kobayashiGT Internal Moderator January 25, 2022 Share January 25, 2022 Proton recently announced that it has signed a deal with smart Automobile Company to introduce the brand’s upcoming electric vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand in the near future. If you’re wondering whether this is the same smart brand that was responsible for the tiny smart ForTwo two-seater compact car that you may have caught a glimpse of on Malaysian roads in the mid-2000s, then you are right. But then again, it is not the same smart brand that you may have known and this deal with Proton certainly does not involve any smart ForTwo or ForFour which were made by the brand when it was still a division of Mercedez-Benz. This is because the smart Automobile Company that we highlighted here is actually a new joint venture company between Mercedez-Benz and Geely. Announced in late 2019, the joint venture is focusing on the new generation of smart-branded electric vehicles that will be released in China as well as the global markets. Mercedes-Benz Design is responsible for the interior and exterior look of these new generation smart electric vehicles while their development and engineering are handled by Geely. Given Geely’s status as one of Proton’s parent companies, it is not hard to see why the Malaysian automaker was roped into this deal which will see Proton Edar becoming the importer, distributor, and dealer for smart cars in Malaysia and Thailand. Additionally, Proton Edar will also be responsible for smart’s after-sales services in both countries as well. While we are not going to see a mass-produced Proton electric vehicle through this deal, the brand’s Chairman, Syed Faisal Albar pointed out that it will still allow Proton to gain experience and build up the necessary skills that the company needs to be part of the New Energy Vehicle’s market in this region. No release timeline was mentioned in the announcement though but the wait shouldn’t be that long as Daimler and Geely have already planned to launch the first group of the new generation smart electric vehicles within this year. Quote Hmmm. I think if the price point is attractive can also bring to SG market leh! Expand ↡ Advertisement 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic January 25, 2022 Share January 25, 2022 Whooo! Geelyvolution! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged January 25, 2022 Share January 25, 2022 if whole world adopt ev just wondering battery problem how huh send to outer space si bo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic January 25, 2022 Share January 25, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 1:19 AM, Inlinefour said: if whole world adopt ev just wondering battery problem how huh send to outer space si bo Expand that explains the space x program. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator January 25, 2022 Author Share January 25, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 1:09 AM, Watwheels said: Whooo! Geelyvolution! Expand Is Smart Geelyvolution! 😂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic January 25, 2022 Share January 25, 2022 (edited) On 1/25/2022 at 1:52 AM, kobayashiGT said: Is Smart Geelyvolution! 😂 Expand Will Proton huat this time? Merc-Geely-Proton to make and sell Smart electric cars. Future looks bright for Proton. Edited January 25, 2022 by Watwheels 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator January 25, 2022 Author Share January 25, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 1:59 AM, Watwheels said: Will Proton huat this time? Merc-Geely-Proton to make and sell Smart electric cars. Future looks bright for Proton. Expand got potential. Dr Mahathir not interfering with anything right? 🤣 Later he say proton must produce ICE cars only No electric! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear January 25, 2022 Share January 25, 2022 All these can only come true when Geely took over. Otherwise, Proton remains true Proton, they will still be selling 20 years old models and kept updating x 10. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged January 26, 2022 Share January 26, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 1:52 AM, kobayashiGT said: Is Smart Geelyvolution! 😂 Expand Hardly ever had smart n proton in the same sentence.. @kobayashiGT is your acct hack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceecookie 5th Gear January 26, 2022 Share January 26, 2022 (edited) This is basically Mercedes design theme for cabin interior 😂 Edited January 26, 2022 by Ceecookie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic January 26, 2022 Share January 26, 2022 Geely founder is major shareholder of Daimler 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged January 27, 2022 Share January 27, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 11:26 AM, Ceecookie said: This is basically Mercedes design theme for cabin interior 😂 Expand The build quality for protons x70 is impressive as well .. wonder how they jump the bench mark from basement 2 to 20 storeys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic January 28, 2022 Share January 28, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 11:14 PM, Sdf4786k said: The build quality for protons x70 is impressive as well .. wonder how they jump the bench mark from basement 2 to 20 storeys Expand Only China man can make bullocks cart moves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethalstrike Turbocharged January 28, 2022 Share January 28, 2022 Proton? EV? Oh, you mean like this ah...😁 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minion 4th Gear January 28, 2022 Share January 28, 2022 looks simple and smart. Hope to see the actual product soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic February 2, 2022 Share February 2, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 2:03 AM, kobayashiGT said: got potential. Dr Mahathir not interfering with anything right? 🤣 Later he say proton must produce ICE cars only No electric! Expand Laoma will insist gotta use 80s technology. Coz he invented it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic February 3, 2022 Share February 3, 2022 (edited) Ehhhh.... why Proton in conti thread? The most go to China thread, since owned by Geely. Edited February 3, 2022 by Tohto 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic February 3, 2022 Share February 3, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 3:18 PM, Soya said: Laoma will insist gotta use 80s technology. Coz he invented it.... Expand Proton CEO will tell him to shut up. Laoma doesn’t dare to tell Chinaman to go back to Thongsan. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
What parking app to use in JB?
What parking app to use in JB?
MGS5
MGS5
5 days Road Trip in Malaysia - suggestions & tips?
5 days Road Trip in Malaysia - suggestions & tips?
Nearly 2,000 HDB car parks to have at least 3 EV charging points each by 2025
Nearly 2,000 HDB car parks to have at least 3 EV charging points each by 2025
No one wants used EVs, making new ones a tougher sell too
No one wants used EVs, making new ones a tougher sell too
Porsche Says EVs Would Be Worse With Fake Gear Changes
Porsche Says EVs Would Be Worse With Fake Gear Changes
Retirement in Malaysia - how much RM a month for living?
Retirement in Malaysia - how much RM a month for living?
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail might be revived
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail might be revived