Proton X50 News in Malaysia

Even though Proton’s X series SUVs have reinvigorated P1’s image, it seems most Malaysians are keen on getting its sedans. Proton’s entire 3 sedan line-up filled the podium as the best-selling models for P1 in February 2024. Though the Saga remains Proton’s best-selling model with more than 6,000 units sold for the fifth consecutive month, it’s the carmaker’s newest sedan in 7 years that garnered more interest. February saw 2,314 units of the Proton S70 sold as it became Proton’s second best-sel

CY Foong

Mar 6, 2024

Proton just announced that 13,602 units of its models were sold in February 2024 both domestically and in export markets. As such, a total of 26,484 Protons were sold in the first two months of 2024, an increase of 3% over the same period in 2023. The Proton Saga remains the best-selling P1 car of the month with 6,212 units sold, making February 2024 the fifth consecutive month the entry model sold more than 6,000 units. 2024 will be the 39th year for the nameplate that kickstarted the Malaysian

CY Foong

Mar 6, 2024

As Proton continues its current business expansion trajectory, the company is also actively diversifying its operations and revenue streams by exploring new opportunities within the automotive ecosystem and beyond. Leading the effort is Proton Global Services (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Edar, which has quickly established itself as a key contributor to Proton’s business network. Since its inception in 2021, PGS has significantly contributed to Proton's growth, expanding from a sin

Arvind

Mar 3, 2024

Proton Commerce, a joint venture between Proton’s sales arm Proton Edar, and CIMB Bank announced today that it disbursed a total of 27,288 loans to Proton car buyers in Malaysia in 2023. The figure is a new high for Proton Commerce, rising in tandem with Proton’s recent record of 154,611 units sold – its highest since 2012. This also means that 18 percent of Proton cars sold last year were financed by Proton Commerce. The Proton Saga is the financing arm’s most important model, contributing 61 p

Hans

Jan 29, 2024

National carmaker Proton closed 2023 by posting its best sales performance since 2012, achieving a fifth consecutive year of sales growth. In December, 12,711 units were sold, bringing the year-end total to 154,611 units (domestic + export), a 9.3% increase over the 2022 sales of 141,432 units. Proton's overall market share is calculated at 19.4%, and it ended the year ranked second in overall sales, maintaining this position for the fifth consecutive year. Strong market demand for the Persona,

Sanjay

Jan 3, 2024

Proton announced sales figures for November 2023 with 12,296 units (domestic + export) sold. P1’s total year-to-date (YTD) sales up to November 2023 also surpassed sales of the entire 2022 calendar year. A total of 141,900 units were sold up to November 2023 compared to last year’s total of 141.432 units. 2023’s YTD sales number is broken down to 138,876 units domestically and 3,024 units in export markets. As of November, Proton saw a commendable 12% growth year-on-year while holding a 19.7% ma

CY Foong

Dec 6, 2023

Since its launch in October 2020, the Proton X50 has stood almost unchallenged, but this changed last month. While the Proton S70 is breaking into a territory dominated by the B-segment Honda City and Toyota Vios, the 'Malayan Tiger' marque risks losing ground in the higher-priced, more profitable SUV market. Defenses around the Proton X50 appear to be weakening, allowing the Honda HR-V to punch through and attract some customers to its side. Proton's own numbers (including exports) for the Prot

Hans

Dec 6, 2023

Geely is now open for business in Mexico, via its own national sales company (NSC) Geely Mexico. Leading the charge into Mexico is the Geely Coolray (also known as Binyue in China), the donor car for our Proton X50. The China-made Coolray launched in Mexico is the new look, facelifted 2024 model. Powertrain is identical to our Proton X50 TGDi Flagship variant, a 1.5-litre turbocharged direct injection three-cylinder (TGDi) paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Curiously, the Me

Hans

Nov 23, 2023

2023 going into 2024 seems to be a very busy year for the folks at Proton as just now, fresh photos of a camo-clad Proton X50 was spotted driving around, courtesy of social media user Hector Soh. Only two shots of it can be seen but they show a discernible difference to the current car – notice how the fully-blocked off front bumper looks slightly sharper than the currently-sold X50's, and the covered rear hints at more than just a few subtle changes. The wheels are also covered, which could spe

Sanjay

Nov 6, 2023

The Proton X50 was one of the most highly anticipated cars in Malaysia of 2020 with overwhelming demand that led to long waiting periods. Now that supply issues have gotten better, the X50 is still one of Malaysia’s most in-demand SUVs of its class. 3 years after its launch, nothing is stopping the X50’s popularity with Proton announcing that 100,210 units have been sold nationwide. 2,021 units of the X50 were sold in October 2023 which cumulatively makes it the most popular SUV in the country w

CY Foong

Nov 6, 2023