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Proton has officially launched the updated Proton S70 2026 (MC) model, which is now equipped with a new 1.5-litre Turbo 4-cylinder i-GT engine to replace the previous 3-cylinder unit. That said, what should you know about it?

Today, Proton, through its new energy subsidiary PRO-NET, has officially launched the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV in Malaysia. To recap, the model expands the Proton e.MAS lineup with a plug-in hybrid that prioritises electric driving for daily use while retaining hybrid flexibility for longer journeys, targeting Malaysian drivers who want electrification without range anxiety.

Today, PRO-NET officially introduced the locally produced 2026 Proton e.MAS 7 in Malaysia. That's right, it is an updated e.MAS 7 for 2026, and what makes it different for this variant is being locally assembled while allowing the company to tailor specifications more closely to local driving conditions.

Last night, Proton officially opened bookings in Malaysia for the e.MAS 7 PHEV, marking the company’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle available for order. The announcement follows a 25-hour livestream drive covering more than 1100 km from Penang to Johor Bahru and back to the Proton Centre of Excellence via the North–South Expressway as a demonstration of the PHEV’s real-world durability and long-distance capability.

We have talked about the eMas 7 PHEV before. Recently, Proton just lifted the curtain on the full specifications of its first plug-in hybrid SUV. The preview comes roughly a month after the model was first showcased at the Proton Tech Showcase at the company’s Centre of Excellence.

At the recent 2025 Proton Tech Showcase 2025, national automaker Proton previewed the eMAS 7’s first plug-in hybrid variant, dubbed eMAS 7 PHEV. Market expectations suggest the SUV could launch at a price starting around RM130000 to RM140000, positioning it roughly RM20–30k above the existing SUV in Proton’s lineup, the Proton X50.

It's been two weeks since the Proton e.MAS 5 was launched. As Malaysia’s First Affordable EV, it continues to spark strong interest nationwide, with over 10000 bookings collected. At the same time, the Proton e.MAS 7 continues its reign as the No. 1 EV Model in Malaysia for 10 months.

After weeks of teasers, Proton has officially launched its highly anticipated Proton e.MAS 5, marking a bold new chapter in Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape. As the country’s first truly affordable EV, the e.MAS 5 is available in two variants: the Prime and Premium, at a starting price of RM56800.

Malaysia’s national carmaker Proton has fully revealed its upcoming electric hatchback, the Proton e.MAS 5 — unveiled early ahead of the official launch on 30 October 2025. As a reminder, the official price is not revealed yet, but the estimated local pricing is from RM60000 to RM80000.

During the long weekend, Proton e.MAS Cars' released a social post about the upcoming e.MAS 5 featuring Y.S Khong, who was a Malaysian Rally champion decades ago. Not only was he promoting the EV, but also indirectly revealed the launch date, which is scheduled on 30 October 2025.