Just a week after what appeared to be the Proton version of the Geely Haoyue – known as the Okavango in other markets – was sighted heading towards Genting Highlands, what’s likely to be Proton’s largest SUV yet has been sighted once again, this time in the Segambut area approaching the Jalan Duta toll plaza by paultan.org reader Ackhmed A.
This would appear to be the same unit as the one that was sighted heading towards the popular hilltop tourist destination, sporting an identical trade plate registration, as well as being clothed in a similar amount of camouflage.
In the Philippines, the Okavango packs a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with assistance from a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, rated at 190 PS and 300 Nm of torque, sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Meanwhile in China, the Haoyue gets a 1.8 litre turbo petrol four-cylinder rated for 181 hp and 300 Nm, also sent through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Where the Haoyue is offered in five- and seven-seater layouts for China, the configuration for what is widely expected to be called the X90 in Malaysia has yet to be known, though having three rows of accommodation would add a key point of differentiation from the next SUV size down, the X70.
So far there’s little indication of an official arrival date for the largest Proton SUV yet, though as we’ve mentioned at its previous sighting, the increased frequency of its appearance on public roads could suggest a ramping up of field testing just ahead of of a premiere.
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Anybody knows what’s the waiting period for x70 for 2022? Is it still 6 months long…
Top up more to get a HRV. Better car and more premium
HRV is better car? HRT is 3 ranks lower bro
Hrv no very nice when u drive, body like milo tin, use less engine… Under power, prefer buy x50 or X70… Dun buy hrv quality is very bad
Based on Wikipedia, a 247 hp 2.0-liter turbo engine co-developed with Volvo was available later on Geely Haoyue. Hope Proton X90 will being the world’s first Geely Haoyue with 2.0L turbo engine.
If Dr.Li is serious in bringing the right handed version of this China vehicle in,no need camouflage lah.
Let the fanboys have a proper glimpse,and pre plan to book,once the order book is open.
If you have a formidable blockbuster vehicle that can take on brutal competition,just bring it on.
No need do all these strip tease.
If a vehicle is not yet officially sold in Malaysia yet, i.e pending approval from JPJ VTA, and other legislation, can they openly be driven on the road? I doubt it Sir. Also, I believe it’s not to give away marketing/business strategy away to other competitors (what model to launch soon) so they have the higher advantage. (though the competitors might still gather intel from other sources, at least it won’t be that obvious :))
New Alza will DOA if this launches first.
Spicy option, touch wood hope they get to bring it In
Sell here below rm110k
Kalau proton pasang enjin campro bagus.
can their aftersales cope?
Likely they can. This won’t be a cheap car so it won’t push out as many numbers as their Saga but giving Haoyue specs, it very likely will conquer the C+/D segment SUV range giving the Toyota Harrier, Fortuner & Lexus RX a good fight.
It is a bit of a stretch to think that there will be a considerable percentage of peeps looking to get a Lexus MPV who will be interested in this?
Out of curiosity, did the X50 (and the Ativa) take significant sales away from the comparable offerings from other makes or did they cause buyers to upscale instead – ie more people opting for an Ativa when they initially intended to get a Myvi as opposed to someone choosing an Ativa over say, an HRV?
Priced just right and it can tempt many to consider otherwise. This is about affordable luxury and Haoyue ticks a lot of boxes on Harrier’s list.
King of Asegment sedan
King of Bsegment sedan
King of Csegment MPV
King of Bsegment SUV
King of Csegment SUV
Soon king of Dsegment SUV
Yup I think they will need to ramp up again on 3S centers but that is a good problem to have.
have you seen their bag of excuses?
Surprisingly nobody at Paultan mentions about the Geely patent for a Houyue pickup truck.
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It would be a very interesting replacement for the Proton Arena.
From the drawings it is clear the lack of experience of the Geely designers, especially for pickup trucks.
Firstly, nobody puts number plates on the tub door. Doors will be open to put long items and numberplate will not be visible. Tub door top edges also will hit a lot of things, so a strip of plastic light there will easily broken.
This should be called the X80 and the X90 name should be reserved for the Xingyue if it ever comes…. the dream….
Haoyue is based on CV platform same with Geely JiaJi MPV. If the configuration same with x70, the price should be cheaper than X70, except they bring in hybric model like in philipine market
We are kind of spoilt by options for 2 rows SUV but there only a few for 3 rows SUV here. But who does better 3rd row? and better practicallity?