VIDEO: First Real World Drive of the new Facelifted 2025 Proton X70 in Sabah - Our initial impressions about Proton's best selling SUV

New video below folks! PROTON invited members of the media, from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak to try out the newly launched, facelifted 2025 Proton X70 1.5TGDi SUV over in Sabah.. This was held in conjunction with the X70's official launch in East Malaysia. Something new and something which we believe is a good move as East Malaysia is now a major local market for Proton. 

Proton X70 facelift officially launched in East Malaysia

The 2025 PROTON X70 has been launched in East Malaysia. This was a unique moment as it was the first time Proton has held a separate launch for the SUV model specific for its customers in Sabah and Sarawak. This event was held yesterday, the 28th of August 2024, following the official launch last 15th of August 2024.

2025 Facelifted Proton X70 SUV launched - Many upgrades with better NVH, Fuel economy and upgraded ADAS with Level 2 are some of the improvements

Many, many moons after its debut on 12 December 2018, Proton’s first SUV has finally been facelifted and upgraded. The popular and now facelifted Proton X70 SUV, a C segment sized SUV, has been unveiled at the Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya. This facelift is about time, and adds a nicely revised exterior, new interior styling bits, new equipment and an upgraded ADAS 2 active safety technology too. But those that want added connectivity to their phone, the X70 is now the first Proton with Apply CarPlay and Android Auto to come with the car.

Video: Preview and Test Drive of the facelifted 2025 Proton X70 SUV - Photos too

 Hello folks! This is the latest preview and test drive together with our thoughts on the upcoming 2025 facelifted Proton X70 SUV. The popular Geely based SUV has finally been facelifted and it has a lot of new stuff inside as well as new looks on the outside. The exterior gets a new bonnet with power bulges, a reworked front end with new bumper and grille as well as new headlights. The rear gets a reworked bumper that makes it look wider.

Photos of the Facelifted 2024-2025 PROTON X70 and Bookings are now open for this popular SUV!

National carmaker PROTON has announced today that they are now accepting pre-launch bookings for the highly anticipated facelifted 2025 PROTON X70. The latest upgraded version of  PROTON’s first SUV features a significantly refreshed exterior together with enhanced performance boosting both its aesthetic and driving appeal experience. But surprisingly, they have allowed us to show you folks the first official photos of the facelifted SUV, and it looks like a Jaguar SUV from some angles in my opinion. It looks fresh after so many years. 

PROTON Officially Opens its Latest Hi-Tech Engine Assembly Line in Tanjung Malim

PROTON earlier today unveiled their latest engine assembly line at their Tanjung Malim plant at an exclusive event for invited media guests. The hi-tech assembly line has been in operation since April this year and produces the company’s 1.5 TGDI (Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, the first time it has been assembled outside of China and is one of the most advanced automotive engine assembly lines in the country. This means that even more local content is in Proton's SUVs after this.

PROTON Records Sales of 5,676 in May 2020 - Good Numbers Despite Movement Control Measures & Other News - Promo on X70 and for Frontliners

We have just come out of the Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the Malaysian government trying to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and are now hopefully into the tailend of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). The shutdown of the country's businesses due to this has led to a near total economic slowdown and now, the automotive industry like other sectors are moving slowly, hoping for recovery of sorts. Malaysian car company PROTON has posted its May 2020 sales figures and they have sold a promising 5,676 units of vehicles.

PROTON Introduces Their Intelligent Air Purification System for the Proton X70 - Work Ongoing for Other Models At the Moment

PROTON has announced the introduction of the PROTON Intelligent Air Purification System (P -IAPS). This in-car air purifier will be offered as standard equipment on the 2020 Proton X70 and will greatly improve the air quality inside the SUV. It also can be retro-fitted for a small sum to existing Proton X70 so current owners need not worry too much. PROTON's engineers are also working on making it work for their other models to which would be good in a time where a worldwide pandemic (COVID-19) is currently ongoing.

Proton Allocates 50 Units of the Proton X70 SUV to the Ministry of Health to Assist Mobility During the COVID-19 Movement Control Order Period

What can a car manufacturer do to support the fight against the totally nasty COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak? Well, they can send some cars to help the front line personnel in carrying out their duties of course. PROTON, the Malaysian car manufacturer that is currently on a rennaissance of sorts in terms of its image has allocated 50 units of the Proton X70 SUV to the Malaysian Ministry of Health which will be used primarily to ferry medical personnel to and from work (as public transport may affect them during the Movement Contol Order period we are currently facing.

Proton Launches the Upgraded 2020 Proton X70 SUV - Locally Assembled and Drives A Little Bit Better Too (with Test Drive Video)

PROTON has launched the upgraded 2020 Proton X70. There have been quite a few changes to one of Malaysia's most popular SUVs in recent times, notably the 7 speed wet clutch DCT gearbox and extra 15Nm torque (300Nm) as well as some suspension tuning which makes the SUV more driveable than ever. Fuel economy seems to have been improved a touch...not by much as it is still a SUV on the heavy side.but makes it feel darn solid when you are inside it. Yes, we know because we have already driven it as prior to the launch today, a bunch of us automotive hacks had the opportunity to take it for a spin. Have a look at our YouTube Channel's video below.

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Proton Officially Announces the Roll-Out of the First Proton X70 SUV at its New Plant Extension in Tanjung Malim

About a year since the Proton X70 SUV was launched in Malaysia, PROTON has announced the official roll out of the first X70 to be built at its new RM1.2 billion plant extension in Tanjung Malim.  The roll-out ceremony was attended by the Honourable Datuk Darell Leiking, Minister of International Trade and Industry, Dato’ Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Chairman of PROTON, Mr An Conghui, President and CEO of Geely Auto Group as well as senior management members of PROTON.

Proton X70 Selected as Official Vehicles for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020

The Proton X70 SUV has been selected as one of the official vehicles of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020 or MyAPEC 2020. Currently Malaysia's most popular C segment SUV, the X70 will be used as one of the official vehicles in the year long forum that is intended to promote economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

PROTON Sells 9,503 Units in October 2019 - Solidifying their Position as a Strong Number #2 in Terms of Overall Sales

Proton, the favourite Malaysian car company, especially when it comes to most Malaysian coffeeshop discussion has continued its upward trend in terms of sales numbers. They have reported that they have managed to sell 9,503 vehicles in the month of October 2019. Currently, their year to date total sales are 79,833 units which includes domestic and export sales. This is a 46% growth given that the Total Industry Volume has shrunk by 1.3%. Proton cars now have a market share of 16%

Proton Has Launched The X70 ME (MERDEKA EDITION) - Limited to 62 Units in Conjunction With Malaysia's 62nd Independence Day

While I was busy trying out the newly facelifted Proton Saga over in Ipoh (stay tuned for that video review folks!), the folks at Proton announced the launch of the limited run Proton X70 ME, or Merdeka Edition. This variant of the very popular SUV is limited to only 62 units and was introduced in conjunction with Malaysia's 62nd Independence Day. 62 units for 62 years of independence. It is priced at RM126,100 and is only available in Snow White and Flame Red colours. 

Analysis - PROTON Cars Seem to Be Back On Track - June 2019 is the Second Highest Sales Numbers for the Company

The facts - Solid Sales Performance by Proton. The company sold 7,615 units June 2019. 18.1% Total Industry Volume market share from a market that had SHRUNK by 30.8% to 42,090 units (for June). But this drop is common after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive holidays. But still impressive.

The Proton X70 SUV Completes its Malaysia-China Amazing Trip 2019

The nine units of the Proton X70 SUV which had departed from PROTON’s Centre of Excellence (COE) on a journey to China has arrived back in Malaysia. The 33 day trip started on 26th February 2019 and was organised by Borneo Automobile Leisure Touring and Kunming Scenery Customer International Travel Co. The Proton X70 Malaysia-China Amazing Trip 2019 (Amazing Trip 2019) as it was called was supported by PROTON and covered more than13,000km in 33 days over four countries proving the reliability of PROTON's first ever SUV.

Camel Power Malaysia Launches the Camel Power Battery - Largest Battery Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia to Open by June 2019 Creating New Jobs for People in Kuantan

Camel Power Malaysia, is a newly established Malaysian arm of the Camel Group Co. Ltd from China. This is a company that manufactures and distributes automotive batteries to a full range of automotive batteries for cars, trucks, buses and agricultural equipment. It has decided to officially launch the brand here at the recent Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2019 exhibition at the KLCC Convention Centre. Aside from launching the Camel Power brand here, the company also took the opportunity to announce the ongoing construction of the Camel Power manufacturing plant in Kuantan, Pahang. Once completed it is slated to be the largest automobile battery manufacturing plant in Malaysia.

PROTON sponsors Nine Proton X70 Owners on their Malaysia–China Amazing Trip

PROTON has been continuing their marketing push on their already proven to be popular first ever SUV, the Proton X70. To date, the Malaysian car maker has delivered over 5,500 units of the X70 since its launch late last year. Now, nine Proton X70 owners have decided to drive to China and back in their vehicles, a journey of about 13,000km to showcase the capabilities of the X70. Trip is organised by the Borneo Automobile Leisure Touring Team and the Kunming Scenery-Customer International Travel Co. China. As it is such an epic trip, Proton has decided to be the main sponsor for this private initiative. Quite obvious but indeed welcome as the spirit of adventure is strong with this new Proton.

Proton Announces 7,007 Units Registered for January 2019 - Sales Led by the New X70 SUV - More Offers for the Month of February

Proton Cars recorded Malaysian sales of 7,007units for January 2019 ensuring the manufacturer have an estimated market share of 14.5%, before official confirmation by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). This upsurge in sales numbers was led by the newly launched Proton X70 SUV, which is Proton's first SUV and the first car that has come out from the Geely-Proton tie-up.

Video Test Drive - First Impressions / Review of the 2019 Proton X70 1.8 TGDi 2WD Premium - It Impressed Me...Go Watch the Video + 2 More!

The first drive video on the Proton X70 is out. I must say that the X70 is quite an impressive piece of machinery. It is the first car that has come out of the Geely-Proton partnership and if you take a look at the video you'd know that I came home from Langkawi pretty impressed with the car, which is also Proton's first ever SUV. I tried out the Proton X70 1.8 TGDi 2WD Premium variant. The one on top is the X70 2WD Executive - which comes with smaller 18inch wheels as seen above - the pic just looks so good that I wanted to share it here.