Proton Exora
The Proton Exora is a compact MPV vehicle produced by Malaysia car manufacturer Proton and launched on 15 April 2009. It is a new model from Proton based on a new chassis. The development of this MPV starts from scratch and it is the first Malaysian-designed MPV. Fully undisguised photos of Proton Exora were leaked onto the internet on the 23rd of January 2009, ahead of the MPV's April 2009 launch date.
Performance
Engine specifications
CPS 1.6
- 4-speed AT/5-speed MT
- S4PH DOHC
- Multi Point Injection (MPI) Fuel System
- Max output : Vorlage:Convert @ 6,500 rpm
- Max torque : Vorlage:Convert @ 4,500 rpm
- Max speed : Vorlage:Convert
- 0-100km/h : 14.8s for M-Line 5MT/15.3s for M-Line 4AT/15.5s for H-Line 4AT
- Weight : 1408kg for M-line 5MT/1422kg for M-Line 4AT/1442kg for H-Line 4AT
The Proton Exora chassis uses a MacPherson strut design at the front and a torsion beam at the rear.[1] It measures Vorlage:Convert long, Vorlage:Convert wide and Vorlage:Convert tall with a wheelbase of Vorlage:Convert.[1] It is powered by the Campro CPS engine producing Vorlage:Convert and Vorlage:Convert of torque,[2] resulting the top speed ofVorlage:Convert.
The average fuel consumption of Vorlage:Convert.[3] The gearbox is similar to the Proton Waja and Proton Gen-2 but has a higher final drive ratio to help with power delivery.[4]
The Exora features a Body Control module which allows automatic activation and configuration of various vehicle functions such as door locking/unlocking, interior lamps, headlamps, brake lamps and wipers.[1]
Safety
The Exora was awarded a 4-star EuroNCAP rating after 32 Exoras were crashed at the Applus+ IDIADA crash testing facility in Spain. As well as this, the Exora was awarded another 4-star rating by Malaysia's own MyVAP evaluation program.[5][6] One of the key features that made these ratings possible was the use of high tensile steel for the body cage, providing better stability and increased impact absorption during a collision. Side impact bars are also installed to reinforce the door frames and to absorb impacts from the side.[6]
Other safety features include an Antilock Brake System (ABS) to skidding during an emergency brake and an Electronic Brake Force Distribution System (EBD) to ensure the correct amount of braking power is sent to the correct wheels according to the current weight distribution of the car. Two front airbags and pre-tensioner seat belts are installed for the front passengers.[6]
Proton MPV naming contest
Proton announced a contest called the Proton MPV Naming Contest to find a name for the MPV. The contest closed on 30th September 2008. This is the second time Proton held a naming contest for their new car after Proton Saga.
The result has been announced on 17th February 2009. The name Proton Exora was picked from the Name The Proton MPV competition grand prize winner Norsholihan bt Abdul Eanich among 251,763 entries.[7] The winner was awarded with the first Proton Exora off the production line.
A controversial rule in this naming competition stated that an entry must not be taken from flora or fauna, but the winning entry yani is inspired from the Ixora flower. Proton later clarified that the word Exora was only similar to Ixora but not a direct name of a flora or fauna so it was allowed.[8]
References
External links
- Cars, Bikes & Trucks: Exora Launched
- Paul Tan: Proton Exora: the MPV Proton will launch
- Paul Tan: Proton clarifies choice of Proton Exora name
- MyKlang: Klangites' on Proton Exora
- ↑ a b c Proton Exora MPV: BCM and more juicy details from the prototype test drive
- ↑ Proton Exora: Malaysia's first MPV from RM69,998! - from paultan.org.
- ↑ Proton Exora Prototype Test Drive Experience
- ↑ Proton Exora gets four-star MyVAP safety rating
- ↑ a b c Proton Exora crash test videos and safety features + Exora TV commercial
- ↑ [1] (Seite nicht mehr abrufbar, festgestellt im Oktober 2009.)
- ↑ Exora Not Name Of Flower, Says Proton. Bernama, 18. Februar 2009, abgerufen am 17. Oktober 2009.