2025 Proton X70 introduced in Sabah and Sarawak, 4 variants from RM101k
After being introduced to the public on August 15, the Proton X70 2025 has been launched in Sabah and Sarawak as well. This also marks the first time Proton has held separate launches for its SUV model specifically for customers in this part of Malaysia.
The X70 2025 comes with a fresher exterior style, upgraded interior equipment, and the latest ADAS level 2 safety technology.
“We are very excited to introduce the Proton X70 2025 to Sabah and Sarawak, two states that are increasingly important for Proton,” said Dr. Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of Proton.
“This event is more than just introducing a new vehicle; it is about strengthening our commitment to Sabah and Sarawak. The unique needs of buyers here and their strong relationship with the brand always drive us to deliver the best products and services. With updated features and enhanced style, we hope the X70 2025 will propel Proton to the top position in the premium SUV market in Sabah and Sarawak,” he added.
According to Proton, this X70 facelift has 360 new components, and the R&D process took 290,000 hours. Road testing covered a distance of 4.2 million km.
The Proton X70 2025 received a fresher look taken from the 2022 Geely Boyue facelift. In addition to new LED lights, it features a larger grille with diamond-like details, as well as a redesigned hood, bumper, and tailgate.
For the rear, there is a new bumper with horizontal reflectors. The alloy rims also have a new design, with a size of 18 inches for the Executive and 19 inches for other variants.
Five colors are available for this new X70: Snow White, Armous Silver, Jet Grey, Ruby Red, and the new Marine Blue.
The dashboard has been redesigned, now featuring piano black trim and ambient lighting with 72 color options that change according to music. At the center of the dashboard is the new 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
For the first time for Proton, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included. In addition, the X70 2025 has a new steering wheel, a new display on the LCD meter panel, and Nappa leather upholstery in Stone Grey.
In terms of features, the X70 now comes with Walk Away Auto Lock, while its power tailgate now has a Nearby Auto Open function for hands-free operation.
The ADAS is available on the Premium and Premium X variants. It includes several new features such as Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Centering Control, Traffic Sign Information, and Rear Collision Warning.
All variants are powered by a 1.5-liter TGDI three-cylinder engine producing 175hp at 5,500rpm and 255Nm from 1,500-4,000 rpm. It is paired with a seven-speed DCT transmission.
Here are the prices for the Proton X70 2025 in Sabah and Sarawak:
X70 Standard: RM100,800
X70 Executive: RM112,800
X70 Premium: RM125,800
X70 Premium X: RM1268,800
