The revised-for-2018 Proton Preve has arrived. Two variants are on
offer ; the 1.6 Executive CVT priced at RM 64,730 and RM 72,510 for the 1.6
Premium CVT, charting increases of RM 4,120 and RM 1,193 respectively. Prices are
on-the-road without insurance, and include a five-year, 150,000 km warranty.
Both versions of the updated sedan feature the same
powertrain, namely a 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine
producing 138 hp at 5,000 rpm and 205 Nm of torque between 2,000 rpm and 4,000
rpm. This drives the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission with
a simulated seven-speed mode. The naturally-aspirated manual variant has been
dropped from the line-up.
A host of changes aimed at improving noise,
vibration and harshness (NVH) levels have been applied to the Preve. These
include new engine and transmission mounts, new pillar fillings and carpeting,
additional rubber seals to reduce wind noise and changes to eliminate
air-conditioner hissing.
Other features include a new gearknob garnish,
changes towards improved radio reception and new fishnet-type floor mats, and
the 16-inch wheel option gets a set
of more compliant tyres. Exterior visual changes are limited to colour and
trim, such as a blacked-out grille and bootlid garnish, black roof and wing
mirrors. The Premium variant gets 17-inch wheels.
Standard equipment includes projector halogen
headlamps with follow-me-home lighting, front and rear fog lamps, driver’s side
auto up/down window operation with anti-pinch and a radio/CD head unit with Bluetooth,
USB and auxiliary audio connectivity. On the safety front, all versions get six
airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control, active front
headrests and ISOFIX rear child seat anchors.
Added to the Premium model are LED DRLs, push-button
start, single-zone automatic climate control, touchscreen navigation, automatic
headlamps and wipers, cruise control, auto-folding wing mirrors, paddle
shifters and tinted windows. Five colours are available for the 2018 Proton
Preve – Ruby Red, Carnelian Brown, Graphite Grey, Sterling Silver and Cotton
White.
