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The range-topping Proton X50 Flagship will feature an Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) suite of driving assistance and safety components, which includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, auto high beam and blind spot monitoring […]
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Proton X50 – three-cylinder engine vibration issue?
As many of you are probably aware by now, the Proton X50 will be offered with two engines, both being 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol units. In the range-topping Flagship variant, the mill features direct […]
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Proton explains importance of X50 Flagship having Level 2 semi-autonomous driving – it’s not autopilot!
Cars with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving have been sold in Malaysia for some time now, but the Proton X50 1.5 TGDi Flagship will bring the technology to the masses for the first time. The B-segment […]
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VIDEO: Proton X50 – AEB, FCW systems demonstrated
We previously talked about the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite in Proton X50 Flagship, which sounds promising given the number of active safety systems and their functionality. Of course, talk is cheap, so during […]
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Proton X50 – why it doesn’t come with paddle shifters, and only four airbags for the base Standard variant
Looking at the specifications of the Proton X50, you’ll notice a few things. Firstly, only three variants – Executive, Premium and Flagship – come with six airbags, while the base Standard variant makes do with […]
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VIDEO: Proton X50 – auto park assist put to the test
At the drive preview for the Proton X50 in Sepang yesterday, the automaker showcased the workings of the SUV’s suite of driver assistance systems, including its Auto Park Assist (APA) feature. The system actively controls […]
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VIDEO: Proton X50 – how does it handle a slalom with suspension softened for Malaysian road conditions?
Amongst the feed of incoming information on the new Proton X50 is that its suspension that has been revised from that of the Geely Binyue or Coolray that it is based upon. Any fears that […]
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DRAG RACE: Proton X50 vs Honda HR-V vs BMW X1
There has been a slew of new information regarding the Proton X50 during the exclusive media drive at the Sepang International Circuit yesterday. Among those announced is the Flagship 1.5 TGDi’s century sprint time of […]
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Proton X50 suspension tune explained – more comfort to suit Malaysian roads, Geely Binyue too stiff
Today, we told you that the Proton X50 will get unique suspension tuning compared to its Geely Binyue/Coolray sibling, and during the Q&A session the national carmaker went into greater detail regarding the changes its […]
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Proton X50 – 1.5T PFI port-injection three-cylinder turbo engine will be used on future Proton models
As is already known, two Geely/Volvo-developed powertrains will be available for the Proton X50, both 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbocharged units. The first is a 1.5 TD direct-injection version (designated 1.5L TGDi on the SUV) that […]
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Proton X50 successfully achieves a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating and qualifies for EEV status
The new Proton X50 has successfully achieved a five-star safety rating, according to the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP). This shouldn’t be much of a surprise, given the safety features […]
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Proton X50 Flagship – ADAS features get detailed
From the first media preview of the Proton X50, we know that the range-topping Flagship variant is the only one out of four offered that comes as standard with a suite of Advanced Driver Assistance […]
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Proton X50 – 177 PS and 255 Nm for 1.5 TGDI, 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds; 150 PS and 226 Nm for 1.5 T
More details have emerged about the Proton X50 from the short media test drive the automaker is holding for the SUV today. One of these is the confirmation that the X50’s 0-100 km/h time will […]
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Proton X50 Flagship with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving – adaptive cruise control, lane centring assist
One of the main draws of the range-topping variant of the Proton X50, the Flagship, is the Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS), which adds a host of impressive safety features. One of the features you […]
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Proton X50 Auto Park Assist – perpendicular parking entry, and parallel entry and exit of parking spaces
A media preview for the Proton X50 has revealed that its suite of driver assistance systems will include Auto Park Assist, which will actively control the throttle, brakes, steering and gear selection to aid the […]