Engineering:Proton X50

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Short description: Malaysian subcompact crossover SUV
Proton X50
2020 Proton X50 1.5 TGDi Flagship (front view).png
Overview
ManufacturerProton
Also calledGeely Binyue (China)
Geely Coolray[1][2]
ProductionSeptember 2020 – present
AssemblyMalaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak (PTMSB)
DesignerJamie Barrett
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformGeely BMA platform
RelatedGeely Icon
Lynk & Co 06
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,330 mm (170.5 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,609 mm (63.3 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,325–1,370 kg (2,921.1–3,020.3 lb)

The Proton X50 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Malaysian car maker Proton. Marketed as a B-segment SUV, the vehicle was revealed on 15 September 2020 and was launched on 27 October 2020. The model is the second SUV from the brand after the X70. The vehicle is a rebadged Geely Binyue with several changes, including the right-hand drive conversion and several mechanical adjustments.[3][4]

Overview

Following the purchase of Proton by Geely in 2017, Proton has secured the intellectual properties to the design, development, manufacture, sale, marketing and distribution of the Geely Binyue alongside the Boyue (X70) and Jiaji.[5] Camouflaged prototypes were seen being tested on public roads in Malaysia since February 2019.[6][7]

As the Geely Binyue, the car is underpinned with the same BMA platform jointly developed by Geely and Volvo.[8] The exterior design development of the Binyue was led by Jamie Barrett.[9] Proton's head designer and Geely claimed that the design of the vehicle was inspired by a fighter jet.[10]

As opposed to the X70 which was initially imported from China, the X50 is built in Proton plant in Tanjung Malim from day one with a local content of 40 percent and contains 406 parts specific to the X50.[11][12][13] The first unit rolled off the assembly line on 15 September 2020.[14]

At launch, the X50 was available in four trims, which are Standard, Executive, Premium, and Flagship.[15]

  • Rear view

  • Interior

  • Engine

Powertrain

The X50 is offered with two engine options in Malaysia, both are 1.5-litre three-cylinder unit with turbocharger coded JLH-3G15TD jointly co-developed by Geely and Volvo.[16] The port-injection engine variant is available as standard, and the direct-injection engine for the Flagship variant.[17][18]

Petrol engines[19]
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
1.5T PFI 1,477 cc (90.1 cu in) I3 turbocharged 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 226 N⋅m (23.0 kg⋅m; 167 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm 7-speed wet DCT
1.5 T-GDi 1,477 cc (90.1 cu in) I3 turbocharged 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 255 N⋅m (26.0 kg⋅m; 188 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm

Safety

The X50 is equipped with four airbags, vehicle stability control, hill start assist, hill descent control and rear ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard.[20] Upper trims would receive six airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system, while the Flagship trim gained the Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) safety suite which includes adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, lane centring assist, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and automatic high beam.[21]

ASEAN NCAP scores[22]
Overall stars
Adult occupant 31.42
Child occupant 41.50
Safety assist 14.00

Export

Mauritius

The X50 is sold in Mauritius since February 2022 after an announcement was made in November 2021 with pre-orders in December 2021.[23]

South Africa

On May 31, 2022, Proton has shipped some X50 units to South Africa alongside the Proton X70 and Proton Saga.[24]

Mozambique

X50 is sold in Mozambique since May 2023, four variants also available.[25][26]

Sales

Year Malaysia
2020 3,787[27]
2021 28,774[28]
2022 40,681[29]
2023 22,294[30]

References

  1. ↑ Co, Brent (August 13, 2019). "2020 Coolray will be Geely's first model in the Philippines". https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2020-coolray-will-be-geely-s-first-model-in-the-philippines.html. Retrieved August 20, 2019. 
  2. ↑ Chan, Mick (August 8, 2019). "Geely Coolray in Philippines Q4 2019 – CBU Binyue". https://paultan.org/2019/08/08/geely-coolray-in-philippines-q4-2019-cbu-binyue/. Retrieved August 20, 2019. 
  3. ↑ King, Nicholas (2020-10-27). "It's official: Proton X50 to be priced from RM79,200 to RM103,300 | New Straits Times" (in en). https://www.nst.com.my/cbt/2020/10/635664/its-official-proton-x50-be-priced-rm79200-rm103300. 
  4. ↑ "Proton X50 suspension tune explained – more comfort to suit Malaysian roads, Geely Binyue too stiff - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-30. https://paultan.org/2020/09/30/proton-x50-suspension-tune-explained-more-comfort-to-suit-malaysian-roads-geely-binyue-too-stiff/. 
  5. ↑ "Proton secures license to produce and sell three Geely models for ASEAN - Boyue, SX11 SUV, VF11 MPV" (in en-US). September 28, 2018. https://paultan.org/2018/09/28/proton-secures-license-to-produce-and-sell-three-geely-models-for-asean-boyue-sx11-suv-vf11-mpv/. 
  6. ↑ campromania (22 February 2019). "INTIP: Proton X50 dikesan sekitar Ampang dan Jalan Kuching" (in en-US). https://www.funtasticko.net/intip-proton-x50-dikesan-sekitar-ampang-dan-jalan-kuching/. 
  7. ↑ "INTIP: Kelibat unit ujian pertama Proton X50 berjaya dikesan" (in en-US). 21 February 2019. https://www.funtasticko.net/intip-kelibat-unit-ujian-pertama-proton-x50-berjaya-dikesan/. 
  8. ↑ "Proton strengthens further with investment into production, reveals new X50 model | Automotive World". 15 September 2020. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/proton-strengthens-further-with-investment-into-production-reveals-new-x50-model/. 
  9. ↑ tobyclarke. "Designing a World-class Car" (in en-US). http://global.geely.com/media-center/story/designing-a-world-class-car/. 
  10. ↑ "Did You Know That The Design Of The Proton X50 Was Inspired By A Jet Plane?". 2020-09-25. https://rojakdaily.com/btw/article/10624/did-you-know-that-the-design-of-the-proton-x50-was-inspired-by-a-jet-plane. 
  11. ↑ "Proton X50 SUV – 2020 launch confirmed, CKD straight - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-01-20. https://paultan.org/2020/01/20/proton-x50-suv-2020-launch-confirmed-ckd-straight/. 
  12. ↑ "2020 Proton X50 variant breakdown - spec differences between Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-15. https://paultan.org/2020/09/15/2020-proton-x50-variant-breakdown-spec-differences-between-standard-executive-premium-and-flagship/. 
  13. ↑ Yusof, Ayisy (2020-09-15). "Proton X50 rolls out at Tg Malim plant, booking opens tomorrow | New Straits Times" (in en). https://www.nst.com.my/business/2020/09/624778/proton-x50-rolls-out-tg-malim-plant-booking-opens-tomorrow. 
  14. ↑ "Proton strengthens further with investment into production, reveals new X50 model | Automotive World". 15 September 2020. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/proton-strengthens-further-with-investment-into-production-reveals-new-x50-model/. 
  15. ↑ "Proton X50: What's the difference between Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship?" (in en-GB). 2020-10-27. https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/10/27/proton-x50-malaysia-standard-executive-premium-flagship-full-spec-breakdown/. 
  16. ↑ "The Truth About Proton's X50 Engine - Insights - Carlist.my" (in English). https://www.carlist.my/news/the-truth-about-proton-s-x50-engine-80519/80519/. 
  17. ↑ "Proton X50 - 1.5T PFI port-injection three-cylinder turbo engine will be used on future Proton models - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-30. https://paultan.org/2020/09/30/proton-x50-1-5t-pfi-port-injection-three-cylinder-turbo-unit-will-be-used-on-future-proton-models/. 
  18. ↑ "Proton X50 - Geely releases official info on new 1.5T PFI port injection 3-cyl turbo engine for the first time - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-24. https://paultan.org/2020/09/24/proton-x50-geely-releases-official-info-on-new-1-5t-pfi-port-injection-3-cyl-turbo-engine-for-the-first-time/. 
  19. ↑ "Proton X50 SUV launched – RM79,200 to RM103,300 - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-10-27. https://paultan.org/2020/10/27/proton-x50-suv-launched-rm79200-to-rm103300/. 
  20. ↑ Raj, Mark Ryan (2 October 2020). "Speed, safety and style: What it's like to be behind the wheel of new Proton X50 | Malay Mail" (in en). https://www.malaymail.com/news/drive/2020/10/02/speed-safety-and-style-what-its-like-to-be-behind-the-wheel-of-new-proton-x/1908807. 
  21. ↑ OTO. "Proton X50: Safety features explained" (in en). https://www.zigwheels.my/car-news/proton-x50-safety-features-explained. 
  22. ↑ "VIDEO: Proton X50 ASEAN NCAP crash test report - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-10-09. https://paultan.org/2020/10/09/video-proton-x50-asean-ncap-crash-test-report/. 
  23. ↑ Awaludin, Mohd Farid (2022-02-11). "Proton X50 kini di Mauritius, harga bermula RM121k" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2022/02/11/proton-x50-kini-di-mauritius-harga-bermula-rm121k/. 
  24. ↑ "PROTON SENDS FIRST SHIPMENT OF CARS TO SOUTH AFRICA". https://www.proton.com/en/press-release/2022/may/proton-sends-first-shipment-of-cars-to-south-africa. 
  25. ↑ Lye, Gerard (13 June 2023). "2023 Proton X50 and X70 launched in Mozambique" (in en-MY). https://paultan.org/2023/06/13/2023-proton-x50-and-x70-launched-in-mozambique/. 
  26. ↑ "Entreposto launches ?Proton?, the new car brand in Mozambique". https://mznews.co.mz/en/entreposto-lanca-proton-a-nova-marca-automovel-em-mocambique/. 
  27. ↑ "Proton sold 109,716 cars in 2020 - up 8.8% from 2019! - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2021-01-04. https://paultan.org/2021/01/04/proton-sold-109716-cars-in-2020-up-8-8-from-2019/. 
  28. ↑ "Proton ends 2021 with third consecutive year of sales growth". https://www.proton.com/en/press-release/2022/january/proton-ends-2021-with-third-consecutive-year-of-sales-growth. 
  29. ↑ "Proton X50, X70 and Exora top segment sales in 2022 - Saga, Persona also strong, but Iriz sales down vs 2021 - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2023-01-04. https://paultan.org/2023/01/04/proton-x50-x70-exora-segment-leaders-saga-persona-growth-iris-decline/. 
  30. ↑ "Best selling car of 2023 in Malaysia". https://www.automology.com/best-selling-car-of-2023-in-malaysia/#:~:text=At%2056%2C735%20cars%20registered%2C%20the,Malaysia%20for%20the%20year%202023.. 

External links

Proton road vehicle timeline, 1985–present
Type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
City car Tiara Savvy Saga
Subcompact Satria / Compact / 300 Series / GTi Satria Neo
Saga / Knight / Iswara / Mpi / LMST Saga / S16 / FL / FLX
Iriz
Persona
Compact Wira / Persona / 400 Series Persona / GEN•2 Persona
GEN•2 Suprima S
Prevé
Waja / Impian Inspira
Mid-size Perdana Perdana
Coupé Putra / Coupé / M21 Putra
Utility Arena / Jumbuck
Microvan Juara
Minivan Ertiga
Exora
SUV X50
X70



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