It’s widely known that Proton will add a second SUV to its line-up, which will be a seven-seater based on the Geely Haoyue (also known as the Okavango in other markets). Over the past few months, several camouflaged prototypes of the model, which is popularly referred to as the X90, have been sighted on our roads.
This has happened once again, and the photos you see here come courtesy of paultan.org reader Lim Wei Leong, who spotted this X90 test vehicle somewhere in Melaka. Unlike previous sightings, this unit is dressed in less camouflage and bears a different trade plate.
As such, we get to see more of the SUV’s rear quarter windows and taillights, which resemble that of the Haoyue. The boxy profile is something we’re already familiar with, while the bumper, rear badges, wheel arches, belt line and part of the vehicle’s top section are all covered up.
Proton previously said at the launch of its new engine plant in Tanjung Malim that it will launch three new models between 2023 and 2024, and at least two of them will be powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
The X90 is one of three models on the way, and it will likely be revealed in 2023 as the company has already confirmed that the large SUV won’t be launched this year. In the Philippines, the Okavango is powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder with a 48-mild hybrid system for 190 PS and 300 Nm, paired with a DCT driving the front wheels.
There’s a possibility we could get the mild hybrid engine, seeing how Proton showcased a 1.5 litre TGDi three-cylinder mill with a 48-volt belt-integrated starter generator (BSG) at its Gallery of Inspiration previously. A more likely path is for Proton to just skip the mild hybrid engine and use the the vanilla TGDi three-cylinder, which is now locally assembled for the X50 and X70 MC – the unit outputs 177 PS and 255 Nm in both Proton SUVs.
GALLERY: 2023 Proton X90 spyshots
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No need 3 cylinder for 1.5 tan car. I think 2-stroke engine is enough.
X90 is quite heavy..the 1.5 turbo may be a bit overstressed to power it.
Anyway,bring it on.Lets see whether it lives up to its hype.
Dun worry bro i will join u soon
So are you engineer? This is 2021 la buddy. 1.5L with latest tech has lots of power. U r clearly still living in the past
reports say the X90 is lighter than the X70 despite its larger size.
1.5 turbo has more torque than 2 litre normally aspirated engine. And according to what i read, the weight of x-90 s about the same as x 70.
Lol what is proton thinking having all 3 cars in a line up use the same small engine. This car should be a 1.8 4 cylinder at least, imagine how overstressed a 3 cylinder in a high state of tune will be.
With people mover the important thing torque value and boy this small wonder engine has oodles of it in spades.
P2 also uses the 1.5 from hatch to SUV to MPV..
and you can see the same engine from Merc A class to E class .
As a neartheengine and keyboard as my precision tool, 3 cylinder 1.5L tebo for 1.5-1.7tonne car will be sufficient. Combine output with electric motor around 200hp will be just nice to haul people, esp to Genting..very important to pass this test, its the benchmark for Automotive Prowess.
talk kok sing song, as if most of us can afford this car, most probably around RM150k..
Why camo. Not cayenne anyway
Because this is nt a straight rebadge unlike perodua?
It’s even funnier for cayenne to wear camo as Porsche cars don’t actually look all that different throughout generation.
Its the small details that count. otherwise facelifted cars shouldnt have camouflage too despite the small changes
Wtf the engine. 3 cyl for real? Then the asking price will be what? Surely more expansive than X70 right.
Is this the direction for P1 in Malaysia? If you really don’t wanna make kereta rakyat better tarik the tongkat lah.
No need the F protection with that hefty price tag.
Property expansive like shyt.
Car also same.
But salary like mother father.
Then someone will said ‘X suka blh keluar Malaysia’.
Gladly will bla if get the opportunity.
that 3 cylinder engine is made in malaysia.
Funny …made in malaysia but china tech. No shame
Dear Geely/Proton 3-cylinder is lame. Either you put the new Geely 4 cylinder 1.6 turbo or the 4 cylinder 1.8 turbo as in x70. Give us AWD and full spec as well.
Hope got awd version like x 70.
Harga dia nanti mampu lihat
To push so high hp n torque out from 1.5…….u need to do decarbonise frequently. Parts chsnge also expected to be more frequent.
Nice huge car
2nd SUV or 3rd SUV?
Every 2-3 month will get an article of X90 spotted. Just launch la P1 no need to wait2 anymore
Yet another diesel lorry wannabe.
Why David ? Not Donkey Kong anyway.
Stupid rhetoric …. what to cover up about ? This car in youtube already can guess what the designed and specs . Proto a drama king
One word : UGLY
Meh
Another rebadge car
Boooooring
My experience with x50 3 cylinder turbo
1. Noisy engine
2. A bit lagging when you want to accelerate when you stop
3. Gas guzzler. No match with 1.5 NA Japan model in term of fuel economy
Gas guzzler? really? U comparing it to Myvi?
Laggy yes. Most turbo cars got turbo lag. Can easily be fixed with remap and upgrade