The Proton X90 was officially launched by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Sunday, and its arrival marks the national automaker’s first foray into the D-segment SUV market.
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The X90 – which is based on the Geely Haoyue (also known as the Okavango in select markets) – goes on sale here in four variant forms, with two seating configurations available.
Three of these, the Standard (RM123,800), Executive (RM130,800) and Premium (RM144,800) are seven-seaters, featuring a 2-3-2 seat configuration with a bench middle-row, while the fourth, called the Flagship (RM152,800), is a six-seat version with a 2-2-2 layout, the novelty being the second-row captain seats.
All the X90 variants are powered by a 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbocharged GDI engine as found on the X50 Flagship and newer X70 models, but the addition of a belt-starter generator (BSG) 48V mild-hybrid system bumps up output to 190 PS and 300 Nm, 13 PS and 45 Nm more than the 177 PS and 255 Nm on the 1.5 TGDI without the BSG. The engine is paired with the automaker’s familiar seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
In terms of specifications and equipment, you can find out which variant gets what in our usual spec-by-spec comparison listed below, but here’s a quick recap. Standard fit items on the base variant includes full LED headlamps with sequential turn signals, fabric seats, a reverse camera and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The X90 also comes with a 12.3-inch LCD infotainment system touchscreen with 1920 x 720 pixel display resolution, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage as well as dual-zone air-conditioning and independent rear AC, with all rows on the SUV getting air vents. No shortage of charging points for mobile devices, with seven USB connections in all and, on higher-end variants, wireless charging.
The Executive variant adds on front ventilated seats, with the driver’s side being a six-way powered adjustable unit. Also going on is leatherette upholstery, 10-inch full digital instrument display, an intelligent powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera with 3D display and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
The next step up is the Premium, which bumps up the wheel size to 19-inch and adds on Nappa leather upholstery, ambient lighting, powered adjustable front passenger seat and increases the number of items in the ADAS count, with AEB, LDW and adaptive cruise control with stop & go in the mix.
Aside from being the only model to offer the 2-2-2 six-seat layout, the Flagship adds on a large panoramic sunroof and a front passenger ‘Boss’ switch, which allows the seat to be moved forward to provide more in the way of legroom for the second row occupant seated behind it. The second-row captain seats are also ventilated.
We’ve tried out the X90 – read our first drive report here.
Proton X90 Specs Comparison
Proton X90 1.5 TGDi BSG Standard – RM123,800
Gets as standard:
Mechanicals
- 1.5L TGDi turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 48V Electric Motor Synergy system
- 177 PS at 5,500 rpm, 255 Nm at 1,500 to 4,000 rpm
- 14 PS and 52 Nm from electric motor
- Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with manual mode
- 60 litre fuel tank
- Electric power steering (EPS)
- 5.9-metre turning radius
- Electronic parking brake
- Ventilated disc (front), solid disc (rear) brakes
- 4,830 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,764 mm tall, 2,805 mm wheelbase
- 1,730 kg kerb weight
Exterior
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Front sequential turn signal indicators
- LED front fog lamps
- 18-inch alloys with 225/55 profile tyres
Interior
- Fabric seats
- Manual adjustment front seats
- Three-mode steering wheel mode selection (Normal, Comfort and Sport)
- Leather steering wheel
- Intelligent entry with push-start ignition
- Remote engine start
- Proximity door unlock, walk-away auto lock
- Drive mode selection (Eco, Comfort and Sport)
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Power windows, auto up/down for all
- Dual-zone auto air-conditioning with N95 cabin air filter
- Rear air-conditioning with second/third row air vents
- 60:40 split fold second row seats
- 50:50 split fold third row seats
- Front welcome lamps
- Analogue meter instrument panel
- 12.3-inch touchscreen central infotainment display, 1920 x 720 pixel resolution
- ACO Tech ATLAS OS, 4G and WiFi connectivity, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage
- Six-speaker audio system
- Seven USB port connections (three Type A front, one Type A/one Type C second row, two Type A third row)
Safety
- Six airbags (front, side and curtain)
- ABS, EBD, ESC, traction control, brake assist, hill-hold assist, hill descent control
- Auto brake hold
- Reverse camera
- Front parking sensors (two)
- Rear parking sensors (four)
- Rear collision warning (RCW)
- Lane change assist (LCA)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (RTCA)
- Door opening warning
- Immobiliser and anti-theft alarm
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
Proton X90 1.5 TGDi BSG Executive – RM130,800
Adds on:
Exterior
- Auto headlamps
- Follow me home lamps
- Auto rain sensing front wipers
- Powered tailgate
Interior
- Leatherette upholstery
- 10-inch full LCD digital instrument panel
- Six-way powered driver seat
- Front ventilated seats
Safety
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- 360-degree camera with 3D display
Proton X90 1.5 TGDi BSG Premium – RM144,800
Adds on
Exterior
- Proximity auto open powered tailgate
Interior
- Nappa leather steering wheel
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Auto dimming rear-view mirror
- Four-way powered front passenger seat
- Two-way lumbar adjustment for powered driver seat
- Wireless charger for mobile devices
- Ambient lighting
- Security tint
Safety
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Forward collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control with stop & go
- Intelligent cruise control
- Lane departure warning
- Lane departure prevention
- Lane centering control
- Emergency lane keep assist
- Traffic sign information
- Front parking sensors (four)
Proton X90 1.5 TGDi BSG Flagship – RM152,800
Interior
- Second-row captain seats
- Second-row ventilated seats
- ‘Boss switch’ for front passenger seat
- Panoramic sunroof
Safety
- Digital video recorder
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The second row seat folding mechanism is a real deal breaker . just tried out the seats in person and it makes using the third row seat so difficult and tiresome.
But more comfortable than CX8
Already tired folding, how to be comfortable BODOH B.ABI?
Barbie is 2x cleaner than camels
Dan test drive ke antara ni dan CX8? Kalau tak, jangan komen di sini bang
Comfortable dengan convenience dua subject berbeza, nak maki orang jangan nampak diri tu uneducated sangat dik
Nice
Looks like Exora
Nice
This will beat all D segment SUVs
Pricing and greed destined this MPV to fail… miserably.
It’s neither here nor there.
The poor cannot afford it, the rich won’t buy it.
The educated middle class would avoid it.
Come on Proton, already open for booking some time now.
Ada berapa booking?
Nak murah beli Kancil.
Same goes to Mazda CX-8 but for X90, not so
the X90 is actually an experiment by Geely/Proton to test the market to see if a sub-x70 car, which is supposed to be priced in a lower bracket, can be marketed as premium here in malaysia. The idea is that Malaysians usually have big families and forced to buy large fat MPV (7-seaters).
ya all kuat beranak. until forced to buy 7-seaters.
businesses of coz take advantage of this situation. Market 7-seaters high, eventho this car only cost HALF (original price RM62k)
Yeah…..
An experiment to test how much profit margin they can raise which is acceptable by Malaysia.
Go on… encourage them.
Ckp le mcm mne pun later muncul le yg die2 pertahankan ‘maruah’ P1.
X caya tgk post sebelum ni, sng btol kena gula2.
“Mechanicals
1.5L TGDi turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 48V Electric Motor Synergy system
177 PS at 5,500 rpm, 255 Nm at 1,500 to 4,000 rpm”
1.5L TGDi turbocharged three-cylinder or four-cylinder engine??
Lol, it’s a three-pot, yes, so used to typing four. Edited, thanks for the spot!
I guess the more the merrier… too bad we are getting something most ppl are rejecting or something most ppl try to avoid..
But this engine made by Volvo engine, more reliable
Actually the engine is made by both Volvo & Geely and share only 90% components with the Volvo counterparts which is why Volvo manages higher output.
Anyway time will tell if the Malaysian made TGDi is better than the China made ones and sadly the 1.5T – 4 cyl is not available anywhere in the Geely world but China.
I can’t wait to buy this car with my monopoly money.
I also want to buy with Zimbabwe dollars and HB notes.
The X90’s design look so dated compared to that from GAC, Cherry Omoda and BYD
HOW DARE YOU insult the only contribution from Proton to this car? lol’ed
a RM 62k car being sold here under proton badge for RM 124k, that’s double the original price. So what’s happening here, Proton?
dulu proton sell rebadged mitsubishi for much less. So it made sense. Today Proton sell rebadged china cars for double the normal price? what the heck?
Nearly 40 years and still selling rebadged cars. And we are still overpaying for cars to protect it. The only thing Malaysian cars are great for is the aircon.
even the aircond also not our own. Its DENSO from Japan.
Toyota sells the old Vios in Vietnam starting at RM92k for the base model. We should be glad to have Proton which obviously forces Toyota to sell it’s cars cheaper here.
do the premium variant has sunroof?
No.
Bradder Biskuat..if dont sell at double price,nanti like DRB dulu..ask for bailout R n D funds ,to actually pay the crony creditors.
DRB …what u expect.Whose the boss ? The rice dude?
You cannot prevent the swiftlet from pooping on your head, but you can eat their home and they fly all day pooping on your head. Ancient Chinese Proverb
Any kerb weight figure for other than standard variant?
Still no Android auto and Apple car play? RIP Proton. New brand like Cherry will make this brand disappear
Got AtlasOS have different tech and more cooler to use
LoL, so cool that you gotta spend RM28.88 to buy a phone holder and park your iphone on the glass
rebadged China car, from original price RM62K become RM126K after rebadge? apa sudah jadi ni, Proton?
Where did everyone get that rm62k from? I’m just curious
Byk kan membaca sikit bang. Semua nak kena suap susah le hidup ko nih.
Geely seem to be trying to recover all they paid to buy Proton share as soon as possible and get out.
Good luck to you, Proton.
I pity the swindled.
I think the price can be lower a bit. Proton is our pride, our national car. But what to do, this car is from Geely. Without Geely, Proton can’t move forward.
where’s the paultan team testdrive of x90? i think so far got walkaround only.
im seriously thinking of replacing my exora. wonder if new innova xenix gonna be more value than this x90…….
https://paultan.org/2023/04/14/first-drive-2023-proton-x90-1-5l-mild-hybrid-tested/
If it has awd it would be perfect.
I was informed x70 awd not selling very well. But that’s because trucks cost just as much and most would probably buy trucks. Plus subaru xv cost just a little but more.
Dont worry.. I will comment on my impression about the car after i drive it home.. So far, X70 CBU worked perfect on me except the torque converter problem that needs to get change.. Hopefully x90 wont cause me any major problem..
Cheap car. Why Proton using rubbish volvo engine when they can use the world class CamPro engine. Our locally made engine proven last longer with high mileage, even clocking solid 1mil (999,999).
Ugly