Proton Suprima photos leaked.

Photos of the Proton Preve hatchback are going around (I've taken this from my friend who got it off the web.). I think there are going to be more Subaru Impreza copies running around. Now its going to be the GRB hatchback version especially in blue pictured herein. Malaysians that cannot afford an Impreza are going to make this their Impreza whether  Subaru, Subaru owners and rational people like it or not. All they would think this car needs is a bonnet scoop and wallah, it's a Subaru. Of course, the new Proton hatch is going to cost somewhat like the Preve - around Rm60,000 to Rm75,000 depending on whether it has a turbocharger or not. (update - there are two versions of the Suprima S. Both turbocharged)

It's also called the  Proton Suprima. Sounds like a brand of Petronas unleaded petrol to me and when i was typing this on the Ipad the autocorrect spelt 'subprime'. hmmmm.....



Anyway, the question will be whether the car will be as supreme as its name. But since it will have the same front end, the same dashboard and interior with the exception of everything backwards of the c-pillars we actually know what's the actual quality of the car. It is going to be the same as the Preve. The only thing that will be slightly different will be the handling due to the lack of a boot at the rear.

Don't quite like the rear lights though. Too small for the car and does not do justice to the rest of the car. Oh well, the Proton design team always seem to stumble of late. Not quite getting the final look complete. If you were to compare this to a Kia Cerato it is super conservative in its design language. Not good Proton....not good at all. The Suprima needs more flair. Proton needs more flair. But please, no Chris Bangle type of designers. The automotive world isn't ready for another 'flame surfaced' monstrosity.

The good points so far that I can predict is the fact that you can get a turbocharged hatchback under RM75,000 with good ride and handling as well as cheap spare parts in the long run. The rest is typically Proton. You figure out if that is bad or good. I sure won't.