Know all the features of Proton X70 SUV gifted to PM Imran

The Malaysian PM had gifted the Proton SUV to PM Imran Khan during his visit to Pakistan this year.

LAHORE (Web Desk) - Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s gifted Proton X70 SUV to Prime Minister Imran Khan during a ceremony organised in Islamabad, but how efficient really is this car?

Under the hood of the Proton X70 sits a 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDi) engine capable of producing 184PS at 5,500 rpm and 285 Nm of torque.

Depending on the variant, power is transferred to the road via either front wheels or all wheels, both through a six-speed automatic transmission with Manual Mode.

Wheels selection are from 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloys.

Standard exterior equipment includes auto headlights, LED front fog lights and LED rear combination lights. However, only the three upper variants get LED projector headlights with daytime running lights while the base Standard 2WD gets halogen units.

Moving inside, the X70 receives leather steering wheel, steering mode selection, LCD meter combination, drive mode selection (Normal, Eco and Sport), rear seats with 60:40 split folding, dual zone air-con and a built-in air purifier system.

Unique to the range-topping Premium 2WD are the plush Nappa leather for the steering wheel and seats, along with powered front seats and lumbar support for the driver seat.

The infotainment system is served by an 8-inch touchscreen featuring Voice Command, online music streaming, online navigation, as well as smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity. There s also Proton Link App for the infotainment remote control and vehicle status.

In safety department, all variants of the X70 are equipped with six airbags, ISOFIX, ABS, EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, hill hold assist, hill descent control and emergency stop signal.

Proton offers its customers not one or two but four variants- Standard 2WD, Executive 2WD, Executive AWD, and Premium 2WD.

Making debut for the first time ever in Proton cars is the advanced safety features, available to the Premium 2WD.

This consists of autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot information system and intelligent high beam control.

Prices for the Proton X70 start at RM99,800 (Rs374000) upwards to RM123,800 (Rs4640000) and each purchase comes with Xtra Packages which includes Xtra Service Package, Xtra Low Financing Rate, Xtra Warranty Coverage and Xtra Data Package. 

Specifications

1.8 liter T-GDI DOHC engine

1,799 cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

184 PS (181 hp) at 5,500 rpm, 285 Nm from 1,700 to 4,400 rpm

Six-speed torque converter automatic transmission with manual shift mode

Three drive modes – Normal, Eco and Sport

Electronic power-assisted steering with Normal and Sport modes

Electronic parking brake

MacPherson struts (front), multi-link with stabilizer bar (rear)

Ventilated brake discs (front), solid discs (rear)

Exterior

Halogen projector headlamps with automatic on/off function

LED rear combination taillights

LED front fog lamps

17-inch alloy wheels with 225/65 profile tires

Electronic power-folding side mirrors

Keyless entry

Interior

Black leather-wrapped steering wheel with on-wheel controls

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment

Seven-inch LCD instrument cluster display

Push-button start

Electronic power windows with anti-trap for driver-side window

Black fabric seats and upholstery

Manually-adjustable front seats

60:40 split-folding rear seats

Automatic dual-zone climate control with rear vents and air purification system

Eight-inch touchscreen infotainment with voice command, online music streaming, navigation, smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot

Proton Link App to check vehicle status, remote functionality

Six speakers

Six USB ports – one for data, five for charging

Tonneau cover

18-inch steel spare wheel with 155/85 profile tire

Safety

Six airbags (front, side, and curtain)

Rear seat Isofix child seat anchors with top tethers

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist

Auto brake hold

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Traction control

Hill Hold Assist (HHA)

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

Four rear parking sensors

Reverse camera