Proton eMas 7 to get revised suspension tuning for Malaysian market – stiffer with better body control

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The Proton eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7) may look all but identical to the Geely Galaxy E5, but we now know there will be some changes beyond the right-hand drive conversion. Among other things, …

, but we now know there will be some changes beyond the right-hand drive conversion. Among other things, the Proton version will get a different suspension setup compared to its Chinese-market twin, a spokesperson confirmed to us., we have a pretty good idea as to the direction of the changes. In our experience, the car’s suspension felt exceedingly soft, which gave a floaty, supple ride but also caused it to bounce over undulating tarmac.

Expect the eMas 7, then, to get a stiffer setup to bring some body control back into the mix. This should not only improve the car’s handling characteristics but also aid comfort levels, delivering a more consistent ride quality across different road conditions. However, those hoping for Proton to sprinkle its chassis tuning magic on the eMas 7 should keep their expectations in check, as the company’s chassis tweaks for its Geely-based models are generally aimed at improving the ride and handling balance rather than delivering a sportier driving experience. A similarly minor revision was applied to theThe eMas 7 is set to be launched later this year and is expected to offer the same powertrain as the Galaxy E5.

 

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