This new Emerald Green exterior hue is now just one of seven colours available for the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV.
Coming appropriately right smack in the middle of Raya, Proton has just announced that its newly-launched e.MAS 7 PHEV can now be had in a new Emerald Green exterior hue. This latest shade expands the total colour options for this electrified SUV to a whopping 7, which includes Obsidian Black, Lithium White, Mercury Silver, Galena Grey and Aquamarine Blue.
Beyond this fresh splash of paint however, there are no other changes to report for the e.MAS 7 PHEV. The variant lineup remains unchanged, with three still on offer: the Prime at RM 109,800, the Premium at RM 123,800, and the range-topping Premium Plus at RM 129,800.
Powertrain-wise, the e.MAS 7 PHEV features a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine (shared with the Saga) producing 99 PS and 125 Nm, paired with a front-mounted electric motor rated at 218 PS and 262 Nm. Combined system output stands at 262 PS and 262 Nm, with drive sent to the front wheels via an 11-in-1 electrified dedicated hybrid transmission (E-DHT).
Battery specifications vary by variant. Both the Prime and Premium are fitted with an 18.4-kWh CATL LFP battery, delivering up to 83 km of EV-only range and a combined driving range of up to 1,000 km. DC fast charging is supported at up to 30 kW, enabling a 30–80% charge in under 20 minutes.
The Premium Plus nevertheless ups the ante with a larger 29.8-kWh Geely Aegis short blade LFP battery, which extends its EV-only range to up to 146 km and increases the combined range to 1,065 km. DC charging capability is also incidentally doubled to 60 kW, trimming the 30–80% charging time to under 16 minutes.
Visually, distinctions between the e.MAS 7 PHEV and its fully electric counterpart include a split headlamp design, complemented by a more stylised front bumper. New multi-spoke alloy wheels and conventional door handles also replace the EV’s flush units along the sides, while the number plate has been relocated from the bumper to the tailgate for a very different-looking rump.
As for changes within meanwhile, it is largely a game of spot-the-difference between the near-identical cabins of the PHEV and EV. The kit list is expectedly generous for a car of Chinese origin, featuring a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, a 13.8-inch head-up display, leatherette upholstery, a powered tailgate, powered and ventilated front seats, a fully reclining front passenger seat, 256-colour ambient lighting, wireless charging, and a 16-speaker Flyme Sound Wanos audio system with headrest speakers.
The only difference between the Premium and Premium Plus, apart from the larger battery, is the addition of a panoramic sunroof on the latter. As for the Prime, the speaker count drops from the Premium’s 16 to six, it loses the centre airbag to become a six-airbag setup, the surround-view camera is replaced by a reverse camera, and rather interestingly, it also does without a tonneau cover.
Finally, on the safety front, all variants come with a comprehensive ADAS suite, including AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, traffic sign recognition and leading vehicle departure alert. The Prime, however, omits several advanced features such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, emergency lane keep assist, and occupant detection alert.
Warranty coverage for the e.MAS 7 PHEV stands at six years with unlimited mileage for the vehicle, and eight years or 160,000 km for the high-voltage battery and related components.
