Beneath the bumper, the front end is finished by stainless-steel-style trim and integrated underbody protection.

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The company already uses recycled resin in the underbody of the vehicle and recycled yarn on seat covers.

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The prominent tailpipes have a stainless-steel look and are integrated in a trim panel that features underbody protection.

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The designs are different, but the underbody components are the same and are pieced together in the same manner.

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For one thing, it shares a car underbody with Chrysler's Italian partner, Fiat SpA, instead of a platform designed for off-roading.

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Much of what the underbody comprises is supplied by American Axle.

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However, the mid-range sedan's platform (underbody structure and chassis) is entirely Proton, a major step for the carmaker, whose other models are based on Mitsubishi or Citroen platforms.

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The car's underbody had been damaged by the flailing rubber.

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The exterior also utilizes a flat underbody (including a large front flat floor cover, electric motor area undercover, front undercover and rear diffuser with fins) to help manage airflow under the vehicle.

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