At the drive preview for the Proton X50 in Sepang yesterday, the automaker showcased the workings of the SUV’s suite of driver assistance systems, including its Auto Park Assist (APA) feature.
The system actively controls the throttle, brakes, steering and gear selection to aid the driver in manoeuvring into a parking space. According to the automaker, it will handle perpendicular parking as well as place the car both into and out of parallel parking spaces. Watch as we trial it out to see how well it works.
The APA is part of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite found on the X50 Flagship. The variant features Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, with functions such as autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, lane keeping assist, auto high beam and blind spot monitoring, complete with a door opening warning.
The Flagship also differs from the rest of the four variant range in its engine selection – while all feature a 1.5 litre turbocharged direct-injection three-cylinder engine, it’s the only one to be equipped with the 1.5 TGDi direct-injection unit offering 177 PS and 255 Nm.
The Standard, Executive and Premium uses the 1.5T PFI port-injection variation of the mill, which has 150 PS and 226 Nm in the way of output. All X50 variants utilise a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, which is also seen on the CKD X70.
GALLERY: Proton X50 drive preview, Sepang International Circuit
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I have to disagree. It is for inexperienced drivers. There are still many humans who can’t do parallel parking regardless of gender. Either they park it too far into the main lane or they don’t parallel park at all.
We repeat: A very useful feature especially for young drivers. We love it. Period.
Then they shouldn’t be issued with license- it’s a privilege not a right.
A very honest opinion hafriz – thank you
So many planted commenters
Wow, the resident troll complaining about planted comments? Talk about irony!
Only 2 types of ppl will.like this auto park feature.
One. Is the ppl who are not good enough to drive, not fit to drive. Better take ehailing services.
second. Ppl who likes to show off to friends. But more often than not, these ppl don’t have many friends. It’s just unfortunate.
Me.. Parallel parking is like a 5 seconds job. Done.
5 seconds … Pancut awal
Should also highlight the part where it bang an Iriz during the AEB test to show that it is not a replacement for human 100% and also it is not a 100% mini Volvo.
Uh-oh… someone will be seething with envy that his favourite brand did not provide all these advanced gadgets in their own cars sold here…
Ferrari doesnt have this feature. So? Take a seat.
Kesian. Felali cost so much more still got les features than X50
For some of Malaysian drivers, even though advanced parking technology or smart assist systems are available, there will be lazy & moron drivers who always double park & park anywhere also can’ attitude. Just go to any mamak or kopitiam shop, these species just couldn’t be bothered & park as they like without feeling guilty. Hope X50 can alert them – Hi Moron, please walk little bit.
just like hi proton, it is a useless feature once the novelty wears off