The eMas7 identify is making its rounds on social media, and it’s claimed for use because the identify of Proton’s first electrical automotive that is because of be launched by the tip of the 12 months. That is primarily based on the identify being registered on the Mental Property Company of Malaysia (MyIPO), and contours up with the eMas (stylised e.MAS) model for the nationwide carmaker’s electrical automobiles.
Earlier than we bounce the gun although, it must be stated that Proton has had the behavior of submitting numerous names to MyIPO both to have its opponents guessing what’s to come back or simply hold its choices open. Over the previous few years, it had additionally registered the names S3, S30, S300, S5, S50, S500, C5, C50, V5, V70, PS3, amongst others, none of which have been used.
As it’s just about confirmed that the primary eMas mannequin will probably be primarily based on the Geely Galaxy E5, the 7 within the rumoured identify would make sense, because it’s a C-segment SUV (barely bigger than the X70). Nonetheless, provided that we additionally know that Proton will market a PHEV mannequin as early as subsequent 12 months – probably primarily based on the Galaxy L7 – we’re extra inclined to imagine that the eMas fashions may have a prefix of their names.
Digital rendition of Proton eMas EV by Theophilus Chin
This might be, say, Proton eMas E7 for the electrical mannequin, and maybe P7 (or L7) for the PHEV. Such a naming conference would give much more flexibility and room to develop, somewhat than attaching a quantity suffix straight on the sub-brand identify itself. Proton has already introduced it has a minimum of 5 extra eMas fashions primarily based on its new GMA platform that can come after the preliminary EV mannequin.
So guys, would you favor the identify eMas7 or eMas E7 for Proton’s upcoming electrical SUV, or would you may have some other ideas? Remark under!
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