We confirmed you the 2025 Proton X70 facelift earlier this month in full, however Proton saved one vital component for the launch – the value. Now that the refreshed SUV is formally launched, we are able to reveal that the X70 has the identical worth as earlier than.
Value was the X70’s unique calling card, and within the face of competitors (Chery has entered the chat), Proton has determined to take care of RRPs for its C-segment SUV regardless of providing extra/improved equipment. The X70 facelift is on the market in 4 variants – Normal, Govt, Premium and Premium X (the latter is the Premium with a panoramic sunroof), priced at RM98,800, RM110,800, RM123,800 and RM126,800 respectively, on-the-road with out insurance coverage. By the way in which, Proton says that the enhancements you’ll examine later are price RM13,700.
As traditional, there’s an early chook package deal, and this time, it’s for the primary 3,000 prospects. The carrot is a RM7,000 money rebate (for all variants, bringing the entry worth to only RM91,800), commerce in assist of as much as RM2,800 (non-Proton automobiles get RM2,000) and a Proton Insurance coverage Programme improve. Virtually, this is able to imply a smaller downpaymemt. The usual guarantee package deal is 5 years limitless with six occasions free labour service. Patrons may also get a five-year information package deal of 1GB monthly.
A much-needed facelift
So what’s new? First up, crucial side – aesthetics. The X70 has been trying a bit drained, and that’s not a knock on the Boyue-based SUV – the primary Proton-Geely mannequin – it’s simply ageing. Proton’s as soon as flagship mannequin (they’ve the X90 now) has been on our roads for over 5 and a half years now (since December 2018) with the identical seems to be, and that is earlier than factoring within the raft of recent entrants within the very aggressive SUV market. Some have took direct, specific purpose on the X70, and P1 has been taking the hits.
So, it’s a great factor that this facelift is a giant one that basically transforms the X70’s seems to be, so large that it’ll be a reasonably pricey endeavour for those who attempt to DIY a pre-facelift automobile. The obvious merchandise is that large, daring grille; the pentagonal nostril full of Proton’s Infinite Weave design and songket diamond pins. Flanking it are full-LED reflector headlights which might be a lot slimmer than earlier than.
These, together with a restyled entrance bumper, signifies that nobody will mistake your facelifted X70 for an outdated one. Keep in mind the ‘susah to DIY’ half? The brand new headlamps are large enough a problem, however notice that the entrance fenders and bonnet are additionally new to match the lights/grille. The hood is extra sculpted and has two bulges down the center.
By the way in which, that is the look of the facelifted 2022 Geely Boyue, however curiously, the rear bumper has been redesigned with horizontal (versus vertical) reflectors and faux nook air shops. This seems to be a Proton in-house designed merchandise that supposedly provides the X70 the impression of a wider stance. No adjustments to the hind lights, although.
The X70 facelift will get new wheels to finish the outside adjustments – 19-inch two-tone items for the Premium and Premium X, and 18-inch two-tone for the Govt. The 17-inch single-tone rims on the Normal are unchanged.
AACP debuts in up to date cabin
Inside, the obvious change is a brand new dashboard decor panel that once more seems to be to be distinctive to the Proton. The gloss black insert is most blatant on the passenger aspect, which includes 72-colour ambient lighting with a ‘rhythmic’ perform that adjustments color in response to the music performed.
Subsequent to it’s a bigger ‘floating’ 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen powered by Atlas 2.0, which anticipate it… debuts Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a Proton. Sure, lastly! Be aware that wi-fi AACP is not going to be out there at launch, however the X70 facelift is designed for it and house owners will get a free OTA replace for the telephone mirroring capabilities as soon as ‘paperwork’ is full. Additionally, the IHU’s {hardware} has been upgraded to twin quad-core processors, 4GB RAM and 32GB storage.
The tech improve additionally sees the USB port on the centre console aspect compartments to USB-C (solely on the passenger aspect; the driving force’s aspect maintains a USB-A port), whereas on the rear you get a USB-A and USB-C port every. The dashcam USB port has additionally been moved from the headliner to the best aspect of the windscreen ADAS digital camera module to make it extra accessible. In complete there are 5 USB ports.
Proton didn’t announce any adjustments to the sound system (six audio system throughout the vary now, Premium had 9 earlier than), however we did discover that the the audio system have misplaced their Kenwood branding and the subwoofer over the spare tyre is gone. There are, nonetheless, new tweeters on the A-pillars.
Elsewhere, the X70 receives the model’s newest three-spoke steering wheel as seen on the X50 and S70, and Stone Gray Nappa leather-based upholstery with a brand new criss-cross sew sample on the door playing cards. It’s a darker theme in comparison with the earlier brown, which Proton says provides a extra premium really feel in a European sense. The Govt will get black leatherette upholstery and it’s black material for the Normal.
The 7.0-inch digital meter panel is not any bigger than earlier than, however it will get new graphics from the large screens of the X90/S70 for a extra trendy look. The gasoline and temperature gauges on both aspect of the display screen have additionally been redesigned.
Comfort sensible, the brand new proximity locking/unlocking (stroll away auto lock) and Close by Auto Open hands-free tailgate would actually be useful on the grocer. Principally, the automobile detects the important thing and opens the hatch – there’s no extra kick sensor. We additionally observed some adjustments to the gear lever – the design of the protrusion stays, however the park button has been moved and there’s a brand new shift sample.
ADAS and ICE enhancements
One other addition is the Degree 2 semi-autonomous driving options to convey the X70 to the extent of the X50 and S70. This features a stop-and-go perform and lane centring help added to the adaptive cruise management, plus visitors signal recognition.
The opposite options within the pack embrace Autonomous Emergency Braking, Clever Cruise Management, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Lane Centring Management, Lane Change Help (blind spot monitoring), Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Site visitors Alert, Door Opening Warning and Clever Excessive Beam Management. Nonetheless, notice that ADAS is reserved for the high-end Premium and Premium X variants, which is sadly a traditional observe for Proton. Curiously, Computerized Parking Help (APA) is absent right here – the X50 and X90 have auto parking.
Beneath that curvy new hood, the X70 retains the 1.5-litre turbocharged TGDi three-cylinder engine from the MC, producing 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. Drive from the Tg Malim-made engine is distributed to the entrance wheels (no AWD variant, it’s 2WD throughout the board now) through a revised seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission with handbook mode.
Proton claims gasoline financial system of seven.3 litres per 100 km, which is a 4% discount from the 2022 mannequin. This has been achieved through combustion effectivity, thermal administration and friction discount, with a constructive aspect impact of low pace NVH enchancment. NVH additionally good points from a quieter AC compressor, extra ‘betafoam’ in additional areas and using a high-viscosity adhesive on the body-in-white.
Package sensible, aside from ADAS reserved for the Premium, the X70 has at all times been beneficiant. Apart from the tools already talked about above, out there goodies embrace powered and ventilated entrance seats, auto dual-zone aircon with air air purifier, auto wipers, entrance welcome lamps (Proton brand), Hello Proton voice command, distant management through the Proton Hyperlink app, digital parking brake with auto maintain, 360-degree digital camera (now with 3D show), tyre stress monitoring, window tint (Ionix model, Premium onwards) and 6 airbags throughout the vary. We’ve hooked up the spec breakdown beneath so that you can see which variant will get what.
By the way in which, Proton says that the newest X70 has 360 new components and R&D took up 290,000 man hours. The SUV was then highway examined for 4.2 million km (that’s 11 journeys from the earth to the moon, Proton says). As for colors, Marine Blue is new and it joins Ruby Purple, Snow White, Armour Silver and Jet Gray. Blue and crimson are reserved for the Premium onwards.
To recap, the 2025 Proton X70 facelift costs are RM98,800 for the Normal, RM110,800 for the Govt, RM123,800 for the Premium and RM126,800 for the Premium X with a glass roof. Take RM7,000 off these RRPs for the primary 3,000 items. Take a look at the spec breakdown above, watch our walk-around video beneath, and inform us what you consider the value/package deal and the X70’s new seems to be.
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