Proton X70 SUV Coming to Pakistan in December

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”.

Now lets take a minute and talk about these two cars individually and what exactly is being introduced here in Pakistan.

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

Proton X70 SUV, Proton X70, Proton X70 Pakistan, Proton X70 SUV Pakistan — Proton X70’s front.

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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