Big news today – Proton has revealed the new 2025 Proton X70 facelift, now open for booking. The hugely revamped C-segment SUV can be ordered with a booking fee of RM500 at any Proton 3S and 4S centre.
UPDATE: The Proton X70 facelift has been fully unveiled here.
The update brings the design tweaks from the facelifted 2022 Geely Boyue, adding slimmer full-LED reflector headlights, a bolder five-point grille (with Proton’s Infinite Weave design and “songket” diamond pins), a restyled front bumper and new 19-inch alloy wheels on what looks like the top-spec Premium model.
Just like the 2022 Boyue, the X70 retains the same taillights as the old car, forgoing the revised units on the Boyue Pro/Azkarra. Rather interestingly, however, the rear bumper has been redesigned with horizontal (rather than vertical) reflectors and fake corner air outlets. This appears to be a Proton in-house designed unit and isn’t shared with any Geely model.
Inside, the X70 gains the latest three-spoke steering wheel from the X50 and S70, along with a new dashboard decor panel that again looks to be unique to the Proton. The latter incorporates a gloss black insert with multi-colour ambient lighting (with a “rhythmic” function that changes the colour according to the music played) and a larger “floating” 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen (the Boyue has a 10.25-inch unit).
The most significant change is the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, finally delivering on the national carmaker’s oft–delayed promise. Stone Grey Nappa leather upholstery also replaces the previous brown interior of the outgoing X70 Premium, with a new criss-cross stitching pattern on the door cards, while the headlining is now black instead of beige.
Another big addition is the Level 2 semi-autonomous driving features first seen on the X50. Proton did not provide specifics, but we can expect the full suite to be carried over from the latest S70, with a stop-and-go function and lane centring assist added to the adaptive cruise control. Also expected to be ported over from the sedan is traffic sign recognition. As yet, we don’t know whether these features will continue to be reserved for the flagship Premium variants; it would be a shame if that turned out to be the case.
No technical details have been released just yet, but expect the X70 to retain the 1.5 litre turbocharged TGDi three-cylinder engine, producing 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque. All that should continue to be sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, although it is unclear if the all-wheel-drive option offered on the existing mid-range Executive model will be carried over.
Pricing has not been announced either, but Proton promises that it will be attractive and accompanied by early-bird packages. As reference, the current model is priced at RM98,800 for the Standard, RM110,800 for the Executive, RM116,800 for the Executive AWD, RM123,800 for the Premium and RM126,800 for the Premium X.
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Come on no Hybrid unbelievable > Malaysia & Proton is the only country that offers the 1.5L TGDi without Hybrid assistance I think the other Geely Boyue international market all is with hybrid if its still available.
If they continue to offer the 3cyl it’s a no bueno for this price point. We’re just a dumping ground for Geely at this point
This car and this design already launched on 2022 in China, and you called this 2025 design in Malaysia…
Very high fuel consumption.
Hoping that the top end gets memory seats, at least with 2 settings.
Yer..so ugly
Happy X70 become Angry X70
For B40, it looks better than a Ferrari
Hoping that the both Android Auto, Apple CarPlay are wireless.
Hopefully they have a B40 financing program. 20 yrs loan.
outdated sial la this car
cammon la saga pon ada lock unlock door button kat centre console, its 2024 still kena stretch hand to driver side haizzz
As usual, silly Proton product planner will put only the top specification to have full ADAS.
No mild hybrid 48V belt starter generator like the X90? The x70 is so much thirstier than it’s rivals.
Huyoo our all mighty x70 new face is incoming..congra P1.. all 30mil citizens are waiting for this … expected can sell 20k unit per day after launch.
while it is same geely boyue in china, wonder why Malaysia always get the oudated design in terms of exterior, interior and technology
Proton built quality. Geely vs “Old Proton”. I rather take the old school one. Bye-bye proton…
Yeah, you definitely never used an “Old Proton” before.
The new frontal is hideous.
Let’s milk this cow some more….
Proton’s Grille Engineering Design at its best…
Proton R3 Sticker Engineering Design in prototype mode..
I have been driving the X70 here in Pakistan since 2023. It has been a great experience. The feel of Nappa leather is wonderful. Car drive is smooth and responsive, enjoyable.
the front grill is hideous and the dashboard is so outdated. trying so hard just to milk an already old cow.
Salary RM1.5k can buy? Want to apply for full loan max tenure.
The old X70 frontal is far better looking than this angry looking face, hideous! Come on Proton!
The old X70 frontal is far better looking than this angry looking face! Come on la Proton, huduh la….!
Wowww! Android auto and apple car play???! I’m not sure if this level of technology is ready for the consumers of today! Truly a remarkable achievement and accomplishment for proton.
pity msian pay high price for outdated spec lol