Verdict
The RM14,000 step from the RM109,800 eMas 7 PHEV to the RM123,800 version does not buy more electric range or quicker claimed acceleration: both manage 83 km on the 18.4 kWh battery and reach 100 km/h in eight seconds. It instead buys 258 hp rather than 215 hp from the motor, 19-inch Goodyears, a seventh airbag and a far richer cabin. For Malaysian buyers who will use the powered, ventilated and massage front seats, the dearer trim earns its keep; otherwise, the lower-priced car keeps the important PHEV hardware intact.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you want the same 83 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC charging and eight-second 0-100 km/h claim for RM14,000 less.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if powered ventilated massage seats, blind-spot monitoring, a head-up display and the 16-speaker Flyme system matter to you.
Key differences
- Price: RM109,800 vs RM123,800
- Motor output: 215 hp and 258 Nm vs 258 hp and 262 Nm
- Kerb weight: 1,735 kg vs 1,760 kg
- Wheels and tyres: 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres vs 19-inch alloys with 235/50R19 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV tyres
- Airbags: six vs seven, with the pricier version adding a front-centre airbag
- Front seats: manual adjustment vs powered seats with ventilation and massage
Prime
- RM14,000 lower purchase price
- Same 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km EV range
- Same adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go and autonomous braking
- 215 hp and 258 Nm motor versus 258 hp and 262 Nm
- No blind-spot information system or front parking sensors
- Manual front seats, manual air-con and six-speaker audio
Premium
- 258 hp motor and 262 Nm torque
- Seven airbags, including a front-centre airbag, plus blind-spot information
- Powered, ventilated and massage front seats with a 16-speaker Flyme sound system
- Costs RM14,000 more
- Weighs 25 kg more at 1,760 kg
- Claims the same 83 km EV range and eight-second 0-100 km/h time
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM123,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Horsepower | 98 hp | 98 hp |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | 258 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 258 Nm | 262 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.4 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| EV Range | 83 km | 83 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 30 kW | 30 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,760 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 528 litres | 528 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Center Airbag, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with N95 Cabin Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 16-speaker Flyme Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Prime vs Premium FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The RM123,800 Proton eMas 7 PHEV is better equipped, with more motor output, seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and upgraded seats. The RM109,800 version is the better buy if those extras are not essential, because its battery, EV range and acceleration claim are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The price difference is RM14,000: RM109,800 for the lower-priced Proton eMas 7 PHEV and RM123,800 for the higher-priced version.
Do both Proton eMas 7 PHEV versions have the same electric range?
Yes. Both use an 18.4 kWh battery, claim 83 km of EV range, accept 6.6 kW AC and 30 kW DC charging, and provide 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability.
