30 December 2010 - The Proton Tuah is Proton's new sedan concept and strongly hints of what the Persona replacement model will look like. PROTON might be doing a favour to the KL International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2010 by offering the global unveiling of its three concept cars.
Proton today unveiled the three concept vehicles, together with another two show cars. The vehicles were all part of the Pahlawan series which is one of the highlights at Proton's booth.
Sized similar to the Toyota Altis rather than the smaller Vios, the Tuah concept or Espire is built on a P321A platform. The clay model shows day time running lights while the side profiles offer sharp creases and strong lines around the wheels. No information on its powertrain but sources informed us that the engine will highly be the new Campro series.
Tuah too is going to be Proton's global weapon and judging from the looks, we are pretty sure this car can do the job provided the material and quality is there. Proton has quite a grand display at the KLIMS 2010 motorshow – there’s a whole array of concept models there that are called the Pahlawan series. All of them look like they could make it into production, at least some derivative of them – it’s just a matter of time when!
All of the concept cars are named after Malaccan warriors – Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Lekir, Hang Lekiu and Hang Kasturi. The most exciting for me is this Proton Tuah Concept which you can see above. It’s a four door sedan that could most likely be a preview of the upcoming Persona R replacement model. It’s still a clay model of course so don’t expect production-like finishing. The Tuah/new Persona replacement will be Proton’s new global C-segment offering.
It features a new family face, with daytime running lights integrated in the headlamps and in the fog lamp area. The side profile features large 18 inch 10 spoke wheels wrapped with 225/40R18 tyres, and a nice sloping roofline. On the rear end the left and right tail lamp cluster is joined as a single piece, kinda like a 2nd generation Subaru Legacy.
Proton Tuah Full Specifications
| Powertrain | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8/2.0l |
| Max Output | N/A |
| Max Torque (Nm/rpm) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litre) | 50 |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Speed (km/h) | 180 |
| Acceleration (sec) | 10 |
| Fuel Consumption@90km (L/100km) | N/A |
| Minimum Turning Radius (m) | N/A |
| Chassis | |
| Power Steering | Electric |
| Suspension (front/rear) | Macpherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar / Multilink with Stabilizer Bar |
| Brake (front/rear) | 16"Vent Disc /15"Solid Disc |
| Tyre Size | 225/40/R18 |
| Wheel Rim | 18"X8J Alloy Wheels |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Overall L x W x H (mm) | 4540x 1775 x 1505 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2650 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 155 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1300 |
| Safety & Security | |
| Airbag | Driver & Passenger |
| Alarm System |  |
| Immobiliser | |
| Central Door-Lock | |
| Front seat Pre-tensioner Seatbelt | Driver & Passenger |
| Keyless Entry Remote | |
| Reverse Sensor | With camera |
| Features | |
| ICE | Digital Signal Processor |
| Front Fog Lamps | |
| Front Power Window | |
| Electric Door Mirror | |
| Body Kit | N/A |
| Seat & Door Trim Finishing | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Driver Seat With height adjuster | |
| Steering | |
| Rear Combi | L.E.D with light guide RR combi |
| Color | |
| Artic Pearl | |
| Powertrain | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8/2.0l |
| Max Output | N/A |
| Max Torque (Nm/rpm) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litre) | 50 |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Speed (km/h) | 180 |
| Acceleration (sec) | 10 |
| Fuel Consumption@90km (L/100km) | N/A |
| Minimum Turning Radius (m) | N/A |
| Chassis | |
| Power Steering | Electric |
| Suspension (front/rear) | Macpherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar / Multilink with Stabilizer Bar |
| Brake (front/rear) | 16"Vent Disc /15"Solid Disc |
| Tyre Size | 225/40/R18 |
| Wheel Rim | 18"X8J Alloy Wheels |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Overall L x W x H (mm) | 4540x 1775 x 1505 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2650 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 155 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1300 |
| Safety & Security | |
| Airbag | Driver & Passenger |
| Alarm System | |
| Immobiliser | |
| Central Door-Lock | |
| Front seat Pre-tensioner Seatbelt | Driver & Passenger |
| Keyless Entry Remote | |
| Reverse Sensor | With camera |
| Features | |
| ICE | Digital Signal Processor |
| Front Fog Lamps | |
| Front Power Window | |
| Electric Door Mirror | |
| Body Kit | N/A |
| Seat & Door Trim Finishing | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Driver Seat With height adjuster | |
| Steering | |
| Rear Combi | L.E.D with light guide RR combi |
| Color | |
| Artic Pearl | |
Source: Proton
