Proton To Launch Another SUV X90 Soon
Malaysian Car giant Proton is all set to come up with its another SUV dubbed X90. Reports have narrated that Proton’s X90’s testing started in last year. Earlier in mid-2021, the SUV lovers just spotted the car wrapped in camouflage. Whilst, the recent images reveal the interior of SUV in detail.
Proton planned to launch the car in third quarter of 2022 but in the face of Covid-19 Movement Control Order, the company delayed the game plan.
Here we have all the necessary specs and features portraying a complete picture of upcoming car’s exterior, inside cabin and side profile.
Dimensions
The car is 4,825 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,785 mm high whilst the wheelbase is 2,815 mm. Comparing to the KIA’s MPV Carnival, Proton’s SUV lags in length and width.
Based on Geely Haoyue, X90 is a D segment midsize, three-row 7-seater SUV, competing with likes of Kia Sorento, Nissan Pathfinder and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Specs & Features
Coming to exterior of the SUV, the front grille comes out as a distinguished thing, featuring diamond studs on the Infinite Weave pattern. Interestingly, same design language can be observed in different models of Mercedes and also in Honda HR-V.
Interior revealed by the images flaunts a flat-bottomed steering wheel and leather seats. However, a side of photo of cabin still disguise most of the details.
Engine & Power
Under the hood, 1.5 litre three-cylinder 48V hybrid system producing 190 PS at 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque from 1,500-4,000 rpm is expected which is also witnessed before in November 2021. There is a big chance that at least one variant of the X90 will be powered with 48V mild hybrid system.
Furthermore, Proton can also offer a non-hybrid 1.5 litre engine three-cylinder with 48V hybrid only, the way company offered in Proton X70 MC – both 1.5 litre and 1.8 litre options.
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