Pre-Launch Booking Open For 2025 Proton X70

PROTON has officially opened pre-launch bookings for the 2025 Proton X70. The X70 is PROTON’s first SUV and the first model from its partnership with Geely. The new X70 will receive significant upgrades and refreshing.

Besides a refreshed exterior design with a front-end that is practically all-new, performance has also been enhanced paired to provide for better aesthetic appeal and driving experience. Inside the cabin, the 2025 Proton X70 has been upgraded with luxurious Nappa leather seats in a stone grey colour, and gets a new steering wheel as well as new meter display. These are complemented by a multi-colour rhythmic ambient lighting system in an upgraded dashboard to enhance the overall in-car atmosphere. There will be more details revealed at the official launch.

A feature that some may or may not be looking forward to in the new 12.3″ infotainment head unit is the availability of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Additionally, the PROTON Link app offers expanded functionality including remote engine start to cool down the vehicle before you step inside.

Furthermore, nearly 6 years after pioneering Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for premium C-segment SUVs, the 2025 Proton X70 will now come with an ADAS Level 2 system to further improve safety and convenience for drivers and passengers, and now includes Intelligent Cruise Control.

There will be 4 variants available i.e. Standard, Executive, Premium and Premium X, all 2WD versions. Equipment list in the Standard variant includes:

• 12.3″ infotainment screen
• Fabric seats
• 6 airbags
• Remote engine start
• Reverse camera
• Walk-away auto lock
• 17″ alloy wheels
• LED headlights with DRL

The Executive adds on:

• Leatherette seats
• Powered driver’s seat
• Ventilated front seats
• Powered tailgate
• 360-degree camera
• 18″ alloy wheels

Further, the Premium adds:

• ADAS
• Tyre Pressure Monitor
• Nappa leather seats
• Powered front passenger’s seat
• Ambient lighting
• 19″ alloy wheels

And the Premium X gets all these and a panoramic sunroof.

Exterior colour choices are Snow White, Armour Silver, Jet Grey, Ruby Red and Marine Blue.

Following in the footsteps of the recently-launched Proton X50, the 2025 Proton X70 will be offered at an attractive price point, along with a special early bird package to reward loyal customers. For now, you can secure a booking with a deposit of RM500.

You can reach out to your preferred Proton sales advisor or visit the closest Proton 3S or 4S showroom to secure your booking. The booking window is open until further notice.

Initial Driving Impression

Members of the media were given some time with the updated Proton X70 at a preview session. In our time with the SUV, we found that the overall ride and handling quality had improved. This could be partly attributed to the Continental UltraContact UC6 tyres and also the tightening of production tolerances for related components such as the suspension system.

According to PROTON, the new X70 has 360 parts that are revised or changed from the outgoing version. The X70 project also involved 290,000 manhours of R&D and testing, and 4.2 million km of road testing. Retained are the 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder TGDI engine with 177 PS @ 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm @ 1,500 – 4,000 rpm, and 7-speed dual clutch transmission. However, the powertrain efficiency has been improved through better thermal management, friction reduction to offer a 4% improvement in fuel consumption over the preceding model i.e. 7.3l/100km. Additionally, NVH has also been improved for low speeds.