With the launch of the 2026 Proton X70 MC3, the nationwide carmaker’s C-segment SUV vary has been trimmed to 2 variants, now comprised of the Govt and the Premium, and it’s the former that’s the topic of our reside picture gallery right here.
Priced at RM106,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, Proton affords a RM7,000 rebate for the primary 1,500 models of the X70 MC3 registered earlier than March 31, which signifies that the Govt variant is at the moment priced at RM99,800. In the meantime, the Premium is at the moment priced at RM112,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
Probably the most vital change on this MC3 replace is the engine, the BHE15-EFZ 1.5 litre turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder unit from Geely that additionally powers the X50 and the S70 MC1. As with its SUV and sedan rangemates, the engine within the X70 outputs 181 PS at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm of torque between 2,000 rpm and three,500 rpm, driving the entrance wheels by a seven-speed wet-dual-clutch automated.
Along with beneficial properties of 4 PS and 35 Nm over the earlier three-cylinder unit, Proton guarantees improved noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) because of switching to the 1.5 turbocharged four-pot. Total NVH is decreased by 4.5%, in line with Proton.
Gear for the X70 Govt consists of 18-inch alloy wheels on GT Radial Savero tyres measuring 225/60R18, automated wipers, six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, entrance seat air flow, artificial leather-based upholstery, entrance and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a 360-degree digital camera and a powered tailgate with key-detecting hands-free opening, yielding entry to a 515 litre boot.
For security package, the X70 MC3 Govt will get ABS with EBD and brake help, traction and stability management, hill begin help and hill descent management, a 360-degree digital camera system with 3D and clear view capabilities, entrance and rear parking sensors, and 6 airbags (entrance, facet and curtain). Of observe is the absence of ADAS that’s specified on the Premium.
The Proton X70 MC3 is offered with a five-year, limitless mileage guarantee and 6 instances free labour for scheduled servicing, in addition to a five-year knowledge package deal that gives 2 GB monthly. Exterior colors for each Govt and Premium variants of the X70 MC3 are Snow White, Armour Silver, Jet Gray and Marine Blue. See the Proton X70 MC3 Govt intimately in our reside picture gallery, under.
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