Proton X90 Automobile Purchaser’s Information

The Proton X90 is most likely the following automotive to be launched by Proton. It’s a giant three-row 7-seater SUV within the D-segment that competes with automobiles just like the Hyundai Santa Fe.

We have now seen camouflaged prototypes of it operating round Malaysian roads since mid-2021. It was initially scheduled to be launched in Q3 2022 (which is round now) however due to the Covid-19 Motion Management Order, the Proton X90 can be launched in 2023.

Which Geely mannequin is the Proton X90 primarily based on?

The Proton X90 is predicated on the Geely Haoyue, a D-segment SUV mannequin additionally identified by its worldwide market the Geely Okavango.

The Geely Haoyue is obtainable in China with a 1.8 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, however within the Philippines market the place it is called the Okavango, it makes use of a 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine with a 48V delicate hybrid system.

What engine will the Proton X90 get in Malaysia?

Proton has placed on show the 1.5 litre three-cylinder 48V hybrid system earlier than again in November 2021. The engine produces 190 PS at 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque from 1,500-4,000 rpm. So there’s a excessive probability that at the least one variant of the Proton X90 will get the 48V delicate hybrid system.

We are saying at the least one variant as a result of we expect there’s a probability a non-hybrid 1.5 litre engine three-cylinder choice could possibly be accessible as effectively, with the 48V hybrid solely provided in excessive spec fashions. This may be identical to how the Proton X70 MC has each 1.5 litre and 1.8 litre choices.

In its non-hybrid tune put in within the Proton X50 and Proton X70 MC, the 1.5 litre engine produces 177 PS and 255 Nm. This model of the engine is regionally assembled at Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant.

How large is the Proton X90?

The Proton X90’s donor car the Geely Haoyue is the Geely model’s largest SUV. It measures 4,835 mm lengthy (316 mm longer than the X70), 1,900 mm vast (+69 mm) and 1,785 mm tall (+91 mm), with a 2,815 mm wheelbase (+145 mm).

Right here’s how its dimensions evaluate with a couple of different three row automobiles that it is likely to be competing with.

We will see that the Proton X90 is someplace in between the Hyundai Santa Fe (smaller) and the Mazda CX-8 (bigger) in dimension.

We determined to incorporate the Kia Carnival in absence of a Kia Sorento being bought in the meanwhile. You may ask what’s the logic of evaluating a SUV with an MPV, however the truth is Proton themselves as soon as determined to benchmark the Proton X90 in opposition to a earlier technology Kia Carnival on the roads close to Genting Highlands.

For somebody whose on the lookout for a three-row car, there is likely to be cross-shopping between SUV and MPV our bodies in the identical value vary.

How large are the third row seats of the Proton X90?

We will’t say for positive if the Proton X90’s seats will be capable to comfortably match adults however from photographs of the Geely model of the automotive, they positive appear to be they might.

Entry to the third row is by tilting the second row seat again ahead. You may see from the photographs the third row even has its personal aircond vent proper beneath the window.

How large is the Proton X90’s boot with the third row in use?

From the 2 photographs above you’ll be able to see that the Proton X90 will most certainly have a giant boot space with the third row folded down, but when the third row is in use, the boot house is fairly small.

Apparently it will possibly nonetheless match a folded bicycle as proven within the promotional photograph with all three rows in use.

How a lot will the Proton X90 be priced?

Within the Philippines market, the Coolray (Proton X50) is priced from PHP 1,073,000 (RM85k). The Azkarra (Proton X70) is priced from PHP 1,788,000 (RM142k) however keep in mind that’s for a model that features a 48V hybrid system.

The Okavango (X90)’s Philippines beginning value is surprisingly cheaper than the X70, at PHP 1,503,000 (RM120k) however this goes as much as PHP 1,765,000 (140k) for the best spec.

With the Proton X50 priced from RM86,300 to RM113,300 and the Proton X70 priced from RM98,800 to RM128,800, we expect the Proton X90 will simply be priced within the RM130k-150k vary.

Are you ready for the Proton X90 to be launched? What do you consider the Proton X90? Share your ideas within the feedback and keep tuned for extra updates on the Proton X90.

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