Having established leadership Malaysia’s highly competitive B-segment SUV category, the X50 remains the first choice of many. After its launch during the dark period of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it rode the wave of B-segment SUV growth and over 160,000 units have been delivered to date.
To maintain the consistent sales momentum, Proton has created the X50 Sport Edition as an option for those who want something more than what the X50 Flagship version offers.
15 differences
The Sport Edition has a total of 15 exterior and interior differences. On the outside, there’s a coordinated black treatment complemented by red accents. Key exterior elements include a black front upper garnish, black front side port trim garnish, black lower bumper garnish, and black rear side port trim garnish.
Black 18-inch alloy wheels, specialized front, side, and rear skirtings, and a dedicated Sport Edition emblem complete the exterior identifiers.
Within the Sport Edition, red stitching has been applied to the steering wheel, armrest, door trims, and seats to contrast against the darker interior theme. Other identifiers can be seen on the front seats, TPE floormats, and metal door scuff plates.
Accessories tested for durability
As with all factory-fitted accessories, Proton does extensive testing to ensure durability, especially in our hot and wet climate. In the case of the accessories on the Sports Edition, over 13,700 hours of testing have been done.
The mechanical specifications are similar to those of the X50 Flagship, with the powertrain being the latest 1.5-litre turbocharged i-GT 4-cylinder engine that produces 181 ps/290 Nm of torque with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The X50 also has 15 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with features such as Auto Park Assist, a 360-degree HD camera with a 180-degree transparent view, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Connectivity is managed via the Proton Link 2.0 application, which permits remote operation of select vehicle functions and provides tracking data regarding vehicle location, fuel levels, driving ranges, and trip history.
The system also integrates with some Huawei smartwatch models running HarmonyOS, allowing users to execute commands such as engine ignition, air-conditioning adjustment, door locking, window control, boot release, and horn or light activation directly from their wrist.
5-year warranty, no mileage limit
Like all X50 versions, the Sport Edition comes with Proton’s standard 5-year warranty with no mileage limit after first registration. Owners also get free labour for the first 6 scheduled service visits, and a 5-year in-car data package with 2GB per month.
The Sport Edition package costs an extra RM1,999 over the X50 Flagship price, and excluding insurance and with the rebate, it is RM100,300 (RM2,000 more in East Malaysia due to shipping costs).