The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is a plug-in hybrid SUV sold under the Proton brand in Malaysia. It was launched on 4 February 2026 as the third eMas model after the electric eMas 7 and the eMas 5, and it is essentially a Geely EX5, Starray or Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i. It is the first eMas with a petrol engine: a 1.5-litre non-turbo four-cylinder hybrid engine of 99 PS and 125 Nm works with a front motor of 218 PS and 262 Nm, for a combined 262 PS and 262 Nm sent to the front wheels through an 11-in-1 dedicated hybrid transmission. The Prime and Premium variants carry an 18.4 kWh battery with an 83 km electric range, while the Premium Plus has a 29.8 kWh battery, a 146 km electric range and a 996 km combined range on the WLTP cycle. Launch prices were RM109,800 for the Prime, RM123,800 for the Premium and RM129,800 for the Premium Plus, which made it Malaysia's cheapest plug-in hybrid.
Facts
Engine Class Engine Class Top Speed (km/h) Engine1.5-litre BHE15-DFN non-turbo four-cylinder hybrid engine (99 PS, 125 Nm) with a 218 PS, 262 Nm front motor and an 11-in-1 dedicated hybrid transmission 2 Connections
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Source Proton eMas 7 PHEV launched - Malaysia's cheapest plug-in hybrid, up to 996 km WLTP, RM106k-126k (paultan.org)
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Source Proton eMas 7 PHEV launched - Malaysia's cheapest plug-in hybrid, up to 996 km WLTP, RM106k-126k (paultan.org)
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Source Proton eMas 7 PHEV launched - Malaysia's cheapest plug-in hybrid, up to 996 km WLTP, RM106k-126k (paultan.org)Lead, brandQuote, Lead, brand
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1. autobuzz.my: Proton eMAS 7 PHEV launched in Malaysia, from RM110k - plug-in hybrid with up to 996 km range
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Feb 4, 2026
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larger end of the C-segment SUV category
View the Source 2. Proton eMas 7 PHEV launched - Malaysia's cheapest plug-in hybrid, up to 996 km WLTP, RM106k-126k (paultan.org)
Powertrain description
It's a series-parallel plug-in hybrid and not an EV
Powertrain description, engine
a 99 PS/125 Nm 1.5 litre BHE15-DFN non-turbo engine join forces with a 218 PS/262 Nm front motor to send a combined output of 262 PS and 262 Nm of torque to the front wheels
Powertrain description, front motor
a 99 PS/125 Nm 1.5 litre BHE15-DFN non-turbo engine join forces with a 218 PS/262 Nm front motor to send a combined output of 262 PS and 262 Nm of torque to the front wheels
Lead, launch
launched today is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV
Powertrain description, combined output
a 99 PS/125 Nm 1.5 litre BHE15-DFN non-turbo engine join forces with a 218 PS/262 Nm front motor to send a combined output of 262 PS and 262 Nm of torque to the front wheels
Common specifications
170 km/h top speed
Lead, brand
launched today is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV
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