It has been a long wait but the Proton X50 is finally here! Well, almost all of it, because while we know quite a lot about the B-segment SUV during a recent media preview, pricing remains a mystery for now. Nonetheless, if you’re interested, the order books will be open starting tomorrow on Malaysia Day, September 16, with a booking fee of RM500.
UPDATE: The Proton X50 has been officially launched, and it’s priced from RM79,200 to RM103,300. Full report here.
If you haven’t read up on the details, we have plenty of that in our initial preview post as well as a spec differences breakdown. There’s also plenty of static shots of the X50, but for those who prefer a video tour of Proton’s latest model, you’ve come to the right place.
On hand to take you on a walk-around tour of the X50 is Hafriz Shah, with the range-topping Flagship variant being the star of the show. The Flagship is just one of four variants that the X50 will be offered, with the three others being the Premium, Standard and base Standard – all locally assembled (CKD) in Tanjung Malim.
All variants are powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, but there are some differences across the range. The mill used for the Flagship, which was co-developed by Geely and Volvo, comes with direct injection, with outputs expected to mirror those in other markets – 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm.
Every other variant beneath the Flagship gets a port-injected version of the engine, which is unique to Malaysia and is rated at around 150 PS and 226 Nm. Both engine types are mated to seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, with drive going to the front wheels – no all-wheel drive option here.
So, sit back and enjoy this tour of the new X50. Has it impressed you given the hype building up to its reveal? Will you prefer it to other rivals in its segment? More importantly, will you buy one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Malaysians are so happy today. For 30 years, we waited for a local car that was safe with excellent specs. Every year, we waited and waited. It never came.
Finally, The X70 came. It was such a relieve to Malaysians. Now, this X50 has come.
All I can say is, thank you Geely, thank you Li CHunrong and thank you China for caring for Malaysians and giving us finally a safe car
The new x70 and x50 seems good. But geely did the majority of the work right?
I know Proton workers converted it to RHD (which is not an easy task). Props to them.
But the original car engine and chassis is from Geely.
1 engine or 2 engines variant? Why both also 3 cylinders
Read the article for an answer
X50 rival is Mini Countryman & Lexus UX..
“I play everyday during my childhood, I struggle a lot when I am old. I study everyday during my childhood, I am a successful person when I am old.” This statement interprets Proton and Geely today. “Proton does not learn anything with Mitsubishi, today Proton became a rebadger. Geely learns a lot during old days, today Geely became a leader.” If only Proton learn many things from Mitsubishi, Proton could have created a true masterpiece for all Malaysians with own technologies. Sadly, today Proton needs Geely help to survive and Geely is leading Proton.
Q: Will you prefer it to other rivals in its segment? More importantly, will you buy one?
A: Definitely yes and yes.
If 10% of 1.6mil govt servants sapot n buy this x50. not buy sushi n sekenhen alfad, civic, mustang. Proton konpom terlajak laris, ayuh warga2 penjawat awam!
What a superb car, only problem would be RV. Based on Haval and Cherry, China cars sure depreciate a lot!
Geely was only born in 1997. Proton was born in 1985. And yet, Geely has to teach Proton how to create great cars.
How is a younger company like Geely having so much of cash reserves of over RM100 billion?
We also had the oppurtunity to export our cars globally and to even China in the 80s and 90s.
Infact Geely was at a disadvantage. They could only sell to China only.
We had world markets to sell our Proton.
What happened?
A China made car for a Malaysian car company!
Why 3 cylinders? Clearly u didnt read much.
Hope they got kaler in Ketupat green, heh3
Can it be 1.4T but 4-cylinders instead? So only flagship gets the 1.5T 3-cylinders.
https://paultan.org/2020/04/20/2020-geely-binyue-pro-to-get-new-1-4t-mill-in-china/
3 cylinder dah cukuo bro. Power nand torque already delivered. Not like P2. Sure u ni P2 Salesman..
I hope Proton can learn a lot of knowledge from Geely instead of only producing logo and stick it on Geely’s car. With 30 years of automotive business, Proton should be able to create a Game-Changing cars but what Proton always create are Game Over cars. This is because last time when Proton partnered with Mitsubishi, Proton learnt nothing at all. With Geely giving Proton a chance to create 2 homegrown cars, I hope Proton does not screw up again.
Copy paste: “It’s actually probably only one fanboy with many dupe accounts. Kunta, Mee Hailam, Nasi Lemak, Lolwhut(w/o the ?), Albert, Ais kacang, ASB, Yee sang, and probably 1000 more others, sound like the same person with the same typing style.”
@Copy paste, I am the Lolwhut without the “?”.
None of those are my dupe accounts.
Enough la Copy Paste or john or whoever it is, how many times do I need to remind you that I am not Kunta.
I also hope my Perodua can learn a lot of knowledge from Daihatsu and Toyota instead of only producing logo and stick it on Daihatsu and Toyota cars. With 28 years of CKD car assembly business, Perodua should be able to create a Game-Changing cars but what Perodua always create are Game Over cars. Our cars are so unsafe we keep Game overing people. I am so sad for that. This is because from the start when Perodua partnered with Daihatsu and Toyota, Perodua learnt nothing at all except to send all profits back to Japan. With Perodua, we only make Japan richer while we became poorer.
With Geely giving Proton a chance to create 2 homegrown cars, I hope Proton screws up Perodua again like they did with Saga, Persona, Iriz, Exora, X70 and today with X50.
hahaha..menangis org P2 baca..secially sales man. After this no one go for P2 showroom..so pityful
Power window nyer ok mou?
Superb, can be open and close with voice commands. The technology is at least 5 years ahead of Perodua, a year ahead of Honda and Toyota in Malaysian car market.
Sudah mati kutu ke? Nampak sangat P2 Sales man sudah mati akal..
they convert but the steering is off center.. preve also same problem…
Lol. This is a preview showcar, somebody played around with the steering and didnt bother to straighten back lah. That also people can complain. WTH! Dont tell me you never skewed your steering before.
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!
They (RHD) doing so badly , no choice but to bring (geely) their car in and rebrand it , at least rakyat pay Less to get more goodie or spec, this not what you want ? So rather buy those Juara , or cheap car with super under spec ?
The poor Geely trying so hard to be an Audi and BMW .. or was it a BMW and AUDI.
Better top up abit to buy HRV 1.8 kan
They don’t need to try and be the overexpensive no RV brands like that. They can do well on their own and offer bargain quality products…
Fully agree well done Proton! You have been the love of rakyat for the past 30 years giving us good, affordable and lately safe cars. With Geely support, we expect you continue to grow and continue your excellent track record to provide us good, affordable cars.
The biggest news to rock 2020 M’sian automotive scene and out comes our bored Perodua salesman furiously pounding the keyboard with his multi-names. It must be so good if he hates it that bad. Well done Proton!
Malaysia is a poor country now. Even a geely can also excite the public. This is like what happen in africa. German or uk and any advance country even Thai or. Vietnam has no excitement abour geely or potrong
Well, Perodua did set a pretty low standard about affordable cars in Malaysia. Now, it’s up to Proton to raise the bar for what an exciting affordable car should be. Poor in wealth is not as bad as poor in mentality so, ponder on that, troll.
So much denial from this comment alone. So.. much.. its.. painful.. to.. read..
Lol… Mamat ni baru kluar gua agaknya… P1 has producing 5 star NCAP cars since Preve…. Way before Geely
I see the same troll with many names have come out. He loves to say “Dont get me wrong….”
So many people with different names like to use this phrase.
Ha ha. Spotted!
Abang-bang Civic FD and older are now changing their dreams.
So obvious now Perodua Rocky worth the wait,
You cannot compare Japanese technology with China technology. There is a reason why Toyota VVTI technology is sold in over 200 countries globally but China car is 98% sold in China and a few third world countries.
you should also take into consideration on japanese automotive industry age vs china’s automotive industry age. given a vvti engine to u in the year 2020 and an geely engine. whats ur say ?
Grow up lah fanboy. Japanese technology is good, but others are catching up the game as well
According to Google there are only 195 countries. You must’ve include the Moon, Mars, Saturn, Venus, & Pluto by mistake. I’m sure you’re right and they should be referred to as countries ;-)
This china company made volvo & merc better after they owned volvo & has 10% shares in Daimler mercedes
Good, less people on the waiting list for this car.
Perodua Roki just same as Haval M4 size, no worth to wait just buy X50 with L2 semi-autonomous.
this car is going to sell like hotcakes..the specs are decents, and engine/transmission is good…this should kill HRV, seltos and others..only disappointment is the AEB should be standard like almera, safety should be paramount here..i dont think anyone will actually use sunroof here la
Funny to hear hafiz said, “if you r interested, the turn signal still on the left.” And its not the first i heard. Did proton heard that also, would they even think about change to right hand side like normal malaysia car?
Turn signal on the left has it’s uses, like holding your phone but still indicate signal not like an a-hole.
Isnt that we shouldn’t hold phone while driving?
I guess Merc, Beemer, Audi, Peugeot, VW, Renault, Volvo, MINI, didn’t get you memo.
But those car have their fuel pump slot on the right instead of left, so this will be the first combination of left side fuel tank & signal. WOrld first
No, Kia has it years ago.
Those cars all are original made for left hand drive with different road system than ours (opposite way). Their turn signal is near their left windows when they drive. And they didnt change for our road system properly.
And so? I have never heard of luxury car owners complaining about turn signals being on the other side, only people with cheaper cars seems incapabled to managed turn signals that is normal for luxury car owners.
The homegrown Proton cars are also designed with left hand drive in mind for export.
Yea I agree, why signal stick on the left, ooh they follow European style but I prefer rurn stick on the right like most Japanese cars.
I myself prefers on the left as I control steering with my right hand, so it really is a personal preference but somehow idiots make it a “thing” to have.
No matter where you put it, either it is on the left or right side Malaysian still reluctant to give signa when driving. Full stop.
Oh really? Looks like I won’t be buying one then.. NOT!! Who cares about that!? Its not an integral part of the car that matters.. smh
Now all the specifications has been revealed, we anxiously wait for the biggest mystery of all….THE PRICE.
My prediction: RM 73,888 to 93,888.
Priced it like this, I’m sure it will be a super duper hit for Proton. Get ready for minimum 3 months waiting list.
My prediction:
Standard: 75888
Executive: 81888
Premium: 87888
Flagship: 98888
I guess the flagship model will cost more than 100K…
with flagship with the only TGDI engine which makes additional 27 PS and ADAS, definitely above 100k bt below 110k, its meant to target same segment buyers, say subaru XV, HRV (entry price 108k), and maybe, just maybe, pickup owners (huge market)
U should try predict 4D. above figure base on ????
I think you’re spot on yhere, mate
the flagship price will surely overlap the base spec x70 by small margin, so u get to choose between more spacious base x70 or bells and whistles of x50
I think around 75, 800 to 103,800.
Nice product..
But not a big fan of 3-cylinder turbo and dual-clutch
Since it is the first time launch in Msia, will wait for more feedback from first batch buyers
No need wait bro,few China cars reporter already testing this Binyue more than 1years ago and all of them confirmed it have some minor shaking from that 3 cylinders engine during city stop and go driving. It would be more obvious when the engine mounting rubber aging and get harden.
Seem like your have good experience on cars, most of the time the first batch of model have some problems due to the company eagle to launch thiers product. Don’t forget this is also the first batch of car that convert from LH drive into our RH drive. Good luck to you guys out there not to be the testing mule of the 1st batch production.
Smart way. Just watch & learn from others mistakes.
Give u 1 like!
No..it’s 4 cylinder turbo..all new engine..different with geely version
Nope, it’s three cylinders.
Do you think that the current Proton will introduce a 3-cylinder engine that will shake like Perodua?
Proton geeting’s better, well done
TOP variant = RM99,888 ? RM109,888 ?
Lowest variant = RM78,888 ? 80,888 ?
Good Mid SUV from Geely via Proton.
Important is hope Malaysian people can have good & good price
Wow, tahniah to tiger logo company for successfully obtaining a car developed by other people in other countries. Way to go. Your fans who called out other more successful companies for rebadging all these years have now lived long enough to see you also become a mere rebadger.
Meanwhile, the Gen3 Myvi supercar is now rebadged in other countries. Just sayin’.
It’s actually probably only one fanboy with many dupe accounts. Gary, Alan, Aura89, Brian, Bro, etc sound like the same person with the same typing style.
john, you mean?
Nope, everyone here knows its Kunta.
Ya sure, anyone saying anything realistic about your castrated tiger is a dupe. Fanboy logic, LOL.
Sure Kunta. We bilip you and your dupe names.
Enough with the Game Over fake news kunta. Up there you said Gary, Alan, Aura89, Brian, Bro, etc sound alike but so many names keep quoting the same “over 200 countries”, which one is the fanboy with many dupe accounts? Didn’t Hafriz already reminded us all before not to post fake news? Please bertaubat kunta, I know you can do it!
Coming from the person with multiple names and even hijacking current usernames, I find your lack of proof… disturbing.
Since you sound like a total automotive expert, i present to you the Youngman car brand. If being rebadged by other brand is your cup of tea that is.
Proton developed a lot of home grown model no one bats an eye. Perodua developed 1 home grown model and you lose your mind.
No one cares for a company that fails for decades.
lmao havent seen any p2 i the uk since last decade
P1 sales pickup and Honda sales downspires. Honda salesmen and saleswomen at their Showroom are now so free they can play candy crush all day.
Coming City RS hybrid sound good, use electric motor which don’t need extra maintenance like what turbo turbines need.
This guy keep attacking Honda #ambikkau
I think this is a HRV and all the other similar brands in the same segment KILLER
VFM, comparing this with others.
Just withdraw RM500 from atm, tomorrow 9am go straight place booking…
9am too late bro. 8am already long queue at outside office there,conffirm
Good one. One X70 for the big SUV and X50 for the smaller segment. Now FY11 for the coupe please… then the whole family complete.
Price it appropriately, and this will be a new hit.
Proton introduces good cars,but the mechanics and after sales service sucks big time… whenever there is parts to be ordered,the standard answer is i tak tau bila sampai…. and I takes 3 to 4 months after many follow up to arrive… also the steering off center is an issue from Preve models.. bila mau belajar la beb…
why would anyone buy the hyundai kona after seeing this is just beyond me
Add Paddle shifter for X50……..
Don tadd another cost la.. Nanti surpass 100k u pon tak mahu beli. Current setting already enough for normal malaysia driver. No one use paddle shift anymore. Except P2..untill now searching for paddle..too slow…
Malaysian people will get all new 1.5 liter turbo engine 4 cylinder.Congrats proton geely.
It’s not 4 cylinder. They’re all 3 pot
Are you sure? My sources tell me Standard, Executive and Premium are 4 pot whereas Flagship will have 3 pot…..
Then your sources would be wrong.
This is an awesome piece of toy.
Can reconfirm the 1.5 MPI engine? I read others review stated that this is totally new 1.5 4 cylinder engine, not 3 as claimed here.
will book 4 units tomorrow, this is super hot car 2020 int he world..
i heard booking already over 5K. Sole like hot cake..
definitely will buy and buy! Good Job Proton !
Im soooo in love with this car
Proton has screw the Rakyat with oversubsidies benefits, gave us lousy cars with useless power windows, lousy service, etc.. Seems like it now takes the chinese to save them… still, I will never support Proton ever again. Msians are easy to forget the cost this national car have bring to the nation with nothing to show for but a re-badge.