Overview
The Proton X50 is a five-seat B-segment SUV for buyers who want a petrol-powered, front-wheel-drive crossover with 178 hp and a wet dual-clutch automatic. This 2025 generation uses a 1,499 cc engine and comes in Executive, Premium and Flagship trims. Prices start from RM89,800.
X50 in 2026 — what's new
The 2025-generation X50 carries into 2026 in Executive, Premium and Flagship form, all retaining the 1,499 cc 178 hp petrol front-wheel-drive layout and wet dual-clutch automatic. Quartz Black becomes a new standard colour option in 2026. A Sport Edition is shown at KLIMS with a bodykit and red highlights, but is presented as a possible later-lifecycle sale rather than a confirmed regular-range replacement.
Variants (3)
RM89,800–RM113,300 · est. from RM915/mo
Which variant to buy
For most buyers, take the RM89,800 Executive. It has the same 1,499 cc 178 hp petrol engine, front-wheel drive, wet dual-clutch automatic and five-seat layout as the other two. The Premium costs RM101,800, a RM12,000 step; the Flagship costs RM113,300, RM23,500 more than Executive. Published specifications do not identify equipment differences, so pay extra only after checking that a trim’s specific kit is what you need. On paper, you are paying for trim, not mechanicals.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 178 hp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,499 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 330 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 178 hp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,499 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 330 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 178 hp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,499 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 330 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Previous model years (3)
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 178 hp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,499 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 330 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 178 hp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,499 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 330 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 178 hp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,499 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 330 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Shopping the previous generation? X50 SX11 RC (2024–2025) →
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Armour Silver Metallic
- Jet Grey Metallic
- Quartz Black Solid
- Snow White Metallic
- Teal Bayou Green Metallic
Proton X50 buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The 2025 facelift gives the X50 visibly revised head- and taillights, a larger lower grille and significant sheetmetal changes; Flagship adds a large rear spoiler. The core proposition is direct: 178 hp, front-wheel drive and five seats across all trims. At RM89,800, Executive sits RM100 below the Honda WR-V and RM1,000 above the Chery Tiggo Cross, while the Flagship pushes well beyond those entry prices. Choose it for the specified drivetrain and facelifted design, not a mechanical upgrade between trims.
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Proton X50 sales in Malaysia
15,599 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #6 best-selling model this year. 1,953 were registered in Jul 2026, the latest month on record.
Full X50 sales data, month by month →Proton X50 resale value
What a used X50 holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Dealer sold | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM101,800 | — | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM83,900 | RM85,444 (22) | RM100,300 | 84% |
| 2024 | RM72,700 | RM68,800 (45) | RM84,800 | 68% |
| 2023 | RM67,800 | RM62,800 (139) | RM70,000 | 62% |
| 2022 | RM58,050 | RM57,800 (206) | RM70,800 | 65% |
| 2021 | RM55,000 | RM54,999 (215) | RM70,000 | 62% |
| 2020 | RM52,900 | RM55,000 (40) | RM70,600 | 62% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Proton X50 FAQ
How much is the Proton X50 in Malaysia?
The Proton X50 Executive costs RM89,800, Premium costs RM101,800 and Flagship costs RM113,300.
Which Proton X50 variant should I buy?
Buy the Executive for the same 178 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine, front-wheel drive, wet dual-clutch automatic and five seats as the Premium and Flagship. Move up only for equipment confirmed on the trim you want.
Does every Proton X50 use the same engine and transmission?
Yes. Executive, Premium and Flagship use a 1,499 cc 178 hp petrol engine, front-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Is the Proton X50 Sport Edition on sale?
The Sport Edition is displayed at KLIMS with a bodykit and red highlights. It is indicated as a possible later-lifecycle sale, not a confirmed regular production variant.
