Proton X50

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 in 15 September 2020 and was launched in 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]

Proton X50
Overview
ManufacturerProton
Also calledGeely Binyue (China)
Geely Coolray[1][2]
Production2020–present
AssemblyMalaysia: Tanjung Malim, Proton City, Perak (PTMSB)
DesignerJamie Barrett
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformBMA platform
RelatedGeely Icon
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L JLH-3G15TD I3 turbo (petrol)
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)
Curb weight1,325–1,370 mm (52.2–53.9 in)

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 in 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 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 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 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

References
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  22. "VIDEO: Proton X50 ASEAN NCAP crash test report - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
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