The Proton Lekiu is a series of concept SUV produced by the Malaysian automobile manufacturer,

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. It was first displayed at the 2010 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS 2010).

Etymology

The name "Lekiu" refers to a legendary warrior from

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called Hang Lekiu. The car is a member of the Pahlawan series of Proton's concept cars, which are named after warriors.

Specifications

It was based on the

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MPV, but with some cosmetic modifications on it. This includes a slightly revamped front grill, front and rear bumpers, head and tail lights, and a completely redesigned tailgate. Fresh to the car was the newly-designed alloy wheels, which featured 14 spokes. It shared the same platform as the Exora, but the suspension was raised to give the Lekiu a more offroading-oriented outlook.

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Etymology

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