The 2024 Proton X50 RC (quick for Working Change) has acquired ‘overwhelming response’, based on its maker. The refreshed SUV raked in 8,000 bookings in only one month since its debut in June, and Proton says that demand has far exceeded its expectations.
“In response to this overwhelming demand, Proton is ramping up manufacturing to expedite supply timeline for keen clients by August 2024,” the corporate mentioned in an announcement. Since its debut in October 2020, Proton has bought 115,262 models of the X50 (contains exports, until June 2024), which it says has been Malaysia’s best-selling SUV.
“We’re thrilled to see such distinctive reserving numbers within the first month alone, which demonstrates the sturdy enchantment of the 2024 Proton X50. This reaffirms our dedication to delivering excellent worth and high quality to our clients,” mentioned Roslan Abdullah, CEO of Proton Edar.
“We perceive the joy and anticipation surrounding the 2024 Proton X50, and we need to guarantee our clients that we’re doing every thing potential to satisfy their expectations,” he added.
Roslan, who can also be deputy CEO of Proton, mentioned that each one clients who’re entitled for the early fowl promotion of a RM7,000 money low cost and RM1,000/RM1,500 trade-in help will obtain it accordingly.
To recap, the X50 RC is obtainable in the identical Commonplace, Government, Premium and Flagship variants, priced at RM86,300, RM93,300, RM101,800 and RM113,300, respectively, on-the-road with out insurance coverage. Whereas the sticker costs are unchanged, there’s an early fowl package deal for the primary 5,000 bookings, comprising a RM7,000 money low cost (all variants besides Commonplace) and RM1,500 in car trade-in overtrade help for Proton automobiles (RM1,000 for different makes).
Whereas the X50 RC’s exterior design and powertrain has been carried over unchanged, there are enhancements to NVH efficiency in over 20 areas all through the B-SUV’s physique, and all variants now get a ten.3-inch centre display screen and a digital instrument cluster (Commonplace and Government beforehand had a smaller scree and analogue dials). The top unit responds quicker because of a 3.3x extra highly effective processor, and there’s now Spotify.
There’s additionally a Proton Hyperlink cellular app for the Government onwards, and the 360-degree digicam feed has been improved. Additional comfort comes with a powered tailgate that’s normal on the Flagship and Premium (beforehand a price choice). Full particulars in our launch report.
2024 Proton X50 RC Flagship
2024 Proton X50 Premium
2024 Proton X50 Government
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