Specifications and pricing of the 2017 Proton Exora
have quietly made their way onto the Proton Edar website. A source at Proton
has confirmed that the revised seven-seater MPV has already gone on sale.
Just two variants are available now, both powered
solely by the 1.6 litre CamPro Turbo engine making 138 hp and 205 Nm, matched
to a CVT. Prices start at RM 67,800 for the Executive model, rising up to
RM 75,800 for the Executive Plus. The higher-end Premium and Super Premium
models appear to have been dropped from the lineup, as have the base Standard
trims.
All models now get 16-inch alloy wheels as standard, with
the Executive getting silver ten-spoke items from the previous Premium and
Super Premium variants, and the Executive Plus gaining more intricate two-tone
rollers from the Inspira. There’s also a new Ruby Red colour option as seen on
the Perdana.
Other revisions include the new Proton logo, smoked
headlights, a gloss black front grille and rear tailgate strip and a
body-coloured rear valence for the Executive model. The Executive Plus is
differentiated by further application of gloss black on the door mirror caps,
roof, rear spoiler and tailgate (mirroring the also-revised Iriz), LED daytime
running lights, a matte grey body kit, black pillar appliqués, door strips and
a rear fog light.
Inside, you’ll find new patterned plastic trim on
the centre console and gearlever surround, along with a new centre strip for
the leather upholstery – both are exclusive to the Executive Plus. Standard kit
includes fabric seats, a radio/CD player with Bluetooth connectivity, four
speakers, a reverse camera, second- and third-row air vents and a new USB port
on the floor console.
Stepping up to the Executive Plus throws in
power-folding door mirrors, the aforementioned leather seats, a leather-wrapped
multifunction steering wheel, front seat armrests, cruise control, a rear DVD
player with a nine-inch overhead monitor and window tint. The Exora also should
get the same noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) upgrades as the Iriz.
Safety-wise, all models get dual airbags and ABS
with EBD, with the Executive Plus model also receiving stability control.
Unfortunately, it appears that side airbags, previously offered on the Premium
and Super Premium models, can no longer be had on the Exora.
