Equipped with a 1.5T engine, a maximum horsepower of 177Ps, is the Proton X70 suitable for home use?

The Proton X70 is an upgraded version of Geely Boyue from the Chinese car market, specially designed for the Malaysian market, and was officially launched in Malaysia in 2018. By early 2020, it officially entered the local market. Unconsciously, this car has been sold for 4 years, coinciding with the car just passed its "4th birthday". Given the domestic market's fervent pursuit of SUVs, the cumulative sales of Proton X70 have reached around 100,000 units, making it the best-selling C-Segment SUV model in Malaysia for 4 consecutive years.

There are currently four models of the Proton X70 on the domestic market, which are consistent in terms of power systems and mainly differ in terms of configuration and price.

2024 Proton X70 1.5 TGDi Standard     RM 98,800

2024 Proton X70 1.5 TGDi Executive    RM 110,800

2024 Proton X70 1.5 TGDi Premium     RM 123,800

2024 Proton X70 1.5 TGDi Premium X  RM 126,800

The Proton X70 is based on Geely Boyue, inheriting the excellent genes of the Geely brand in design and configuration. The car's grille design references traditional Malaysian wood carving elements, increasing the vehicle's recognizability. The dual-power dome design on the vehicle's front increases the sense of power and aggressiveness of the vehicle, the entire front face modeling is quite unique and powerful.

On the side of the body, the X70 is equipped with newly designed 19-inch wheels (Premium and Premium X models), enhancing the vehicle's sportiness and visual impact. At the rear of the car, the decorative strip is replaced with foggy grey, and an English mark is printed, making the whole car look more modern and textured. These changes in details reveal the temperament of an SUV that Proton X70 should have, which is different from many American and Japanese SUVs in style.

Entering the car, the interior design of the Proton X70 is also impressive. The new car basically follows the design style of BOYUE, the overall design is not only fashionable but also contains cultural connotations. Proton X70 is also equipped with a brand new 12.3-inch large screen, offering a smooth operating experience. This upgrade not only enhances the technological sense of the car's interior, but also makes various functional operations more convenient. At the same time, the car is also equipped with a full LCD instrument, keyless entry, and other high-end configurations, further enhancing the convenience and comfort of driving.

As for power, the Proton X70 series offers a 1.5T engine for consumers to choose from. However, the engine adopts a 3-cylinder engine, which is more to control costs and greatly helps fuel economy. The car has a maximum horsepower of 177Ps, peak torque of 255N·m, and an acceleration time of 9.8 seconds. As for the transmission system, the Proton X70 matches a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which not only provides a smooth acceleration experience but also has better NVH control.

When Proton X70 first landed in Malaysia, it adopted a 1.8T turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This adjustment to the power system does have an impact on the sales of Proton X70.

Nevertheless, for household use, the high configuration, large space, and stable quality of the Proton X70 are highly suitable, effectively boosting the happiness of family car use. Also, the volume of this model is quite large, making later maintenance more convenient. The main consideration for a family car is these aspects. As long as it meets the standards and is affordable, it is a very suitable model.

In summary, as a crucial SUV model under the Proton brand, the Proton X70 has a strong sales foundation in the domestic market. It has specific advantages in terms of interior space due to its larger body size and longer wheelbase. Plus, its quality is well guaranteed by Geely. It appears that the popularity of the Proton X70 is well-deserved.