Proton X70 has made its official launch debut in Malaysia. Four
variants are offered – the Standard 2WD at RM 99,800, the Executive 2WD at
RM 109,800, the Executive AWD at RM 115,800 and the Premium 2WD at RM 123,800. All
prices, identical in East and West Malaysia, are on-the-road without insurance,
inclusive of a new unlimited-mileage warranty (still at five years).
Regardless of which one you go for, all four are
powered by a 1.8 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 184
PS and 285 Nm of torque. A six-speed torque converter automatic
transmission is also standard across the range, with drive going to the front
wheels, excluding the Executive AWD that comes with all-wheel drive. Three
drive modes are available for the powertrain – Eco, Normal and Sport.
Kerb weight ranges from 1,660 kg for the Standard
2WD to 1,725 kg for the Executive AWD. Proton claims a zero-to-100 km/h time of
10.5 seconds and a fuel consumption figure of 7.8 litres per 100 km for 2WD
models – no figures for the AWD model as yet. The car is certified as an Energy
Efficient Vehicle (EEV).
The Proton X70 is a C-segment SUV, which means that
it’s significantly larger than the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR and Mazda CX-3. At
4,519 mm long and 1,831 mm wide, it’s 225 mm longer and 59 mm wider than the
HR-V, which we’ll take as the B-SUV benchmark.
Standard kit includes keyless entry, push-button
start, auto headlights, auto-folding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control
with an air purifier system, cruise control, fabric upholstery, a
leather-wrapped steering wheel and a seven-inch digital instrument display. The
Executive models add auto wipers, faux leather upholstery, an auto-dimming
rear-view mirror and a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Moving up to the Executive AWD gives you a tyre
pressure monitoring system as well. Last but not least, the Premium variant
throws in a panoramic sunroof, one-touch up/down power windows all around,
powered lumbar support for the driver and Nappa leather upholstery for the
seats and steering wheel.
In keeping with class norms, the X70 comes as
standard with six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control,
hill start assist and rear ISOFIX child seat anchors, plus hill descent control
on all variants. Also standard is a reverse camera, while Executive and Premium
models get a 360-degree camera system and front parking sensors (two cells on
the Executive, four cells on the Premium).
