Beware of Proton X50 fake price list

KUALA LUMPUR: Yes, doing rounds of the internet these days is a Proton X50 price list. We were excited seeing it first, but something didn't seem right - the automaker did not back it. Initially, it seemed like a leaked side from an upcoming presentation, but soon things got clear. Proton recently cleared the air, stating that the 'price list of the upcoming PROTON X50 has not been released or disclosed at this point in time.' So, the rumoured price list that's being circulated is FAKE.

While the automaker has kept the X50 price undercover,  taking clues from X70's competitive pricing strategy, the market expects the X50 price to be started somewhere around RM 80,000 - RM 90,000.

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Further, a lot about the upcoming B-segment SUV is out in the open. Recently, Proton shared details about Proton X50 variants and exterior colour options. Aspects of which are given below.

The Proton X50 variants options include -

• 1.5T Standard
• 1.5T Executive
• 1.5T Premium
• 1.5 TGDi Flagship

A 1.5-litre turbo engine powers all the trims, however, in the range-topping TGDi Flagship model, it makes higher output than the rest. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission option remains common. Proton X50's standard feature list includes six SRS airbags, full LED headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear AC vents, an 8-inch infotainment head unit, and a reverse camera. For detailed information on X50, click here.

Proton X50 will be offered in six exterior colour options, they are

• Snow White
• Armour Silver
• Jet Grey
• Ocean Blue
• Passion Red
• Citric Orange

Proton has begun producing the X50 at its Tanjung Malim plant and is also hosting an online slogan contest for the car. With so much going around, we suspect a launch soon.

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