[2] The CamPro (an abbreviation for Camshaft Profiling) engine and platform were both developed by Proton and Lotus Cars.

It was equipped with various aftermarket parts from Recaro, MOMO and Proton's own Race, Rally, Research (R3) division.

The GEN•2 MME was limited to 200 units and featured slightly improved performance, an in car entertainment system, custom rims and a body kit.

EVE stood for Efficient, Viable, Environmental and it was primarily designed by Lotus Engineering with support from Proton.

It also featured a continuously variable transmission, smart start-stop ignition and regenerative braking technology.

The GEN•2 EVE offered lower carbon dioxide emissions (134g/km, reduced from 172g/km), a 28% increase in fuel efficiency (50.2 MPG) and a higher power output (141 hp and 233Nm/1,500 rpm).

Although this concept car never made it into production, certain elements such as the CVT gearbox did and a CamPro hybrid engine is currently under development.

[9] Proton entered the Chinese market in 2007, under a strategic partnership with China's Youngman Automobile Group.

The deal involved a minimum of 30,000 Proton GEN•2 CBU cars that were rebadged in China under the Europestar brand.

The Medium- Line was powered by the 1.6L CamPro IAFM (Intake Air-Fuel Module) which produced 110 horsepower (82 kW) at 6,000rpm and 148Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.

Both dual fuel cars qualify for lower British road tax because LPG combustion produces less exhaust pollutants.

The updated GEN•2 also received a price drop and was sold in three colours; Fire Red, Genetic silver and Solid White.

It was sold in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Romania,[24] South Africa,[25] Australia,[26] Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia,[27] and Egypt[28] among other markets.

[1] Production of the GEN•2 stopped momentarily in November 2013, but resumed in July 2014 due to higher demand from some export markets, chiefly Egypt and Turkey.

[38] The American company Detroit Electric and Proton Holdings Berhad signed an agreement in March 2009.

In January 2011, another updated prototype was caught in action, but no official announcements were made by Proton or Detroit Electric.

[61] Auto Trader gave it 2.5/5 stars, commenting on the appalling interior as well as the generally good running costs, ride comfort and handling.

The Proton GEN•2 was also featured in Top Gear, Series 5, Episode 9 which aired on 26 December 2004 in the United Kingdom.

However, he also commented on the GEN•2's interior, where he quoted "I'd gladly trade the Lotus-developed suspension for some Toyota-developed door trim.