We’ve seen spyshots of the automotive since 2023 and have seen it uncovered and up shut for the higher a part of two months now. Now, lastly, the facelifted Proton X50 has been launched in Malaysia, the fruits of a close to month-long teaser interval.
This new mannequin has fairly a job on its fingers, what with ever stiffer competitors, significantly from Chinese language manufacturers. The earlier X50 had been a convincing success, with over 140,000 models offered since 2020, so the facelift has huge sneakers to fill. Fortunately, there are many modifications that we’ve already detailed, and with immediately’s launch comes the ultimate piece of the puzzle to be revealed – the pricing.
Base worth now RM500 decrease, even with rather more customary equipment
So let’s lead with that. Out there in three variants – Govt, Premium and Flagship, the bottom Customary having been dropped – the brand new X50 is priced as follows:
- Proton X50 1.5TD Govt – RM89,800
- Proton X50 1.5TD Premium – RM101,800
- Proton X50 1.5TD Flagship – RM113,300
On prime of this can be a RM4,000 rebate for the primary 10,000 clients who e book earlier than October 31, bringing the costs all the way down to:
- Proton X50 1.5TD Govt – RM85,800
- Proton X50 1.5TD Premium – RM97,800
- Proton X50 1.5TD Flagship – RM109,300
With this low cost, the X50’s beginning worth is RM500 decrease than the outgoing RC, regardless of the vary now beginning with the Govt variant with extra equipment; versus the previous Govt, the brand new base mannequin prices a staggering RM7,500 much less. The Premium and Flagship, in the meantime, are each RM4,000 cheaper.
All figures are on-the-road with out insurance coverage and embrace a five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee and 6 instances free labour for scheduled servicing. Then there are the launch packages additionally for the primary 10,000 consumers, similar to an information improve to 2 GB per 30 days for the primary 5 years, as much as RM2,000 in trade-in overtrade assist and particular financing with rates of interest of two.35% each year over 5 years and a couple of.38% each year over seven years.
These early-bird consumers additionally get an upgraded Proton Insurance coverage Programme for the primary yr that features particular perils protection, as much as RM500 in little one seat assist and private accident protection of as much as RM15,000 per passenger.
All-new 1.5 litre turbo 4-cylinder, extra energy, decrease gas consumption
It’s been almost 5 years because the X50 was launched, and whereas the essential physique construction and lots of elements of the unique have been retained, this main revamp brings with it some severe, far-reaching upgrades. And the largest speaking level of all needs to be the all-new 1.5 litre BHE15TD turbocharged and direct injected (TD, which doesn’t stand for turbodiesel) engine.
Nonetheless with the identical nominal swept capability, this mill brings the much-vaunted change from three cylinders to 4, accompanied by new Clever Inexperienced Know-how (i-GT) branding. Proton has beforehand mentioned that the World Engine Petrol 3 (GEP3) three-pot would type the constructing blocks for its future engines, but it surely appears like the brand new BHE15 will fill that position as an alternative.
Other than the TD mill that powers this automotive, the forthcoming Saga MC3 will use a naturally-aspirated by-product of this engine. That may most certainly be the BHE15PFI port-injected model additionally discovered within the plug-in hybrid Geely Galaxy Starship 7/Starray EM-i, which is ready to change into the Proton eMas 7 PHEV.
Anyway, again to the BHE15TD, which produces 181 PS at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm of torque between 2,000 and three,500 rpm – will increase 4 PS and 35 Nm over the outgoing TGDi engine. That doesn’t appear to be a lot, but it surely’s sufficient for it to get from zero to 100 km/h three tenths of a second sooner at 7.6 seconds, regardless of utilizing the identical seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission and front-drive structure.
Extra importantly, this TD engine is fitted as customary throughout the vary, that means that the lesser variants get a large 31 PS/64 Nm bump over the previous PFI three-pot, so they need to now be a rattling sight sooner. The four-pot can also be extra frugal, with gas consumption all the way down to the tune of 4.7%, in addition to requiring much less upkeep because of the adoption of a timing chain rather than a standard belt.
The X50 continues to characteristic Eco, Regular and Sport drive modes, however there’s now a brand new Adaptive mode that robotically adapts to prevalent driving situations and the way in which you drive. In contrast to within the earlier mannequin, there’s no bodily change – you’ll have to vary the modes by way of the display.
Model-new look from Geely Binyue L with gaping entrance grille
Other than the brand new engine, the numerous redesign is the opposite spotlight. Each the engine and new look have been taken from China’s Geely Binyue L, the newest model of the X50’s donor automotive launched simply final November. By the way in which, the four-pot was first seen within the Binyue powering the L’s predecessor, the Binyue Cool, which has been discontinued.
The X50’s whole entrance clip is new, sporting reflector LED headlights (no extra projectors, sadly, however with triple daytime working gentle “eyebrows” à la the S70), a large full-width slatted decrease grille with silver L-shaped corners, and even new fenders to deal with S70-style chrome A-pillar extensions.
The grille can also be new and distinctive to Proton, reintroducing the crimson “Ethereal Bow” strip and including alternating vertical “pins” that’s as all the time mentioned to be impressed by songket patterns. The headlights and grille proceed to be tied collectively by a body, now completed in satin relatively than gloss silver. A reshaped bonnet has been added as effectively, now with pretend vents on the outer edges.
Additional again, the aforementioned A-pillar extension has led to the beforehand full-chrome window line to be break up into two. The decrease trim continues to characteristic the reflective end, however the higher trim is now plain plastic. This will appear to be a downgrade, however when mixed with the Flagship’s unique black roof (no matter physique color), it results in a cleaner look. Down under, the black plastic physique cladding has been redesigned, now with pretend vents aft of the entrance wheels.
On the again you’ll discover one other wholesale redesign, with full-width taillights and a brand new tailgate that pushes the quantity plate recess decrease down. The bumper beneficial properties extra L-shaped corners however retains the previous automotive’s massive diffuser and quad tailpipes (lastly, the X50 will get one pipe per cylinder).
The wheels measure 17 inches in diameter on the Govt – now a two-tone turbine design that appears rather more upmarket than the previous silver rollers – whereas the Premium and Flagship acquire new 18s with a relatively elegant “knurled” end on the 5 spokes. Lastly, the Flagship mannequin ultimately receives the Binyue’s huge “Batmobile” rear wing to go along with the black roof; different fashions retain the previous break up spoiler.
In-house inside with bigger screens, extra customary equipment
However the standout new characteristic is the brand new inside that, regardless of what the China-centric look suggests, is definitely an in-house design not shared with different Geely fashions. The cabin on the Flagship mannequin continues to be two-tone (it’s all black on the others) however with the color scheme inverted – a black higher sprint and a crimson decrease, as an alternative of the opposite method round (presumably to cut back reflections on the windscreen).
Clearly, Proton has taken inspiration from its Chinese language associate, significantly evident within the “floating” centre console that homes twin telephone holders (the driving force’s facet incorporates a Qi wi-fi charger, once more a Flagship-exclusive characteristic), two cupholders organized side-by-side and a row of 4 buttons for air-con on and off, auto local weather management, the entrance demister and the hazard lights.
The remainder of the air-con controls have been moved into the a lot bigger 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, now customary. The interface is ostensibly just like the Flyme Auto system within the eMas 7 however beneficial properties options but to be provided on that automotive, together with wi-fi Apple CarPlay (solely not too long ago added to the EV) and Android Auto and a Bahasa Malaysia voice management operate named Aisyah.
Proton claims the BM system can perceive 4 dialects – together with Kelantanese – and required 336,000 man hours of improvement by itself. You continue to in fact get entry to the newest Proton Hyperlink 2.0 app with the standard distant automobile features.
Elsewhere, the 8.88-inch digital instrument show is significantly bigger than the outgoing mannequin’s seven-inch unit, whereas the gear selector has been moved from the centre console to the steering column, releasing up extra storage (the left stalk now combines the features of the headlights and wipers). The three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel, nonetheless, stays the identical.
Different new options embrace a 72-colour ambient lighting system (with the X70’s “rhythmic” operate) seen within the door pulls and a particular “looping” gentle band design forward of the entrance passenger; this motif is mirrored within the also-new door playing cards.
A curious new merchandise is a metallic disc with a Torx bolt sample under the driving force’s facet air vent, subsequent to the repositioned engine begin button. Formally, this hides a mounting level, however no particulars have been supplied. It’s seemingly that this can be a comparable mount discovered on some Chinese language automobiles, most notably the Xiaomi SU7. If that’s the case, the disc ought to unscrew to disclose a tripod-style 1/4-inch threaded interface that can permit customers to affix telephone holders and different equipment extra securely than the standard suction mounts.
The remainder of the cabin appears similar to earlier than, together with the seats that also include energy adjustment for the driving force on the Premium variant onwards. In the meantime, the Flagship model retains its panoramic glass sunroof and provides the Binyue L’s cool half-transparent solar visors that present some extra ahead visibility whereas nonetheless holding glare to a minimal.
Customary equipment contains distant engine begin, auto lights and wipers, single-zone auto air-con, material upholstery and a reverse digicam (the Govt’s lens-like entrance nub is only a dummy cowl). The Premium provides crimson brake callipers, fake leather-based upholstery, the aforementioned ambient lighting, a tyre strain monitoring system, a powered tailgate and a 360-degree digicam system with a brand new transparency operate, whereas the Flagship throws on the unique options listed earlier.
ADAS now on extra fashions, however nonetheless not customary
Final however not least are the driving force help methods. New rear facet radar sensors at the moment are fitted as customary, bringing options similar to blind spot monitoring and the brand new rear collision warning, rear cross site visitors alert and door opening warning to all the lineup.
Sadly, you’ll should step as much as a minimum of the Premium (beforehand Flagship solely) to get the remainder of the ADAS suite – sure, even autonomous emergency braking. That is enabled by way of a brand new digicam array on the prime of the windscreen, which is claimed to supply improved performance for Degree 2 semi-autonomous driving options similar to adaptive cruise management with cease and go and lane centring help.
Different options included within the bundle are site visitors signal recognition and auto excessive beam, with the Flagship throwing on an improved park help system. Six airbags at the moment are standard-fit.
2025 Proton X50 1.5TD Govt
Will get as customary:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-GT TD engine
- 1,499 cc turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder petrol
- 181 PS at 5,500 rpm, 290 Nm of torque at 2,000-3,500 rpm
- 7-speed moist dual-clutch transmission
- Eco, Consolation, Sport and Adaptive drive modes
- Entrance-wheel drive
- MacPherson strut suspension (entrance), torsion beam (rear)
- Ventilated disc brakes (entrance), stable disc (rear)
- 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds
Exterior
- LED auto headlights
- LED daytime working lights
- LED full-width taillights
- Purple grille define
- Silver bumper trim
- Quad exhaust pipes
- 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/60 R17 tyres
Inside
- Keyless entry with distant begin
- Proximity auto locking/unlocking
- Push-button begin
- Black inside with gray stitching
- Gray headliner
- Single-zone auto local weather management with rear vents
- Auto wipers
- Cruise management with pace limiter
- Guide seats
- Material upholstery
- Multi-function steering wheel
- 8.88-inch digital instrument show
- 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- “Hello Proton” voice management with Bahasa Malaysia choice
- Two entrance USB ports (USB-A and USB-C)
- Two rear USB ports (USB-A and USB-C)
- Digital parking brake with auto brake maintain
- Proton Hyperlink 2.0 app connectivity (automobile standing, distant management, navigation)
- 330 litres boot house
Security
- Six airbags (entrance, facet, curtain)
- ABS with EBD and brake help
- Traction management and stability management
- Hill begin help and hill descent management
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross site visitors alert
- Rear collision warning
- Door opening warning
- Reverse digicam
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
2025 Proton X50 1.5TD Premium
Provides on:
Exterior
- Silver roof rails
- Purple brake callipers
- 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels with 215/55 R18 tyres
Inside
- Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Fake leather-based upholstery
- 72-colour ambient lighting with “rhythmic” mode
- Six audio system
- Powered tailgate
Security
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise management with cease and go
- Lane centring help
- Lane holding help
- Site visitors signal recognition
- Auto excessive beam
- Tyre strain monitoring system
- 360-degree digicam with transparency
2025 Proton X50 1.5TD Flagship
Provides on:
Exterior
- Rear spoiler with pretend carbon fibre print
- Black roof and door mirrors
Inside
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black and crimson inside with crimson stitching
- Black headliner
- Semi-transparent solar visors
- Panoramic glass sunroof with powered sunshade
- Qi wi-fi charger (driver’s facet)
Security
Proton says the facelifted X50 options 245 new elements (claimed so as to add RM15,000 in worth) and has undergone 412,000 R&D man-hours and 4.3 million km of testing. You will get the automotive in 5 colors – Snow White, Ardour Purple, Jet Gray, Armour Silver and the brand new Teal Bayou Inexperienced from the S70, the latter changing Ocean Blue. What do you consider the brand new X50 and the pricing? Pontificate within the feedback after the leap.
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