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Proton X50 and X70 – New affordable luxury SUVs launched in South Africa

 ·10 Aug 2022

The Proton X50 and X70 have arrived in South Africa, bringing luxury and reliability at an excellent price.

Test drives for the Proton SUVs begin on 15 August 2022, and they will then go on sale in September.

“We are excited to introduce these fuel-efficient vehicles to consumers across the country,” said Marius Smal, Managing Director for Proton SA.

The launch marks Proton’s re-entry into the South African market, following its acquisition by Geely – which also owns respected car brands like Volvo.

Geely purchased Proton in 2017 and has since made aggressive upgrades to bring the latest European technologies and designs to the X50 and X70.

The equivalent left-hand vehicles are so popular in other markets that over 2.8 million units have been sold worldwide.

Performance

The X50 and X70 both feature a 1.5L, three-cylinder turbocharged direct injection engine that produces up to 130KW of power and 265Nm of torque.

Geely and Volvo combined forces to produce this powerful engine, resulting in a class-leading motor that is fuel-efficient and reliable.

This engine is also designed to work with world-class compact modular architecture (CMA) – which ensures the Proton X50 and X70 meet CN/Euro 6 emission standards.

Affordable luxury

“It is now possible for consumers to step up and step into what we are calling ‘Affordable Luxury’,” said Smal on the X50 and X70.

“These new model ranges offer advanced features and performance that are on par with many other luxury brands.”

This includes various intelligent and connected features that make driving convenient and safe.

You can say “Hi Proton” to operate the windows, the sunroof, air conditioning, and more with voice control, while six USB ports provide ample charging solutions.

Multiple speakers – including an amplifier and subwoofer – then provide an exceptional entertainment experience inside the vehicle.

Importantly, the Proton X50 and X70 bring you these features – and much more – at a great price. The Proton X50 starts at under R450,000, while the X70 starts at under R530,000.

Pricing for the full range is listed below.

X50 Pricing

  • Standard – R449,900
  • Luxury – R499,900
  • Executive – R535,900
  • Premium – R579,900

X70 Pricing

  • Standard 2WD – R529,900
  • Executive 2WD – R579,900
  • Executive AWD – R629,900
  • Premium 2WD – R639,900

Click here to register your interest in the Proton X50 or X70.

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