Proton e.MAS 7 launched in Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN: The all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 has been launched in Trinidad and Tobago, and the country is the second international market for the model,

Held at the capital city of Port of Spain, the launch event was officiated and witnessed by Ansa Motors Ltd sector head Jean-Marc Mouttet and Ansa MCAL Ltd general manager, new business development Alexander Sabga.

Ansa Motors is Proton’s official distributor in the dual island Caribbean nation, a distinction it has held since 2013.

The e.MAS 7 is offered in Premium specification in Trinidad and Tobago, and boasts a 5-star Asean NCAP safety rating and a rapid 0-100kph acceleration of just 7.1 seconds.

The 12-in-1 electric drive unit produces 160kW and 320Nm of torque.

Powered by Aegis Short Blade battery cells, it’s 60.22kWh battery has a WLTP-rated range of 410km.

Ansa Motors also unveiled a new EV (electric vehicle) showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar.

The new facility will offer an immersive experience for customers to explore its EV lineup, learn about EV technology and receive specialised support.

In a statement, Proton said this launch further reinforces the national automaker's continuous efforts in global expansion, and builds on the entry of the Proton X50 and X90 into Trinidad and Tobago last year.

To date, 481 units of Proton vehicles have been exported to the country, which has a population of 1.4 million.

These include 271 units of the X50, 141 units of the X90 and 44 units of the Saga.

“This clearly demonstrates Proton's dedication to leading the charge for EV adoption in our export portfolio. We can't wait to roll it out to additional export markets such as Mauritius and Singapore later this year," said Proton international sales division director Edmund Lim Meng Thong.