The 2025 Proton X50 facelift (or all-new, according to Proton) has been open for booking since July 5, and although we will only know the prices at launch, we know that the first 10,000 customers will enjoy a RM1,000 cash rebate, an exclusive ‘Gempak Deal’ that will be revealed at launch, as well as a special edition Touch ‘n Go card.
If you’re wondering what it’s like to drive, you can either read our brief driving impressions or try it out for yourself, as Proton has announced on Facebook that test drive units are now available at selected 3S/4S dealerships. Why not try before you buy?
We’ve already covered the new X50 extensively, so do refer to our earlier story detailing exactly what’s new and what’s not, including a complete breakdown of the three available variants: Executive, Premium and Flagship. You may also watch our walk-around videos below, available in both English and Bahasa Melayu, just like the new X50’s upgraded Hi Proton voice recognition system.
Just to recap, the 2025 X50 gets a heavily updated look on the outside based on the Geely Binyue L, an entirely new interior claimed to have been fully designed in-house by Proton, as well as a 181 PS/290 Nm 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine from a new i-GT engine family. The motor is codenamed the BHE15TD, developed by Aurobay – a Geely-Volvo joint venture (based in Sweden) that is now part of Horse Powertrain, a Geely-Renault JV.
GALLERY: 2025 Proton X50 1.5TD Executive facelift
GALLERY: 2025 Proton X50 1.5TD Premium facelift
GALLERY: 2025 Proton X50 1.5TD Flagship facelift
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Have they fixed that flimsy door handles and window dropping issue? Don’t call it facelift if cannot fix these simple issues.