Proton X50

Short description: Malaysian subcompact crossover SUV

Proton X50

Proton X50 Flagship (pre-facelift)

Overview
Manufacturer| Proton
Also called| Geely Binyue (China)
Geely Coolray[1][2]
Production| September 2020 – present
Assembly| Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak (PTMSB)
Designer| Jamie Barrett
Body and chassis
Class| Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style| 5-door SUV
Layout| Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform| Geely BMA platform
Related| Geely Icon
Lynk & Co 06
Powertrain
Engine|

* Petrol:
* 1.5 L JLH-3G15T PFI I3 turbo
* 1.5 L JLH-3G15TD T-GDI I3

Transmission| 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase| 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length| 4,330 mm (170.5 in)
Width| 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height| 1,609 mm (63.3 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight| 1,325–1,370 kg (2,921.1–3,020.3 lb)

The Proton X50 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Malaysian car maker Proton. Marketed as a B-segment SUV, the vehicle was revealed on 15 September 2020 and was launched on 27 October 2020. The model is the second SUV from the brand after the X70. The vehicle is a rebadged Geely Binyue with several changes, including the right-hand drive conversion and several mechanical adjustments.[3][4]

## Contents

* 1 Overview
* 2 Powertrain
* 3 Safety
* 4 Export
* 4.1 Mauritius
* 4.2 South Africa
* 4.3 Mozambique
* 4.4 Trinidad & Tobago
* 4.5 Vietnam
* 5 Sales
* 6 References
* 7 External links

## Overview

Rear (pre-facelift)

Interior (pre-facelift)

Engine

Following the purchase of Proton by Geely in 2017, Proton has secured the intellectual properties to the design, development, manufacture, sale, marketing and distribution of the Geely Binyue alongside the Boyue (X70) and Jiaji.[5] Camouflaged prototypes were seen being tested on public roads in Malaysia since February 2019.[6][7]

As the Geely Binyue, the car is underpinned with the same BMA platform jointly developed by Geely and Volvo.[8] The exterior design development of the Binyue was led by Jamie Barrett.[9] Proton's head designer and Geely claimed that the design of the vehicle was inspired by a fighter jet.[10]

As opposed to the X70 which was initially imported from China, the X50 is built in the Proton plant in Tanjung Malim from day one with a local content of 40 percent and contains 406 parts specific to the X50.[11][12][13] The first unit rolled off the assembly line on 15 September 2020.[14] At launch, the X50 was available in four grades: which are Standard, Executive, Premium, and Flagship.[15]

In June 2024, the X50 RC (short for 'Running Change') debuted with changes includes increased number of standard features across the line-up, the touchscreen infotainment system features a faster processor and on-board Spotify, improved camera quality for the 360-degree camera system followed by customer feedback, improved NVH levels and its engine is locally assembled in the Proton plant instead of being imported from China. The exterior styling and engine specifications remain unchanged.[16] In July 2025, the facelifted X50 was launched.[17]

## Powertrain

The X50 is offered with two engine options in Malaysia, both are 1.5-litre three-cylinder unit with turbocharger coded JLH-3G15TD jointly co-developed by Geely and Volvo.[18] The port-injection engine variant is available as standard, and the direct-injection engine for the Flagship variant.[19][20]

Petrol engines[21]

Model  | Engine  | Power  | Torque  | Transmissions
1.5T PFI  | 1,477 cc (90.1 cu in) I3 turbocharged | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5,500 rpm  | 226 N⋅m (23.0 kg⋅m; 167 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm  | 7-speed wet DCT
1.5 T-GDi | 1,477 cc (90.1 cu in) I3 turbocharged  | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 5,500 rpm  | 255 N⋅m (26.0 kg⋅m; 188 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm

## Safety

The X50 is equipped with four airbags, vehicle stability control, hill start assist, hill descent control and rear ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard.[22] Upper trims would receive six airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system, while the Flagship trim gained the Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) safety suite which includes adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, lane centring assist, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and automatic high beam.[23]

2020 Proton X50 Standard  ASEAN NCAP scores[24]

Overall stars  |
Adult occupant  | 43.64
Child occupant  | 21.17
Safety assist  | 19.44

## Export

### Mauritius

The X50 is sold in Mauritius since February 2022 after an announcement was made in November 2021 with pre-orders in December 2021.[25]

### South Africa

On May 31, 2022, Proton has shipped some X50 units to South Africa alongside the Proton X70 and Proton Saga.[26]

### Mozambique

The X50 is sold in Mozambique since May 2023, four variants also available.[27][28]

### Trinidad & Tobago

The X50 was launched in Trinidad & Tobago on March 13, 2024.[29]

### Vietnam

Proton reported that 200 X50s were exported to Vietnam.[30]

## Sales

Year  | Malaysia[31] | Brunei

|
|

2020  | 3,726  |
2021  | 28,462  |
2022  | 39,556  |
2023  | 30,981  | 476[32]
2024  | 22,674  |

## References

1. ↑ Co, Brent (August 13, 2019). "2020 Coolray will be Geely's first model in the Philippines". https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2020-coolray-will-be-geely-s-first-model-in-the-philippines.html. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
2. ↑ Chan, Mick (August 8, 2019). "Geely Coolray in Philippines Q4 2019 – CBU Binyue". https://paultan.org/2019/08/08/geely-coolray-in-philippines-q4-2019-cbu-binyue/. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
3. ↑ King, Nicholas (2020-10-27). "It's official: Proton X50 to be priced from RM79,200 to RM103,300 | New Straits Times" (in en). https://www.nst.com.my/cbt/2020/10/635664/its-official-proton-x50-be-priced-rm79200-rm103300.
4. ↑ "Proton X50 suspension tune explained – more comfort to suit Malaysian roads, Geely Binyue too stiff - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-30. https://paultan.org/2020/09/30/proton-x50-suspension-tune-explained-more-comfort-to-suit-malaysian-roads-geely-binyue-too-stiff/.
5. ↑ "Proton secures license to produce and sell three Geely models for ASEAN - Boyue, SX11 SUV, VF11 MPV" (in en-US). September 28, 2018. https://paultan.org/2018/09/28/proton-secures-license-to-produce-and-sell-three-geely-models-for-asean-boyue-sx11-suv-vf11-mpv/.
6. ↑ campromania (22 February 2019). "INTIP: Proton X50 dikesan sekitar Ampang dan Jalan Kuching" (in en-US). https://www.funtasticko.net/intip-proton-x50-dikesan-sekitar-ampang-dan-jalan-kuching/.
7. ↑ "INTIP: Kelibat unit ujian pertama Proton X50 berjaya dikesan" (in en-US). 21 February 2019. https://www.funtasticko.net/intip-kelibat-unit-ujian-pertama-proton-x50-berjaya-dikesan/.
8. ↑ "Proton strengthens further with investment into production, reveals new X50 model | Automotive World". 15 September 2020. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/proton-strengthens-further-with-investment-into-production-reveals-new-x50-model/.
9. ↑ tobyclarke. "Designing a World-class Car" (in en-US). http://global.geely.com/media-center/story/designing-a-world-class-car/.
10. ↑ "Did You Know That The Design Of The Proton X50 Was Inspired By A Jet Plane?". 2020-09-25. https://rojakdaily.com/btw/article/10624/did-you-know-that-the-design-of-the-proton-x50-was-inspired-by-a-jet-plane.
11. ↑ "Proton X50 SUV – 2020 launch confirmed, CKD straight - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-01-20. https://paultan.org/2020/01/20/proton-x50-suv-2020-launch-confirmed-ckd-straight/.
12. ↑ "2020 Proton X50 variant breakdown - spec differences between Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-15. https://paultan.org/2020/09/15/2020-proton-x50-variant-breakdown-spec-differences-between-standard-executive-premium-and-flagship/.
13. ↑ Yusof, Ayisy (2020-09-15). "Proton X50 rolls out at Tg Malim plant, booking opens tomorrow | New Straits Times" (in en). https://www.nst.com.my/business/2020/09/624778/proton-x50-rolls-out-tg-malim-plant-booking-opens-tomorrow.
14. ↑ "Proton strengthens further with investment into production, reveals new X50 model | Automotive World". 15 September 2020. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/proton-strengthens-further-with-investment-into-production-reveals-new-x50-model/.
15. ↑ "Proton X50: What's the difference between Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship?" (in en-GB). 2020-10-27. https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/10/27/proton-x50-malaysia-standard-executive-premium-flagship-full-spec-breakdown/.
16. ↑ Chan, Mick (2024-06-04). "2024 Proton X50 RC launched - same looks, better 360 cam and NVH, still RM86k-RM113k, new RM7k discount - paultan.org" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2024/06/04/2024-proton-x50-rc-launched-same-looks-better-360-cam-and-nvh-from-rm86k-plus-rm7k-discount/.
17. ↑ Lee, Jonathan (24 July 2025). "2025 Proton X50 facelift launched – major redesign, 181 PS 1.5L turbo 4-cyl, RM4k rebate, from RM86k - paultan.org" (in en-MY). https://paultan.org/2025/07/24/2025-proton-x50-facelift-launched-major-redesign-181-ps-1-5l-turbo-4-cyl-rm4k-rebate-fr-rm86k/.
18. ↑ "The Truth About Proton's X50 Engine - Insights - Carlist.my" (in English). https://www.carlist.my/news/the-truth-about-proton-s-x50-engine-80519/80519/.
19. ↑ "Proton X50 - 1.5T PFI port-injection three-cylinder turbo engine will be used on future Proton models - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-30. https://paultan.org/2020/09/30/proton-x50-1-5t-pfi-port-injection-three-cylinder-turbo-unit-will-be-used-on-future-proton-models/.
20. ↑ "Proton X50 - Geely releases official info on new 1.5T PFI port injection 3-cyl turbo engine for the first time - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-09-24. https://paultan.org/2020/09/24/proton-x50-geely-releases-official-info-on-new-1-5t-pfi-port-injection-3-cyl-turbo-engine-for-the-first-time/.
21. ↑ "Proton X50 SUV launched – RM79,200 to RM103,300 - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2020-10-27. https://paultan.org/2020/10/27/proton-x50-suv-launched-rm79200-to-rm103300/.
22. ↑ Raj, Mark Ryan (2 October 2020). "Speed, safety and style: What it's like to be behind the wheel of new Proton X50 | Malay Mail" (in en). https://www.malaymail.com/news/drive/2020/10/02/speed-safety-and-style-what-its-like-to-be-behind-the-wheel-of-new-proton-x/1908807.
23. ↑ OTO. "Proton X50: Safety features explained" (in en). https://www.zigwheels.my/car-news/proton-x50-safety-features-explained.
24. ↑ Proton X50 Digital Report
25. ↑ Awaludin, Mohd Farid (2022-02-11). "Proton X50 kini di Mauritius, harga bermula RM121k" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2022/02/11/proton-x50-kini-di-mauritius-harga-bermula-rm121k/.
26. ↑ "PROTON SENDS FIRST SHIPMENT OF CARS TO SOUTH AFRICA". https://www.proton.com/en/press-release/2022/may/proton-sends-first-shipment-of-cars-to-south-africa.
27. ↑ Lye, Gerard (13 June 2023). "2023 Proton X50 and X70 launched in Mozambique" (in en-MY). https://paultan.org/2023/06/13/2023-proton-x50-and-x70-launched-in-mozambique/.
28. ↑ "Entreposto launches ?Proton?, the new car brand in Mozambique". 26 May 2023. https://mznews.co.mz/en/entreposto-lanca-proton-a-nova-marca-automovel-em-mocambique/.
29. ↑ "Proton expands to Caribbean partnering Ansa in Trinidad and Tobago | New Straits Times". 25 August 2024. https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/08/1096492/proton-expands-caribbean-partnering-ansa-trinidad-and-tobago.
30. ↑ https://autodeal.my/proton-telah-eksport-200-unit-pertama-x50-versi-pemanduan-sebelah-kiri-ke-vietnam-ceo-geely-auto/
31. ↑ Malaysia, Government of. "Car Popularity Explorer | data.gov.my" (in en-GB). https://data.gov.my/dashboard/car-popularity.
32. ↑ "PROTON SETS NEW SALES RECORD FOR BRUNEI". 19 February 2024. https://www.proton.com/en/happenings/2024/february/proton-sets-new-sales-record-for-brunei.

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Proton road vehicle timeline, 1985–present

Type | 1980s  | 1990s  | 2000s  | 2010s  | 2020s
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0
City car |  |  | Tiara |  | Savvy |  | Saga
Subcompact |  |  | Satria / Compact / 300 Series / GTi | Satria Neo |  |
Saga / Knight / Iswara / Mpi / LMST | Saga / S16 / FL / FLX |
|  |  |  | Iriz
|  |  |  | Persona
Compact |  |  | Wira / Persona / 400 Series | Persona / GEN•2 Persona |
|  |  | GEN•2 | Suprima S |  |
|  |  |  | Prevé |  |
|  | Waja / Impian | Inspira |  |
Mid-size |  |  | Perdana |  | Perdana
Coupé |  |  | Putra / Coupé / M21 |  | Putra |  |  |
Utility |  |  |  | Arena / Jumbuck |  |
Microvan |  |  |  | Juara |  |  |
Minivan |  |  |  |  | Ertiga |  |
|  |  | Exora
SUV |  |  |  |  | X50
|  |  |  | X70

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