While at the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) presenting a special SAE seminar on the making of the Proton Exora, Proton also showcased a Proton Exora Prestige turbo prototype. The Malaysian automaker and full owner of Lotus revealed a turbocharged variant of the company’s first-ever minivan is currently in development with assistance from Lotus Engineering.
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Malaysian automaker Proton is showcasing almost the entire lineup of Lotus cars to the Malaysian public for the first time since it bought the British marque in 1996. The five day Lotus Showcase 2009 event aims to boost Lotus’s presence in Proton’s home country and increase sales to 60 units annually. Over the past seven [...] Lotus-parent Proton has revealed its new Exora – the company’s first minivan. The Exora is a significant launch for Proton as it marks the debut of the Proton “Saga” platform which will also underpin a new van, pickup, and the next Persona sedan. Together, Proton hopes these new Saga-variants will push the company into profitability, [...] Owned in full by Malaysian automaker Proton, Lotus is at the mercy of its parent for continued funding. Thankfully, the Malaysians have proven to be good shepherds of Lotus, allowing a level of autonomy not usually seen among subsidiaries of the automotive world. But that leadership may be placed in jeopardy if Proton follows through [...] Here are official images from Detroit Electric of their new Proton Persona and Gen-2 based electric cars: |
 
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