New Proton Preve unveiled

UNITED Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Proton, yesterday unveiled its new sedan, Proton Preve at the Radisson Hotel Mutiara Ballroom.

The launch was officiated by the Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei, His Excellency Dato' Abdullah Sani Omar and was witnessed by Proton Holdings Berhad Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dato' Lukman Ibrahim, Managing Director of United Motors Sdn Bhd, Simon Gelan and Chairman of United Motors Sdn Bhd, Pehin Datu Indera Negara Lt Col (Rtd) Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Ariffin.

Brunei is the third international market for the Preve, with 14 Proton models having already entered the Sultanate preceding it.

"We are very excited with the arrival of Preve in Brunei. We have been waiting to introduce this model to our customers ever since it was launched in Malaysia in April, 2012. From Today, Bruneians will be able to purchase a new model that has raised the bar for new generation of Proton cars in key aspects of safety, performance, comfort, build quality, technology, overall design and convenience," said Dato' Lukman.

"With the introduction of Preve in Brunei, Proton reiterates its commitment and determination to strengthen itself as a reputable, trusted and preferred car brand in this region. And as Proton's sole distributor here, we also believe that United Motors is equally determined to help Proton emerge stronger as a global car company and a brand that is defined by its philosophy or producing the right car, at the right time and at the right price," added Dato' Lukman.

Proton Preve is offered in three variants which are equipped with a 1.6-litre turbo engine,which delivers power and torque equivalent to that of large 2.0-litre normally-aspired engines and is mated with a seven-speed ProTronic CVT transmission and it is economical.

Proton's latest sedan is also its most technologically-advanced, as it utilises a method defined as Hot Press Forming (HPF) that provides better protection and higher body as well as structural rigidity without compromising the overall car bodyweight.

The Premium variant of the Proton Preve will also include features such as steering mounted paddle shifters, satellite navigation, engine push start button and more. Safety features of the Preve includes dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Brake Assist, Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control in the Premium variant.

Additionally, the premium variant is also equipped with a Smart Information Display (SID) that displays status updates on the Preve's various functions such as average fuel consumption, distance to empty, vehicle intrusion warning and more.

The Preve's showroom price is 26,900(MT) and $28,550(CVT) for the executive variants, and $32,650 for the premium variant. It is available in six colours such as Blue Lagoon, Tranquility Black, Solid White, Fire Red, Elegant Brown and Genetic Silver.

For more information, please contact United Motors Sdn Bhd at 2427110 or email them at unitedmotorsbrunei@gmail.com.

The Brunei Times