After Indonesia, Australia and Brunei Now, Proton Suprima S available in Thailand. First unveiled at the 2013 Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok as the Premium variant, joining the likes of its stable mates including the Prevé, Saga FLX, Gen.2 and the Exora Bold.
The Suprima S comes with Proton’s 1.6-litre turbo engine, mated to it’s 7-speed ProTronic CVT, capable of providing 138bhp at 5,000rpm and 2.5Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000rpm.
With a 5-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), the car comes with Hill-Hold Assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with brake assist, Traction control, ABS brakes with EBD, Active Headrests, seat belt pre-tensioners, auto door locks, front and rear proximity sensors and a reversing camera.
About the price, Suprima S sold for THB805,000 On-the-road (est RM81,000) with five colours of Atlantic Blue, Fire Red, Genetic Silver, Solid White and Tranquility Black to choose from.
This makes Proton’s fourth penetration into a regional market with the Suprima S.
The car was first unveiled in Indonesia for IDR275 million (approx RM75,000) in October, followed by Australia for a minimum of AUD21,790 (approx RM65,000) in early November, Brunei just a week ago and now Thailand.