The Proton X70 overview with Executive and Premium models

The Proton X70’s introduction is also fascinating because it is smack in the midst of a global shift from sedans to SUV’s and 2019 is considered as a stellar year for Proton, with the X70 pushing the sales charts upwards.

The locally assembled X70 has been previewed; it will also be offered for sale to the public. By the third quarter of 2020, the smaller compact size X50 will also be introduced with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine.

Performance

If we discuss the performance of the vehicle, despite tipping the scales at nearly 1,700 kg, the Proton X70 is reasonably sprightly. It is not the quickest thing out there, but also the amount of power on tap. The 182 hp 1.8-liter turbo engine is powerful and remains remarkably hushed. While the six-speed automatic gearbox is too clunky. If you want further information regarding Proton X70, WapCar.my is always here for you. You can quickly check the detail information if you are looking to buy a new one.

Ride & Handling

The X70 has been designed first and foremost for comfort. The steering is slow and light that requires a bit of twirling to get around corners. There is also plenty of body roll to boot.

Additionally, it also has the ability to absorb the bumps that are better than cars that are double or triple in price. On the Premium’s massive 19-inch alloys, the Proton X70 can easily take on crater-sized potholes with ease.

Comfort

Another X70 strong suit. There’s hardly any road and wind noise even at high speeds, and the large, supportive seats complement the plush ride – the Premium’s supple Nappa leather is an added bonus. The rest of the cabin impresses with plenty of soft-touch plastics, classy metal-like trim, and solid build quality overall, even though a few subpar fittings here and there betray the car’s Chinese origins. 

Safety

six airbags and stability control are fitted in the X70, and it has also earned a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. If we step up to the Premium model, there are many items to get like lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, auto high beam, and adaptive cruise control.

Space

Although the X70 is smaller than some of its rivals, it is far more spacious than your expectations.

It comes with plenty of headroom and legroom from both front and back. Boot space is also sufficient for a long weekend away. However, there are plenty of cubbyholes on the board, but none of them are large enough to fit a modern Smartphone. The cup holders and under-armrest storage are also very small. 

Value

Proton X70 comes packed with the kit for the price, and the base Standard model is coming with goodies like keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, and a seven-inch digital instrument cluster.

The Executive models also add LED headlights seat and a 360-degree camera. On the other hand,  the Premium variant throws in a powered front passenger seat and a panoramic sunroof.

Specifications for Proton X70 Premium 2WD

• Engine: 1.8-litre four-cylinder, turbocharged
• Torque: 285 Nm at 1,700 – 4,400 rpm
• Origin: Fully-imported from Geely’s Baoji Plant, China (local assembly to begin in late-2019)
• Transmission: 6-speed torque converter automatic, Front-wheel drive
• Power: 181 hp at 5,500 pm
• Safety: Six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
• Price: RM 123,800, on-the-road, without insurance.

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