In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Gerard Lye / 12 December 2018 9:43 pm / 33 comments

At long last, the Proton X70 – the national carmaker’s first-ever SUV – has made its official launch debut in Malaysia. With prices starting from RM99,800 on-the-road without insurance, buyers will get to choose from four variants – Standard 2WD, Executive 2WD, Executive AWD and Premium 2WD.

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 (181 hp) 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.

The obvious difference here is the equipment list assigned to each variant, and to make the buying decision easier for you, we’ve prepared a spec-by-spec to show you what you stand to gain or miss out on with each of the X70’s variants. After scanning through our guide, which of the four variants do you think suits your needs best? Let us know in the comments below.

Proton X70 Standard 2WD – RM99,800



Gets as standard:

Mechanicals

1.8 litre T-GDI DOHC engine

1,799 cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

184 PS (181 hp) at 5,500 rpm, 285 Nm from 1,700 to 4,400 rpm

Six-speed torque converter automatic transmission with manual shift mode

Three drive modes – Normal, Eco and Sport

Electronic power assisted steering with Normal and Sport modes

Electronic parking brake

MacPherson struts (front), multi-link with stabiliser bar (rear)

Ventilated brake discs (front), solid discs (rear)

Exterior

Halogen projector headlamps with automatic on/off function

LED rear combination taillights

LED front fog lamps

17-inch alloy wheels with 225/65 profile tyres

Electronic power-folding side mirrors

Keyless entry

Interior

Black leather-wrapped steering wheel with on-wheel controls

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment

Seven-inch LCD instrument cluster display

Push-button start

Electronic power windows with anti-trap for driver-side window

Black fabric seats and upholstery

Manually-adjustable front seats

60:40 split-folding rear seats

Automatic dual-zone climate control with rear vents and air purification system

Eight-inch touchscreen infotainment with voice command, online music streaming, navigation, smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot

Proton Link App to check vehicle status, remote functionality

Six speakers

Six USB ports – one for data, five for charging

Tonneau cover

18-inch steel spare wheel with 155/85 profile tyre

Safety

Six airbags (front, side and curtain)

Rear seat Isofix child seat anchors with top tethers

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist

Auto brake hold

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Traction control

Hill Hold Assist (HHA)

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

Four rear parking sensors

Reverse camera

Proton X70 Executive 2WD – RM109,800



Adds on:

Exterior

LED projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights (DRL)

Automatic rain-sensing wipers

18-inch alloy wheels with 225/60 profile tyres

Interior

Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Front welcome and footwell lamps

Leatherette seats

Eight speakers

Safety

Two front parking sensors

360-degree camera

Proton X70 Executive AWD – RM115,800



Adds on:

Safety

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Proton X70 Premium 2WD – RM123,800



Adds on:

Exterior

19-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 profile tyres

Panoramic sunroof

Interior

Black Nappa leather multi-function steering wheel

Remote open/close all windows and sunroof

Electronic power windows with anti-trap for all windows

Brown Nappa leather seats and upholstery

Eight-way powered front driver’s seat (with lumbar support), four-way powered front passenger seat (with additional shoulder switches)

Additional voice command functionality for the infotainment system

Nine speakers (with amplifier and subwoofer)

Safety

Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

Door Opening Warning System (DOW)

Intelligent High Beam Control (HBC)

Four front parking sensors

GALLERY: Proton X70 Standard 2WD