Malaysia - 'Proton Suprima S' is the name finalized for the Preve hatch

The hatchback version of the Proton Preve has been christened as the Proton Suprima S.

Paultan.org has clicked pictures of a dealer test drive vehicle with decals reading Suprima S. It's to be noted that Proton has registered a trademark under the name Surprima earlier this year. The car has been spotted testing extensively on the Malaysian roads lately.

The C-Segment 5-door hatchback is being targeted at the international markets as well. The Suprima S will borrow all its running gear from its sedan sibling to compete with the likes of the Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze hatchbacks.

The Preve is powered by a 1.5 litre petrol engine that is available in two states of tune - 107bhp and 138bhp. The entry level model is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission while the mid variant makes do with a 6-speed stepped CVT. The top of the line variant gets a 7-speed CVT.

The Proton Suprima S carries forward the design of the Preve from front all the way to the B-Pillar like most of hatchback spin-offs. The car appears generously proportioned and hence should be spacious.

The Proton Suprima S is expected to be launched in Malaysia anytime now given that demo cars have been sighted.

[Source: Paultan.org]