Verdict
The RM89,800 Proton X50 delivers the same 178 hp, 290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo engine and 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time as the RM101,800 Proton X50, so the RM12,000 gap does not buy extra straight-line pace. It buys a proper safety and convenience step up: autonomous braking, steering-correction lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and powered driver’s seat. For Malaysian buyers who spend time on highways or in tight car parks, those are useful daily gains. Otherwise, the cheaper X50 is the sharper-value choice.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the identical 178 hp and 290 Nm drivetrain for RM12,000 less and can live without ADAS upgrades.
Pick the Proton X50 if autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and powered driver’s seat justify the RM12,000 extra.
Key differences
- Price: RM89,800 vs RM101,800
- Kerb weight: 1,351 kg vs 1,360 kg
- Wheels and tyres: 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 GitiComfort F50 tyres vs 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 Continental UC6 SUV tyres
- Driver assistance: no autonomous braking or collision warning vs autonomous braking and collision warning
- Cruise and lane support: passive cruise control with no lane-keeping assist vs adaptive cruise control with steering-correction lane keeping
- Parking and cabin kit: reverse camera, two front parking sensors and manual driver’s seat vs 360-degree camera, four front sensors and power-adjustable…
Executive
- RM12,000 less for the same 178 hp, 290 Nm and 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 14.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus six speakers
- Same six airbags, blind spot information system and full LCD instrument display
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or steering-correction lane keeping
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
- No 360-degree camera, auto parking or powered boot
Premium
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and steering-correction lane keeping
- Adaptive cruise control and high beam assist
- 360-degree camera, auto parking, powered boot and 72-colour ambient lighting
- Costs RM12,000 more with no gain in power, torque or 0-100 km/h time
- Nine kilograms heavier at 1,360 kg versus 1,351 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,800✓ | RM101,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7DCT | 7DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Geely | Geely |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,609 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,351 kg | 1,360 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 330 litres | 330 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort F50 | Continental UC6 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Reflector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, 72-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Executive vs Premium FAQ
Is the Proton X50 or Proton X50 better?
The pricier Proton X50 is better equipped, adding autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering correction and a 360-degree camera. The cheaper Proton X50 is better value because performance is identical.
What is the price difference?
The price difference is RM12,000: RM101,800 versus RM89,800. Both use the same 178 hp, 290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo engine and seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Do both Proton X50 variants have the same performance?
Yes. Both make 178 hp at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm from 2,000 rpm, drive the front wheels through a seven-speed wet DCT, and record 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.
