The launch of Proton’s first ever B-segment SUV is upon us. As a prelude to the grand unveiling event, we are treated to a single photo of what appears to be the X50’s key fob, courtesy of reader Lepat Pisang.
This side of the device appears to have a metallic sheen, complete with a brushed strip and the Proton script. There are reasons to believe that this is in fact the X50’s key fob – a quick look at the video below, featuring the Geely Coolray (as the Binyue is known in the Philippines), reveals the same hexagonal shape and chromed outer edges. Looks good, too, doesn’t it?
What’s more interesting is the four-button layout, particularly the lowermost button which activates the remote engine start function. This is likely to be offered on the Proton X50 as well, but it’s unclear if this feature is reserved only for the more expensive models.
Remote engine start, or remote keyless ignition system, is typically a function that allows a person to start his or her car from a distance and have the engine warm itself up (useful in frigid winter conditions). In most cases, this remote start also activates the air conditioning system, ensuring that the cabin is cool upon entry.
You might be wondering about security, but don’t worry, these features have existed far longer than you might have thought, going as far back as 1985. Even the Honda Civic FC which debuted in 2016 has this feature. When activated, the key fob sends a very specific signal (usually encrypted) to the vehicle, and keeps the vehicle locked even when the engine and air-con are operating.
If a thief so much as breaks in to the car, it would be impossible to even shift gears without the key fob being physically present in the car. Another anti-theft measure is that the engine automatically shuts off when the thief presses on any of the two foot pedals, or pries open the bonnet. Cool, right?
For additional info regarding the Proton X50, feel free to click on the following links:
- FIRST LOOK: 2019 Geely Binyue – new Proton X50?
- Geely Binyue PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV launching soon – will we get it as the Proton X50 PHEV?
- Proton X50 SUV rendered with Infinite Weave grille
- SPYSHOTS: Geely Binyue B-segment SUV spotted testing in Malaysia – new Proton X50 on the way?
- Geely Binyue launched in China
- SPIED: Geely Binyue, Proton X50 seen testing on LPT
- SPIED: Proton X50 next to X70 CKD with taped up wheel caps and front emblem – new Proton logo?
- SPYSHOTS: Proton X50 spotted road-testing again
- SPYSHOTS: Proton X50 with local Infinite Weave grille
- Proton X50 SUV – 2020 launch confirmed, CKD straight
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Yes, my Geely Coolray back in the Philippines has got the same key fob too. Very cool design
Such a Game-Changing keyfob! Thank you Geely for kindly donating such beautiful keyfob for the Proton X50. For 30 years, people would usually hide their Proton car key because it was so ugly. Now people can show off and put that keyfob on cafe table
Also, we have to remember that the Game-Changing keyfob is fully designed and developed by Geely R&D. Proton just stick the word “Proton” on that keyfob, easy rebadging job.
No different than Perodua sticking their badges onto Daihatsu cars or Toyota sticking their badges onto Mazda2, BRZ, BMW, Suzuki cars.
Honda also sticking their badges onto US GM cars. Seems like Honda designers getting less work compare to other Jepunis brands
Ok to slap on “Lotus” or “Volvo”. Think abt it
Just a replica of German’s design. What a shame to the Chinese automaker
I agree, now Japanese owners will malu to display their keyfobs, even Lexus loses to this stunning design by Proton.
Very beautiful and elegant. Holding that key fob feels like we are driving an elegant and expensive car. Well done Proton! Meanwhile, Honda key fob looks so dull and boring. Worse, the quality and battery is so bad
is well known among us majority locals, to cajole & racun our family, coliqs & frenz to sapot & buy the national cars Proton & X50… jz becuz we wanna joyride in that new proton. But we ourself wont ever buy & touch a new proton with a 10feet pole.. This just typical us, surrounded in jepunis & vw atas & gudness.
Becoz Mesians want ‘face’ but deep down you know you want that Proton instead of a boring Japanese or unreliable VW.
totally agree. we thot we alredi moden and smarter than thou mindset. but ekceli we so stuck with old kampung mentality, we want ‘face’ and kenot wait to show off our brand new Japanese or VW on maksimum 9year loan. only to show off we’ve made it in bandar, such shallow selfish. uolls plz buy p1, ade aqkesah
We love it… more and more.
I am so ashamed my P2 and Toyota designers cannot design such a beautiful car like this sporty and good looking design. What we got is far uglier and inferior Rocky D55L that will be slaughtered by this superb Proton SUV.
I am so malu right now to say I sell P2 cars and none currently and future will be good looking as this car. So malu!
My decade old gen-2 highline has this remote start feature since 2.5 years ago after upgraded to aftermarket shenzen smart 4g gps alarm system.
I remembered it comes with Factory fitted immobilizer tracking alarm name Captor? Alarm spoiled?
Its great now come factory standard fitted.
LIKE X50, Almera, Vios and Persona
DISLIKE HRV, City and Jazz
Like Hrv,City and Jazz
DISLIKE X50,ALMERA,VIOS AND PERSONA
hahaha, proton nie. key fob also worth a piece of article. Besok tyre tube cap pun nak citer.
Finally, the Game-Changing MPV will arrive in Malaysia soon! A stunning key design can tell you the car will be stunning design, modern engine, excellent comfort and ellegant interior, the X50 will dominate the b-segment MPV market for sure. Moreover, the outdated Japanese will be finished for good
The real game changer is here again. Habislah to brother HRV, Citi, Jazzy and Mini BRV as Honda already too outdated and getting more bored to see Honda
People buy honda because performance
Ppl buy honda because it is cheap not because it is good but because they have no other choices
X50 is B segment SUV
biasa lettew bro..lepas grille, key fob pon megah.
Awak ni ‘bijak’ ke apa? Bukan Proton pnya artikel pun.
Habis ko ingat tiba2 PT dapat ni dari mimpi?
Awak ni “bijak” ke apa dah tulis leak ni dapat dari reader lepat pisang?
Benda sekecik ni boleh leak? ke sengaja? Ngok la ko.
Ahh the Protonchondriac is back. So what ails did you bring this time?
Pros and Cons:
Landed property owner/tenants – I can start my car first before i lock my house door.
Condo owner/tenants – Remote Start? no meaning la
later remote battery kong, need press so many times/hold a few seconds to activate.
Remote start has more usefulness when coming back from opis you can remote start AC to cool the interior after whole day parking outside.
Don’t do it, save the Earth
Opposite the meaning of idling start stop/micro hybrid
Idling startstop kills batteries more frequently and disposal of car batteries is toxic. How is this saving the Earth? Don’t we learn anything from recent water cut?
It is useful, but not efficient
Cooling the car the more efficient way is let the hot air out first.
Simply opening the door and swing 1 times can help reduce to 40 degree Celsius already
Altough its still freaking hot
Better way is to warm up without aircon switched on- the remote start way.
There is a give and take compromise for this sort of coolness
Your car without remote then only do as your method, remote can open partial car window or sunroof then on AC to cooling the car more efficient.
If got 4G like X70 then maybe can use app remote start.
What a mind-blowing and stunning design fro just the keyfob alone! The next generation Proton car design concept is totally different from its predecessor, it really feels like a breath of fresh air with luxurious look on par with our Swede national car. I hope Proton can release this Game-Changing SUV here soon, the design stands out from other SUVs, even Japanese & Korean designs has no match with this futuristic yet affordable beauty.
What’s taking them so long, Proton should fast-fast launch X50 now and quickly conquer the B-segment market as they did with C-segment SUV.
This is what happens when Proton truly goes global. The other one still shouting about being Jaguh Kampung with their teh tarik hook can sau pei laa!
Affordable because gomen dont tax China car paste proton logo. Put that aside, i forsee the best Geely can be in Malaysia is like Nissan or worst case Haval.
If NAP2020 didn’t raise the car prices via extra CKD taxes, our X70 would have been near to Boyue RM 70k prices. Who made NAP2020? Paham-paham laa….
Can’t wait to see this car. I have been changed from Proton to Honda and Toyota now. I was never expect I will waiting for Proton car. haha..
Keep it up.
soon most current hrv and current honda b segment owners will buy this X50. Already knew that not worthy to use honda due to bad QC products
Hope it come with rear aircon n auto liftgate. Features that most Malaysian want
Can we all stop saying good job Proton while everything is done by Geely? at least Perodua has major part in P2 car development. Either way, both are not National car. Just national brand borrowing others technology. All we do is change logo and bumper to make them “National”
What major part Perodua had in their car development you are referring to? All the important hardwares and softwares like engines, transmissions, chassis and ASA programming are from existing Toyota and Daihatsu models. Perodua doesn’t even have its own chassis development team like Proton does.
If Mazda CX30 price 160K change the logo to Perodua become price sell 100K. Wellllll done Perodua.
major part, don’t make me laugh like what?
What major part did P2 did other than reskinning Daihatsu cars? And did you read the article on RHD conversion. It aint a walk in the park, P1 effectively reengineered Geely’s cars and that is more than just ‘change logo and bumper’.
Talking about key fob even before launch the car. What is so proud
Shud X50 be creative to hv just remote engine start not to replace the rear view side and roof mirror with camera connected to the centre console led screen
How about the signal & wiper switch side..?