KUALA LUMPUR: Proton has refreshed its popular seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with minor adjustments to keep it updated.
The new 2023 Exora's exterior updates come in the form of the new Proton logo on the front grille and tailgate, LED daytime running lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels in dual tone finishing, side skirtings, rear spoiler, and a black roof with black rear garnish.
Cabin comes with full leatherette seats, a leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel and armrests for the front seats for a touch of luxury and comfort.
Each row of seats is equipped with individual air-conditioning vents with the N95 cabin filter.
Its infotainment system features a 7-inch touchscreen monitor with "Hi Proton" Voice Command, online navigation, music streaming, weather forecast, 4G and Wi-Fi connect.
The system also features smartphone connectivity to mirror link with Android devices. Two USB ports are available to charge your electronic devices.
Safety features include two front SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), a reverse camera, and rear parking sensors.
Its body and 1.6 litre turbocharged engine paired with a CVT transmission remains unchanged from the previous model.
The powertrain delivers 140PS of power and 205Nm of torque.
"Malaysia's first home-grown MPV is designed and built with Malaysia's rakyat in mind. We took a class-leading product and made it even better for drivers and passengers alike across a variety of applications and by reinforcing its proposition of power, space, and value with this latest update.
"The Proton Exora is Malaysia's best-selling C-Segment MPV and retains that position to this day having sold more than 180,000 units sold over 13 years," said Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah during the MPV's launch at the Proton KEB Auto Sdn Bhd in TTDI Kajang, Selangor.
The 2023 Exora comes in two variants: the 1.6T Executive CVT priced at RM62,800 and 1.6T Premium CVT at RM69,800 - on-the-road prices without insurance.
It is available in five exterior colours: Snow White, Indiana Grey, Rosewood Maroon, Ruby Red, and Cocoa Grey.