Proton X50 Executive vs Premium
Verdict
The Proton X50 Executive is the value play here: both variants use the same 1,499 cc petrol engine with 178 hp and 290 Nm, the same wet dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive and an identical 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. They also share the 4,380 mm body, 2,600 mm wheelbase, 330-litre boot, six airbags, five-seat cabin, RM120 road tax and five-year warranty. The Proton X50 Premium’s RM12,000 extra is clear-cut: it adds auto emergency braking.
Pick the Proton X50 Executive if you want the same engine, performance, cabin size and boot space for RM12,000 less.
Pick the Proton X50 Premium if auto emergency braking is a must-have and you accept that the rest of the listed core specs are unchanged.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X50 Executive RM89,800; Proton X50 Premium RM101,800
- Auto emergency braking: Proton X50 Executive not fitted; Proton X50 Premium fitted
- Power: Proton X50 Executive 178 hp; Proton X50 Premium 178 hp
- Torque: Proton X50 Executive 290 Nm; Proton X50 Premium 290 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Proton X50 Executive 7.6 s; Proton X50 Premium 7.6 s
- Boot space: Proton X50 Executive 330 L; Proton X50 Premium 330 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,800✓ | RM 101,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 178 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | 7.6 s |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,609 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 330 L | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Executive
- Same 178 hp and 290 Nm as the Premium
- Same 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM12,000 less
- No auto emergency braking
- No extra boot space or cabin capacity advantage
Premium
- Adds auto emergency braking
- Same 178 hp, 290 Nm and 7.6-second pace
- Same 330-litre boot and five-seat layout
- Costs RM12,000 more
- No extra power or torque
- Same 45-litre fuel tank as the Executive
Executive vs Premium FAQ
Is the Proton X50 Executive or Proton X50 Premium better?
For most buyers, the Proton X50 Executive is the better buy because it keeps the same 178 hp, 290 Nm and 7.6-second sprint for RM12,000 less. Pick the Premium only if you want auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 Premium costs RM12,000 more than the Proton X50 Executive: RM101,800 versus RM89,800.
Do the Proton X50 Executive and Proton X50 Premium perform differently?
No. Both use a 1,499 cc petrol engine with 178 hp and 290 Nm, a wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive, with the same 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.