THE DURABILITY OF THE EXORA.

Real Close-Encounter of the nasty kind!
 

I had just surfed through a blog which portrayed pictures of an accident involving two MPV cars of different makes.



 
 
This accident may have occurred on an rural road by the looks of the surroundings.
 


 

But take a closer look at the big dented front of the Exora.



 

And compare it with this picture of the Avanza’s wrecked nose.


These pictures may not be conclusive proof of the durability of either makes because the various facts contributing to this accident should be taken into account to determine which car comes out better in a typical accident.
Anyway, they can, to a certain extent, influence would be buyers to choose the sturdier car.
Finally, it is up to the readers to judge the better car.

The 25th Proton Exora Anniversary

This is a very special edition of Proton Exora. Only 25 limited units are built. This Exora symbolised the 25 years of Proton from 1985-2010. Named as Proton Exora 25th Anniversary Edition, the Exora is an icon from Proton to it’s supporter. The 25th Anniversary Edition Exora are equipped with uniqueness inside-out when compare to a normal Proton Exora.

All 25 unit of this anniversary edition of Exora is painted with Pearl White colour, only exclusive for these units. The front of Exora is painted with black from the middle grille down towards the bumper. The headlights are fitted with black painted parts and fitted with the same bodykit and chrome finish on the fog light similar to the New Exora we reported earlier, the Exora definitely looks more sporty. The rims of the 25th Anniversary Edition Exora are different as well.

Inspired by a tiger as what Proton logo represents too, the Exora is fitted with a tiger striped line sticker from front to back, ending with Proton’s 25 anniversary graphic. The rear cover is also painted with black. The roof of this Exora is  painted black  from front until the rear spoiler. Above the rear car number plate is a hidden reverse camera, which is viewable from the front center console.

Inside, Proton gave the 25th Anniversary Exora an upgrade to a luxury class MPV feel. The standard audio console has been replaced with touch screen LCD which will show the reverse camera, GPS, and videos from USB or your CD/DVD. We immediately notice the brown leather seats and interior which are fitted on it. The quality of the leather seats are premium class, similar to those in BMW or Mercedes Benz. The middle row has been replace with 2 individual seats for better comfort. Two LCD are mounted behind the headrest – one on the front passenger seat and one of the front driver seat. The Two LCD will gave the rear passengers personalised entertainment.

The 25th Anniversary of Proton logo are everywhere on this special edition of Exora. There’s one emblem on the rear cover, even the car plate frame it’s also printed with it the 25th Anniversary wordings. Inside, the leather seats are embossed with 25 years logo on the headrest. The car mats of the Exora are also specially made with an emblem of the 25th Anniversary of Proton Logo. With all these extra and premiums and the limits units, you will need about RM15,000 more than a standard high line Proton Exora – which totals to RM91,998 with insurance. If you really like this limited edition Proton Exora, we suggest you to head to Proton Centre of Excellence showroom along KESAS highway soon as they are already starting to accept bookings for this.

Test-Drive of Proton Exora

Here's what a car expert has to say about the performance of the EXORA.

    After half a day of trying to drive the wheels off Proton's MPV, I am left with no doubts that the demands of the family will be well catered for as the Exora offers space, practicality, safety, performance and economy. And also style and trendiness.

    The Exora looks more like a luxury MPV than the Innova does. It also looks more ‘stable’ as it has a more favourable footprint – ratio of wheelbase and tracks in relations to the body.The Exora looks more like a luxury MPV than the Innova does. It also looks more ‘stable’ as it has a more favourable footprint 

    The chassis is outstanding. It has a commanding stance at high speed on the highways, and a prowess and agility on fast curving roads that will astound even those used to tackling such challenges in well sorted out sedans.Its performance is highly commendable, considering that the engine is only a 1.6L petrol, and that the weight of the vehicle is close to 1400kg.

And a most crucial point for most people considering a full 7-seater is the fuel consumption. I can report that after some 260km of very hard driving with a heavy load, the Auto returned a figure of 11.4L/100km, while the Manual registered 10.7. The worst figure I saw on the trip computer was 16.9, right next to the speedo reading more than 170kph. I would think that with normal driving the figures should average 9.0 and 8.3. With the 55L tank, the range can easily extend over 600km.

This is quite the Super MPV, with an amazingly pleasing balance of space, performance and efficiency. It is what many of us need, and it is long overdue. If you familiar with the Toyota Avanza 1.5 and feel that its performance is adequate, you will find the Exora Auto spacious, solid and spritely. The Manual will change your perception of MPVs.

PROTON BAGS FIRST PLACE IN BRIGHTON RACE

   Proton's Exora Extended Range Electric Vehicle got off to a good start when it competed against 64 other car in different categories in the first Brighton to London Future Challenge and won.
   The contest, organised by the Royal Automobile Club, pits electric, hybrid, and low-emission internal combustion engine passenger cars against each other.Proton participated with the Saga Electric in the EV category and Exora Extended Range EV in the E-REV category.Winners were based on cars with the lowest energy consumption on the 91.2km drive.  
   Proton's managing director, Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Tahir, who was at the finishing line in Waterloo Place to meet the arrival of the Exora and the Saga, was jubilant with the award as it demonstrated that Proton could compete with other car companies.
"This win is really unexpected but it proves that the technology that we have now can compete with others. It is indeed a moment to be proud of," he said after the award was announce.

The additional member of the proton family

PROTON EXORA

The Proton Exora is a New Lifestyle Family Mover which combines advanced styling, space and multi usage, high quality design, and good performance without neglecting the value for money factor. Proton Exora is built with a spacious interior which sits 7 adults comfortably. The dual blower air cond with individual vents for each row adds comfort for all passengers. Its safe cabin features high tensile steel cage coupled with hydro forming sub-frame providing high level of safety. It also features several intelligent functions such as programmable door lock and programmable front wiper speed which are controlled by an integrated module.   Proton Exora High Line AT is available at OTR RM 75,998 and Medium Line AT is available at RM69,998. There are six (6) body colours offered for Proton Exora: Genetic Silver Tranquility Black Blue Haze Solid White Gaia Blue (new) Pyrite Brown (new)