Like how the Proton X90 rides? The benchmarking work has got a lot to do with it, as the car was measured directly against the Mazda CX-8 and Hyundai Santa Fe during development. "This is a D-segment car, for our benchmarking we used the Mazda CX-8 and Santa Fe. These two are our main competitors. You can feel the difference between these two cars, and us," explained the X90's Vehicle Chief Engineer, Zabani Bin Hj. Yaakob. These are high aspirations, and the investments were necessary to bring t

Over the weekend, unofficial specifications of the Proton X90 emerged on social media. The Proton X90 is Proton’s upcoming 6-/7-seater D-segment SUV. When Proton first previewed the X90 in late-March, they provided preliminary specifications, including variant count and powertrain details. As a brief recap, the Proton X90 is set to be Proton's first-ever hybrid model. Powering the X90 is a turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine mated to 48-Volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system. Combined system

National car maker Proton today unveiled their new engine assembly line at Tanjung Malim at an exclusive event for invited media guests. Operational since April this year the facility produces the company’s 1.5 TGDI (Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, the first time it has been assembled outside of China and is one of the most advanced automotive engine assembly lines in the country. Located in Proton Tanjung Malim’s Engine and Powertrain facility, the assembly line covers an area of 18,00

Proton has announced that the company had its best export sales month since March 2013, a gap of 98 months, that saw 669 units delivered to overseas distributors in May 2021. Proton attributed the growth in export sales to the growing demand in several key markets, some new and some having sold Protons for decades. For example, Pakistan is a new market for the company but for the first five months of 2021, it was the best performer. On the other hand, Brunei which started selling Proton vehicles

From affordable A-segment sedans to large D-segment saloons, let’s recap and a take a look at some of the most important car launches of 2020. Keep in mind that 2020 has been an unprecedented year, considering that the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the entire economic sector, not just the automotive industry. 2020 Honda City (GN2, GN3) RM 74,191 - RM 86,561 Who can forget Honda Malaysia’s marketing campaign for the all-new 2020 Honda City back in August – one that fired shots at the Toyota

We've compared the driving performance, ride comfort, quality and features, space and practicality, and fuel consumption of the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5. Here's a quick recap and summary for all the comparisons. Driving Performance Driving Performances Breakdown Proton X70 Honda CR-V Mazda CX-5 Engine Acceleration 3 / 5 3.5 / 5 5 / 5 In-gear Acceleration 3 / 5 3.5 / 5 4 / 5 Throttle Response 3 / 5 3 / 5 4 / 5 Transmission Shift Logic 2 / 3 2 / 3 2 / 3 Smoothness 3 / 5 4 / 5 4 / 5 S