After the success of Proton X70 in the country, the company is now all packed to bring another SUV, the Proton X50 in Pakistan. Despite the global COVID crisis, the year 2021 is proving to be the year of SUVs in the country. Many newcomers are focusing to introduce as many SUVs in the country as they can. Among the promising names is Proton. The Malaysian company has confirmed the arrival of their next SUV in the game, the X50 in the country.
Proton X50 Details
The upcoming SUV from Proton is a sub-compact crossover with a competitor market of Honda Vezel, Toyota C-HR, Nissan Juke, and other crossover vehicles of the same category. Proton launched the vehicle in Malaysia about six months back.
Offered Powertrain (Globally)
If we talk about the offered powertrain options, the new X50 comes in two configurations. The base variant is a 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine capable of producing 148hp and 225Nm of torque.
The other variant also comes with a 1.5L turbocharged engine that produces 177hp and 225Nm of torque. It is a bit early to say if the same configuration of the engine will be offered in Pakistan.
Moreover, the transmission system of Proton X50 offers a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.
List of Features
- Keyless entry and go
- Remote engine start
- Rear AC vents
- 10.25-inch touch-sensitive smart infotainment screen.
- Voice command, navigation, online weather forecast/ Joox music streaming
- 4G and WiFi, smartphone, and Bluetooth connectivity
- 6-speaker premium sound system.
- Three USB ports (one data, two charging)
- N95 cabin filter
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with function control switches
- Six-way powered driver’s seat
- 7.0-inch digital instrument display
- Side mirror-mounted puddle lamps
- Panoramic sunroof
Safety Options
- Six airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- Hill hold assist
- Hill descent control
- 360-degree camera
- 8 parking sensors (4 upfront, 4 outback)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Auto high-beam control
- Auto Park Assist
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Expected Price
The company has not revealed any official price figures for the Proton X50 in Pakistan. However, as soon as we hear a word about it, we will update you.
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