Engineering:Proton X50

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Short description: Malaysian subcompact crossover SUV

Proton X50
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 the 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 grades: which are Standard, Executive, Premium, and Flagship.[15]

In June 2024, the X50 RC (short for 'Running Change') debuted with changes includes increased number of standard features across the line-up, the touchscreen infotainment system features a faster processor and on-board Spotify, improved camera quality for the 360-degree camera system followed by customer feedback, improved NVH levels and its engine is locally assembled in the Proton plant instead of being imported from China. The exterior styling and engine specifications remain unchanged.[16]

Facelift (2025)

The facelifted X50 was launched in Malaysia on 24 July 2025. The facelift model is available with three trim levels: Executive, Premium, and Flagship. The base Standard trim is discontinued for the facelift model.[17]

The design of the facelift model is based on the Geely Binyue L. The changes includes a redesigned front fascia with new LED reflector headlights and a new grille which reintroduced the red “Ethereal Bow” strip, the omission of front fog lights, a reshaped bonnet with the addition of faux air vents, new black plastic body cladding, new exterior colours, new alloy wheel designs, a redesigned rear fascia with a new full width LED taillight and the numberplate housing was moved lower on the boot door, and the Flagship trim received a black roof and new rear wing spoiler.[17][18]

Inside, there is a new 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a new 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display with a new Malaysia voice control system named Aisyah and wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a new 72-colour ambient lighting with a rhythmic mode, new inverted two-tone interior colour scheme for the Flagship trim designed to reduce reflections, the omission of physical controls for the exterior lighting and HVAC system, a redesigned centre console with new dual phone holders and a Qi wireless charger for the Flagship trim, and the relocation of the gear selector on the steering column stalk.[17][19]

  • X50 Flagship, facelift
    X50 Flagship, facelift

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.[20] The port-injection engine variant is available as standard, and the direct-injection engine for the Flagship variant.[21][22]

The facelifted X50 is powered by the new 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol coded BHE15TD i-GT, developed by Aurobay, a joint venture (JV) company between Geely and Volvo. This engine is a 6 kW (8 hp; 8 PS) and 35 N⋅m (26 lb⋅ft) increase, compared to the previous three-cylinder unit used in the pre-facelift model.[23][24]

Petrol engines[25]
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
1.5TD 1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I4 turbocharged 181 PS (133 kW; 179 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 290 N⋅m (29.6 kg⋅m; 214 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–3,500 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.[26] 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.[27]

The facelifted X50 received an upgraded Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) safety suite with improved functionality for Level 2 semi-autonomous driving features. All trim levels of the facelift model became standard with Rear Side Radar System (RSRS) and six airbags. The Auto Park Assist system for the Flagship trim also been upgraded which is able to support both parallel and perpendicular parking.[28][29]

ASEAN NCAP

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.[30]

Mozambique

The X50 is sold in Mozambique since May 2023, with four variants also available.[31][32]

South Africa

On 31 May 2022, Proton has shipped some X50 units to South Africa alongside the Proton X70 and Proton Saga.[33]

Trinidad & Tobago

The X50 was launched in Trinidad & Tobago on 13 March 2024.[34]

Vietnam

Proton reported that 200 X50s were exported to Vietnam.[35]

Sales

Year Malaysia[36] Brunei
2020 3,726
2021 28,462
2022 39,556
2023 30,981 476[37]
2024 22,674
2025 26,310

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. 
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  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. ↑ Chan, Mick (2024-06-04). "2024 Proton X50 RC launched - same looks, better 360 cam and NVH, still RM86k-RM113k, new RM7k discount - paultan.org" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2024/06/04/2024-proton-x50-rc-launched-same-looks-better-360-cam-and-nvh-from-rm86k-plus-rm7k-discount/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Lee, Jonathan (2025-07-24). "2025 Proton X50 facelift launched – major redesign, 181 PS 1.5L turbo 4-cyl, RM4k rebate, from RM86k - paultan.org" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2025/07/24/2025-proton-x50-facelift-launched-major-redesign-181-ps-1-5l-turbo-4-cyl-rm4k-rebate-fr-rm86k/. 
  18. ↑ Goh, Eric (2025-07-02). "All-new 2025 Proton X50 facelift: Everything you need to know plus variant comparison" (in en-US). https://carplus.my/2025/07/02/2025-proton-x50-facelift-malaysia-specs/. 
  19. ↑ Aubrey, Adam (2025-07-02). "2025 Proton X50 facelift – What’s new and what’s truly changed" (in en). https://www.zigwheels.my/car-news/2025-proton-x50-facelift-whats-new-and-whats-truly-changed. 
  20. ↑ "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/. 
  21. ↑ "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/. 
  22. ↑ "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/. 
  23. ↑ Lee, Jonathan (2025-07-24). "2025 Proton X50 facelift launched – major redesign, 181 PS 1.5L turbo 4-cyl, RM4k rebate, from RM86k - paultan.org" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2025/07/24/2025-proton-x50-facelift-launched-major-redesign-181-ps-1-5l-turbo-4-cyl-rm4k-rebate-fr-rm86k/. 
  24. ↑ Goh, Eric (2025-07-02). "All-new 2025 Proton X50 facelift: Goodbye 3-cyl, hello brand-new 4-cyl BHE15 1.5L turbo" (in en-US). https://carplus.my/2025/07/02/2025-proton-x50-facelift-1-5l-4-cylinder-engine/. 
  25. ↑ "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/. 
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  29. ↑ Aubrey, Adam (2025-07-02). "2025 Proton X50 facelift – What’s new and what’s truly changed" (in en). https://www.zigwheels.my/car-news/2025-proton-x50-facelift-whats-new-and-whats-truly-changed. 
  30. ↑ 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/. 
  31. ↑ 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/. 
  32. ↑ "Entreposto launches ?Proton?, the new car brand in Mozambique". 26 May 2023. https://mznews.co.mz/en/entreposto-lanca-proton-a-nova-marca-automovel-em-mocambique/. 
  33. ↑ "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. 
  34. ↑ "Proton expands to Caribbean partnering Ansa in Trinidad and Tobago | New Straits Times". 25 August 2024. https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/08/1096492/proton-expands-caribbean-partnering-ansa-trinidad-and-tobago. 
  35. ↑ https://autodeal.my/proton-telah-eksport-200-unit-pertama-x50-versi-pemanduan-sebelah-kiri-ke-vietnam-ceo-geely-auto/
  36. ↑ Malaysia, Government of. "Car Popularity Explorer | data.gov.my" (in en-GB). https://data.gov.my/dashboard/car-popularity. 
  37. ↑ "PROTON SETS NEW SALES RECORD FOR BRUNEI". 19 February 2024. https://www.proton.com/en/happenings/2024/february/proton-sets-new-sales-record-for-brunei. 
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