We confirmed you the 2025 Proton X70 facelift earlier this month in full, however Proton saved one necessary factor for the launch – the worth. 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 authentic 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 package. The X70 facelift is offered in 4 variants – Commonplace, 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 normal, there’s an early chicken bundle, and this time, it’s for the primary 3,000 clients. The carrot is a RM7,000 money rebate (for all variants, bringing the entry worth to simply 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 might imply a smaller downpaymemt. The usual guarantee bundle is 5 years limitless with six occasions free labour service. Consumers will even get a five-year knowledge bundle of 1GB per thirty days.
A much-needed facelift
So what’s new? First up, crucial side – aesthetics. The X70 has been wanting 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 appears to be like, and that is earlier than factoring within the raft of recent entrants within the very aggressive SUV market. Some have took direct, express intention on the X70, and P1 has been taking the hits.
So, it’s a superb factor that this facelift is an enormous one that actually transforms the X70’s appears to be like, so massive that it’ll be a reasonably pricey endeavour for those who attempt to DIY a pre-facelift automotive. The obvious merchandise is that massive, daring grille; the pentagonal nostril crammed with Proton’s Infinite Weave design and songket diamond pins. Flanking it are full-LED reflector headlights which are a lot slimmer than earlier than.
These, together with a restyled entrance bumper, implies that nobody will mistake your facelifted X70 for an previous one. Keep in mind the ‘susah to DIY’ half? The brand new headlamps are large enough a problem, however observe 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 pretend 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 modifications to the taillights, although.
The X70 facelift will get new wheels to finish the outside modifications – 19-inch two-tone items for the Premium and Premium X (Continental UC6), and 18-inch two-tone for the Govt (GT Radial Savero). The 17-inch single-tone rims on the Commonplace have been carried ahead.
AACP debuts in up to date cabin
Inside, the obvious change is a brand new dashboard decor panel that once more appears to be like to be distinctive to the Proton. The gloss black insert is most evident on the passenger aspect, which contains 72-colour ambient lighting with a ‘rhythmic’ operate that modifications color in keeping with the music performed.
Subsequent to it’s a bigger ‘floating’ 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen powered by Atlas 2.0, which await it… debuts Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a Proton. Sure, lastly! Word that wi-fi AACP is not going to be obtainable at launch, however the X70 facelift is designed for it and homeowners will get a free OTA replace for the telephone mirroring features 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 motive 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 proper aspect of the windscreen ADAS digicam module to make it extra accessible. In complete there are 5 USB ports.
Proton didn’t announce any modifications 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 cloth for the Commonplace.
The 7.0-inch digital meter panel isn’t any bigger than earlier than, but it surely will get new graphics from the massive screens of the X90/S70 for a extra fashionable look. The gasoline and temperature gauges on both aspect of the display 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 helpful on the grocer. Mainly, the automotive detects the important thing and opens the hatch – there’s no extra kick sensor. We additionally observed some modifications 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 operate 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 Visitors Alert, Door Opening Warning and Clever Excessive Beam Management. Nevertheless, observe that ADAS is reserved for the high-end Premium and Premium X variants, which is sadly a standard follow for Proton. Curiously, Automated Parking Help (APA) is absent right here – the X50 and X90 have auto parking.
Underneath 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 economic 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 velocity NVH enchancment. NVH additionally positive factors 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. Except for the tools already talked about above, obtainable goodies embrace powered and ventilated entrance seats, auto dual-zone air conditioning 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 digicam (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 elements and R&D took up 290,000 man hours. The SUV was then street 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 Commonplace, 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. Try the spec breakdown above, watch our walk-around video beneath, and inform us what you consider the worth/bundle and the X70’s new appears to be like.
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