Proton today announced the start of production of its upcoming three-row SUV, which is popularly referred to as the X90. Set to be launched later this year in conjunction with the carmaker’s 40th anniversary, the X90 is based on the Geely Haoyue, which is also known as the Geely Okavango in other markets such as the Philippines.
Presenting this bit of news was Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar, who gave a speech at a line-off ceremony held at the carmaker’s Tanjung Malim plant. Also present at today’s event was Perak MB Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad as well as state VIPs and other Proton executives.
The vehicle was shown to attendees during the ceremony, but no photography was allowed, with the frontal teaser image you see here being the first official glimpse of the car. Given that viewing of it was only from a distance, we can’t tell you more beyond the Proton example having a differently-styled grille – with chrome pins expanding from the Proton logo, as previously highlighted by a previous spyshot.
The X90 also gets a different headlamp design, with L-shaped DRLs sweeping up, and its fog lamp surround is finished in black instead of chrome. Otherwise, it looks very similar to the Geely. Likewise, the interior, as suggested by a spyshot of the cabin from last week.
Syed Faisal said the X90 will come with hybrid power (as confirmed in our earlier report), but did not disclose more information. As we’ve detailed in a previous post, the X90 will very likely feature the Okavango’s mild-hybrid powertrain, which is rated at 190 PS at 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm from 1,500-4,000 rpm.
The setup consists of a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48 volt mild-hybrid system that features a belt-driven starter generator (BSG), with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission driving the front wheels.
This would make the X90 the first Proton model to come with mild hybrid power. The national carmaker did not say when it will launch its new three-row SUV, but indications point to it making its debut by the second half of 2023. Are you looking forward to the X90?
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Remember to book two units yeah.
One for spare parts eh? Hahahahaha
Seemingly our so called national car has rebadged X70,X50,now finally a grand finale ..X90.In other words, a “photostat copy of the original with minor cosmetic changes,like the ‘famous” infinite grille.
The Saga,Iriz,pesona,Exora all retained its Jurassic DNA.
Geely started not too long ago but ended up as white knight to P1.
Might as well rename P1 as Geely DRB & Co.or simply Geely (M) Berhad.
What is, Incompetency, your point? Rebadged is bad? Almost the entire P2 range is rebadged. Very soon you will see Renault rebagding Geely too.
You want to see Proton in the red? Pun you marah jugak. Doing good also, marah jugak.
P1 is a bad decision due to the failed politician’s overgungho whim for ‘national car”.P2 is conceived to make it a’cheaper” alternative.Both r rebadged,no dispute.
Poton wont be in the red.Cos Geely will pull out if they r losing money.They r not losing money,is testament to fact they r not leg shakers like the failed DRB dudes.
If they just change the name to geely instead of proton,nobody are going to buy it except you of course.
Its because of Proton name that the cars are selling….dumb ass
One for self & one for waifu since its such a good deal.
finally a proper 7-seater replacement for the outdated exora?
Sot they are both in C-segment MPV?
this is definitely a better car than the old Exora. I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot of these on our roads very soon, as Malaysians really love MPVs.
More like a bigger brother to Exora at double the price tag. Prices going up up up, x90 times the little brother’s price (JK…)
“2023 Proton X90 production begins in Malaysia – three-row SUV with 1.5T hybrid power coming soon?”
Do you expect an answer like … “No. Three-row X90 production begins but it would be a 2-seater X-20 at the end of the assembly line.”
Assuming RHD version X90 for export, which logo for Australian, NZ market later? Proton or Geely?
Proton. It has brand presence there previously compared to Geely. And aussie gohmen hates China.
Pandai pun tunjuk gambar jerigi depan sahaja, sebab itular aje Proton zaman sekarang buat.
Dengki
kalau buat itu aje x perlu nak test drive teruk….
Lepas tu syok sendiri puji diri dapat buat convert right-hand-drive.
Bear in mind it will be more than 5 meter long. Good luck parking
4,835 mm (4.8 meters)
Dislike Chinese cars
Dislike Chinese made iPhones then?
not only phone, mostly all toys, cloths make in china
Alphard is even longer. What is the issue parking with this?
alphard tu petak, mesin basuh, MPV, sliding door belakang. ini SUV. bukak2 pintu je kena kereta sebelah.
der.. sila hidup di zaman now.. skrg dh ada auto parking assist der.. apa ingat MPV/SUV lain yg gabak2 still pakai toleh2 blakang kaa nk parking
with skill, no problem
It is a 7 seater car…. people are looking for it already ready laaa…
Relax la. Kia karnival 2023 more then 5 meter pun boleh survive
I use Hilux . No problem parking . You lesen kopi ?
Double park, triple park no issue
They only just start production, i thought just only need to release
Badge engineering at best.worst from geeky china
Thoughts on the indicative range of price?
In muhammad akhmal raziq ariffin ya atau tidak, sila balas dengan tenang
Good job well done Proton. Please ready with lots of spare parts and make sure your salesman can answer questions about the car. All the best!
old tech, sell at new tech price. only in Msia. Thanks ATOK
Interesting, looking at the headrests, looks like second row is 2 seats, so its 2+2+2 rather than the 2+3+2 seen in the Geely Haoyue (aka Okavango)?
Are those potential buyers really care about paying road tax for 1.5T 3-cylinders DSG vs 2.5NA 4-cylinders 6AT?
No. But possibly they don’t like obsolent and thirsty 2.5NA 4-cyl. with 6AT? Not all customers still live in the 1980s?
Hi i m hammad from pakistan i booked x70 last year in march i paid total amount in dec 22. But still i dnt get my car …in this time period i face many hurdels of payment ex company increase payment three to four times …at the end i fave face tex sedule and now still i dnt get my car from proton…shame on u proton very poor services
In pakistan
Proton just shit. That’s it
Yeah, it is Potong Ais service…most Malaysians are ashamed to sit in one, let alone own one. People usually buy them because Perutdua’s cars don’t meet their requirements. But, lately there are people who would spend RM100,000 to buy one! Anyway, if Lada decide to sell their cars here, I’m sure there are buyers too. So, neither here nor there really!
Proton doesn’t sell cars in Pakistan. You should address Al Haj Automotive Pvt. Ltd (progressive assemblers and distributors of Proton Vehicles in Pakistan).
Hi Hammad, You fully paid before getting your car? Are you serious? :P
Hi Hammad, you fully paid before getting your car? Are you serious? :p
Mild hybrid is not a hybrid, it’s just battery assisted at stationary or startup. Hybrid shall be reserved for a system that can individually power a car to motion without assistance at a certain speed .
Sir, mild hybrid does assist at motion at various speed, especially during acceleration & goes into full EV at a very low speed (Honda Jazz hybrid 2012 user).
I cannot understand why Geely can’t replace the Iriz and Saga with a proper Geely model! At least provide competition to Perodua! When that happens, consumers are the one who will benefit.
There are no Geely models which could replace the Saga and Iriz?
Bro, that old saga still offer far more comfortable ride, far more better NVH than bezza/myvi. What make you think perodua is a better car?
Bezza & myvi are the worse car I ever drive on the rough road. The interior rattle noise when go to these kind of road is definitely a nightmare! Cruising 140kmh on these cars and you can’t hear music from radio anymore cuz wind noise is too much!
Although saga still using an old platform, those saga is so perfect especially when going into harsh road, it will make you think that saga using a super thick tires like suv. Tht is the magic formula given by proton’s engineer. Considering its lower price & better NVH, why not? Old platform also still selling like hot cakes maa
I was expecting this car to come up with a 1.3VVT NA engine used in Iriz and Saga. I am disappointed with the engine selection. Another junk in production with T-badge as marketing for a 3cyl.
Ada X30 tak?
not yet lol
Isn’t it made in China and sent to Malaysia?
Any news on the estimated price?
Pointless if local CKD higher price than CBU import from China.
ask the so called ‘talented’ renderer to stop rendering and posting photoshop, totally out of his self pleasuring “design” go center point sell teo painting earns you money
Patutnya jemput org2 kebanyakan yg mungkin akan beli. Bukannya jemput vip2/kayangans ni yg x mungkin diorg akan beli pun.
Partnership is not a sin. Let Chinese invest more to proton so that our people got a job and later can export to the west market, if china sanction by the west. China is the new leader today with their innovation after just do a copy cat before.
✔️✅!
apparently the more chinese invest to proton, our people is losing job. automotive industry require large number of supply chains, parts etc. Its the whole chain that create jobs.
Ever since geely invest in proton, the supply chain is all from mainland. Somemore they can always hire people from mainland to replace current employees.
Our supply chain is not efficient… I worked in one of proton’s supply chain and the towkey who is rich …. Product is sold higher price with low quality product
I hope got awd option, like x70.