Proton X70 News in Malaysia

Shortly after the spyshots of the Geely FX11’s exterior surfaced, we now have a glimpse at the new C-segment SUV’s interior, courtesy of Weibo. The FX11 is widely believed to be the next-generation Geely Boyue.Geely is expected to debut the FX11 in its home market in China later this year.From the looks of it, the upcoming Geely FX11 will get a flat-bottomed steering wheel, replete with a black-finished Geely emblem and CMA wording – the latter is a reference to the platform wh

Eric

May 18, 2022

Probably last update for the NL3 Geely Boyue Two variants are offered in China Same powertrain as beforeGeely has just launched the restyled 2022 Geely Boyue in China. Two variants are offered, with prices starting from RMB 102,800 (~RM 68k) and tops out at RMB 112,800 (~RM 75k).2022 Boyue on the left, Boyue X on the rightThe key difference between the two variants is the pricier variant adds LED headlights, 19-inch wheels, power-folding side mirrors, rear air-conditioning vents, power-adjustabl

Eric

Apr 28, 2022

Yet another update for the NL3 Geely Boyue New looks, but same engine as before Final update before new-generation model arrives?The brand-new, CMA-based Geely Boyue may be on the horizon, but that has not stopped Geely from introducing a final hurrah to the outgoing model.According to Chinese sources, Geely is set to debut this updated 2022 Geely Boyue in China on 28-April, which is this coming Thursday.Also Read: Next gen Proton X70? CMA-based, all-new 2022 Geely Boyue spotted for the first ti

Eric

Apr 27, 2022

All-new 2022 Geely Boyue to debut in China soon 1.8-litre turbocharged engine to retire When will the new generation Proton X70 debut?After 6 years of being on sale, the current-generation Geely Boyue, codenamed NL3, will finally be bowing out soon, as spyshots of the all-new, CMA-based model have surfaced. The new model is codenamed FX11.Similar to other Geely pre-production mules in the past, this particular unit is covered in copious amount of camouflage, though with some visible bits. Let&rs

Eric

Apr 26, 2022

A brand-new 2022 Proton X70 is currently priced between RM 94,800 to RM 122,800. That puts a brand-new Proton X70 within the same price bracket as a used fifth-generation Honda CR-V.A quick check on Carsome.my reveals that a used, top-spec 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P is priced from RM 120k onwards – just a hair below a brand-new, range-topping X70. Prices will vary depending on model year and mileage.Honda CR-VGranted, to keep things fair against the turbocharged Proton X70, the CR-V we chose

Eric

Apr 14, 2022

Purported specifications of the upcoming 2022 Proton X70 MC1 facelift in Malaysia have been leaked on social media. In one fell swoop it cements whats been said all along, in addition to a few more tidbits here and there.New 1.5-litre engine for the X70The X50s engineThe biggest news is that three out of five variants will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, the same one from the Proton X50. This is a three cylinder mill, with 177 PS and 255 Nm.This isnt a new development, since expor

Sanjay

Apr 12, 2022

Saga, X70, X50 round off top three sales Pakistan is biggest export market 41% better sales than last monthNational car maker Proton ended a challenging first quarter of 2022 with reduced sales as a combination of flood affected local vendors, disruptions to logistics and a chip shortage conspired against their efforts.The situation is improving and the outlook for the second quarter is positive but the overall sales numbers for the first three months of the year reflect the challenges the compa

Sanjay

Apr 4, 2022

Following a challenging January where its production line was badly affected by unresolved flooding issues, national car maker Proton rebounded in February with a 107 percent increase in sales. The company sold 9,225 units (domestic + export) last month, allowing it to reclaim second position in the automotive sales table and putting it on track to recover lost sales from January.Protons domestic market share for the month is estimated at 20.2% while for the first two months of the year, the cum

Eric

Mar 3, 2022

In a couple of months’ time, Proton will be introducing the updated 2022 Proton X70. The biggest change would be phasing out the ageing turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine in favour of a smaller 1.5-litre 3-cylinder unit.The Proton X50s 1.5-litre engineThe smaller direct-injection turbocharged engine is lifted right off the Proton X50 Flagship, which outputs 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm from 1,500 rpm to 4,000 rpm.Compared to the engine it replaces, the smaller 1.5-litre engine is d

Eric

Feb 24, 2022

The Geely Boyue X is the most recent updateThe Geely Boyue, sold here as the Proton X70, has entered its seventh year of its model lifecycle. To keep it competitive against newer rivals like the Haval H6, a brand-new model is needed.There are noticeable changes in the Boyue Xs interiorAccording to a recent report out of China, Geely could be introducing a brand-new Boyue as soon as later this year, underpinned by the Volvo XC40’s CMA platform.Also Read: Geely confirms next gen 2022 Geely B

Eric

Feb 15, 2022