The national car manufacturer Proton held a press preview for the eMAS 5 ahead of its MISI 5 nationwide preview tour. The EV hatchback was first unveiled at the Malaysia Auto Show (MAS 2025) and is based on Geely’s Star Wish.
During the preview, which was held at the design centre in Proton’s Shah Alam headquarters earlier this week, an uncamouflaged pre-production unit was shown, compared to the camouflaged model that was unveiled to the public at the MAS 2025. However, the automaker isn’t allowing photos of the said version to the public just yet, though we are treated to views of its interior. That said, all external shots featured in this article is of the camouflaged model that’s currently on tour.
As for specs, Proton has only revealed details of the Premium variant. For the exterior, the EV is very similar to the Star Wish, starting with the sharp, feather-like headlights featuring intelligent high beam control and arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights. It also sports a dual-tone roof with a black finish. At the rear, the same feather-like design is applied to the taillights, and it features a roof spoiler. Completing the exterior design are the 16-inch rims.
Despite its compact profile, the EV offers generous space. It has a wheelbase of 2,650 mm, a height of 1,580 mm, a length of 4,135 mm and a width of 1,805 mm. The dimensions may make the car appear small, but it compensates with ample legroom and headroom in the cabin. Proton claims that the rear legroom measures 890 mm.
Furthermore, the eMAS 5 comes with a 70-litre frunk and a 375-litre boot (expanding to 1,320 litres with the seats folded down). To further enhance cabin practicality, it includes 32 storage compartments, including a 20-litre console storage. On the other hand, the cabin is equipped with leather upholstery seats and a leatherette two-tone steering wheel.
For connectivity, the eMAS 5 features an 8.8-inch instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch infotainment screen powered by an Automotive Grade Chip. The hatchback supports both wireless and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Additionally, the EV runs on the Atlas Auto operating system, which can be set to both English and Bahasa Malaysia, which also applies to its voice command functionality. Other features include an integrated live charging map showing nearby charging stations, as well as Intelligent Keyless Entry and Start.
Moving to the powertrain, the eMAS 5 is equipped with an 11-in-1 integrated motor positioned at the rear axle, making it a rear-wheel drive (RWD). It produces 85kW of power and 150Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0–50km/h in 3.9 seconds. The motor is powered by a 40.16kWh battery that delivers a WLTP range of 325km. With a 71kW DC charger, the car can replenish from 30% to 80% in just 21 minutes, while AC charging is rated at 6.6kW.
In terms of safety, the eMAS 5 offers 12 ADAS features, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD). Other safety equipment includes airbags, rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera with 3D display.
As for pricing, the automaker has yet to announce it. As previously revealed by the national automaker, the Proton eMAS 5 is expected to launch by the end of 2025.
(Source: Proton press release)
