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Home News Auto News Youngman Lotus T5 to become Proton Extrema? Youngman Lotus T5 to become Proton Extrema? Auto News Kon | April 01, 2016 02:01 pm Earlier this year, we reported that Proton is keen to expand its product portfolio to include SUV and pick-up truck models, but is for the moment hampered by the lack of 4WD technology in its knowledge pool.So, imagine our surprise when images of supposedly leaked brochures of a new Proton Extrema SUV (nice name) surfaced over the Internet this morning. The images show a realistic-looking vehicle of very handsome proportions and also one with styling cues that fit into Proton’s current line-up. The brochure pages were also laid out in a manner consistent with Proton’s CI.Of course, Proton did not pull an SUV out of thin air and it was quickly obvious that this vehicle is based on the China market Youngman Lotus T5 SUV that we saw as far back as 2012 at the Beijing Motor Show. The T5 itself was derived from the Lotus APX concept which Proton was long-rumoured to have been looking at developing an SUV from.Given that Proton owns Lotus, it does not seem inconceivable that Proton would have access to the model’s engineering and design, right? Well, the reality is a bit more complicated; the T5 is a joint venture between Lotus UK and Youngman China, and Proton has no rights on the vehicle’s intellectual properties.So, whilst the vehicle looks attractive, and the brochures look convincing, we reckon this is little more than an admittedly well-executed April Fools prank. Amusingly, this is not the only April Fool prank this year revolving around a Proton SUV. Perhaps this is indication from the market that Proton really needs an SUV in its line-up?Brochure images from funtasticko.net. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags April Fool 2016 APX Extrema Lotus Lotus APX Proton Proton Extrema t5 Youngman Youngman Lotus T5 Print Related News April Fools – Proton-badged Suzuki Vitara Brezza Auto News Hans | April 01, 2016 If you have seen this set of images circulated around social media, and believed the claim that it is Proton’s upcoming Suzuki-based SUV model, ... Dato' Sri Syed Faisal Albar appointed Proton Non-Executive Chairman Auto News Aswan | May 06, 2016 PROTON Holdings Berhad announced the appointment of Dato’ Sri Syed Faisal Albar bin Syed Ali Rethza Albar, the Group Managing Director of DRB-HICOM ... Confirmed: Geely Acquires 49.9 Percent Stake In Proton Plus 51 Percent Of Lotus Auto News Kon | May 24, 2017 Following months of speculation, DRB-Hicom Bhd and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group have come to an agreement that sees the Chinese carmaker acquiring ... Geely Is Bringing Lotus Back To Asia Auto News Arvind | August 28, 2020 In a marketing video released on Geely’s official Youtube page, the company has announced that it plans to bring the illustrious sports car ... Comments
Youngman Lotus T5 to become Proton Extrema? Auto News Kon | April 01, 2016 02:01 pm Earlier this year, we reported that Proton is keen to expand its product portfolio to include SUV and pick-up truck models, but is for the moment hampered by the lack of 4WD technology in its knowledge pool.So, imagine our surprise when images of supposedly leaked brochures of a new Proton Extrema SUV (nice name) surfaced over the Internet this morning. The images show a realistic-looking vehicle of very handsome proportions and also one with styling cues that fit into Proton’s current line-up. The brochure pages were also laid out in a manner consistent with Proton’s CI.Of course, Proton did not pull an SUV out of thin air and it was quickly obvious that this vehicle is based on the China market Youngman Lotus T5 SUV that we saw as far back as 2012 at the Beijing Motor Show. The T5 itself was derived from the Lotus APX concept which Proton was long-rumoured to have been looking at developing an SUV from.Given that Proton owns Lotus, it does not seem inconceivable that Proton would have access to the model’s engineering and design, right? Well, the reality is a bit more complicated; the T5 is a joint venture between Lotus UK and Youngman China, and Proton has no rights on the vehicle’s intellectual properties.So, whilst the vehicle looks attractive, and the brochures look convincing, we reckon this is little more than an admittedly well-executed April Fools prank. Amusingly, this is not the only April Fool prank this year revolving around a Proton SUV. Perhaps this is indication from the market that Proton really needs an SUV in its line-up?Brochure images from funtasticko.net. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags April Fool 2016 APX Extrema Lotus Lotus APX Proton Proton Extrema t5 Youngman Youngman Lotus T5
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April Fools – Proton-badged Suzuki Vitara Brezza Auto News Hans | April 01, 2016 If you have seen this set of images circulated around social media, and believed the claim that it is Proton’s upcoming Suzuki-based SUV model, ...
Dato' Sri Syed Faisal Albar appointed Proton Non-Executive Chairman Auto News Aswan | May 06, 2016 PROTON Holdings Berhad announced the appointment of Dato’ Sri Syed Faisal Albar bin Syed Ali Rethza Albar, the Group Managing Director of DRB-HICOM ...
Confirmed: Geely Acquires 49.9 Percent Stake In Proton Plus 51 Percent Of Lotus Auto News Kon | May 24, 2017 Following months of speculation, DRB-Hicom Bhd and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group have come to an agreement that sees the Chinese carmaker acquiring ...
Geely Is Bringing Lotus Back To Asia Auto News Arvind | August 28, 2020 In a marketing video released on Geely’s official Youtube page, the company has announced that it plans to bring the illustrious sports car ...