Smaller, cheaper Proton eMas EV to debut at MAS – rebadged Geely Star Wish, up to 116 PS, 410 km CLTC

It looks like Proton has something big in store for this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025), which will be open to the public from May 9-15. In social media postings, the company is teasing what should be the next model in its eMas line-up of electric vehicles (EVs) that currently only includes the eMas 7.

Widely believed to be the eMas 5 (trademarks have already been filed), the vehicle depicted in the shadowy teaser bears a close resemblance to the Geely Star Wish (also known as the Geome Xingyuan). Cues that point to this include the shape of the side mirrors as well as horizontal lines on the trim piece near the C-pillars. This could also be the eMas 3 for all we know, as that name has also been trademarked.

The Star Wish/Xingyuan first broke cover in September last year and is meant to compete against the BYD Dolphin. It is smaller than the eMas 7, measuring in at 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,570 mm tall and with a wheelbase spanning 2,650 mm.

In China, the EV is offered with rear-wheel drive and CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries that take 21 minutes to get from a 30-80% state of charge. The first option is a 30.12-kWh unit that is good for a range of up to 310 km following China’s CLTC standard, paired with an electric motor rated at 79 PS (78 hp or 58 kW) and 130 Nm.

The alternative offers more range at up to 410 km thanks to a 40.16-kWh battery, while also having higher outputs of 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 150 Nm. Pricing for the Star Wish/Xingyuan in China ranges from 68,800 to 97,800 yuan (about RM40k to RM57k).

Depending on the variant, available equipment includes 16-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (or a smaller 10.1-inch unit), 256-colour ambient lighting, six speakers (or four), an external power supply capable of 3.3 kW, manual or powered front seats, an 8.8-inch digital meter panel, a 50W air-cooled wireless charger, automatic air-con with rear vents and a suite of ADAS functions.

Given its positioning below the eMas 7, the eMas 5 (or eMas 3) is poised to become Proton’s most affordable EV. The dealers have already had a chance to get up close with the Star Wish/Xingyuan, and we met with the EV in Bangkok in March this year. Are you looking forward to this one?

GALLERY: Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS)

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