PETALING JAYA: Proton finally launched the locally assembled X70 today.
Only 4 variants are offered and they are all front-wheel driven. The 4-wheel drive version available in the fully imported batches has been axed.
The latest X70, built at Proton's Tanjung Malim plant, is priced at RM94,800 (Standard); RM106,800 (Executive); RM119,800 (Premium); and RM122,800 (Premium X).
Sabahans and Sarawakians enjoy the same prices as their peninsula peers.
As expected, the CKD prices of the X70 are lower than before but Proton has gone further by enriching the feature set, making the SUV even more attractive.
The X70 offers value-added packages of up to RM12,540. Prices have been reduced by RM1,000 to RM5,000, depending on variants when compared to the corresponding CBU variants previously.
Here is a run-down of what's new in the CKD X70.
> The 6-speed automatic transmission is gone. A 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission with manual mode is standard now
> 5% more torque: increase of 15Nm to 300Nm of torque at 1,750 to 4,000rpm.
> Fuel economy better by 13% to 7.6 litres per 100km.
> Rear reclining seats: offers a 2-step rear seat back reclining angle from 27 to 32 degrees.
> Top 3 variants get front ventilated seats with 3 fan speeds, controlled via voice command or touchscreen menu.
> Top 3 variants get a powered tailgate - only top 2 variants get a foot sensor offering hands-free operation.
> The Executive AWD (all-wheel drive) variant is gone. All X70 variants are two-wheel drive now. A new variant is the flagship Premium X 2WD.
> Slight improvement in ride and handling
Standard safety equipment for all variants consists of six SRS airbags, rear seat ISOFIX with top tether anchorage, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Hold Assist (HHA) and Hill Descent Control (HDC).
Standard kit across all X70 variants include voice recognition technology, an air purifier system, electric parking brake and auto brake hold, an 8-inch touchscreen with voice command, automatic dual-zone air conditioning and six USB ports.
The entry-level X70 has 17-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlamps, fabric seats, and a rear view camera.
The Executive 2WD variant gets better kit like 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps with daytime running lights, faux leatherette seats, a driver's powered seat and a 360-degree camera system.
The Premium 2WD variant gets 19-inch alloy wheels, Nappa leather seats, two front powered seats, Intelligent High Beam Control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and Advanced driver assistance systems like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS).
The flagship Premium X 2WD variant gets a panoramic sunroof.
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