From RM 90k, 2025 Proton X50 facelift launched in Malaysia – 3 variants, 4‑cyl 1.5T, 181 PS/290 Nm

The 2025 Proton X50 facelift has been launched in Malaysia. As mentioned during the first reveal, the lineup has been revised to three variants, with prices starting from:

1.5TD Executive – RM 89,800
1.5TD Premium – RM 101,800
1.5TD Flagship – RM 113,300

All prices are on-the-road without insurance. For reference, the previous X50 was priced from RM 86,300 for the Standard variant, and RM 93,300 for the Executive variant. Meanwhile, prices for the Premium and Flagship variants are unchanged.

2025 Proton X50 Performance

All variants now use the 1.5 litre DOHC i-GT turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine, producing 181 PS at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 3,500 rpm. Paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, power goes to the front wheels. There are four drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Adaptive).

Suspension remains unchanged with MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. Proton claims 0–100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.

2025 Proton X50 Variant Breakdown

1.5TD Executive

Exterior

LED auto headlamps, LED
DRLs, full-width LED taillights
17-inch alloy wheels with 215/60 R17 tyres

Interior & Tech

Fabric seats with manual adjustment
Single-zone auto air-con with rear vents
Auto wipers
8.88-inch digital instrument display
14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (Atlas OS, Android 10, 6GB RAM, 64GB storage)
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
“Hi Proton” voice assistant (with Bahasa Malaysia support)
2 USB ports front (A + C), 2 USB ports rear (A + C)
Electric parking brake with auto brake hold

Safety

6 airbags (front, side, curtain)
ABS with EBD and brake assist
ESC, traction control
Hill start assist, hill descent control
Blind spot monitoring
Rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning, door opening warning
Reverse camera
Front and rear parking sensors
No ADAS

1.5TD Premium

Adds on top of Executive:

Exterior

Silver roof rails
Red brake calipers
18-inch two-tone alloy wheels with 215/55 R18 tyres

Interior & Tech

6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
Faux leather upholstery
72-colour ambient lighting with rhythmic mode
6 speakers
Powered tailgate
360-degree camera with transparent mode

Safety

Autonomous emergency braking
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
Lane centring assist
Lane keeping assist
Traffic sign recognition
Auto high beam
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

1.5TD Flagship

Adds on top of Premium:

Exterior

Rear spoiler with carbon-look pattern
Black roof and door mirrors

Interior & Tech

Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Black and red interior with red stitching
Black headliner
Semi-transparent sun visors
Panoramic glass sunroof with powered sunshade
Qi wireless charger (driver’s side only)

Safety

Park assist

Colours offered include Snow White, Passion Red, Jet Grey, Armour Silver and the new Teal Bayou Green (replacing Ocean Blue). The Flagship variant gets a black contrast roof and black door mirrors on selected colours.