2025 Proton X50 Facelift Debuts with New 1.5L Four-Cylinder, Priced from RM89,800

AshleyJul 28, 2025, 04:12 PM

【PCauto】Proton has officially unveiled the refreshed 2025 X50 compact SUV. The key change is a new 1.5L four-cylinder engine that replaces the previous three-cylinder across the entire lineup.

Faster Acceleration, Better Fuel Efficiency

The new 1.5L inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, codenamed i-GT, is paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. It produces 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque. Officially, the X50 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than its predecessor. Thanks to recalibration, the transmission also helps improve fuel efficiency by 4.7%. The powertrain comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

Three Trim Levels Available

The 2025 Proton X50 comes in three variants: Executive, Premium, and Flagship.

Here are the prices for each variant:

Executive – RM89,800

Premium – RM101,800

Flagship – RM113,800

Updated Exterior and Interior Design

The X50 gets a fresh, sportier look for 2025. All variants now come with LED full-width taillights and automatic rain-sensing wipers as standard. Premium and Flagship models add 18-inch alloy wheels and red brake calipers. The Flagship stands out with a two-tone exterior and a sport-style rear spoiler.

Inside, all trims come with a 14.6-inch floating touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An 8.08-inch digital instrument cluster is also standard. The Premium adds 72-color ambient lighting, while the Flagship gets a panoramic sunroof and a dual-tone interior.

All Models Get Standard L2 Driving Assist

The base model comes with lane change assist and rear collision warning. The Premium adds adaptive cruise control and lane centering. The Flagship goes a step further with automatic parking assist.

Safety features include six airbags and a 180-degree transparent chassis view. All variants have earned a five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP.

More Than Just a Facelift

The Proton X50 has seen major changes this time. Beyond the switch to a four-cylinder engine, both the exterior and interior have been significantly updated.

Since launching in 2020, the X50 has sold over 130,000 units. This mid-cycle refresh boosts competitiveness with powertrain upgrades and new features like standard smartphone connectivity across all trims.

Proton also rolled out a special purchase offer. Buyers who register their cars before October 31 can enjoy a RM4,000 cash discount and a five-year loan with a low interest rate of 2.35%. Dealers report that orders on the launch day already hit 30% of the previous model’s average monthly sales. The first deliveries are scheduled for August, and the X50 is set to maintain its lead in the B-segment SUV market.

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