| Proton EMAS | |
|---|---|
 Proton EMAS3 front View | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Production | 2010 (concept car) |
| Designer | Italdesign Giugiaro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car |
| Body style | 3 door and 5 door hatchback |
| Layout | FF |
| Platform | Toyota iQ (modified) |
| Related | Lotus Ethos, Proton Iriz |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 liter three-cylinder flex-fuel capable gasoline |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) interior |
| Length | 3,555 mm (140.0 in) interior |
| Width | 1,699 mm (66.9 in) interior |
| Height | 1,576 mm (62.0 in) interior |
| Curb weight | 1400 kg |
Proton EMAS is a range of concept cars designed by Italdesign Giugiaro and developed by Proton. It debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as a hybrid vehicle.[1]
"EMAS" is an acronym for Eco Mobility Advance Solution. The word "emas" means "gold" in Malay.
Proton EMAS was planned to be Malaysia's and Proton's first global car and was expected to be in production by 2012. As of August 2014[update] the concept car had not reached production.
Proton's subsidiary Lotus Cars has shown a plug-in hybrid city concept car based on the EMAS named the Lotus Ethos.[2][3]
- ^ Paul Tan (2010-03-02). "Proton showcases the EMAS, EMAS Country and EMAS3 trio of concepts at Geneva 2010!". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ Dan Strong (2011-06-21). "Lotus confirms new V8 and city car too". Auto Express. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
- ^ Pollard, Tim (2010-12-16). "Lotus supermini 'here in October 2013' - Bahar". Car magazine. Retrieved 2011-09-30.