Geely Thonburi in Thailand plans to sell the new Galaxy Starship 7, a plug-in hybrid SUV, which will be converted to right-hand drive for the global market.
Geely Thonburi also intends to conduct CKD local assembly for the Starship 7 in Thailand, raising questions about Proton's role as the ASEAN production hub.
Proton's manufacturing capacity may be limited to the Malaysian market and a few small export markets, with Geely expanding its presence in larger markets.
The Geely Galaxy Starship 7 is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, featuring a 1.5-liter engine, an electric motor, and a large battery offering a pure electric range of 120 km and a total range of 1,420 km.