- Competent dynamics
- Spacious interior and boot
- Long warranty (five years/150,000 kms) with five year of free servicing
- Suspension lacks compliance
- Droning noise from CVT
- Light steering lacks feel
- Cheap interior plastics
- Steering wheel lacks reach adjustment
Overview
Released in Australia in December 2013, the Proton CR Suprima S was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Tanjung Malim, Malaysia, the front-wheel drive Suprima S was powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine; the engine was initially available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT, or Proton’s ‘ProTronic’) with seven pre-set ratios, though six-speed manual transmissions were subsequently introduced. As per the table below, the Suprima S range consisted of GX and GXR variants.
CamPro CFE engine
The 1.6-litre CamPro CFE engine had a cast iron block, an aluminium cylinder head, a low-pressure intercooled turbocharger (with maximum boost pressure of 0.75 bar or 10.9 psi), double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and a compression ratio of 8.9:1.
Dimensions and suspension
Underpinned by Proton’s P2 platform which was shared with the Proton CR Prev� , the Suprima S was 4436 mm long, 1786 mm wide, 1524 mm tall and had a 2650 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the Suprima S had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, multi-link rear suspension.
| Engine | Variant | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6-litre turbo petrol I4 | GX, GXR |
6sp man., 7sp CVT |
103 kW at 5000 rpm | 205 Nm at 2000-4000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Suprima S included dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, active front seat head restraints and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
The Suprima S GXR was further equipped with Active Hazard Lights which turned on automatically in the event of a collision or when sudden braking was detected from speeds above 90 km/h.
ANCAP crash testing
Based on testing of the related CR Prevé hatchback and technical evidence supplied by Proton, ANCAP awarded the Suprima S a five star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 34.25 out of 37. In testing of the Preve, there was a slight risk of serious chest injury for both front occupants and of lower leg injury for the driver in the offset crash test. In the side impact test, occupant protection was generally rated as good although there was a slight risk of serious chest injury.
Features: Suprima S GX and GXR
Standard features for the Suprima S GX included 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres, a four speaker sound system with a CD/DVD player, MP3-compatibility, auxiliary inputs (USB/iPod) and Bluetooth connectivity, a satellite navigation system with a seven-inch LCD touchscreen, air conditioning, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height adjustable steering column, a trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser.
The Suprima S GXR was further equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 R17 tyres, a six speaker sound system, climate control air conditioning, leather upholstery, cruise control, daytime running lights, front parking sensors, a reversing camera, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, power folding mirrors and push-button start. Models with CVTs also had steering wheel gearshift paddles.
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