Proton Reveals X70 SUV for the Pakistani Market

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Proton Reveals X70 SUV for the Pakistani Market

Posted 32 mins ago by Waleed Shah

Al-Haj Proton offered a sneak peek at the X70 SUV that will be sold in Pakistan this month at a preview-launch ceremony in Karachi yesterday.

The Proton X70 is a compact crossover SUV that is set to take on the Hyundai Tucson, the Kia Sportage, and the MG HS in Pakistan.


As revealed at the event, the X70 will have the following features.

Design and Dimensions

The vehicles that were on display at the event were in two handsome body colors – red and metallic grey.

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The sharp front end exudes the look of a sports car with the aggressive front grille, bumper, and headlights, while the side profile resembles any other compact crossover SUV. However, the 18-inch wheels and the chrome side impacts on the bottom make the side profile pop.

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The rear end looks sporty with a Sportback-like sloping tailgate and a spoiler on top, sharp LED taillights, and a brake light at the bottom center, but the look goes a bit too far with the dual-exhausts, as the vehicle only has a 1.5 liter 3-cylinder engine that does not need more than a single exhaust tip to perform well.


However, on the whole, the X70 is a handsome SUV.

Performance

The X70 will be powered by a 1.5-liter, turbocharged, 3-cylinder petrol engine that makes 176 hp and 255 Nm of torque. All the power is sent either to the front wheels or all the wheels (depending on the variant) via a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.

The SUV has ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) technology. Regarding the suspension setup, the vehicle has McPherson Struts at the front and a multi-link coil-spring suspension at the back. Both the variants will feature the eco-driving mode and the sports driving mode.

Convenience

The X70 will initially be offered in Pakistan as a Complete Built-Up Unit (CBU) imported from Malaysia. However, these CBUs have been made particularly for the Pakistani market, and as per reports, the Pakistani version of the X70 will have all the additional features of the international model.


The X70 will be presented here with three trim-levels that will all have leather-lined interiors, but only the top-of-the-line variant will have Nappa leather on the door panels, the dash, and the seats.

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The base trim and the medium trim-levels will have plain roofs while the premium trim level will have a panoramic sunroof. Furthermore, all the variants will feature a central touch-sensitive infotainment system with cell phone connectivity, a smart voice recognition and command system, and 4G WIFI connectivity with a GSM SIM slot. The top trim-level will have a premium 8-speaker sound system with an amplifier and a subwoofer


Also, all the variants will feature a full LCD-based instrument cluster that displays all the vital information of the vehicle. Among their common features are steering wheel controls, a push-start button, welcome lights, power-folding mirrors, day-night rearview mirror, power windows, power driver-adjustable + ventilated front seats, and dual-zone climate control.

Safety

As a CBU, the X70 has the same safety technology that is available in the international market, and includes:

• Six Airbags
• ABS
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist
• Hill-Start Assist
• Hill-Descent Control
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Backup Camera
• Advance Drive Assist (ADA) Package (in the premium variant) that includes:
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Auto High Beam
  • Autonomous Braking
  • A 360-degree Camera

Price

Although the X70 will initially be offered as a CBU in Pakistan, the automaker’s decision to put it into production by mid-2021 is subject to its desirability in the market.


The price will be revealed at the official launching but the community of car enthusiasts speculate that the SUV will cost between Rs. 5 million and Rs. 5.6 million which is either below or similar to the price ranges of its competitors.



The X70 has all the characteristics of a promising new addition to the Pakistani car market. However, whether it will be as well-received as the Kia Sportage – which is the benchmark of success for any new SUV – remains to be seen.

Proton Reveals X70 SUV for the Pakistani Market

Al-Haj Proton offered a sneak peek at the X70 SUV that will be sold in Pakistan this month at a preview-launch

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[Trango Towers]

Engine is too small. Pakistan has steep slopes and tough terrain and large families

 

[Morpheus]

Engine is too small. Pakistan has steep slopes and tough terrain and large families

176HP is decent. Not for terrains, but for highway and Karachi roads

 

[Trango Towers]

176HP is decent. Not for terrains, but for highway and Karachi roads

Exactly..
Its an SUV. So o I want to go to babu sir top then I will have to push it

 

[Morpheus]

Proton X70 SUV Officially Launched in Pakistan With Premium Features and Cut-Throat Price

Posted 59 mins ago by Waleed Shah

Following months of speculations on the part of the auto enthusiasts, Al-Haj Proton has offered relief to the sore eyes by officially launching the X70 SUV in Pakistan. The launch, much like those of other new vehicles in Pakistan, took place via a Facebook video stream on the 18th of December, 2020.

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The launch was hosted by famous television stars Ali Ansari and Naveen Waqar, who ushered the viewers through each stage of the launch, explained in detail about the Al-Haj Group, the Malaysian Automaker Proton and its evolution through the years. Then the floor was handed over to CEO of Al-Haj group Hilal Khan Afridi, who told the viewers about the various elements of the vehicle.

As is already known, Proton X70 is a compact crossover SUV that is set to take on the Hyundai Tucson, the Kia Sportage, DFSK Glory 580, and MG HS in Pakistan.


The online launch event can be viewed here.


In the launch stream, the X70 was revealed to have the following features:

Design and Dimensions

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The aggressive front end looks similar to that of an uber-athletic hot-hatchback with the razor-sharp front grille, bumper, and headlights, while the side profile resembles a standard compact crossover SUV with a high center of gravity, big wheels, and a tall body. However, the 18-inch wheel design and the chrome side-impact strips on the bottom make the side profile look a bit more flashy.

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The rear end design appears to be heavily inspired by the European super-SUVs, with a Sportback-like sloping tailgate and a spoiler on top, sharp LED taillights, and a brake light at the bottom center to emulate the look of a track racer. However, as stated in previous posts, the dual exhaust is only a cosmetic feature, as the vehicle features a 3-cylinder petrol engine and does not need more than one simple tail-pipe for performance.


Proton X70 shall be offered with the following body paint choices:

• Snow White
• Armor Silver
• Quartz Black
• Space Grey
• Ruby Silver

Afridi added that the vehicle’s design is themed after the elegant yet aggressive looks of a tiger. Which shows in its design, making it, on the whole, a handsome vehicle

Performance

Although the vehicle is set to have 2 variants, both of them will be powered by a 1.5-liter, turbocharged, 3-cylinder petrol engine – jointly developed by Volvo and Geely – that makes 176 hp and 255 Nm of torque. All the power is sent either to the front wheels or all the wheels (depending on the variant) via a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.

The SUV has ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) technology. Regarding the suspension setup, the vehicle has McPherson Struts at the front and a multi-link coil-spring suspension at the back. Both the variants will feature the eco-driving mode and the sports driving mode.

Variants and Features

The X70 will initially be offered in Pakistan as a Complete Built-Up Unit (CBU) imported from Malaysia. However, these CBUs have been made particularly for the Pakistani market, and as per reports, the Pakistani version of the X70 will have all the premium features of the international model.

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The X70 will be offered in two variants, i.e. the Executive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and the Premium Front Wheel Drive (FWD). Here are the features that differentiate both variants:

All the variants will feature a central 8″ touch-sensitive infotainment system with cell phone connectivity, a smart voice recognition and command system, and 4G WIFI connectivity with a GSM SIM slot. The top trim-level will have a premium 9-speaker sound system with an amplifier and a subwoofer.

Furthermore, all the variants will feature a full LCD-based instrument cluster that displays all the vital information of the vehicle. Among their common features are steering wheel controls, a push-start button, welcome lights, power-folding mirrors, day-night rearview mirror, power windows, power driver-adjustable + ventilated front seats, and dual-zone climate control.

Safety

As a CBU, the X70 has the same safety technology that is available in the international market, and includes:

• Six Airbags
• N95 Rated Air Purifier System
• ABS
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist
• Hill-Start Assist
• Hill-Descent Control
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• 360-degree 4 Cameras
• Advance Drive Assist (ADA) Package (in the premium variant) that includes:
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Auto High Beam
  • Autonomous Braking
  • A 360-degree Camera

Price

Although the X70 will initially be offered as a CBU in Pakistan, the automaker’s decision to put it into production by the 2nd quarter of 2021. However, Ibaad Jamal, Director Marketing Proton, said during the launch event that the pre-booking for the locally assembled X70’s have also begun.



Furthermore, the X70 shall be offered with a market-leading 5 years/150,000-kilometer warranty as standard, which is even better than what Kia and Hyundai offer in the Pakistani market.


The prices of the vehicle, as revealed in the launch, is going to be as follows:

CBU Price

CKD Prices

The X70 has all the characteristics of a promising new addition to the Pakistani car market. However, whether it will be as well-received as the Kia Sportage – which is the benchmark of success for any new SUV – remains to be seen.

Proton X70 SUV Officially Launched in Pakistan With Premium Features and Cut-Throat Price

Following months of speculations on the part of the auto enthusiasts, Al-Haj Proton has offered relief to the sore eyes

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Proton Saga Will Launch in Pakistan Within 4 Weeks

Posted 32 mins ago by Waleed Shah

The compact sedan segment has a lot of potential in terms of becoming one of the top segments in the Pakistani automotive market. The launch and the raging success of the Toyota Yaris is proof of the popularity of the said segment.

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Plus, the recent launch of Changan Alsvin has also received a warm welcome, as the automaker reportedly sold out all of the available units within a few days of the price announcement.

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However, a general public notion still suggests that the said segment still doesn’t nearly have enough options for the people to benefit from. Well, the news is good because, as per our sources in the auto-industry, Proton will be debuting the Saga sedan in Pakistan within a month’s time.
Initial reports suggested that the company would launch the said vehicle in January 2021, however, those plans could not be realized for unknown reasons. However, as per our source, the Saga will be making its debut within the next 4 weeks

To recap, however, Proton Saga is a subcompact sedan that doesn’t really have any competition in the market at the moment due to its super-compact size and low-price tag. The vehicle will come in three main variants, i.e. the Standard Manual, the Standard Auto, and the Premium Auto.

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All variants will feature a 1.3-liter, naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 94 horsepower and 120 newton-meters of torque. The manual variants will be mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the automatic variants shall have a 4-speed CVT automatic transmission.

Furthermore, the Standard MT/AT trim-levels will have basic features like dual front airbags, rear seat ISOFIX anchors, disc brakes with ABS, EBD, and brake assist technology, whereas the Premium AT trim-level offers additional features like stability control, traction control, hill start assist, front parking sensors, and a reverse camera.

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Although the price of the vehicle will be revealed upon its official launch, a source from within the company did hint that the car will be reasonably priced. He said that the Saga sedan is to Malaysia what Suzuki Mehran was to Pakistan in terms of affordability and that Proton seeks to have the Saga sedan be an ‘every man’s car’ in Pakistan which offers the best value for money to car buyers.

Proton Saga Will Launch in Pakistan Within 4 Weeks

The compact sedan segment has a lot of potential in terms of becoming one of the top segments in the

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