Proton X70

Proton X70
Overview
ManufacturerProton
Also calledGeely Boyue
Production2018–present
AssemblyChina: Ningbo, Zhejiang (2019)
Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak (PTMSB, 2020–present)
Pakistan: Karachi (Al-Haj Group, 2021–present)
DesignerAzlan Othman[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformGeely NL
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed automatic (CBU)
7-speed wet DCT (CKD)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,519 mm (177.9 in)
Width1,831 mm (72.1 in)
Height1,694 mm (66.7 in)
Curb weight1,585–1,675 kg (3,494–3,693 lb)

The Proton X70 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Malaysian car maker Proton. Marketed as a C-segment SUV, the car was launched on 12 December 2018, unveiled in a ceremony by then-prime minister and former Proton chairman Mahathir Mohamad.[2] Being the first SUV released by Proton, it is conceived by rebadging the Geely Boyue, following the acquisition of Proton by Geely Automobile Holdings in 2017. The X70 is distinguishable from the Boyue by some design element differences and its right-hand drive configuration.

In the beginning, the X70 was fully imported (CBU or completely built-up) from China, but since February 2020 the locally assembled version (CKD or complete knocked down) was made available with several notable mechanical changes.[3]

  1. ^ "Designing A New Identity for PROTON". Geely. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Proton X70 SUV launched in Malaysia: RM100k to 124k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  3. ^ "2020 Proton X70 CKD - full spec-by-spec comparison". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.