Proton X70
| Proton X70 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Also called | Geely Boyue |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Assembly | China: Ningbo, Zhejiang (2019) Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak (PTMSB, 2020–present) Pakistan: Karachi (Al-Haj Group, 2021–present) |
| Designer | Azlan Othman |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2018-present) Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (2018-2024) |
| Platform | Geely NL |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic (CBU 2018-2019) 7-speed wet DCT (CKD 2019-present) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Length | 4,519 mm (177.9 in) |
| Width | 1,831 mm (72.1 in) |
| Height | 1,694 mm (66.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,585–1,675 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. 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.