Proton X50 Sport Edition launched – black car, red bodykit, 1,000 units based on Premium; RM98,300

Proton X50 Sport Edition launched – black car, red bodykit, 1,000 units based on Premium; RM98,300

You saw it at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 last month, now the Proton X50 Sport Edition has been officially launched. Limited to 1,000 units, the Sport Edition is priced at RM98,300 on-the-road without insurance. This price includes a RM7,000 rebate for January – the RRP is RM105,300.

First, let’s talk about what makes it ‘Sport’. This X50 is finished in Quartz Black, which plays nicely with a red-accented four-piece bodykit consisting of a front splitter, side skirts and rear spats. No satin chrome here – the Sport Edition instead gets gloss black for the front grille surround and tailgate garnish. A red shoulder line stripe completes the contrast.

If black immediately makes the X50 SE stand out as it’s not a regular colour option, then these 18-inch 10-spoke gloss black alloys will be the next thing that makes the Sport stand out. The wheels were first seen on the original Geely Binyue.

Proton X50 Sport Edition launched – black car, red bodykit, 1,000 units based on Premium; RM98,300

Finishing off the Sport Edition transformation is a prominent badge on the tailgate (same SE logo is applied on the floor mats), door sill scuff plates and a Qi wireless smartphone charger. Conveniently, the X50’s cabin is already in black-red to match the SE’s exterior. Oh, and you’ll get Proton logo welcome lamps for the front doors and a boot tray.

By the way, the X50 Sport Edition is based on the Premium variant, which means that it uses the port-injected 150 PS/226 Nm 1.5-litre MPI engine instead of the Flagship’s TGDi unit with 177 PS and 255 Nm. The turbocharged three-pot is mated to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.

The Premium is the second-highest variant in the current X50 range, which was updated in June 2024. This means that the Sport Edition’s full price of RM105,300 is in between the Premium’s RM101,800 and the Flagship’s RM113,300. The premium over the regular Premium is RM3,500 (Proton says that the add-ons are worth RM10,000). But as mentioned, there’s a RM7,000 discount now to make it RM98,300.

Proton X50 Sport Edition launched – black car, red bodykit, 1,000 units based on Premium; RM98,300
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Proton reserves its ADAS suite for Flagship models, so there’s no FCW/AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and lane keep assist here, but there are six airbags. As per the regular X50, SE buyers also get a five-year unlimited mileage warranty, five-year data package (1GB per month) and six times free labour service. Everything else is as per the Premium – full list of specs here.

“The X50 Sport Edition is about offering more excitement for Proton customers by leveraging on the popularity of the X50, a crowd favourite since its launch. With the SE, we want to amplify that spirit by delivering a version that offers a more dynamic and sportier image, that customers have been longing for,” said Roslan Abdullah, deputy CEO of Proton.

What do you think of the X50 Sport Edition’s looks and value?

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Clearing Stock Edition.

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    • Sweet empty promises of never ending tomorrow on Jan 17, 2025 at 12:44 pm

      Another edition launched without standard factory default function of apple carplay android auto…..

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 1
  • Enough of cina car on Jan 16, 2025 at 11:13 pm

    Left over stock

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 1
  • nice. another bodykit engineering masterpiece from P1

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 4
  • The way Proton milk this model dry makes me think their biggest competitor is actually Farm Fresh.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 37 Thumb down 1
  • opmanmy on Jan 17, 2025 at 9:16 am

    Yawn…zzz

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0
  • Tin Kosong on Jan 17, 2025 at 9:47 am

    With bodykit change will increase horsepower? Come P1, you can do better than this.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 0
  • AbgKeretaMalaysia on Jan 17, 2025 at 9:47 am

    Sticker and Paint engineering… nothing related to engine performance… just for hype!!! bikin malu jer.

    OK LA utk siapa beli. to become unique buyers.
    Wondering on parts warranty for additional 10 items???

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 2
  • no use adas driver on Jan 17, 2025 at 12:22 pm

    If is a proper 4 cylinder timing chain engine i’ve already bought the executive jet grey before sst.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 1
    • EK9 Type-R on Jan 17, 2025 at 12:53 pm

      We loves our legendary powerful reliable timing belt B16B powerplant.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
    • opmanmy on Jan 17, 2025 at 2:56 pm

      Yea…why still 3-cyl…crazy vibration. Test drove few times…but the vibration is just so “out”. Ended continue use my old ride until something better and good value comes along.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 1
  • ClownsEverywhere on Jan 17, 2025 at 3:11 pm

    Year 2025 still selling 2018 designs, clowns only buy in

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 1
  • dumas on Jan 17, 2025 at 4:02 pm

    come again, what makes it ‘Sport’?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
  • Boy Racer on Jan 18, 2025 at 1:55 am

    If just want to do cosmetic at least do properly la like Mazda’s anniversary edition.

    Any cheap car accessory shop can do this at a cheaper price. Wrap black gloss and red plastic bits all over then call it day.

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  • So yesterday on Jan 18, 2025 at 9:52 pm

    Badut punya P1, better close shop lah.

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