Here’s a description of the gear-lever (gear selector) system on Proton Preve Turbo (auto / CVT) — how it works, what it looks like, and what to expect.

✅ What transmission / gear-lever in Preve Turbo

• The Preve Turbo uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT), branded by Punch Powertrain as ''ProTronic.''  
• The gearbox is internally ''7-speed ProTronic CVT'' for the 1.6 Turbo (CFE) engine version.  
• The Turbo Preve auto may come with steering-mounted paddle shifters (for manual-mode override / simulated gear shifts) — though depending on variant.  

🔧 What the gear-lever looks like & how it functions

• The gear selector is a conventional floor-mounted shift lever (between the two front seats, on the centre console) — not a column shifter. (This follows typical layout for gear levers in automatic sedans)  
• The knob/lever assembly for CVT automatic is sold as a distinct part — e.g. ''Gear Knob Shift CVT Automatic – Proton Preve …'' for 2012–2020 Preve automatic.  
• Operation is like a standard auto: you move lever among familiar positions — Park (P), Reverse (R), Neutral (N), Drive (D). When in D, you can engage manual-like shifting via paddles (if equipped). (This is typical ''gear selector + paddle shift'' auto-CVT arrangement.)  

⚠️ What to note — CVT / common owner feedback & quirks

According to parts suppliers / owner reports:

• The CVT ''ProTronic'' gearbox in Preve Turbo is known to occasionally have ''noise (whine)'', especially under load or acceleration.  
• From rest / standstill, some owners describe the take-off as sluggish or jerky — especially in low-speed or ''stop-and-go'' traffic.  
• With proper maintenance — changing CVT fluid (CVTF) at recommended intervals — the gearbox performs reasonably; but neglect (delayed fluid change, heavy driving) can lead to issues.  

🎯 What this means for you (if you drive or service Preve Turbo)

• If you’re shifting gear with the lever: treat it as a ''normal auto'' — usual positions P-N-R-D, and optionally manual via paddles.
• Because it’s CVT/ProTronic, smoothness and transmission health depend heavily on correct fluid and maintenance schedule. A worn or poorly serviced CVT may show lag, jerky responses, or whining.
• If replacing gear-lever parts (shift knob or selector), make sure to get a part compatible with Preve Turbo CVT — e.g. the listed CVT gear-knob assembly for Preve 2012-2020.  

If you like — I can fetch 4–6 clear high-resolution photos of the Preve Turbo gear lever (interior + console + paddle-shift) on different model years. Boleh bantu kamu nilai keadaan bila nak tukar atau beli suku-cadang. Mau saya siapkan?