In this article:
Who is the Proton X50 a good car for?
What is the Proton X50 like to drive?
Tech features in the Proton X50
Similar cars to the Proton X50
Is the Proton X50 a good car?
With ties to both Geely and Volvo, the rejuvenated Proton brand is producing some fantastic products, one of which is the X50.
Who is the Proton X50 a good car for?
The X50 is ideal for families and those looking for a reasonably affordable crossover that offers space and efficiency.
Is the Proton X50 a good first car?
With a reasonably high starting price and large dimensions, the X50 is not ideal as a first car.
Is the Proton X50 a good family car?
With a large boot, space for five occupants and a variety of safety features from Volvo, the X50 is an ideal family vehicle.
Is there a Proton X50 hybrid?
At the time of writing this article, there was only a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine available in the X50 line-up.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
Powering both the X50 and X70 is a 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine coupled to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The engine is a result of a co-development between Geely and Volvo. In the X50, you get the engine in two flavours, a 110 kW / 226 Nm multipoint fuel injected version and a 130 kW / 255 Nm direct injection version which was present for sampling. The X70 uses the higher output direct injection 130 kW engine across its range. The drivetrain is smooth, quiet, and pokey with a good implementation of a dual-clutch transmission. The gearbox changes seamlessly and on this drive the ratios were matched nicely.
- Tayedza Mbiri, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Proton X50 like inside?
The interior of the X50 is best described as modern, with a variety of surfaces, a clever use of colour and an emphasis on digitisation.
Style
"The X50 looks like a tiger ready to pounce with its sharper, more angular lines going from the front to the sides of the vehicle. The front fascia of the vehicle imitates a tiger bearing its teeth, closing its eyes slightly for a more mighty if not sporty look."- Tayedza Mbiri, AutoTrader
Tech features
- Keyless entry & start
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Electric Stability Control
- Blind Spot Detection
- Park Assist with Rear Camera
- Apple Carplay / Android Auto
- Panoramic roof
- Adaptive cruise control
- Digital instrument cluster
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest X50?
The cheapest Proton X50 is the entry trim Standard - prices usually start from R 449 900
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How much does it cost?*
| Proton X50 1.5T Standard | from R 449 900 |
| Proton X50 1.5T Luxury | from R 499 900 |
| Proton X50 1.5T Executive | from R 535 900 |
| Proton X50 1.5T Premium | from R 579 900 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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