The Malaysian car manufacturer Proton Holdings is all prepared to launch their Proton X70 SUV in Pakistan in the coming weeks with the help of its local partner Al-Haj Group, who are known for successfully introducing FAW cars in the local market.
According to the latest reports, the Malaysian car manufacturer is all set to make its official debut in Pakistan with the launch of Proton X70 SUV by mid-December.
The automotive industry in Pakistan that was once dominated by the BIG3 (Honda, Toyota and Suzuki) has seen a lot of competition this year with many car manufacturers trying to secure their place in the automotive sector here while taking advantage of the Automotive Development Policy (ADP) 2016-21.
Proton Holdings is reportedly starting off by launching their Proton X70 SUV in Pakistan in the form of a Completely Built Unit (CBU) imported from Malaysia to take advantage of the ADP 2016-21 that allows a waiver of 50 percent duty on the import of the first 100 units for launch purposes.
Once the company successfully sells the first 100 units, the vehicle will be assembled locally in Pakistan as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) unit.
Proton will reportedly have one dealership each in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad at launch and later add more to their network based on the initial demand once they start booking these vehicles.
The company has already started advertising their arrival in Pakistan through radio and mentioned some of the features while emphasizing on the “voice command function”.
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Now lets take a minute and talk about these two cars individually and what exactly is being introduced here in Pakistan.
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About Proton X70 SUV
The Proton X70 SUV was first introduced in Malaysia last year and is basically a re-branded ‘Geely Boyue’ with some exterior and interior changes and a right hand drive.
According to reports, the company will be introducing three variants of the vehicle in Pakistan which include the Executive 2WD, Premium 2WD and Premium AWD.
Proton X70 Executive Features
All variants will have the following base specifications:
- 1.5L TGDi engine
- 7-speed dual clutch transmission
- 6 SRS airbags
- LED headlamps with DRL
- Front welcome lamps
- 18” alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
- 8” infotainment head unit with online navigation
- 8 speakers
- 360 camera
- Air purifier system
- Power tailgate
- Driver power seat
- Front seats ventilation
Proton X70 Premium Features
The Premium variant will have the following additions:
- Advanced Driver Assistance System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- 19” alloy wheels
- Power tailgate with foot sensor
- Nappa leather seats
- Front passenger power seat with ‘boss’ switch
- 9 speakers with power amplifier & subwoofer
Engine
The vehicle will be equipped 3 cylinder 1.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) co-developed by Geely and Volvo and capable of producing an impressive 174hp and 255Nm of torque. Furthermore, the Proton X70 SUV will have a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with option for manual mode.
Interior Features
- Leather steering wheel
- Steering switches for audio, hands-free telephone and cruise control
- Steering mode selection between sports and normal
- LCD meter combination
- Drive mode selection between normal, economy and sports
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Intelligent entry with push start button
- Front welcome lamps
- Power windows
- Leather seats
- Driver power seat (6-way)
- Driver power lumbar (2-way)
- Front passenger power seat (4-way)
- Front ventilated seats
- Auto dual zone air-conditioning
- Rear air vents
- Air purifier system
Infotainment System
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Voice command
- Online music streaming
- Online navigation
- Weather forecast
- Bluetooth connectivity
- 4G & WiFi
- Proton Link App (remote control and vehicle status)
- 8 speakers (Executive), 9 speakers with Power Amplifier & Subwoofer (Premium)
- USD Ports (DATA and Charging)
Exterior Features
- LED Projector Headlamps
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Auto Headlamps
- Front Fog Lamps
- Auto Rain Sensing Front Wipers
- Power Tailgate
Safety
- 6 SRS Airbags
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Auto Brake Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Hill Hold Assist
- Hill Descent Control
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Forward Collision Warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Information System
- Door Opening Warning System
- Intelligent High Beam Control
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Front Parking Sensors
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Reverse Camera
- 360 Camera
- Immobilizer & Anti-theft Alarm
Proton X70 Pictures
Exterior
Interior
There are reports of Proton also launching their Saga Sedan in Pakistan but we’ll make a separate post on the vehicle detailing information about its specifications and features.
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