Geely EX2 priced at RM51k-55k equal in Thailand – high mannequin is cheaper than base Proton eMas 5

The Geely EX2‘s Thai costs are out – 399,990 baht (RM51k) for the Professional and 429,990 baht (RM55k) for the Max, experiences AutolifeThailand. That’s fairly a bit cheaper than our RM57k-70k Proton eMas 5so it’s comparability time. Thailand will get their automobile CBU from China – so can we presently; our CKD will come later.

Earlier than you all get your sarongs in a twist, keep in mind that Thailand’s entry-level EV market may be very crowded, aggressive and cut-throat. Geely entered Thailand comparatively latewhen there have been already quite a lot of established manufacturers, so the EX2 is priced accordingly. Whereas in Malaysia, the eMas 5 is the primary and solely sub-RM100k EV (to this point), so it’s in a category of its personal. It was additionally effectively obtained with over 10,000 bookings to this pointunprecedented for an EV right here.

In Thailand, each Professional and Max variants get a 116 PS/150 Nm rear electrical motor (like our eMas 5 Premium); there appears to be no lesser possibility like our eMas 5 Prime’s 79 PS/130 Nm unit. Identical story with the battery – the Thai EX2 will get just one 39.4 kWh alternative yielding a 395 km NEDC vary (in comparison with the eMas 5’s 30.12/40.16 kWh and 225/325 km WLTP). 39.4 kWh is probably going the online determine to the 40.16 kWh’s gross, which means that the EX2 will get the larger battery as normal.

Tools-wise, the specs are largely the identical, however the EX2 does add on a number of issues not obtainable on the eMas 5, comparable to a wi-fi telephone charger, a powered driver’s seat and a tonneau cowl, which Professional-Web could provide later at eMas 7.

Additionally, the bottom EX2 Professional already will get computerized LED projector headlamps and a leather-based steering wheel, each of which we have to purchase the eMas 5 Premium to get pleasure from. The Proton fights again with instantly-available Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (solely supported from 2Q25 for Thai patrons) and a powered tailgate, which the Geely doesn’t get in Thailand.

One other distinction is the EX2’s passenger-side dashboard and door playing cards have a cityscape ambient lighting motif as an alternative of the taking pictures stars on the eMas 5.

On to colors – the Thai automobile might be had in Nebula Beige, Comet Gray, Star Silver and Moon White (the top-spec Max moreover will get an Aurora Inexperienced alternative; all Max vehicles have black roofs), whereas the inside is both Skyline White or Horizon Gray relying on the variant.

In the meantime, our eMas 5 might be had in Moonstone White, Graphite Silver and Slate Gray (the top-spec Premium moreover will get Marble Cream and Quartz Rose selections; all Premium vehicles have black roofs). The inside is Alabaster White if the outside is both Marble Cream or Quartz Rose; in any other case it’s Flint Gray.

Warranties? Thai Geely distributor Thonburi Neustern is providing six years/160,000 km for the automobile, eight years/180,000 km for the battery and eight years’ free 24-hour roadside help, whereas Proton’s package deal consists of a six-year/limitless mileage automobile guarantee and an eight-year/160,000 km battery and powertrain guarantee.

Geely EX2 in Thailand

Proton eMas 5 Premium in Malaysia

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