Dark interior option might be made available for Proton e.MAS 5, although its availability has not yet been confirmed. Pro-Net has recently teased the new interior colourway through a brief video on social media.
Based on the video description and timing, the new colourway was revealed during the Southern leg of the e.MAS Misi 5 tour. The video features selected sections of the car’s interior, including front seats, centre console, dashboard and steering wheel.
From the video, it appears there are still silver outlines on the selected sections of the centre console as well as the dashboard and steering wheel – similar to the white interior that was previewed to the media back in August. The dark interior also still has a dual-tone colourway, although not as prominent as the white interior.
In general, it is identical to the Starry Sky Grey (as translated by Google) interior on Geely Xingyuan, which is the very car that Proton e.MAS 5 was based on. For Xingyuan, the dark interior is limited to selected exterior colourways, including Sky Blue, Truffle Grey, and Mousse Silver.
The appearance of the dark interior for e.MAS 5 reminded us how Pro-Net first showcased the Alabaster White interior during the pre-launch e.MAS 7 nationwide tour before offering it to customers in July. The option was limited to e.MAS 7 Premium with Quartz Rose and Turquoise Green exteriors.
Proton e.MAS 5 quick specs
Proton e.MAS 5 is set to be launched within the next few months and has been dubbed as Proton’s first affordable EV. The electric hatchback will be locally assembled at Proton’s new EV plant in its manufacturing complex at Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjung Malim, Perak.
At the moment, only the specifications for the e.MAS 5 Premium has been officially confirmed. Equipped with a 40.16 kWh LFP battery from CATL, this variant is able to deliver up to 325km of WLTP-rated range.
During a recent media preview, we were told that the e.The MAS 5 Premium can support a DC charging speed of up to 71kW, and it takes approximately 21 minutes of DC charging to charge the EV from 30% to 80%. At the same time, the e.MAS 5 Premium also supports single-phase AC charging of up to 6.6kW.
The specs sheet provided to us did not indicate whether this EV will offer Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability; however, since it is based on the Geely Xinyuan, we would not be surprised if the feature makes its way to Malaysia.
The e.MAS 5 Premium features a single 85kW (~114hp) electric motor that also produces 150Nm of torque. In terms of acceleration, we were told that it can go from 0 to 50km/h in 3.9 seconds. Yes, you saw that right – a 0 to 50 acceleration figure.
Interestingly enough, the e.MAS 5 is a rear-wheel drive (RWD) car, which allows the EV to have a tighter turning radius of 4.95 meters. The Premium variant also features multi-link rear suspension alongside MacPherson struts on the front.
Since it is an RWD vehicle, the absence of a front-mounted electric motor allows the e.MAS 5 to have a massive 70L frunk. The EV also features a 20L under console storage and 10L glove compartment, while there are also several storage areas within the EV’s door panels, as well as a 28L storage area underneath its rear seats.
As for its boot, which has a handy powered tailgate function, the e.MAS 5 offers 375L of space that can be further extended to 1,320L when you fold down its rear seats. In total, the e.MAS 5 features 32 storage compartments.
On the tech side of things, Pro-Net has confirmed that e.MAS 5 will come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support at launch with both wired and wireless connectivity. It will also feature a 14.6-inch centre display alongside the Atlas Auto infotainment system that includes Bahasa Malaysia’s voice assistant and an integrated live map for EV charging infrastructure.
In terms of safety, the passenger and occupants of the e.MAS 5 Premium is protected by 6 airbags. It also has a long list of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Change Assist (LCW), and many more.
Not enough with that, the e.MAS 5 Premium has been fitted with the G-TCS anti-slip and anti-skid system that is designed to reduce wheel slippage on low-traction surfaces and improve torque response time.
Proton e.MAS 5 Premium Specs Sheet
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