Signs of the 2023 Proton X70 facelift launching in Malaysia are becoming more apparent, as latest manufacturing data by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) shows the current, pre-facelift model's production slowly dwindling to a halt. Earlier this month we reported that the 1.8-litre variants have stopped production, and the 1.5-litre variants seem to be following suit – of which, each variant is only produced in two-digit figures for a cumulative 136 units made in November 2023. It's not

When Geely took over 49.9 percent of Proton, it stated a bold promise of turning around the ailing Malaysian national car maker into the third biggest car brand in Southeast Asia’s ASEAN trade bloc – which comprises of 10 member countries. Five years into the 10-year plan, Proton finished 2022 with 141,432 cars sold, giving it a 19.6 percent market share in Malaysia. That’s still very far off from the 2027 goal, which calls for 400,000 units. In contrast, Perodua finished 2022 with 282,019 units

Al-Haj Automotive, guardians of Proton Pakistan has made some price reductions to the Proton Saga and Proton X70 models. This is in line with the latest incentives announced by the Pakistan government with regards to its automotive policy. Also read: Proton to start assembly in Pakistan by Q3 2021 – X70, Saga first models With the revised prices, prices for the Proton Saga now starts from PKR 1,925,000 (RM 50,696) all the way to PKR 2,175,000 (RM 57,280), a reduction of PKR 50,000 (RM 1,316) acr

Having enjoyed success as one of the most popular SUVs in Malaysia, the Proton X70 might just receive an update sometime this year. According to our friends at Funtasticko, a facelifted Proton X70, dubbed the Proton X70 MC1, is in the pipeline. Mass production is expected to begin in the second half of 2021. With the Proton X50 powered by a 1.5-litre TGDI engine and assembled in Malaysia, there is speculation that the 2021 Proton X70 MC1 would use the same engine too. If you're having doubts on

Ride comfort is one of the most important aspect to consider when buying an SUV. So let’s dive into a comparison of ride comfort between the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5. All three cars have the same suspension setup, with MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. Mazda CX-5 Turbo Starting with the Mazda CX-5, ride is on the firm side as with most Mazdas. It’s not crashy by any means, but you’ll notice more disturbances being transmitted into the cabin. But the seat sc

The newly launched 2020 Proton X70 CKD garnered a lot of attention due to its enhanced features and most importantly lower price tag. However, some netizens were harping on the fact that the improved 2020 X70 CKD is not the Geely Boyue Pro. Well for starters, to introduce a new design on a model that’s only been on the market for a little over a year does not make business sense in the automotive industry. The X70 is still fresh to the market and is not due for a model revamp just yet. However,