Proton Preve Review

Proton Preve Front

Proton Preve Back

Introduction

The Preve was launched as a successor to the Persona, the Proton Preve is the sedan version of the already popular-in-Malaysia Proton Suprima hatchback, and uses the same next-generation P2 platform as the latter.

The Preve is available in two variants which is the Executive and Premium, and a total of five color options – Carnelian Brown, Cotton White, Ruby Red, Sterling Silver and Graphite Grey. While the Executive variant is priced at RM 61,090, the higher Premium variant will set you back by 

RM 68,430.

Interior of the Preve

The interior of the Preve feels airy thanks to a decent combination of black and beige as well as large side glass areas, it is the overall layout which makes the cabin look a bit dated in design.

The Proton Preve is fairly equipped for a car of this price, and gets noticeable kit like touchscreen music system, paddle shifters, push button start, leather upholstery, automatic climate control, driver seat height adjustment, cruise control, automatic headlamps and follow-me-home headlamps.

The best part about this interior cabin of the Proton Preve is the amount of space it has on offer. Given its compact size, the Preve offers plenty of legroom, headroom and shoulder room to make it capacious for five full size adults.

Interior of the Preve

Exterior of the Preve

Being a relatively low cost car, the Proton Preve doesn’t break any new grounds when it comes to design. The overall design, though smart in appeal, lacks modernity, with Proton playing a safe approach with the way the Preve looks in substance.

At the front, the Proton Preve gets a rather simple linear front grille, which is the only sharp looking design element of the entire car. In addition, the presence of projector headlamps along with LED positioning lamps below the main bulbs adds a touch of modernity to the otherwise very simple design.

From the sides, the Proton Preve looks slightly bland and lacks the modern appeal of most modern cars in the market. Even though it does get a characteristic sharp line from the front fender all the way to the rear fender, it doesn’t help much to make the car standout from the crowd. Thankfully, the presence of alloy wheels somehow manages to dilute this bland appeal a bit.

At the rear too, the Preve doesn’t look too exciting with a very simply designed rear boot, and a squarish design. In addition, the headlamps looks quite similar to Audis of yesteryears. 

The Premium variant gets a blackened rood, rear spoiler and quartz black finish on outside rear view mirrors for an added dash of sportiness to its exterior profile.

Engine & Fuel Consumption of the Preve

The Prever comes with a 1.6 liter four cylinder turbo charged engine which produces 138Hp at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque output of 205 Nm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed torque converter, which thanks to the presence of paddle shifters, make the driving further more involving as well as convenient. The performance from the engine is brisk enough to give it a decent acceleration and roll-on figures.

Preve 1.6 Turbo Charged Engine

Safety of the Preve

The Preve comes loaded with features such as front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD, front active headrest, front and rear fog lamps, engine immobilizer, electronic stability control, brake assist, traction control and ISOFIX mounts for child seats.

Summary

The Proton Preve is not a car that feels premium as compared to its rivals in the market. While the overall exterior design is pretty plain, the interior cabin too lack modernity, with the list of features too not long enough to make it value for money. 

However if your the type of consumer that is more concern with the performance of the car other than the designs that comes with it, then the Preve would be the car for you.

For full review of the Proton Preve kindly click on the video below, credits to alexlovesmac for reviewing the 2014 Proton Preve. Kindly note that the latest Preve comes with a 1.6 turbocharged engine as compared to the naturally aspirated 1.6 engine seen in the video.

2014 Proton Preve Review