Pakistan’s auto industry is hitting the heights with more and more new car launches. The past two years have brought several notable brand names in the country. Most of the new comers established their presence on the local roads in no time. Just recently we shared the news of Morris Garages coming to the local market. We also informed the fans about the launch of the cheapest sedan in Pakistan by the Chinese company Changan. Here, we have another great news for you! The Proton X70 launch in Pakistan is around the corner.
The Malaysian SUV Proton X70 is unveiled in the country. The company organized the ceremony in Karachi. The SUV represents a beautiful face of premium comfort and dynamic design language. Owing to the hype in the SUV sector, we can expect Proton X70 to give great competition to the category.
Proton X70 Launch in Pakistan
The Proton X70 launch in Pakistan is expected to happen soon. The process is speeding up with the launch ceremony held in Karachi. The company has unveiled the long-awaited SUV and highlighted all the main features of the vehicle. The Malaysian company’s ceremony revealed two colors of the SUV. As exhibited, the Proton SUV has a red and a grey color. Both the colors reflect a modern and premium look and feel of the car.
Revealed Features
For all the curious fans, we have gathered some major details ahead of the Proton X70 launch in Pakistan. The overall status of the car is highly appealing. The Malaysian SUV comes with a 1500cc Turbocharged Gasoline-Direct engine, a comfortable seating capacity for 5 passengers, and many exciting interior features.
As of now, the company has not revealed all the details about the features. However, we have compiled some details for the fans so they can figure out whats coming to the market.
Engine Details
One thing is for sure that the new Proton X70 will be a sporty and powerful vehicle. The overall output of the SUV in regards to the engine performance can surprise the fans. The Malaysian SUV comes with a 1500cc Turbocharged Gasoline-Direct engine that is capable of delivering competitive driving experience.
If we talk about the power output, the Gasoline-Direct engine can produce a horsepower of 177 with a 255Nm torque.
Cabin Space
The new SUV is designed with an aim to deliver comfort. The cabin space features a seating capacity of 5 adults. The seats are comfortable and high-quality interior adds to comfortable riding experience.
Expected Features
These features are not revealed by the company as of yet. We can expect the details to arrive within the three coming weeks. However, many reports reflect the following details of the features in the Proton X70 SUV.
Interior
The Proton X70 is a CBU and may contain most of the features that any Malaysia-specific SUV has. However, there is also a chance that we may observe a few changes as the vehicle comes to Pakistan’s local market.
The vehicle will feature leather seats and interior detailing. the Premium variant will showcase the use of Nappa leather inside the cabin. A panoramic sunroof will dominate the roof of the top-of-the-line variant. The standard features include multi function steering wheel, push-button start/stop, power mirrors, welcome lights, power windows, day-and-night rear-view mirror, adjustable and ventilated seats, and dual-zone climate control with rear air vents. The climate control system will also have an air-purifier for a clean cabin environment.
Infotainment System
The Proton X70 has some exciting details for the fans. The LCD display will be a touchscreen panel with cell phone connectivity for audio streaming. Whats great about this infotainment system is that it will be a Geely Smart Ecosystem Infotainment (GKUI) program. Using this, you will be able to operate several functions with a smart voice recognition. Apart from the media controls, you will also be able to control the climate settings.
Additionally, the infotainment system will be a 4G WiFi capable system with a GSM SIM slot. The benefit of the Malaysian SUV is that you can integrate several functions in the car with the option of WiFi and SIM slot.
If we talk about the audio situation, the SUV will have 8 speakers in all the trims. The high-end variants will also have an amplifier and sub-woofer. This means that you will have no need to customize the audio system of your premium SUV.
Exterior
The standard exterior features include halogen headlamps, with day light running (DRL) lights and a classy modern car design. If we look into the expectations of the higher-end variants, we may be able to find adaptive headlights with LED and auto high-beam as well as low-beam setting. The front grille on all the variants will be an “Infinite Weave Grille” inspired from the Geely Boyue.
On the back side, we will be able to find LED taillights and two exhausts beautifully contained within the rear-bumper space. You will also be able to find a rear-screen wiper, and a spoiler with brake light.
Safety Features
As per our information about the safety details ahead of the Proton X70 launch in Pakistan, there is a great news. The new X70 will have 6 airbags on all the variants offered in the country. ABS brake, auto brake hold, brake assist, hill assist, EBD, traction control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will also be included in the safety features.
The high-end variants may also feature the Advanced Driver Assistance (ADA) system. Added features include lane-assist warning, adaptive cruise-control, blind-spot monitoring, auto high-beam, and autonomous braking option. The base-grade variant will feature a reversing camera option on the back. However, the top-of-the-line variant will also have a 360-degree viewing camera system for improved safety.
Proton X70 Price in Pakistan
The unveiling ceremony held by the company did not bring the price tag to the spotlight as of yet. We can expect that to happen within a few coming weeks when the company reveals the details of all the variants.
Proton X70 Launch in Pakistan
The Malaysian automaker will offer the Proton X70 in three variants initially. The SUV will come in both AWD and FWD options. It is unclear as of this day when the company will launch this car. However, we can expect it to happen within a few coming weeks.
We will update all the latest news and information about the Malaysian SUV. Stay tuned!
