Proton at this time formally introduced pricing for the X50 R3 twentieth Anniversary Version, which was previewed again in Might this yr. Restricted to simply 200 models, the celebratory mannequin is predicated on the range-topping 1.5 TGDi Flagship and retails at RM125,300 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
The RM12,000 premium over an everyday 1.5 TGDi Flagship goes in direction of an adjunct bundle which supplies the R3 twentieth Anniversary Version its distinctive look. Included within the bundle is a satin black vinyl wrap with yellow accents across the backside portion of the automobile in addition to a number of R3-branded gadgets.
These embrace a bonnet stripe, an aerokit (entrance, rear and aspect skirting), a extra outstanding rear spoiler, 18-inch stream fashioned alloy wheels (2 kg lighter than inventory) in addition to devoted badges and logos on the entrance grille and tailgate. As seen on the idea, the brake calipers are additionally completed in yellow to maintain with the R3 theme.
On the within, the headrests characteristic R3 embroidery and there’s an emblem situated on the passenger aspect of the dashboard. Rounding off the bundle are R3 ground mats and Ionix window tinting from Rhinepro.
In comparison with the automotive that was previewed earlier this yr, the model of the twentieth Anniversary Version being bought doesn’t get a lowered trip top and the wheels have ‘R3’ engraved on the rim as an alternative of a ‘Race.Rally.Analysis’ sticker.
Past the visible enhancements, the remainder of the twentieth Anniversary Version is just about the identical as an everyday X50 1.5 TGDi Flagship. The 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-three petrol engine nonetheless pumps out 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Our sister website paultan.org/BM was knowledgeable that round 180 bookings for the twentieth Anniversary Version in the course of the preview, and solely round 20 models are, so that you’d higher hurry. Deliveries of the celebratory mannequin are scheduled to start as a quickly as subsequent month, and if you wish to see it up shut, it’s at the moment on show on the ‘Unleash Your Creativeness Carnival’ occurring on the Proton Centre of Excellence this weekend.
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