Proton is a Malaysian brand. The X50 shares its underpinnings with the Chinese Geely Binyue
Have you heard the news about the Proton X50 SUV? Well, the brand might have plans to launch it in India. A test mule of the X50 has come under the radar of an automotive enthusiast, Rahul_Autospy. Read on to know more about the Proton X50!
key highlights
- Fresh spy shots of the Proton X50 has surfaced on the internet
- The Proton X50 is basically a Geely Binyue rebadged
Proton X50
The Indian automotive market has welcomed several international auto brands. One such automaker is ’MG Motor India’. While the brand itself is British, its parent company is actually a Chinese carmaker. MG has proven in the past that their products can sell in India with the right set of marketing strategies. This has made a huge wave of improvement in the sector as many other leading OEMs are planning to work their magic. Geely, which leads Volvo is one among them.
Moreover, news about Geely’s plans to set foot in India with its subsidiary brand Proton has come up. It seems like Geely might follow the footsteps of MG by presenting a non-Chinese Identity. This strategy has helped MG and the sales of its Hector in the past. So, it is an inevitable fact that it might work out for Geely as well. Even so, there is no official statement that the brand is planning to launch a vehicle in India. But there are signs that it might.
How do we know for sure? Well, Proton X50, a B-segment compact SUV that is a rebadged version of the Geely Binyue has come under the radar. Yes, we aren’t kidding. A spy shot image has surfaced on the internet of the Proton X50 test mule in India!
Let’s learn more about the Proton X50 in detail
The Proton X50 is basically a rebadged version of the Geely Binyue but with few mechanical modifications
Geely Binyue gets its DNA from the brand’s BMA modular platform, developed with Volvo. The vehicle is robust and so is the Proton X50. The X50 gets certain mechanical modifications to improve rideability and performance. As for its dimensions, the vehicle falls under the compact crossover SUV segment.
This segment is popular for holding a record number of sales. A good example will be the Hyundai Creta which has been a huge success in India. So, the brand cannot go wrong with the Proton X50 in India.
What engine could it get?
Well, the Malayasian spec X50 rolls with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine. The engine is petrol powered and has the capacity to churn out 150hp and 226Nm of torque. The Proton’s X50 is also offered in a high spec trim which gets a differently tuned engine.
This range-topping version generates 177hp of power and 255Nm of peak torque. Its engine gets mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as well.
Now that we know its potential, let us take a look at the features it rolls with!
Features
An infotainment system with connectivity features, an automatic climate control system, a Panoramic Sunroof, and an Adaptive Cruise Control among others
The Proton X50 comes with a ton of features that are necessary by today’s standards. It gets LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, quad tailpipes among others. Further, it features the following as well:
- LED instrument cluster
- Infotainment system with connectivity features
- Automatic climate control system
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Remote engine start
- 6- Airbags
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane Keep Assist
- Auto Park Assist
Will it reach Indian Shores?
Will it get launched in India?
For the vehicle to enter the Indian market, there are certain criteria to be met. SWIPE UP TO READ ABOUT THEM.
In order for the vehicle to come to India, the brand must make sure that there are enough local resources. By resources, we mean a local manufacturing unit and a well-connected dealership network. The brand must also create an ecosystem through marketing strategies. As for the Proton X50’s launch, we could expect it sometime in the future as the brand could have used the test mule for preliminary trial runs.
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