Over the weekend, Proton officially announced the limited-run X70 Sport Edition that is capped at 600 units, and the new variant is set for debut later this week on April 16.
Based on the higher variant specification of the X70 that is the Premium, the X70 Sport Edition is offered exclusively in Quartz Black, and distinguished externally by the bodykit that consists of a front splitter, side skirts and rear spats, each with contrasting red highlights. Rolling stock continues to be of a 19-inch diameter as on the Premium variant, albeit in gloss black for the Sport Edition.
The X70 Sport Edition is the latest from the carmaker to adopt the Quartz Black exterior paint finish, following the X50 Sport Edition, the facelifted X50 Black Edition, and the colour was more recently introduced as a standard colour choice within the X50 range as well as for the S70 MC1.
Interior differences specific to the X70 Sport Edition include the Sport Edition logos which are embroidered on the front seats, which get red contrast stitching that is also applied to the steering wheel and front armrest. Joining the revised styling elements in the X70 Sport Edition is the addition of a boot tray, and collectively, the enhancements to the X70 are valued at approximately RM7,000, according to Proton.
Mechanical content for the X70 Sport Edition is as with the Premium variant it is based on, which means a BHE15-EFZ 1.5 litre turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine under the bonnet, producing 181 PS at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm from 2,000 rpm to 3,500 rpm. Drive goes to a seven-speed, wet dual-clutch automatic transmission.
As for pricing, this can be expected at the official launch of the X70 Sport Edition later this week. For reference, the X70 MC3 Premium was priced at RM112,800 when it was launched, inclusive of a RM7,000 launch rebate. Being based on the Premium variant, a slightly higher price can be expected. What do you think it will be for the Sport Edition?
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The seats are a missed opportunity, a full Nappa Leather in all red stitching would have looked so much better than the current red and black mix. The Sport Edition emblem on the seat, truly unnecessary.
The black wheels are a love it or hate it thing. Having seen it at the showroom myself, I think Satin Black would have been the better call and on the centre cap, just one small tweak. Keep everything black, but make the Proton tiger in silver.
This is what protectionism does MITI – rehashing old wheels until rubbish editions come until kingdom come
Open the market so Proton can compete pls
Old hat,newer version already on sale in China and Philippines since 2023
Why spend money on old junk which is overpriced,compared to the latest in China and other countries.
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Dont throw your hard earned Ringgit into the Hormuz money pit.Your job might be gone by Christmas. World Recession due to US 150 per barrel oil is not too distant.Be smart.
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Truly a missed opportunity to bring back AWD. If Proton says it doesn’t sell well, that may be because they never offered it on the top spec variant in the first place.
The seat design could have been executed better, bringing back a full Nappa leather with all red stitching would have looked far better than the current red and black mix. The Sport Edition emblem on the seat and the red exterior highlights also feel unnecessary, as they do not really match the car’s overall vibe.
The black wheels are a love it or hate it choice. Having seen them at the showroom myself, I think satin black would have been the better option. As for the centre cap, just one small tweak: keep everything black, but make the Proton tiger in silver. Otherwise, they might as well have stuck with the original two tone wheels.
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