18 onwards.