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  Two-time S1K champion Farique Hairuman impressed with Proton X50 handling – bought one for himself!

  5 October 2020 / 44 comments

  At this point, we know pretty much there is to know about the Proton X50, except pricing. But that hasn’t stopped over 20,000 people from booking the automaker’s new B-segment SUV – that statistic now […]

   

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  Proton X50 received over 20,000 bookings in its first 2 weeks – prices to be revealed at official launch soon

  3 October 2020 / 90 comments

  And now the numbers game begins. Proton has just officially announced that its upcoming X50 SUV has garnered over 20,000 bookings in its first two weeks since the order books opened on September 16. The […]

   

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  5 Proton variants you should not buy – here’s why

  2 October 2020 / 86 comments

  Here we go again. We know what some of you are thinking, but really, this post is not what you think it is. Despite how the headline reads, this isn’t meant to be one of […]

   

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  VIDEO: Proton X50 – Level 2 semi-autonomous driving

  1 October 2020 / 42 comments

  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?

  1 October 2020 / 50 comments

  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!

  1 October 2020 / 31 comments

  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

  1 October 2020 / 16 comments

  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

  1 October 2020 / 40 comments

  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

  1 October 2020 / 14 comments

  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?

  1 October 2020 / 12 comments

  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

  1 October 2020 / 36 comments

  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

  30 September 2020 / 39 comments

  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

  30 September 2020 / 33 comments

  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

  30 September 2020 / 20 comments

  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

  30 September 2020 / 16 comments

  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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