We rarely post news on Malaysia’s biggest carmaker and owner of Lotus Cars, Proton (itself a subsidiary of DRB Hicom), but it just so happens that our scoop photographers stumbled upon a prototype of a new model that is currently known under the codenames P2-30A and GSC for “Global Small Car”.
It’s a B-segment supermini with Proton aspiring to offer it in more markets around the world than it usually does with other products.
Last year, Proton launched a local online competition in Malaysia, asking viewers to submit a name for the car. At the time, it mentioned the following: “The car is stylish, hip and compact, with advanced, innovative design and features. It’s spacious, comfortable and extremely practical. It’s fun to drive!”. An announcement on the winner and consequently, the name of the GCS, is pending.
While heavily camouflaged on the outside, the subcompact model seems to sport a modern appearance, and the same can be said about the interior, of which we have a much better view from these shots.
The five-door hatch, which will be offered with a new generation of Proton engines, will launch before the end of 2014.
By John Halas
Photo Credits: CarPix for CarScoopS
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