Proton Exora Turbo

Proton Exora Prestige Prototype

For those who are planning to buy Proton Exora, you are advised to wait for another 5 to 6 months as by that time Proton should have launch their turbocharged Proton Exora.
Eventhough, no confirmation has been made by Proton so far on the Exora Turbo but based on the press statement recently, the Managing Director has confirmed that Proton will introduce 2-3 new Proton model. And my gut say one of it could be Proton Exora Turbo, the first turbopowered national car.
The plan on turbocharged campro engine was made since 2007 where Proton send their engineer to Lotus to work on the campro turbo. We believe after 3 years, they have completed their work and Dr Mahathir is one very few Malaysian who has tested this Exora in UK during his visit to UK.
One of the reason that why Proton produced turbo charged engine for Exora is nothing secret as they need more powerful engine for Exora. With that size of MPV, 1.6 campro is just not enough. And for Proton to develop new 2.0 litre engine will cost a lot of money and time. Therefore, one of the best option they have is to turbocharge their current Campro engine which will give them a power equivalent to what 2.0 engine can deliver.  In this case, I think Proton are looking at 160-180hp from this turbocharged engine.
For record Proton has showcase their Proton Exora Turbo Prestige Prototype in July 2009. The photo below is the prototype model with front mount intercooler.

Proton Exora Prestige Turbo Prototype

In term of price definitely this turbocharged unit will cost consumer extra money. Anyway, just wait for further announcement from Proton on this much awaited model.