New 2022 Proton X70 MC launched in Malaysia, new 1.5 TGDi, priced from RM 94k

As such, prices of the 2022 Proton X70 MC have been adjusted as well. Five variants are offered and prices start from RM 93,900. If the 1.5-litre turbo engines aren’t your thing, fret not as Proton is still offering the larger 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder unit, albeit only on the range-topping Premium 2WD variant, priced from RM 121,800. All prices exclude sales tax and are valid until 30-June.

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Under the hood lies the same turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-cylider petrol engine from the smaller Proton X50. Power figures are identical, coming in at 177 PS and 255 Nm. For those keeping tabs, the smaller 1.5-litre engine is down by 7 PS and 45 Nm compared to the 1.8-litre unit.

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Power figures aside, the biggest gains from the smaller engine are weight savings and improved fuel consumption. The smaller engine is 43 kg lighter, which has improved the X70’s fuel consumption by 7 percent.

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Unchanged is the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, which made its debut on the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 at the beginning of 2020. Power is sent either to the front wheels or all four wheels (AWD). Yes, the AWD variant has returned.

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Perhaps the biggest visual difference are the new alloy wheel designs. Both the 18- and 19-inch wheel designs are new, the latter was first seen on the Proton X70 SE.

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Apart from the new wheels, the other change is the gloss black finishing on the front grille, front fog light surrounds, trim piece that connects both tail lights, as well as diffuser piece.

Inside, it’s largely business as usual, save for the black roof lining, which is the only change. The X70 still get the same GKUI-powered infotainment system with the “Hi Proton” voice command system. Upper variants of the Proton X70 offer Nappa leather seats and a 9-speaker Kenwood sound system.

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Safety is also carried over from the pre-updated model. All variants of the Proton X70 MC get 6 airbags, stability control, traction control, and hill hold assist. Upper variants add ADAS features like autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot information system, and intelligent high beam control.