Proton Exora launch set for April 15

Proton Holdings Bhd's (5304) maiden multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the Exora, is scheduled to launched on 15 April, some customers who have test driven the van disclosed.

A top Convention Center in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is the launch pad, they added.

They said the on-the-road price of 1.6-liter Exora, except for insurance, they are not more than RM77, 000

"Two versions are available in entry-level unit sales of about the RM72, 000," one of them said.

"If you add another RM4, 000, you'll get the high-line unit with extra features including the leather seats and a navigation system with DVD playback capability," he added.
Company officials meanwhile said the order for approximately 1,500 units of 1.6-liter MPV Secured ago that no sales kicked off on Feb. 21.

"They Exora value for money. It is beautiful, spacious and cramped with attractive features," said Saaidan Lateh.

Saaidan, a father and four drives a proton Waja, is one of the first few members of the public will make a brief tour of the proton Exora test track last month.

They choose one of the first part of the order is made for the van by placing a Rm1, 000 booking fee.

Saaidan said he was very impressed with Exora well and comfortable seating space for seven people, as well as its high performance but calm Campro CPS engine.

As a female driver and a mother of many children, Noraseidah Mokhtar like it's Exora safety device particularly innovative door lock system.

"You opened the door to driver's without unlocking the other door. It helps when you do not want any foreigners to hop in the car through the passenger door.

Noraseidah also liked the ability to Exora continuous "light", even for a moment after the key is removed.

"Even if the engine or light is off, the car may continue to shine for a while. It is enough to tell me to come to my house at night until everything was dark again," explained him.

Another buyer who also impressed in Exora performance, design, and functionality of pricing How SW.

How, the owner of a Puchong-based fabricating company to buy a unit for his wife.

"I used and the modification of six proton cars all these years. I can not find the problem cars.

"Would I originally bought a proton satria Neo CPS for my husband, who wants to drive fast. But to curb his interest for his own good, I'm certain to get him a Exora," he said .

"He was not aware that I buy a car with him. If he does not like what I may have to buy his Neo CPS," To said.