Proton Unveils 2025 X70 with Major Facelift, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Starting at RM98,800

The 2025 Proton X70 introduces several exterior updates, including a new grille with the brand’s Infinite Weave design, a restyled front bumper, slimmer full-LED reflector headlights, new front fenders, and a more sculpted hood.

The rear has also been redesigned, including the addition of horizontal reflectors and fake corner air outlets to the bumper. The wheels have gotten the same treatment and have been upgraded to new 19-inch two-tone units for the Premium and Premium X variants and 18-inch two-tone units for the Executive, while the Standard model retains its 17-inch single-tone rims.

The interior of the car has also had some noticeable changes. This includes a new dashboard decor panel, which features a gloss black insert and 72-colour ambient lighting that changes with the music played, as well as a larger 12.3-inch ‘floating’ infotainment touchscreen powered by Atlas 2.0 which will have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Furthermore, some other notable changes to the 2025 Proton X70 consist of a new three-spoke steering wheel, stone Grey Nappa leather upholstery with a new stitch pattern and a 7.0-inch digital metre panel that has received new graphics with redesigned fuel and temperature gauges for a modern look.

Safety and convenience features have also been beefed up with new proximity locking/unlocking, Nearby Auto Open hands-free tailgate, Level 2 semi-autonomous driving features, such as stop-and-go function, lane centring assist, and traffic sign recognition.

Some other advanced safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Lane Centring Control, and more. However, these are reserved for the Premium and Premium X variants.

Although the X70 facelift retains the 1.5-litre turbocharged TGDi three-cylinder engine under the hood, Proton has claimed that the new model has a fuel economy of 7.3 litres per 100 km, a 4% improvement from the 2022 model.

Meanwhile, NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) improvements have also been made with a quieter AC compressor, more ‘betafoam’ insulation, and high-viscosity adhesive used in the body-in-white construction.

The X70 has also kept many of its well-appreciated features, such as:

• Powered and ventilated front seats,
• Auto dual-zone air conditioning with air purifier,
• Auto wipers,
• Front welcome lamps,
• “Hi Proton”, voice command,
• Remote control via the Proton Link app,
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold,
• 360-degree camera with 3D display,
• Tyre pressure monitoring,

The updated X70 will be offered in Snow White, Armour Silver and Jet Grey, while Ruby Red and a new Marine Blue option will be reserved for the Premium model.

The 2025 Proton X70 is priced at RM98,800 for the Standard model, RM110,800 for the Executive, RM123,800 for the Premium, and RM126,800 for the Premium X with a glass roof. Proton is offering a discount of RM7,000, which applies to the first 3,000 units sold.