Proton X70 ; Dedicated Discussion, Owner/ Fan Club Thread

wasiqshahab94 2020-08-30 12:13:43 +0500 #61

2 proton Saga units spotted in lahore. One has alloys and the other has steel rims meaning there will be at least 2 trims on offer.

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2020-08-30 12:29:46 +0500 #62

Infact three variants are on table..

Read here > https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/t/proton-saga-upcoming-sedan-discussion-thread/1428908

asadi13 (Asad) 2020-09-07 10:55:37 +0500 #63

Its been quite some time since they started testing these vehicles, any idea of launch date/period of x70??

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2020-09-07 19:34:59 +0500 #64

It was already expected for late 2020. I will get some update from my contact

wasiqshahab94 2020-09-12 14:08:52 +0500 #65

www.samaa.tv

Proton to launch X70 SUV crossover in Pakistan this year | SAMAA

Malaysian auto giant Proton, which has collaborated with Al-Haj, the makers of FAW automobiles in Pakistan, will be launching its SUV crossover X70 by December along with a sedan named Saga. An official of the company has confirmed that it will launch the two vehicles by the year end and initially, they will be imported. The company will switch to local assembly by June 2021. The X70 is the same car former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad gifted Prime Minister Imran Khan in December 2019. According to the official, who did not want to be named, the SUV crossover X70 will compete with Korean companies Hyundai and Kia by offering the car “with more features and l...

Apparently, x70 and saga will arrive in December 2020. X70 will initially be CBU before local production starts in jun 2021. A company official says x70 will offer more features than sportage and tucson while being cheaper than both.

wasiqshahab94 2020-09-26 10:22:00 +0500 #66

Geely details the 1.5 turbo engine that will power Pakistani X70 and explains how its 3 cylinders manage to remain smooth, refined and durable. They claim the engine is rated to last at least 15 years or 350,000 km.

It comes in 3 states of tune, a lower 150hp version with port injection with compression ratio of 10:1. Second one has direct injection, produces 179hp with compression ratio 10.5:1.

I wonder whether proton pakistan will use the lower tuned version to play nice with Pakistan's low quality fuel or use the one with more power as it would be more suitable for the large x70.

sakibbb (saqib) 2020-09-27 16:39:10 +0500 #67

Any update about launching dates?

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2020-09-27 20:04:48 +0500 #68

Late November as per current info. Saga and X70 both will be revealed as CBU.. I am wondering how many Proton dealers you see??

AABBDDuullaahh (AABBDDuullaahh) 2020-09-27 22:38:29 +0500 #69

From what I guess: Most of the existing FAW dealerships will be partitioned. Or FAW+PROTON will be showcased on the same dealership floor.

wasiqshahab94 2020-11-18 23:50:36 +0500 #70

Proton website and facebook page is up and running.
Saga and X70 are mentioned as local models.
www.proton.com.pk
https://www.facebook.com/Protonpak

X70 comes in 2 variants. Premium 2WD and Executive 4WD. Both have 3-cylinder 1.5 turbo engine with Dual clutch Automatic gearbox(instead of 4 cylinder 1.8 turbo in Malaysian version). Warranty mentioned is 150,00km/5 years(not sure about this, might be a placeholder)

Brochure available on Pakistani site seems like an edited version of malaysian one, only difference is engine and its output. Power is down from 184hp to 174hp, Torque is down from 300Nm to 255Nm.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bTdwdbgPVwIegcbbIbeEZbkYLefnf8F2/view

The booking pages for both cars are working. You are welcome to try and fill out your details and see if a rep contacts you.
https://proton.com.pk/Saga-Booking
https://proton.com.pk/X70-Booking

faakhir19 (Faakhir Farooq) 2020-11-20 15:08:21 +0500 #71

X70 is expected to be launched in December end

faakhir19 (Faakhir Farooq) 2020-11-20 15:10:05 +0500 #72

Latest ad by Proton Pakistan

suhaibayaz (Suhaib) 2020-11-20 15:14:45 +0500 #73

Voice Control car would be a nightmare for parents with toddlers...

wasiqshahab94 2020-11-20 16:18:27 +0500 #74

"Ejecto seato, Cuz!"

wasiqshahab94 2020-11-20 16:20:05 +0500 #75

faakhir19 (Faakhir Farooq) 2020-11-26 20:04:31 +0500 #76

wasiqshahab94 2020-12-01 23:00:16 +0500 #77

https://www.facebook.com/Protonpak/videos/3727018680726501/

Proton X70 apparently launching on 15 December with convenience and safety features I don't recall seeing on any car offered in Pakistan(Might change with CKDs).

To be honest, this is a much more impressive prospect as compared to the stupid MG or Glory that people are fawning over. On paper, it's even better than Sportage and Tucson.

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2020-12-01 23:35:55 +0500 #78

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PakWheelsOfficial/permalink/3595553713893259/

https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/this-is-when-proton-x70-reaching-pakistan-at-last/

Again 100 units and then next onwards would be a wait time as usual as the Proton facility is no where ready for assembly. They are doing some conversion at the Alhaj FAW plant. In any case planned assmbely in mod 2021, so delivery again would a long wait.

I hope these 100 units are sold on list price and genuine customers. Or Proton+ Alhaj is also taking a loss of billions like MG ?? OMG

wasiqshahab94 2020-12-02 08:20:05 +0500 #79

Correct, but at least they have something concrete to show for their claims. Unlike MG whose making literal khayali pulao.

And as far as late delivery is concerned, when people don't mind hyundai delivering September 2020 booked Tucsons in september 2021, I'm sure we can cut Al haj/proton some slack too.

usman19854 (usman19854) 2020-12-02 08:55:07 +0500 #80

I like the car tbh and I find geely to be one of the most promising Chinese groups. Only that alhaj group was very unprofessional with FAW and we don't know if they've learnt anything.

Would like to see a proton x50 sometime after x70.