Proton has released a bevy of new information about its upcoming X70 following a second media preview that was held today. In this post, we’ll be focusing on the SUV’s powertrain as well as aspects of its ride and handling.
First, a recap. The X70 comes in four different variants – Standard 2WD, Executive 2WD, Executive AWD and Premium 2WD. All of them are powered by a 1.8 litre four-cylinder TGDi petrol engine that outputs 181 hp at 5,500 rpm and 285 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 4,400 rpm.
The mill is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which is sourced from Melbourne-based DSI (Drivetrain Systems International) – a wholly owned subsidiary of Geely since 2009, with drive going to the front wheels on 2WD models. Meanwhile, the sole AWD variant gets an all-wheel drive system developed by BorgWarner, which is totally front-biased (100:0) by default. When needed, the system is capable of automatically sending 30% of torque to the rear axle (70:30 front and rear split) using a NexTrac electromagnetic multi-clutch coupling.
Proton claims a 0-100 km/h time of 10.5 seconds, while fuel consumption for 2WD models is rated at 7.8 l/100 km or 12.8 km/l – no figures for the AWD model as of yet.
Drivers will get to choose from three different drive modes for the powertrain (no active dampers) – Normal, Eco and Sport – and you can tell which one is in effect by referring to a ring in the instrument cluster. In Normal mode, the ring will be in white, Eco is green and Sport is red – the last one also sees changes to the digital tachometer.
To ensure comfort and low NVH levels, the X70’s ride and handling was tuned by MIRA UK, a company that has been around for more than seven decades and specialises in vehicle development, although Proton didn’t state how much input it had in this aspect. The X70 boasts a rigid front subframe as well as rear multi-link suspension (MacPherson struts are used at the front). The national carmaker also notes 2WD models weigh 1.7 tonnes but didn’t reveal the same for the AWD model – sources point towards an extra 100 kg.
Selling price & fuel consumption ?
Fuel consumption is mentioned in the text.
Hello Proton… on Econ Mode k.
1.8T with 10.5km/L official figure..
Drink RON95 ?
Basher failed math, it is 12.8km/l
As above article “2WD models is rated at 7.8 l/100 km or 12.8 km/l”
Such a superb engine. This is the best engine we Malaysians have gotten since 1985, when Proton was born.
Thank you Geely and Thank you China for giving us a good engine and a good car.
Oh btw, what happened to billions spent by Proton for the Petronas Engines? Petronas put a lot of effort in developing it?
Apa jadi?
Proten boss xmau that engine.
U should ask what happen to that engine that Tun Dr.M remotely ignited n launched prior to GE.
Ricardo engine?
Once this car comes out, Preve, Suprima, Persona, Saga, Exora all can go to Museum Negara. I hope Museum Negara make one section to welcome Proton cars.
Geely cars will be like Proton cars in the 90s. Every other car will be Geely on the road.
At 1.8 tonnes, forget about FC. Tell owners never to complaint. Some more, with 6 speed automatic driving in city the gearbox will keep hunting between gears. Don’t know which gear to use, 2nd or 3rd or 4th.. Will make FC even worse.
7spd iDCD, each time upshift, +3km/L.
Changing gear only takes a few hundred milliseconds, then you get ±3km/L per gear change.
10.5 sec ? That’s worst than Persona
CX5 2.0 also around 10s, so it is not underpowered.
CX-5 2.0 is 155hp with 200nm, this is 1.8 Turbo 181hp/285nm.
This is turbo 1.8L. That is NA 2.0. 10.5 seconds is slow.
Absolute under power. Whats the function of its turbo? Crv can do 8.8sec, passat B7 1.8 also below 10sec. This SUV is joke. Only for pussys
Gonna be an oil guzzler … Too heavy body
Alredi jimat $50,000 compare Jepunis Suv.
Extra $5k duit minyak OK kot … huhuhhuk
Fuel guzzler is new jepunis car name
FC on Jepunis cant be trusted when they have FCgate. At least China repots real world FC figures.
P1, Geely, Mesidis, VolvoCar, VolvoTrucks, Lotus > all
10.5 secs ? The CX5 will run circles around this overweight “Proton”…
Your beloved CX-5 2.0 is only 0.1 sec faster than X70
Then don’t drive the 2.0 model lo.. drive 2.5l since the hp and torque will be closer to this 1.8t. Anyways, 0-100 does not always translate to real-world driving. It depends on the gearbox more, if the gearshift is responsive the car will be buttery smooth…and that’s what counts, afterall SUV is not for drag racing.
More power to consumers then bro, just that need to pay extra for 2.5 road tax.
I agree, we’ll see when the X70 launches & I’ll look forward to a test drive on it.
CX-5 2.0 only 155hp/200nm, this 1.8 turbo 181hp/285nm. And the CX-5 still faster
Wow 1.7tons.. that is very heavy. No wonder 0-100kmh is slow @ 10.5sec even with 181hp/285nm turbo engine.
Both CRV & CX-5 only about 1.5+ tons
CRV 1.5 turbo 0-100kmh=8.8seconds, X70 1.8 turbo=10.5secs
what is CX5 0-100kmh?
CX-5:
(G) 2.0 2WD – 10.4 secs
(G) 2.5 2WD – 8.8 secs
(D) 2.2 2WD – 9.1 secs
(D) 2.2 AWD – 9.5 secs
CRV turbo is ugly
Now buy Geely or Volvo？Both from same company? Same parts?
10.5 seconds? what? that’s so slow!!
even the civic turbo can beat it by over 2 seconds. not to mention, the CRV turbo with only 1.5 also can beat it with the 2WD at 8.8 seconds and 9.2 seconds for the 4WD.
this X70 has bigger capacity but slower…. it can never match the mighty Honda CRV.
X70 chipped T6, 320hp
You sure ? Even Vios can tarpau CRV turbo
Vios can do in about 11 seconds. How in the world can it beat crv?
Even newer Toyota Camry can beat Honda CR-V while newer Toyota Supra can also even beat your Civic Type R.
CR-V cannot even beat Vios and Proton X70
The fuel consumption turned people off..
Yes, for those who dunno maths
Proton’s TGDI or Geely’s TGDI
Wah FC so high…. I better stick with HRV..
HRV is smaller and less powerful
But HRV is much lighter and can feel much more zippier… don’t have turbo lag as well.
But it doesn’t help even HRV is lighter while using 1.8L SOHC Engine is still underpower
Whatever floats your HRV lah
One is an oversized Jazz and the other is a proper SUV. Go figure why it was stupid to compare them.
Tiguan 1.4l vs 1.8
148hp vs 181
250nm vs 285
6.7l/100km vs 7.8
9.2 secs vs 10.5
I’m just happy Tengku Mahaleel with his shitty ideas isn’t around anymore. I hope the new government keeps it that way.
Do you guys know what is rated fuel consumption? Just go google what is the top complain of Boyue… Bad FC ! Easily 30-50% higher than rated FC from a survey in China.
Fuel consumption is laughable. In 5-10 years time, this SUV might not even be allowed to enter city centres because it is so polluting. Don’t buy fuel guzzlers!
Dis car is so dam heavy…
X70 – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(181 hp), Torque(285Nm), 0-100(10.5s), Fuel(7.8L/100km) – 2WD
Kuga – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(174 hp), Torque(240Nm), 0-100(11.4s), Fuel(9.0L/100km) – 1.5 EcoBoost AWD
CRV – Weight(1.5 tonne), Power(190 hp), Torque(243Nm), 0-100(8.8s), Fuel(7.0L/100km) – 1.5 Turbo 2WD, CVT
CX-5 – Weight(1.6 tonne), Power(192 hp), Torque(257Nm), 0-100(8.8s), Fuel(7.1L/100km) – 2.5, 2WD
Tiguan – Weight(1.5 tonne), Power(148 hp), Torque(250Nm), 0-100(9.2s), Fuel(6.7L/100km) – 2WD
XC40 – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(252 hp), Torque(350Nm), 0-100(6.4s), Fuel(7.7L/100km) – AWD
Q3 – Weight(1.5 tonne), Power(180 hp), Torque(320Nm), 0-100(7.6s), Fuel(6.5L/100km) – AWD
GLC – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(211 hp), Torque(350Nm), 0-100(7.3s), Fuel(6.5L/100km) – AWD
For me, it is not the most efficient fuel consumption, but it is also not the worst. Don’t forget the weight too!
X70 – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(181 hp), Torque(285Nm), 0-100(10.5s), Fuel(7.8L/100km) – 2WD
Kuga – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(174 hp), Torque(240Nm), 0-100(11.4s), Fuel(9.0L/100km) – 1.5 EcoBoost AWD
CRV – Weight(1.5 tonne), Power(190 hp), Torque(243Nm), 0-100(8.8s), Fuel(7.0L/100km) – 1.5 Turbo 2WD, CVT
CX-5 – Weight(1.6 tonne), Power(192 hp), Torque(257Nm), 0-100(8.8s), Fuel(7.1L/100km) – 2.5, 2WD
Tiguan – Weight(1.5 tonne), Power(148 hp), Torque(250Nm), 0-100(9.2s), Fuel(6.7L/100km) – 2WD
XC40 – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(252 hp), Torque(350Nm), 0-100(6.4s), Fuel(7.7L/100km) – AWD
Q3 – Weight(1.5 tonne), Power(180 hp), Torque(320Nm), 0-100(7.6s), Fuel(6.5L/100km) – AWD
GLC – Weight(1.7 tonne), Power(211 hp), Torque(350Nm), 0-100(7.3s), Fuel(6.5L/100km) – AWD