proton x70 – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ Get the latest trusted reviews, breaking news and expert insights in consumer tech, cars, gadgets, and digital lifestyle. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:57:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://media.vernonchan.com/2018/05/cropped-Artboard-300px-1-32x32.png proton x70 – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ 32 32 2020 Proton X70 CKD: All you need to know https://vernonchan.com/2020-proton-x70-ckd-price-specs/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:03:05 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=58248 PROTON has just taken the wraps off its 2020 Proton X70 SUV, built at the company’s newly refurbished plant in Tanjung Malim. The award-winning SUV introduces several key new features, headlined by the spanking new seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (7DCT). Variants PROTON has dropped the all-wheel drive (AWD) variant and also introduced a Premium model […]

The post 2020 Proton X70 CKD: All you need to know by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> 2020 Proton X70 CKD: New details leaked https://vernonchan.com/2020-proton-x70-ckd-details-specs-leaked/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:08:08 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=58197 The locally-assembled (CKD) 2020 Proton X70 is set for its grand launch tomorrow but that hasn’t stopped details from being leaked on the web. As paraded out in the open by car enthusiast The Ajerul, we now know some key details of Proton’s SUV. Here’s what we already know: the 2020 Proton X70 is assembled […]

The post 2020 Proton X70 CKD: New details leaked by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> Things you need to know about the 2020 Proton X70’s new 7-speed DCT gearbox https://vernonchan.com/2020-proton-x70-7-speed-dct-7dct/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:29:59 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=58079 On 13 December 2019, the first 2020 Proton X70 rolled off the production line in Tanjung Malim, exactly one year and one day after the SUV was introduced in Malaysia. Malaysia’s best-selling C-segment premium SUV is now proudly locally-assembled, with the CKD variant set for the official launch soon. Assembled at PROTON’s new MYR1.2 billion […]

The post Things you need to know about the 2020 Proton X70’s new 7-speed DCT gearbox by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> CKD 2020 Proton X70 to get 7-speed dual-clutch transmission https://vernonchan.com/2020-proton-x70-ckd-7-speed-dct/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:11:17 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=58048 PROTON is set for its first big launch of the year—the locally-assembled 2020 Proton X70. The national automaker confirmed that the CKD model will feature a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission co-developed by Geely and Volvo, in place of the six-speed slushbox on the current model. The seven-speed wet clutch gearbox is the same one found on […]

The post CKD 2020 Proton X70 to get 7-speed dual-clutch transmission by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> Could this be the first Proton X70 crash in Malaysia? https://vernonchan.com/first-proton-x70-crash-malaysia/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:40:25 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=51283 Barely a month after its official launch, there’s been a crash involving the Proton X70. As widely spread across social media, the accident occurred along Jalan Kereta Api Lama, Kapar, Selangor. Judging from the photos, the crash looks pretty nasty. The SUV was heading towards Kampung Tok Muda Kapar, Selangor when it went into a […]

The post Could this be the first Proton X70 crash in Malaysia? by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> PROTON launches first SUV, starting price under MYR100K https://vernonchan.com/proton-x70-suv-price-under-myr100k/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:31:27 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=50891 After months of teasing and sneak peaks, PROTON today unravelled the much-anticipated Proton X70 – its first sport utility vehicle (SUV). Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad launched the vehicle at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The Proton X70 is the first vehicle jointly developed by PROTON and Geely and the first PROTON product […]

The post PROTON launches first SUV, starting price under MYR100K by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> Here’s the Proton X70 in full glory https://vernonchan.com/proton-x70-debut-klims-2018/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 17:48:20 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=50482 It’s been teased and previewed to death, and finally, PROTON has properly unveiled its first ever SUV – the Proton X70 at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS). The much-awaited vehicle can be viewed at the PROTON booth from 23 November to 2 December 2018. PROTON has been super sheepish about its maiden […]

The post Here’s the Proton X70 in full glory by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> Sarawakian one of first owners of Proton X70 https://vernonchan.com/lelong-proton-x70-contest-winner-sarawakian/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:56:57 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=50332 Some people have all the luck. A lucky Lelong.my customer is one of the first owners of the new Proton X70 SUV in Malaysia. Lelong.my handed the keys of the yet-to-be-released SUV to 39-year old Denise Anak Julie from Sarawak at a prize-giving ceremony in conjunction with Lelong’s 20th anniversary. Denise, a regular customer on […]

The post Sarawakian one of first owners of Proton X70 by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> Proton X70 scores 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating https://vernonchan.com/proton-x70-scores-5-star-asean-ncap-safety-rating/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:46:47 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=50249 The Proton X70, PROTON’s first SUV, has passed the New Car Assessment Program from Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) with flying colours. The latest Proton vehicles sits near the top of its segment for occupant safety. For PROTON at least, it isn’t a huge surprise seeing that it has a stellar record in vehicle safety. […]

The post Proton X70 scores 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]> Pre-launch bookings for Proton X70 SUV hit over 10,000 units https://vernonchan.com/pre-launch-bookings-proton-x70-suv-10000-units/ Sun, 28 Oct 2018 06:11:30 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=49889 It looks like Proton’s first ever sport utility vehicle (SUV) – the Proton X70 is off to a flying start even before launch. Pre-launch bookings since 8 September have exceeded 10,000 units, with over 2,000 units made online via Proton’s new booking portal. The much-anticipated SUV is set to launch in November. Proton also confirmed […]

The post Pre-launch bookings for Proton X70 SUV hit over 10,000 units by Vernon appeared first on VERNONCHAN.COM.

]]>