Following its unveiling at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024), Proton has officially launched the limited edition Proton X50 Sport Edition SUV.
Based on the X50 Premium variant, the X50 Sport Edition features a sportier exterior, thanks to the Sport Edition aerokit, the Quartz Black color, and red accents on the front splitter, side skirts, and rear bumper. It also boasts 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels and glossy black grilles.
Additionally, this SUV is adorned with red body decals and is marked by the Sport Edition emblem.
Inside the cabin, there are door sill plates, Sport Edition floor mats, and red trim on the seats, door panels, and front armrest.
In terms of power, it retains the 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo engine, delivering 150 PS and 226 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Only 1,000 units of the Proton X50 Sport Edition will be available, each priced at RM98,300 after a RM7,000 rebate offered throughout January.
In October, Proton recorded sales of 12,799 units for both domestic and export markets, marking a 13.6 percent increase compared to the previous month.
This brings Proton’s year-to-date (YTD) sales total to 125,557 units, placing the national car brand second in the country’s automotive sales rankings.
Among the total sales, the Proton Saga remains a popular choice among buyers, with 6,112 units sold, bringing its YTD total to 60,178 units.
Proton is also hopeful that the Saga’s sales will surpass 70,000 units for the second consecutive year this year.
Although the Saga did not lead its segment, three other Proton models maintained top positions in their respective segments.
The Proton X50 emerged as the best-selling SUV in the B segment last month, with 2,122 units sold, while the Proton S70 returned to the top as the best-selling C segment sedan with sales of 1,432 units.
Proton’s flagship model, the X90, continued to lead sales in the D segment SUV category, recording a total of 245 units sold last month.
At the same time, Proton revealed that its first electric vehicle (EV), the e.MAS 7, will be officially launched next month (December 2024).
PROTON today launched the 2024 X50, an updated version of the compact B-segment SUV. This model has received improvements in four aspects: comfort, safety, connectivity, and reliability/durability.
Before we delve into its updates, let’s first look at the variants and offers. The Proton X50 2024 is available in four variants as follows:
In terms of improving comfort, Proton has introduced a new NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) package with 20 spots on the car’s body. This is said to reduce noise in the cabin during driving.
Furthermore, the X50 is now equipped with power boot (available in Premium and Flagship variants only).
In terms of safety, the 360-degree camera (available in Premium and Flagship) now provides clearer visibility for night-time driving. It has gained 3.3 times more pixels, blind spot display, and live 3D display when changing lanes.
Another enhancement is in the connectivity department. All 2024 X50 variants now come with a 10.3-inch infotainment screen that also features faster processing for better touch response.
This new X50 also supports the PROTONLink application that allows you to access several functions from your smartphone.
Other aspects remain unchanged in this SUV. The Proton X50 is still offered with two engine options: the 1.5-liter turbo 3-cylinder for the Standard, Executive, and Premium variants, while the Flagship gets the 1.5-liter direct injection turbocharged engine.
The 1.5-liter turbo 3-cylinder engine generates 150PS at 5,500rpm and 226Nm of torque at 1,500 to 4,000rpm. The more powerful 1.5-liter TGDi unit produces 177PS at 5,500rpm and 255Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,000rpm.
The gearbox is standard for all, which is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, transmitting power to the front wheels. There are still no paddle shifters for this 2024 X50.
Other features starting from the Standard variant include four airbags, LED headlights with DRL, 17-inch rims, and a reverse camera. The Executive variant adds six airbags, leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic headlights, fog lights, and leather seats.
Moving up to the Premium variant, you’ll get the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Security Tint, 18-inch rims, power boot, power driver seat, and 360-degree camera.
For the top-tier Flagship variant, the X50 comes with the addition of the 1.5 TGDi engine, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), two-tone body color, and panoramic sunroof.
The Proton X50 2024 is available in five color options – Snow White, Armour Silver, Jet Grey, Ocean Blue, and Passion Red.
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