Proton plans to revive Exora on its new AMA05 platform

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 AUGUST 2026 —

Proton has confirmed that a new MPV will be built on the AMA05 platform, with the Exora nameplate expected to return in 2027. The company said the model will launch after the Proton Saga Cross, with a target entry price of below RM80,000.

The Exora’s predecessor saw sales collapse in 2019 after it failed to update its design and powertrain. Nazz Abdullah, a Proton insider, noted that rivals such as Perodua Alza, Mitsubishi Xpander and Hyundai Stargazer have since gained market share, leaving the Exora “tenggelam”. He said Proton will focus on making the new MPV a practical, fuel‑efficient vehicle for everyday use rather than a direct challenger to the Xpander.

Proton’s AMA05 platform was developed to produce affordable models that are easier for Malaysian consumers to own. The company’s pricing strategy, according to Abdullah, will keep the new Exora close to the current Proton S70 MC1, which is priced around RM80,000. This places it well below the RM100,000 price point of many competing MPVs, positioning it as a value‑oriented option.

No official statement has yet been released, but internal sources suggest the launch will occur in 2027, following the Saga Cross debut. The timing reflects Proton’s priority to introduce the Saga Cross first, given its higher profile in the market.

In a related announcement, Proton revealed that one of its planned MPVs will be a hybrid. The vehicle will use a DHT120 dedicated hybrid transmission, similar to that on the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV, with an electric motor output of 120 kW (about 163 PS). The hybrid MPV will not be offered with a conventional petrol engine, according to the company’s design chart.

Design-wise, the new Exora is expected to share a visual identity with the Saga Cross but will be slightly longer and taller. Its overall dimensions are projected to be more compact than the original Exora, placing it in the same class as the Perodua Alza. This size adjustment aims to make the vehicle more suitable for modern family use while maintaining the MPV’s practicality.

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