Simply three months on from its debut, the 2022 Proton X70 MC (minor change) has acquired a collection of updates as a working change; chief amongst these is the introduction of a brand new head unit. This implies a {hardware} change, subsequently current, older models working GKUI won’t be upgradeable to the newer Atlas working system.
Being a working change, the revision to the infotainment of the 2022 X70 MC has already been included within the newest batch of manufacturing for the C-segment SUV. Together with the {hardware} and software program modifications, the newest ensemble may even get the Spotify music app from the A Retailer within the close to future.
On condition that the working change for infotainment tools is pretty concerned, this seems to be like an replace that ought to have been timed to coincide with the arrival of the X70’s MC replace in June; it’s a marvel that it wasn’t.
Additional afield, the working change to the 2022 X70 MC additionally brings a frameless rear view mirror, albeit unique to the Premium (1.5L and 1.8L variants) of the SUV.
Powertrain specification, particularly the inclusion of the 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is the largest revision within the transition to its minor change, which primarily is a carryover unit from the B-segment X50.
Within the X70, this engine produces 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm, or 7 PS and 45 Nm down on that of the X50. In the meantime, patrons choosing the 1.8 litre model will get identical outputs because it as supplied earlier than, with 184 PS at 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque between 1,750 and 4,000 rpm. Each variations get a seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission.
The 2022 Proton X70 MC begins from RM98,800 for the 1.5 Customary, rising to RM110,800 for the 1.5 Government variant. Subsequent up is the Government AWD at RM116,800, earlier than the 1.5 litre vary is capped by the 1.5 Premium, at RM123,800. Topping the lot is the only 1.8 litre variant, the 1.8 Premium, at RM128,800.
2022 Proton X70 MC, September 2022 working change
