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Step Up and Into Your PROTON X50

October 17, 2022 By Rokkit

By: Proton South Africa

Car review: Proton X50 test drive.

“It was my goal to feel the successful, career driven, and motivated mid-30-year-old woman that I am and get myself into a vehicle that embodied that. I needed a vehicle that would cater to the needs of my own, my 3 kids and my husband. Enter the Proton X50 – one-half of Proton’s new flagship SUVs.

As a career woman, always on the road, I was looking for a vehicle that made me feel safe, offered me features that I could enjoy, that allowed me great fuel efficiency. I saw that PROTON SOUTH AFRICA had just launched the new PROTON X50 and I fell in love instantly.

On my Proton X50 test drive, I experienced everything promised. Beautiful dual-toned leather seats, a steering wheel that fitted perfectly in my hands, and a sunroof really set the tone for what my driving experience would be like.

I immediately noticed the power in the drive. It was smooth but it definitely had a kick to it. I went from Normal mode, Eco mode, and to Sport mode to really get a good feel of them all. The difference between all the modes is really remarkable but, in all modes, the drive remained excellent.

I moved the steering wheel from normal to sports, and that was comfortable in both drives. I enjoy how easy and convenient every change of mode is in the PROTON X50.

As we all know, the roads are not the smoothest with potholes, bumps and bends, but what I have found and what I have heard many people say who have driven the flagship SUVs, PROTON X50 or PROTON X70, is that the suspension is absolutely incredible handling the road with such remarkable control. Both cars have Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which stabilizes the car in bad weather and on bad roads, which means that you are not oversteering.

I realized how good a driver I am (without tooting my own horn) when near the end of my test drive, I heard a beeping sound. I asked what that was about and it was the lane departure warning as I had gone into an empty lane without indicating. For fun, I did it again. Not only does the PROTON X50 have lane departure assist but it also has ‘Lane Keep Assist’ kind of, subtly, pulls you back into what you are in.

The best was saved for last. I got to experience Auto Park Assist. I remember being a child and saying to my brother, “imagine a car that could park itself”. Well, now I am driving one! With a touch of a button, my PROTON parked itself! What an exciting feature!

How could I forget, since getting my very own Proton car – the PROTON X50, my boys love the “Hi Proton” feature? A voice-activated system does a lot for you, like opening the sunroof, opening the windows, turning on the music, and other fun features.

I love my PROTON X50, I love the space, the features and the performance.” Get in touch with Proton for your next Proton X50 test drive.

PROTON X50 AND PROTON X70 ARE IN SOUTH AFRICA

October 14, 2022 By Rokkit

By: Proton South Africa

The PROTON X50 and PROTON X70 have officially launched and these quality SUVs are now available in PROTON dealerships across South Africa.

PROTON is distributed by Combined Motor Holdings (CMH), the JSE-listed specialist motor retailer. With 40 years of success in motor retail, CMH is well-equipped to provide a stable platform from which to launch this brand. CMH will be supported in the market by dedicated PROTON Dealerships, countrywide.

Since the launch of PROTON SOUTH AFRICA into the playing field and the launch of the PROTON X50 and PROTON X70, it has been a welcome start. The PROTON X50 and PROTON X70 take the market on with class-leading designs and a powertrain co-developed between Geely and Volvo.

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The new PROTON models are right-hand drive versions of GEELY vehicles sold in left-hand markets around the world. The new dependable SUVs benefit from shared group engineering expertise including technology solutions also found in VOLVO models. With GEELY providing resources and support for PROTON, we can ensure that the runway for vehicles being released in the near future is exciting.

We are thrilled to announce that on purchase of a PROTON X50 or PROTON X70, customers will receive a 5-year unlimited warranty which is transferable, a move that backs up the quality promise of the product, reinforcing used-car value on trade in which we know is also a buying point that makes a massive difference. On purchase, buyers will receive 5-year roadside assistance as well as a service and maintenance plan.

The 2022 Proton X50 and Proton X70 offer a host of intelligent and connected features that make driving more convenient and safer. For enjoyment and convenience, the multiple speakers with power amplifier and subwoofer enhance the music experience while the six USB ports provide ample charging solutions. Additionally, saying “Hi PROTON” allows the driver to operate the windows, sunroof and air conditioning.

Beyond this, the PROTON X50 and Proton X70 offer enhanced features for the driver and passengers’ comfort, as well as a sophisticated look. Some of these features (depending on the variant and class) include key-activated engine starting to foot sensor boot systems, chrome finishing on the front and rear bumpers, alloy wheels, power tailgate with foot sensor and Nappa leather seats with black headlining. The PROTON X70 comes with PROTON Intelligent Air Purification System (P-IAPS) – a combination of an N95 cabin filter (incorporated into the air-conditioning) and air purifier system; combined they work twice as efficiently to improve the air quality inside the cabin.

Based on current market demand, the new PROTON X50 and PROTON X70 are quality SUV vehicles set within an affordable pricing bracket. The Proton X50, starting from R449 900, and Proton X70, starting from R529 900, will be available for purchase from September 2022.

Jebb Mcintosh - CMH Group CEO at the Proton X50 and proton X70 launch in South Africa — PROTON is distributed by Combined Motor Holdings (CMH), the JSE-listed specialist motor retailer.

Consumers across the country will be pleasantly surprised by these fuel-efficient vehicles. PROTON has created these products that fulfil the desire for an SUV that is not only outstanding in performance, features and aesthetic appeal but is also affordable to own and run. The fuel consumption of the PROTON X50 is 6.5L/100km and the fuel consumption of the PROTON X70 is 7.8L/100km.

Now that is ‘Affordable Luxury.’

Proton South Africa Opens Its Doors with 2 Flagship SUVs and 20 New Dealerships

September 21, 2022 By Rokkit

By: TopAuto (15/09/2022) Proton South Africa opens its doors with 2 SUVs on offer and 20 dealerships incoming

The X50 and X70 flagship SUVs from the Malaysian carmaker Proton have finally gone on sale in South Africa after the automaker announced its re-entry into the local market in May.

The introduction will be complemented by establishing 20 dealerships within the country’s borders by the end of 2022 along popular routes.

The X50 as the smaller model of the two is available from a starting price of R449,900 while the flagship X70 can be had from R529,900.

Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) is Proton’s official distributor in South Africa and the company said it already stocks a full range of replacement parts for the two flagship SUVs.

X50 Specs

The new Proton X50 is available in four trim levels starting with the Standard, then the Luxury, Executive, and Premium.

Features fitted to every model include LED headlamps with daytime running lights, a multi-drive-mode programme, cruise control, keyless entry and start, manual air-conditioning with rear-row vents, four speakers, a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, ABS with brake assist, hill-hold assist, and hill descent control.

This is alongside an 8-inch infotainment system offering Bluetooth, voice control, and “smartphone connectivity” – though it must be noted that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not supported by Proton’s vehicles.

The X50 Luxury model further brings automatic headlight operation, front fog lamps, front parking sensors, and a leatherette steering wheel and seats.

On the Executive, buyers can additionally expect roof rails, a digital driver’s display, automatic aircon, a larger 10.25-inch infotainment unit with more voice control functions, two extra speakers, a 360-degree camera, and a tyre-pressure monitoring system.

The range-topping X50 Premium then gets all of the above along with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, and a variety of driver aids such as autonomous emergency braking, forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot information, and intelligent high-beam control.

The Standard and Luxury also wear 17-inch wheels, while the Executive and Premium stand on 18-inch alloys.

As for power, the Proton crossover makes do with a 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol motor and seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission delivering drive to the front wheels.

In the Standard, Luxury, and Executive this combination generates 110kW and 226Nm, whereas the Premium puts out a higher 130kW and 255Nm.

The South African pricing and model line-up for the new Proton X50 are as follows:

Proton X50 1.5T Standard – R449,900
Proton X50 1.5T Luxury – 499,900
Proton X50 1.5T Executive – R535,900
Proton X50 1.5T Premium – R579,900

This price includes a 5-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year/80,000km service plan.

X70 SUV Specs

Unlike the X50, the big X70 is only available in Standard, Executive, and Premium X grades.

The entry-level model is equipped with automatic headlamps, LED fog lamps, a leather steering wheel, fabric seats, cruise control, a digital driver’s display, keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, ABS with brake assist, auto brake hold, hill descent assist, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, and 17-inch wheels.

Across the entire X70 range an 8-inch media display is also installed with between six and nine speakers, depending on the chosen specification.

The Executive steps it up with rain-sensing wipers, LED headlights, a powered tailgate, leatherette seats, a powered driver seat, ventilated front seats, two more speakers, front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and rims measuring 18 inches.

Notably, the X70 Executive is the only Proton you can currently buy in South Africa in all-wheel drive.

For the Premium X, additional bells and whistles comprise a foot sensor for opening the tailgate, Nappa Leather seats, an electric front passenger seat, autonomous emergency braking, forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind-spot information, intelligent headlight operation, tyre-pressure monitoring, a door opening warning system, and 19-inch alloys.

The larger X70 also employs the same 1.5-litre drivetrain as its smaller brother, with the whole range putting out 130kW and 255Nm.

The South African pricing and model line-up for the new Proton X70 are as follows:

Proton X70 1.5T Standard – R529,900
Proton X70 1.5T Executive – R579,900
Proton X70 1.5T Executive AWD – R629,900
Proton X70 1.5T Premium X – R639,900

Each purchase comes with a 5-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year/80,000km service plan.

The eagerly awaited flagship SUVs are now on sale in 20 dealerships across South Africa

Step Up and Into Your PROTON X50

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