Proton has updated the X70 with its new
Proton Intelligent Air Purification System (P-IAPS), which combines an N95
cabin filter with the SUV’s existing air purifier system to further improve
in-cabin air quality.
According to the national carmaker, the
N95 cabin filter is capable of removing 95% of particles larger than 0.3
microns and 98% of PM2.5 dust particulates, so smoke particulates, dust,
bacteria and other pollutants can be filtered out. This level of filtration is
active regardless if you have the air-conditioning system set to fresh or
recirculation modes.
Meanwhile, the air purifier system that is
already found in both CKD and CBU versions of the X70 continues to use a High
Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter, which removes 99.97% of particles
larger than 0.3 microns. The system also features an ioniser that discharges
negative ions to cleanse the air, while activated carbon removes odours and
formaldehyde, as well as absorb and purify smoke particulates.
The IAPS will come as standard on new
units of the X70 produced at Tanjung Malim, but current owners of the X70 (CKD
or CBU models) will be able to upgrade their dust and pollen filter to the N95
cabin filter for RM79 excluding labour charges.
Those interested will be glad to know that
Proton is offering a 15% discount on the price of the N95 cabin filter from May
18 to August 18, 2020, and service appointments can be made beginning May 13.
While the N95 cabin filter is currently only available for the X70, the company
is working on fitting the filter to other models, although it hasn’t revealed
exact details.
