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Who is the Proton X70 a good car for?
What is the Proton X70 like to drive?
Tech features in the Proton X70
Similar cars to the Proton X70
Is the Proton X70 a good car?
The Proton X70 is a good car as it's one of the first vehicles from Proton Motors to cement the brand's return to South Africa. While the X50 is more youthful and sporty, the X70 focuses more on comfort and maturity. You can see this clearly in the styling of the vehicle.
Who is the Proton X70 a good car for?
The Proton X70 is a good car for someone who wants a mature-looking SUV that's comfortable and rides with an air of elegance to it. Those that have a family that likes to take trips on the open road and benefit from the practicality while managing family errands will also appreciate this model.
Is the Proton X70 a good first car?
The Proton X70 is not bad for a first car. It is more on the expensive end as far as first cars go and it is on the bigger end in terms of size so you'll have to take those factors in mind.
Is the Proton X70 a good family car?
The Proton X70 makes for a good family. The cabin is comfortable, and spacious and has a good air filtration system. There are plenty of USB ports around the cabin to charge devices, especially good on those long family trips. Luggage capacity is cavernous at 512 litres so you'll be just fine with carrying what you need.
Is there a Hybrid Proton X70?
Currently, there is no hybrid version of the Proton X70 for sale.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"With the return of Proton Motors to South Africa, it seems like the brand is ready to rumble with the ever-competitive B- and C-SUV segments thanks to a good strategy. The products on offer show promise, with the key takeaway being 'affordable luxury'. "
- Tayedza Mbiri, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Proton X70 like inside?
The mature styling from the exterior of the X70 spreads into the cabin. You get padded Nappa leather seats with front seat ventilation and electronic adjustment. Dashes of brushed silver look trim are across the dashboard and centre console. The interior looks meticulously crafted with soft-touch materials and even patterned textures. It's a nice place to be in.
Style
The design theme of the Proton X70 and X50 mimics a tiger. While the X50 shows a tiger ready to pounce, the X70 looks as though it's a tiger that is in a resting state. The exterior styling is sophisticated with some chrome in the front grille and bumper and subtle lines across the body of the vehicle.
Tech features
- LED Headlamps with Daytime Running Lights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Auto rain-sensing wipers
- Voice Commands function
- 9 Speaker sound system with power amplifier and subwoofer.
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Proton X70?
The cheapest Proton X70 is the Standard trim - prices usually start from R529 900
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How much does it cost?
| Proton X70 1.5T Standard | from R529 900 |
| Proton X70 1.5T Executive | from R579 900 |
| Proton X70 1.5T Executive AWD | from R629 900 |
| Proton X70 1.5T Premium X | from R639 900 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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