Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine; 7DCT; RM79,200 to RM103,300

Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine; 7DCT; RM79,200 to RM103,300

You’ve been waiting years for this moment to come, and now it’s finally here! The new Proton X50 SUV has at last been launched, marking the national carmaker’s entry into the lucrative and hotly contested B-segment crossover market, with highly competitive specifications and pricing.

The latter is the piece of information you’ve all been dying to know, so let’s not waste any more time. The X50 is priced at RM79,200 for the base 1.5T Standard, RM84,800 for the Executive, RM93,200 for the Premium and RM103,300 for the amusingly-named 1.5 TGDi Flagship. East Malaysia prices are RM2,000 higher across the board – this differs from the X70, which is priced the same on both sides of the country.

These on-the-road prices for this locally-assembled Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) come without insurance and include the full exemption of the sales and service tax (SST), valid until December 31. There’s also a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, a five-year data package (1 GB quota per month) and five times free labour for servicing (limited to the first 30,000 bookings up to December 31).

Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine; 7DCT; RM79,200 to RM103,300

But the price is only part of the story – as the second Geely-based model, the X50 also brings several firsts for the brand in terms of technology and safety. There’s plenty to talk about, so here’s everything you need to know about what is possibly the company’s most important model yet.

Second model from Geely, based on Binyue/Coolray

As mentioned earlier, the X50 is Proton’s second model to be based on a Geely – in this case, the Binyue (or the Coolray as it’s known in other markets). The car is part of a licencing agreement inked in 2018 which will also see the arrival of a rebadged version of the Jiaji MPV.

Predictably, the X50 is much smaller than the X70. Measuring 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,609 mm tall, it is 189 mm shorter, 31 mm narrower and 85 mm lower compared to its sibling, while its 2,600 mm wheelbase is 70 mm shorter. Its natural rival is the Honda HR-V, so it’s no surprise they’re millimetres apart – it’s four millimetres shorter, 28 mm wider and four millimetres taller, with a wheelbase ten millimetres shorter.

Just as the X70 is almost identical to the Boyue on which it’s based, the X50 derives much of its design from the Binyue. That’s no bad thing, of course – the latter is one of Geely’s latest models and sports arguably the most cohesive version of the Chinese brand’s styling language yet.

Certain cues are shared with the X70, such as the prominent front fender bulges, deep shoulder line creases and blacked-out D-pillars that give the car a floating roof look. But overall, the X50 has a far sportier design, helped along by the reduced dimensions and the fitment of the Sport exterior package as standard – yes, even on the base Standard model.

At the front, you’ll find the usual Proton “Infinite Weave” grille, here surrounded by a striking Auburn Red strip that dips down in the middle to fit the roundel badge. It’s flanked by sharp LED headlights, tied together by a large, sculpted chrome trim piece that somehow doesn’t look overwrought. This aggressive look is emphasised by the sizeable air intakes and a jutting front spoiler that flows neatly into the black plastic body cladding. The Standard is the only one not to come with LED fog lights in the corner inlets.

Moving to the rear of the car, the trapezoidal LED tail lights come with triple light guides and are joined by a full-width chrome strip carrying the Proton script. Rounding off the look is the massive diffuser and four genuine exhaust pipes that give the X50 an unexpectedly racy look. Fortunately, however, the designers have given a hard pass to the ostentatious rear wing found in other markets.

Not much separates the four variants from the outside. The Standard and Executive models get 17-inch alloy wheels, while the Premium and Flagship gain intricate 18-inch two-tone rollers. The range-topping version also receives a black roof, and buyers will be pleased to know that the A-pillar joint lines up neatly with the bonnet, making the two-tone colour scheme look less like an afterthought.

Jet fighter-inspired cabin, new GKUI 19 infotainment system

If you thought the exterior was modern, wait till you see the interior. There’s a futuristic minimalist dashboard with fake stitching on the upper layer, lashings of metal-look trim, a tall centre console “bridge” with a Porsche-like passenger grab handle, and even some jet fighter-inspired air vents at the corners. Underneath the centre console is a large storage space with a USB port and a 12-volt socket.

Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine; 7DCT; RM79,200 to RM103,300

To amp up the visual drama further still, Premium and Flagship variants are kitted with a full red-and-black colour scheme, which finds its way not only on the seats but also on the dashboard and door cards. The upper parts of the dash and front door panels are made from soft-touch materials.

In terms of infotainment, all models get the latest version of the Geely Key User Interface, GKUI 19, which is claimed to be more responsive than the preceding system in the X70. The interface itself has also been revised, with cleaner tiles and permanent menu, back and home buttons (that last button is in the middle and features the Proton logo in place of the Geely insignia in other markets).

However, the application is slightly different depending on the variant. Standard and Executive models get an eight-inch freestanding touchscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and an eSIM built into the head unit itself. The latter enables basic functions of the “Hi Proton” voice control system.

On the Premium and Flagship, the display is much wider at 10.25 inches across, while the instrument cluster is now a seven-inch digital display that has different themes depending on the drive mode selected. The eSIM on these models is also integrated into the telematics box, allowing drivers to control additional functions such as the windows and air-conditioning, just like in the X70.

This eSIM also connects with the Proton Link smartphone app, letting users check the vehicle’s status and control certain functions remotely, including starting the car and using the air-conditioning to cool the cabin.

On both versions of the GKUI 19 system, you get access to weather information, Joox music streaming and online navigation (the provider of which has been switched from Baidu Maps to Alibaba’s AutoNavi, using data from Here Maps). There’s also a QDLink smartphone screen mirroring function that works on Android and iOS devices, although you can’t actually control your phone using the car’s touchscreen. You still don’t get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto functionality, unfortunately.

Aside from the usual Proton touches like the steering wheel badging and the “Infinite Weave” mesh on the speaker grilles, the X50 also has a couple of unique features for the Malaysian market. Unlike the Binyue, the car comes with rear air vents – and best of all, it’s fitted as standard across the range. Above the vents are two USB charging ports instead of just one on the Geely.

Open the tailgate, and you’ll find 330 litres of luggage space, which is a ways off the HR-V (it’s actually more than 100 litres smaller) and less than what you’d find in the Toyota C-HR (388 litres), Mazda CX-3 (350 litres), Subaru XV (345 litres) and even the Hyundai Kona (335 litres).

You also don’t get a powered tailgate anywhere in the lineup – evidently, Proton wants this to be an X70-exclusive feature. As is par for the course in the segment, you can fold the 60:40-split rear seats for more cargo room, while a space-saver spare tyre sits underneath the boot floor.

Standard equipment includes keyless entry with remote engine start, push-button start, manual fabric seats, manual air-conditioning, an N95 cabin filter, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera and four speakers. The Executive bumps up the feature list with automatic headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, front parking sensors and faux leather upholstery.

Step up to the Premium, and you get roof rails, a welcome light function, automatic climate control, a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, automatic up and down for all windows, a 360-degree camera system and six speakers, plus all the technology and aesthetic flourishes listed earlier. The Flagship is almost identical in spec but adds automatic wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and a panoramic glass sunroof.

Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities, five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating

As standard, the X50 comes with four airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control, hill start assist, hill descent control and rear Isofix child seat anchors. Moving up to the Executive model nets you curtain airbags to make it six in total, while the Premium adds a tyre pressure monitoring system.

The Flagship is the only one to come with the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which has been significantly upgraded over the one in the X70. The key highlight here is Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), which combines adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centring assist to provide Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities. This allows the car to accelerate, brake and steer on its own.

We should point out that ICC will only assist in driving the car, so at no point should you be doing anything other than focusing on the road ahead. The system is not foolproof – the onus will still be on you to maintain full control of the car, and if you get into an accident when using ICC, you will still need to take full responsibility. In other words, don’t use this as an excuse to use your phone while driving.

Other features include autonomous emergency braking (now with pedestrian detection), lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, automatic high beam and parking assist for entering parallel and perpendicular spaces and for exiting parallel spots. These features have enabled the X50 to secure a full five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, with a total score of 84.26%.

1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission

Power comes from a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine developed by Geely and Volvo. Two versions are available, with the Standard, Executive and Premium getting a port-injected mill making 150 PS at 5,500 rpm and 226 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. The X50 is the first car in the Geely group to receive this version, which delivers a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.5 litres per 100 km.

The more powerful direct-injected engine is exclusive to the Flagship and churns out 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. It gets from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and is capable of sipping 6.4 litres of petrol per 100 km.

All models are front-wheel drive and come with the same seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission as the X70, also designed by Geely and Volvo. One difference from its stablemate is that there are no paddle shifters offered, not even on the Flagship.

Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine; 7DCT; RM79,200 to RM103,300

The X50 is built on Geely’s B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) and as such features MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. Proton claims that the car features a total of 406 unique parts compared to the Binyue, as a result of the switch to right-hand drive.

Six colours are offered, only three of which are available for the Standard model – Snow White, Armour Silver and Ocean Blue. The Executive variant can also be had in Jet Grey and the Citric Orange you see here, while buyers of the Premium and Flagship can also specify their cars in Passion Red, a solid vermilion hue. As I said earlier, the Flagship comes only in the two-tone colour scheme.

Proton is also providing two optional dealer-installed accessory packs at launch, both of which come with a powered tailgate. The RM3,500 Urban package also includes a built-in Touch ‘n Go reader, magnetic sunshades and coil mats, while the RM3,300 Utility package instead incorporates PVC mats, a boot tray and side sill scuff plates instead.

Here’s the variant breakdown in detail.

Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine; 7DCT; RM79,200 to RM103,300

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2020 Proton X50 1.5T Standard – RM79,200
Gets as standard:

Mechanicals

  • 1.5T PFI 1.5 litre engine
  • 1,477 cc multi-point injection, turbocharged three-cylinder
  • 150 PS at 5,500 rpm
  • 226 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm
  • Seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission with manual mode (no paddle shifters)
  • 6.5 litres per 100 km fuel consumption
  • Three drive modes (Normal, Eco and Sport)
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Ventilated brake discs (front), solid discs (rear)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto brake hold function
  • MacPherson strut (front), torsion beam (rear) suspension
  • 45 litre fuel tank capacity
  • 1,325 kg kerb weight

Exterior

  • 17-inch silver alloy wheels with 215/60-profile tyres
  • LED projector headlamps
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED tail lights
  • Gloss black grille with red outline
  • Front lower splitter with carbon-fibre print
  • Rear spoiler
  • Quad-exhaust pipes, rear diffuser with carbon-fibre print

Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine; 7DCT; RM79,200 to RM103,300

Interior

  • Black fabric upholstery with grey contrast stitching
  • Grey headliner
  • Manual front seat adjustment
  • Manual air-conditioning
  • Urethane steering wheel with control switches
  • Standard meter instrument cluster
  • Cruise control with speed limiter
  • Keyless entry, push-button start
  • Remote engine start
  • Rear air-con vents
  • 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with GKUI 19
  • Voice command, navigation, online weather foreceast/ Joox music streaming
  • 4G and WiFi, smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Four loudspeakers
  • Three USB ports (one data, two charging)
  • N95 cabin filter
  • 330 litres boot space

Safety

  • Four airbags (front and side)
  • Electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control
  • ABS, EBD, brake assist
  • Hill hold assist, hill descent control
  • Reverse camera
  • Four rear parking sensors

Colours

  • Snow White, Armour Silver, Ocean Blue

2020 Proton X50 1.5T Executive – RM84,800
Adds on:

Mechanicals

  • 1,345 kg kerb weight

Exterior

  • Automatic headlamps
  • Front LED fog lamps

Interior

  • Black faux leather upholstery with grey contrast stitching
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with function control switches

Safety

  • Six airbags (front, side, curtain)
  • Two front parking sensors

Colours

  • As above, adds on Jet Grey and Citric Orange

2020 Proton X50 1.5T Premium – RM93,200

Adds on:

Mechanicals

  • 1,350 kg kerb weight

Exterior

  • 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels with 215/55-profile tyres
  • Red-coloured brake callipers
  • Silver roof rails

Interior

  • Black and red faux leather upholstery with red contrast stitching
  • Black headliner
  • Dual-tone black and red interior
  • Six-way powered driver’s seat
  • Single-zone auto air-conditioning
  • 7.0-inch digital instrument display
  • Front side mirror welcome lamps
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
  • Additional voice functions for GKUI 19 interface
  • Six loudspeakers
  • Proton Link App compatibility (vehicle status, remote control)

Safety

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 360-degree camera

Colours

  • As above, adds on Passion Red

2020 Proton X50 1.5 TGDi Flagship – RM103,300

Adds on:

Mechanicals

  • 1.5 TGDi 1.5 litre engine
  • 1,477 cc direct-injection, turbocharged three-cylinder
  • 177 PS at 5,500 rpm
  • 255 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm
  • 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds
  • 6.4 litres per 100 km fuel consumption
  • 1,370 kg kerb weight

Exterior

  • Dual-tone exterior (black roof and pillars)
  • Automatic rain-sensing wipers

Interior

  • Panoramic sunroof, powered sunblind cover
  • Automatic dimming rear-view mirror

Safety

  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go function
  • Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
  • Intelligent high-beam control
  • Auto Park Assist
  • Four front parking sensors

So, what do you think of the Proton X50 – will it be competitive against its competitors and similarly-priced B-segment sedan rivals, and are you planning to buy one? Sound off in the comments, thank you for reading.

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After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • taweel on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Wow just wow with the price has been offered.

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    • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:51 am

      The B-segment killer is here.

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      • Batter on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        Bye bye City NA and City Hybrid

        Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 305 Thumb down 9
        • Civic Turbo 2018 on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:32 pm

          NA no problem use RON95

          Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 0
          • Bolster on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:53 pm

            But buying NA Honda Engine also got issues because Honda CVT is one of common issue

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          • Dexter Teoh on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:45 pm

            So expensive considering it is supposed to be a national car made by the National car company for Malaysians.

            According to EPF statistics, 78.3% of all its contributors earn only RM1500 and below. The bulk of which, earn only RM1000 and below per month

            This means 78.3% of the rakyat cannot afford this car already and it is suposed to be a national car.

            How to get loan like this if it cost so much

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          • Proton X70 Msia RM123k but China RM60k on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:49 pm

            This car is too expensip. Is it like our X70? Here RM123k but China, same model but CBU but sold for RM60k

            This X50, in China also half the price.

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          • PEJUANG on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:53 pm

            Good point brother Kunta….
            Proton is meant to be the people’s car.

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 22 Thumb down 4
          • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:03 pm

            Crazy price for a China made car!

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 41 Thumb down 13
          • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:07 pm

            This is a China made car, yet it is so mahal. Walau

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          • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:09 pm

            Majority of people in Malaysia cannot afford this China car.

            Is this really our beloved Proton?

            I bought my first Proton Saga for RM15k in 1988

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 38 Thumb down 12
          • Proton X70 Msia RM123k but China RM60k on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:15 pm

            China is really milking Malaysians kaw kaw. If they can sell the X70 in China for RM60 and yet it is CBU and still make so much of profits, imagine how much they are making selling at RM123k

            China is so clever to milk Malaysians kaw kaw

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          • Baldish Kaur on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:29 pm

            OMG, I was expecting RM50k to RM60k.

            Are you crazy Proton?

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          • Ghazali Hamdan on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:36 pm

            This is not a Malaysian made car. I am not interested!

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 17 Thumb down 11
          • The Truth About China cars on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:43 pm

            This car and the X70 cannot sell in ALL first world countries. 99% of all China cars only sold in China and a few 3rd world countries.

            No China car is sold in any first world country.

            China cars are rejected by entire Europe, USA, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and even our own neighbor Singapore

            It is only Malaysians that accpet China car

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 58 Thumb down 18
          • RM80k to RM104k - LOL LOL LOL LOL on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:58 pm

            Already 85% of the 1.6 million Government employees already cannot get loan

            Average Putrajaya salary is RM1300.

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 29 Thumb down 3
          • China Quality if Fail on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:20 pm

            Have you wondered why not a single China car is reviewed in all International car magazines? ie Top Gear, Autocar, Whatcar etc etc etc

            Even shows like Top Gear, never once they reviewed a China car.

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          • Aura89 on Oct 28, 2020 at 1:49 am

            You passed by just to write this ? Huh.. may i ask how old are you ? I mean it gave me a feeling your next argument will be :Perodua’s dad can beat Proton’s dad ass anytime ….. oh wait, i see you already pulled that card out of your ass.

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        • Cheng Lock on Oct 29, 2020 at 1:02 am

          Protons price is overpriced. Better buy Japanese brand or 2nd hand continental.

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    • Proton X50 Fan on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:57 am

      wow, this car will be a great seller. Thank you to Li Chunrong, Geely and China for finally giving us a safe car. For 30 years, we waited for a safe and highly spec car from our national car maker, finally, we Malaysians are thankful that China has bestowed this to us.

      I hope we invite more people from Mainland into Malaysia to help us run our companies more efficiently and increase productivity 10 fold.

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      • hantu raya on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:35 pm

        sorry sleepy head, P1 has been producing safe cars since 2011.

        we’re not stupid and lie like you
        get a life, quit lying, migrate or drop dead- pick one.

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        • Dexter Teoh on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:41 pm

          Just a question, if Proton was producing safe cars since 2011, why did Proton sales decline since 2011?

          Are you saying 35 million Malaysians are not wise to know Proton cars are so safe that they should buy one?

          Proton started declining from 2011 onwards and amounting massive debts and super low sales from 2011 onwards.

          It recovered only in 2019 when the X70 was launched

          Care to answer me?

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          • If safety features were a critical criteria for Malaysians choosing a car, Perodua wouldn’t have existed by now.

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          • RM80k to RM104k - LOL LOL LOL LOL on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:07 pm

            well said. This shows Perodua cars are a better buy and people believe in its quality

            This is why P2 cars always outdo Malaysian Proton cars in sales even without bailouts

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          • Rakyat Malaysia on Oct 27, 2020 at 9:58 pm

            We buy plenty of Perodua because they are cheap and easy to dispose, like lampin pakai buang.

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        • Proton X70 Msia RM123k but China RM60k on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:56 pm

          Why our own National car company sell at these kind of exorbitant prices?

          Proton was created in 1985 to give cheap and affordable cars to ALL Malaysians.

          Who really can afford at this price? You must earn at least RM8k to get loan to buy this car

          Like or Dislike: Thumb up 38 Thumb down 6
          • X70 Buyer on Oct 28, 2020 at 1:13 am

            You spend too much on extravagant sins that’s why you can even afford a B segment with 8k salary. With that money I could afford to buy a house, an X70 and bring bini to oversea holidays.

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 2
        • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:10 pm

          Hello Proton, are you sure this pricing is for Malaysian market and not International market

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          • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm

            This is B-segment pricing. Stick to your kapcai if you don’t like. The real Game Changer is here.

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          • RM80k to RM104k - LOL LOL LOL LOL on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:05 pm

            B segment should be cheaper. Proton dan China perah rakyat puas puas

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          • Troll Hunter on Oct 27, 2020 at 5:19 pm

            Complain so much, then why your Nissan up-pricing Almera from Rm69k to Rm8xk? Fact is B-segment pricing hasn’t move an inch more for the past 10 years.

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        • RM80k to RM104k - LOL LOL LOL LOL on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm

          good point Dexter to the fake news that Proton gave us safe cars in 2011

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      • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        Hahaha. After so long, Kunta crawls back from under his rock again.

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        • Proton X70 Msia RM123k but China RM60k on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:50 pm

          How many Malaysians can afford RM100k? Bulk of the population is B40

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          • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:03 pm

            We know you’re bad at maths Kunta but bad memory too? Be reminded Hafriz correct you once before, B40 is called that because of certain percentage of population not the bulk of it.

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          • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:05 pm

            Jobstreet kata 2 juta rakyat Malaysia sudah hilang kerja.

            aduhai!!!!!!

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          • RM80k to RM104k - LOL LOL LOL LOL on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:04 pm

            Proton thinks all Malaysians kaya raya.

            Perah kami puas puas

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      • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:04 pm

        Gila pricing beb

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        • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:21 pm

          Geely in China is laughing to the bank. Geely only started in 1997 but Proton started in 1985.

          It is Proton that should be selling technology to Geely and China people and not the other way round.

          SO shameful how Geely, only started in 1997, can be 10000x richer than Proton despite the fact that Proton had the China market to export to also in the 80s, 90s etc

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        • Amran on Oct 28, 2020 at 11:36 am

          Gila sangat! Manada keta begitu banyak teknologi pada harga yg berpatutan ni.

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    • It is wise to go for the cheaper 3 variants which have port-injection turbo if not mistaken

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      • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        Like the X70, only the most expensive model is worth it. Nobody buys basic models

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        • Why pay more for problematic direct-injection engine? Those fancy sunroof and safety features are for lousy drivers

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  • lilytan on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:23 am

    With this higher than expected price (even with 0% SST), X70 would be the far better option.

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    • I’m sorry but higher than expected? The expectation was 75k-120k. The launch price is 79k-103k. Yes it is 4k more for the base variant but the price is way cheaper than expected for the top end. It’s not even a big issue isn’t it?

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      • lilytan on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:54 pm

        Haha people think this 79k – 103k price bracket is value buy until they see how much cheaper they sold in china which starts from 50k – 78k. Mind u 78k is for the flagship PHEV model. The difference is massive for CKD with 0% SST. Ppl might argue you cant compare with china price but since proton sells with less volume in malaysia than china but u see being under geely, proton should not suffer from economic of scale anymore since its basically sourced the car from geely thus should also enjoy the best price. The only reason for the higher price is because proton wanna position it much closer to its rival, the HRV and above the B-Segment sedans. Yes on paper the product is competitive enough to be placed as such. But at the end of the day, ppl know it is not at the same level yet to warrant such pricing. Like comparing Huawei to Apple phones, on paper Huawei phones might be fancier compared to iphone but at the end iphone always prevail with better experience as a whole.

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        • macampondam on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:03 pm

          hahaha… talk like expert but brainless.

          No biz acumen and rant like a child

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          • UmmgPondan on Oct 27, 2020 at 4:03 pm

            After reading both comments, it look like you are really the pondan. Talking about business acumen and brains, you have neither of each, you’re just an empty can spewing your stupidity !

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        • yuris on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:12 pm

          Bravo (clap, clap, clap). Thanks for informing us about this. We know that you’ve owned an X50 for many years now and know the level of its quality. Come on everybody, lets believe this is true!

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        • Then complain to the organisation body that govern car prices in Malaysia. Not proton and specifically the x50. Proton have a pricing rule to follow as well. If they can sell this for myvi price they will already be doing so and dethrone that notorious outlaw of a car.

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        • Lets See on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:45 pm

          Use brain. In China this is considered local car unlike here which is a CKD. Taxation applies.

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        • John Darurat Tak Jadi on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:18 pm

          According to my frens in the bank, majority abang abang cannot afford this car because loan will be rejected

          So, is this car made for Malaysians?

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          • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:24 pm

            Yeah yeah Kunta. We should believe the serial troller.

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        • Baldish Kaur on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:32 pm

          but but I thought this is local car? Isn’t it made by Proton?

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        • RM80k to RM104k - LOL LOL LOL LOL on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:03 pm

          look at the price…..everybody is laughing! so tinggi one

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          • Rakyat Malaysia on Oct 27, 2020 at 10:01 pm

            20,000 laughing and places their bookings.

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        • Korean Fan on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:16 pm

          Ok, I know price in China is cheaper. So, why not move to China. Then you got to enjoy cheaper car. End of story, no need to argue.

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    • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:53 am

      What are you talking about. This is right up B-segment price bracket. New City also about 7x,xxx~1xx,xxx for RS, new Almera 8x,xxx~9x,xxx. For the price you get a bigger, better car for your money.

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    • suomynona on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      I think consider the Level 2 autonomous driving for the Flagship, its a given the top spec will be in the 6 digit range. Name me any other brands offering L2A.D.?

      Imo even Premium also cun enough for me.

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    • Hmmm….. regret buying your X70? It’s okay…hehehhehe

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  • digidigi on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:25 am

    This is the only option for car budget below 100k, non of the competitor offering come close

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  • Ksatria on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:28 am

    Very competitive in terms of price & specs.
    Hope gomen makes at least AEB as standard feature for all vehicles in the near future.

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  • Sam Loo on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:35 am

    Wow.. Now I retire as Toyota sales advisor la..

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    • Nope! Only more honda sales advisor will retire soon

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      • Hahahaha, all brands will be affected bro, not only Honda..

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        • Guardian on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:25 pm

          Aiyaaaa…..Hahahaha, so sad to see honda sales advisors confimed to lose more jobs than any other brands. I think you also need Vaseline. Sounds like you are so worried about honda sales. Chill bro and stay safe

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        • Honda Penipu Ad on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:34 pm

          So 5000 already booked for City vs 20000 already booked for X50. But too many had cancelled for City and decided to order for this. Time to change your job soon

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    • Good boy!

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  • Frank on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:35 am

    Wondering what happened to the inbuilt DVR didn’t carry over from Binyue

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  • Pricing’s kinda expected based on earlier speculation, I guess. Gonna be tough for the rest of the B-segment crossover and sedan market.

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    • Ya, HR-V lower spec priced RM108.8k and Vios J priced RM77.2k.

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  • Jon pride on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:37 am

    Janji ada AEB, no AEB is kosong
    HR-V and City FL 1.5NA already kosong to be compared

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  • Zoom Zoom on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:38 am

    Base model X50 vs X70 (79k vs 89k) just 10k diff. X70 more value unless really want a smaller SUV.

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  • The RM108,800-RM124,800 HONDA HR-V will be shocked and afraid of losing best seller of B segment SUV

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  • How about spare part for X50 or similar case like X70. Hahaha..

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  • ree73 on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:46 am

    The price overlapped to X70 middle, Can get x70 heist spec at 120K with car ready. While if can get x50 b4 year end would be 103,330 if cannot deliver it might go up to 110k.

    I think a lot of ppl here will move to X70 eventually…

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    • Maybe there will be X70 facelift/extra equipment soon with no price change?

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    • Lets See on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      That is 17k more on top of the highest range and it comes without the complete ADAS system that is on X50 Premium. Overlapping isn’t uncommon. City RS will overlap HRV and HRV RS price overlaps Civic.

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  • bila byk booking/sambutan, boleh la umum harga tinggi..
    tu kelebihan tak umum harga awal2..
    adik ke tak adil?..
    patut ke tak patut?..

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    • No la. Compare the price with what P1 give, it consider cheap. Not to forget they have their Saga with sub 50k price if people want cheaper car.

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    • Phaser on Oct 27, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      Kalau tak setuju dengan harga boleh minta duit balik beb. Takde penalti pun. Mana ada main paksa orang beli kete?

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  • Mr. Loba Loba on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:50 am

    Wow… with this price, this car confirm sure win. RIP Almera, Vios, City, Mazda2.

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  • munkay on Oct 27, 2020 at 11:56 am

    no car play or android auto?! whattttttttttttt!

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    • Lets See on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Even new City AA isnt functioning unless Google officially launch it here, which is never. Whats the big fuss then?

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      • Because we can sideload AA, I’ve been using AA with my Sony XAV head unit since 2017

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        • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:26 pm

          Sideloading voids WARRANTY. This isn’t your aftermarket player.

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        • Correct, Download Android Auto as apk file. Works on Honda Civic, so City would also work.

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  • Will the x50 be manufactured in Malaysia or China??

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    • There’s literally an article on this. It will be built at their Tanjung Malim plant

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  • Jascha on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Honestly, I think the price is still a bit too high if consider the monthly installment paid by the owner due to lower interest rate and better brand image offered by Japanese brand. I don’t think it will be good enough to attract current Jap’s owner and surely the salesmen and salesgirls are having a breath of relieve for now.

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    • tyuris on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Jap cars are overrated. Old tech with unreasonably expensive price. Korean much better in quality over price. X50 is still young but the current offering has much more value than its price. Especially, IMHO the premium variant.

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      • Mr. Loba Loba on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        I don’t agree that Jap cars are overrated. Their problem is the excise duty. To keep cost down, they need to downgrade the specs.

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  • azrai on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    With that price bracket say bye-bye to Kona, City, Almera, Vios, Yaris, Jazz, HRV, Aruz, Rush, Civic, Altis, CX3 so on and so fourth…
    The only way for the other manufacturer to compete is just by saying waiting list for their car is only 3 days compare to X50 3 months.

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  • Bieight on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Proton should cancel the useless sunroof and sell the “flagship” under 100k

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  • Carfuture on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    The Pricing is w/o Insurance or Rd Tax.After adding another 3 to 5 k the car for top TDI is about Rm 110K. So … If Honda ,, Mazda, etc start a Price WAR by reducing 5K or FREEBIES ….. X50 would now have STIFF competition. PLUS …. 2021 is only 1 month away.

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    • Jonathan Lee (Member) on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      The price does include road tax.

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      • azrai on Oct 27, 2020 at 4:10 pm

        ..but excluding insurance.

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        • Hafriz Shah (Member) on Oct 27, 2020 at 4:13 pm

          Yup, all carmakers here in Malaysia quote prices without insurance, since the insurance amount will change drastically depending on your insurance provider and NCD.

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  • Honduh on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Toyota and Honda salesmen will says this to their noob buyers….
    You buy our cars, it’s Japan made ok. X50 is tongsan made, you trust ah. Resale value sure no value and reliability you know i know lor…china brand, use and throw.
    You buy our cars, guarantee after 5 years still can hold 70% value. You buy tongsan, you still need to topup to finance after 5 years. So which is your choice ?

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    • Lolwhut? on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Yep. Only Japanese brand diehard fans still believes in this. Meanwhile they have to bring car back to replace faulty fuel pumps. LOL!

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  • You Sure on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    Boot size is smaller than CX3???
    No Apple and Android Car Play???

    Lol, No from me, bodoh lah if I choose this,

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    • Sure you on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      You dont need to comment if you think like that. Its your own personal choice. Unless you’re trying to reconsider this over CX3? For what, a bigger boot and apple/android car play? How much is the CX3 again? Also, can you confirm that CX3 parts will be easier to get and cheaper than X50?

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      • Apple Car play and Android Auto is a must today, as it provides better safety while driving. Using Google Maps or Waze is still the best, as it gives updates traffic situations. Im sure Proton could offer it, but because Google ban on China products, this i believe blocks that availability, otherwise surely Proton would have that build-in. Same issue with certain Mobile phone brands.

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        • Rakyat Malaysia on Oct 27, 2020 at 10:05 pm

          GKUI is based on Merc MBUX, please refer your complain to Merc. Once Trump is gone, everything will resume back to normal.

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    • Amran on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Ye lah tu. Brape harge CX-3? 130,000? Banding harge X50 @79,000. Hampir boleh dapat 2 bijik tau.

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  • if you put proton x50 par to other brands offered in Malaysia according to the same segment – X50 is a winner.
    Price vs features vs performance

    pandangan saya….tongsan ke Malaysia ke…assembly and service kat malaysia je…QC la paling penting…

    i fully support.. my current drive is cx5 KE

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  • Can playgames while driving di on Oct 27, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    Topup bit get x70 full spec..bigger…i like flagships..now can watup while driving..huhu

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  • X50 price is definitely considered as expensive being the National car from Proton with a lot of tax privileges. The same Geely Binyue top spec 1.5T is price at only RM75k in PRC.

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    • HR-V 1.5L priced RM92.5k in PRC.
      HR-V 1.5L without L2 autonomous already priced RM120.8k in Malaysia so RM28.3k extra.
      X50 = Binyue RM75k in PRC + RM28.3k = RM103.3k is considered cheap.

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      • X50 still expensive considering P1 did not design the car and I not sure if P1 build new press mould for all parts or just took all parts from China!.

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        • Avenger on Oct 28, 2020 at 1:09 am

          If they took all parts from China, you would be driving this car on the right side of the road. *Facepalm*

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        • Anonymous on Oct 28, 2020 at 3:33 pm

          Moulds needs to be built and re-built once they are worn. The longer they use those moulds, the less accurate are the parts fitment as the moulds wear. The higher the quality of those parts means more frequent mould maintenance and replacements.

          Proton has saved hundreds of millions in R&D for the car’s design and manufacturing processes, but ongoing costs would still need to be covered by the cars’ sales profits. What Proton manages to do is get a faster ROI, not make the cars cheaper. A faster ROI is the main goal here to recover Proton’s dismal finances.

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    • Lets See on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Use brain. In China this is considered local car unlike here which is a CKD. Taxation applies.

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      • So are you telling me Proton is no longer the National car and doesn’t enjoy the tax privileges? It is just another CKD distributor for Geely?

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        • Rakyat Malaysia on Oct 27, 2020 at 10:08 pm

          CKD taxes applies regardless of brand whether it be national or non-national but at least Proton is honest about it unlike their other national car CKD assembler disguised as a car maker.

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    • Go and compare the X50 (Geely) and HR-V in the Philippines (both export markets) and you will see the price difference is about the same as here, so the pricing by Proton is fair.

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  • Not the car Malaysians need. But the car Malaysians deserve.

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  • Mardose on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Mahal giler kete malaysia puiikk baik beli rumah oi naik harga.. pakai kete 5 tahun je jahanam kua duit lg nk repair… Harga jatuh..pakai je kete cash rm1-5k repair pon xpe..

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    • Bukan JKKM on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Proton bukanlah Jabatan Kereta Kebajikan Malaysia (JKKM) , orang berniaga kena serious jangka panjamg, perlu profit & ROI , tampung kos yg amat tinggi untuk operasi & bayar gaji staffs sebagainya Suka hati la berapa price P1 demand, barang dia, jika anda tak mampu sekatang, janganla mengeluh, mengalah. fikirla secara bijak & positif dengan sentiasa simpan, savela sikit2 hingga sampai mampu bayar lebih DownPayment 30-50% untuk lowerkan tempoh installments hanya 4 tahun bukan 9 tahun. Masih banyak lagi pilihan yg lebih aftordable dalam range products P1 seperti $36k-$39K Saga

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    • Korean Fan on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      Dalam hidup memang macam tu. Bukan semua benda kira nak main untung aje. Kalau betul nak untung, semua duit beli rumah, invest saham, unit trust, simpan dalam FD. Kereta kalau boleh tak payah pakai. Guna motor je. Kalau nak, beli kancil 20 tahun dgn harga 3k. Bayar cash.

      Tapi realitinya, simpan duit banyak-banyak bukan boleh bawak mati. Kita tak menggalakkan orang utk membazir, tapi kereta ni kira benda keperlun asas. Org putih kata, part and parcel in the cost of living. Kita juga tak galakkan untuk membazir beli kereta yang terlampau mahal. Kalau mampu, tak salah untuk ada kereta yang lebih selesa dan lebih selamat. Suka tak suka, kereta ni tetap disposable asset. But that is life. Kalau nak kira, baju seluar dan underwear pun disposable asset. Kalau takut rugi, pakai aje baju pagoda hari hari dan jangan pakai underwear sebab orang bukan nampak pun apa yg pakai kat dalam.

      Hidup kena sederhana. Jangan membazir, dan jangan kedekut sangat.

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    • R J Loo on Oct 27, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Nak tau kenapa Proton pun mahal gila. Sebab industri kereta di Malaysia kereta murah Berukdua wajib di’protek’ supaya tiada saingan, Berukdua sekarang jangan kata 5 tahun, pakai tak sampai 5 bulan jahanam satu kereta, terutamanya gearbox automataik. Tetapi Berukdua laku keras sebab kereta murah bangat, bukan sebab kereta iu bagus.

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      • Muhammad Arshad Bin Mustapaha on Oct 28, 2020 at 7:34 am

        5 bulan rosak gearbox.. awak beli kete seken ke.. biar betik.. sy pkai dah 5 tahun ok je.. janji kalu pakai auto.. paling busuk /servis luar pun.. setiap setahun(atau 20k odometer) servis minyak gearbox auto..

        kalau manual(proton saya).. setiap 50k odometer tukar minyak gear.. minyak hitam tu mcm biasa la 6bln/10k odometer sekali.
        Tp mmg tak dinafikan.. perodua minyak lagi jimat.. tp kalau perjalanan jauh 10jam contohnya.. proton lebih selesa dan tak penat badan

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        • Amran on Oct 28, 2020 at 11:40 am

          Jimat minyak. ye lah simpan kat workshop memang jimat minyak. Manada jln keta sentiasa breakdown tu. mcam perodua ku kat workshop lagi kerap dr sy pakai.

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  • PT Reader on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Actually the price is not affordable for some, but at least good for our people who can afford to buy and having more safety vehicle.

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    • Troll Hunter on Oct 27, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Depends on what you mean by affordability. Certainly not affordable to someone looking to buy a kapchai, but it is affordable to the bulk Bsegment and Csegment potential buyers out there.

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  • Morgan J Cantius on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Does the fact that it’s purely a rebadged Geely justify its price tag ? Why are vehicles so overpriced with anything Malaysian ??

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    • Avenger on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      “Purely a rebadged Geely?” So do we drive on right side of the road?

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    • Parameswary on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      The similar typical Coffee shop chats questions (calling the cows to come home) should be asked why everything are so expensive now? Groceries, can foods & drinks and the popular stagnanted take home pay?. If you really like the X50, just be positive, set your mind a goal ,start saving a portion of your monthly salary from now on for next 1-2 year bigger DP or better cash if you can

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  • Vincent on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Which variant is worth to buy? Executive, Premium or Flagfships? by considering the add-ons…
    I thought of buy the Premium version.

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    • tyuris on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      I personally will go with premium variant.

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    • Korean Fan on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      I somehow feel that Premium more value for money. Also, with 2 others sharing same engine, more parts will be available. Hopefully will be cheaper.

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    • suomynona on Oct 28, 2020 at 12:46 am

      Yass, my pick is also the Premium. Looks cun with the rims, got nice stuffs inside ady & I don’t need the active driving features so much (good to have, but otherwise easier on the wallet)

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  • yusry on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    malaysians, kalo boleh nak free semua benda

    good things aint cheap, cheap things aint good

    base spec ada, masih x50, kalo mahal, abaikan. byk lg pilihan kat luar sana, ukur badan sendiri

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  • Baldish Kaur on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Rebadged Geely can be this price?

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    • Copy Paste on Oct 27, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Copy paste: “Purely a rebadged Geely?” So do we drive on right side of the road?”

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  • yusry on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    congrats proton, this is the ultimatum to other foreign car brands in Malaysia

    if other foreign carmakers wants to stay relevant here, either bring better speced cars now for malaysians or risk losing sales and dry up kolos shop, no more untung kaw2 from milking malaysians by giving dinosaur tech and subpar quality, enough is enough

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  • i love you on Oct 27, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    RIP every other car in malaysia

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  • Is it a standard market-practice to say OTR price, but without insurance?

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    • Hafriz Shah (Member) on Oct 27, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      Yup, all carmakers here in Malaysia quote prices without insurance, since the insurance amount will change drastically depending on your insurance provider and NCD.

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  • Anonymous on Oct 27, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    The sentiment against this “China car” by many is totally unreasonable. As is the notion that “Malaysian made things must be affordable”, as if it is a law.

    First of all, quality products can come from anywhere. China is not a poor 3rd world nation. They are economically MUCH stronger than we are, and is leagues ahead in approaching a ‘developed nation’ status. And Geely is a multi-national car maker with access to some of the best technological and design departments (and with no shortage of funds). Do not bundle them up with car makers like Chery, Dongfeng, or anyone similar. Geely is not interested in making “white goods” cars like Proton used to, or indeed other Chinese car makers.

    Secondly, the cost of a product is not dictated by its nationality. Of course itnisn’t, but you lot think it is. High quality products are NOT cheap no matter who makes them. Proton wants to get rid of their cheap image and into a more premium market diverting away from Perodua. Let them! It’s no use competing with Perodua who has the backings of Daihatsu. And competing with Perodua means making cars that will never be sold outside of ASEAN, and Proton’s technological development will be as slow as ever (yet not any richer too). Let this sink in your thick heads: GOOD THINGS ARE EXPENSIVE!
    The cheapest you can expect out of a good product is ‘reasonably priced’. If you still can’t afford it, the problem is at your end.

    And third, China prices are only possible in China. There are almost 20 local car makers in China and they have a generous tax policy. But more importantly China is literally the major global supplier of steel, aluminium, and other raw materials that goes into making cars. They can make car chassis at less than 2/3rd the price. Not to mention they are masters of production efficiency 2nd only to Japan.

    I am as cautious as any other when it comes to buying things from China. But you have to give credit where it’s due. Geely is not your typical Chinese car maker.

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    • cpm1959 on Oct 28, 2020 at 12:37 am

      Your comment is good but you have underestimated Chery, they produced better engine compare to Geely ( To prove the engine reliability Chery provide one million km or 10 years warrenty for their export model now ), other makers like Haval , GAC and Changan are on par with Geely too.
      While production efficiency is concerned China is ahead of Japan in many fields like ship building , automobile production, electronic and electrical devices etc.

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      • Engines are super reliable nowadays, giving 10 year warranty is just gimmick as even the German big 3 don’t bother to provide warranty >5 years.

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      • Anonymous on Oct 28, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        Engine tech plays a small part in a car’s quality, and arguably the least important when you can opt to buy engines from other car makers. Last year the Chery Tiggo 3 scored ZERO stars in Latin NCAP for the most basic test – Adult Occupancy safety.

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      • Truth on Dec 05, 2021 at 12:08 am

        Many frogs under the well in our society, most of them are poorfags who have never travelled to other parts of the world, thus never experienced things first hand.
        All they can say is what they have perceived directly from the mainstream media, or worse from rumours.

        China as a world factory, provides products ranging from low to high quality. It is all based on the reseller’s demand also the market demand.

        Seriously those people who say made in China quality is inferior, mind that this statement tells us that you’re a cheapskate who only buy things from affordable price stores like Mr. DIY, 2CO, etc.
        What you spent is what you get.

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        • Game Changer on Jan 13, 2024 at 7:18 pm

          Totally agreed with you TRUTH, and to those who said China cars aren’t being approved by Australia Mind them GWM are in Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Philippines & Malaysian, Soon Europe countries. Too many disoriented haters beneath the well in our society.

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  • TiredOfYou on Oct 27, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    It looks like someone been waiting to spam the comment section. Yes, some”ONE”..

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  • TheDuh on Oct 27, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    How much did Proton pay PaulTan to dish out such endlessly glorifying dribble?

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    • Jonathan Lee (Member) on Oct 27, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      It’s…a launch. Of probably the most anticipated car in the past five years. Of course, we’re going to report on it.

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    • Rakyat Malaysia on Oct 27, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      The biggest thing in 2020 to come into our local automotive scene and you stoopids expects, nay, demands, Paul Tan to keep quiet about it? You what, go start your own fanboy automotive blogs denying the existence of Proton, Geely, Volvo and all their linked companies. Good luck to see how you stoopids can go.

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  • Expensive

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  • Tukang baca on Oct 28, 2020 at 12:52 am

    Nak beli beli, tak nak beli duk diam.

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  • ThAboIt on Oct 28, 2020 at 7:47 am

    The X50 premium is the best compact SUV in Malaysia right now; with 93k price and abundant features offered, there’s no doubt about it.

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  • Anak Malaysia on Oct 28, 2020 at 9:54 am

    Proton cars declined because of high fuel consumption because of Lotus designed engines, but are anytime safer than Japanese cars of the same size.
    More people died in Honda Citys than any other car in Malaysia.

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  • zero one on Oct 28, 2020 at 10:38 am

    Now we see the power of 3 piston..
    before this a lot of people think 3 piston has no power..

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  • depthie on Oct 28, 2020 at 10:47 am

    If Proton not sold to Geely last 2 years, Proton remain the same, they not even able to create a new model, if yes and no one will care about it, quality issues never taken seriously

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  • bob jambu on Oct 28, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Please check at the tire pressure sensor indicator inside the meter .. 2.9 bar for 215/60 17 tire …pretty high isnt it?

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  • cchean on Oct 28, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    It will be interesting to know the price post SST. Will the flagship price push towards RM110k?

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Oct 29, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    the 360 camera resolution is damn bad

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  • How can u get booking & collected money without giving the price ? Rubbish !

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  • Michael Boey on Dec 03, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Proton Car is good in term of reliability,
    Problem is proton had instruct the Proton Service center on Saturday not allow to do Market claim or any malfunction spare part replacement either bear by proton or customer only do car serving such as replacement Lubrication oil, Air filter, replace spark plug. It will lead to Proton Sales drop as
    the car breakdown on Friday night need to wait until Monday to repair. Please improve as these the reason lead to proton take over by Geely. if continue poor service badly affected Geely reputation in the world as loss of control to bring back Proton up of sales and services. Official Complain had go to Proton but no action taken and consideration may due to information not go to Proton Top Management such as CEO, Director or GMD.

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  • Bataboy on Oct 30, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Nowadays cost of a car is not the key profit contribution to car maker, but the after sale services, it will fetch the most profits with customers trust and needs. What do you think?

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  • Peggy Mngcutsha on Dec 26, 2022 at 10:43 pm

    Looking for Proton cx50 2020 Demo

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