Yeah, I'm also more of the grey than silver guy. Both actually looked OK-ish for X50, but the silver one kind of too pale and lack (a little) in style (and looks a little myvi-ish, LOL).

Current launch price without SST, similar to what Proton done with X50

Actually roof isn’t a main structural component for vehicles. It’s those pillars and frames which need to be solid enough to keep the car in shape.


Of course if you didn’t fasten your seatbelt and got thrown out throw your roof, then it’s another story, LOL.

I think probably is same strategy copied from China, red colour for top specs to go in line with the sportiness.



This post has been edited by msacras: Mar 3 2021, 12:53 AM

X50 is launched during SST exemption, so all the 4 variants are actually priced without SST.

If you’re wondering how will it cost after SST holiday is over, nobody have the definite answer yet but you can use X70’s SST rate as a guesstimate for the time been (about 5%?)

This post has been edited by msacras: Mar 20 2021, 10:35 PM

I don’t think so, its not Proton’s norms/cultures to pre-install extra accessories or tinted.

Key is whether they overclaimed it.

For a 7.X figure like that of X70, it’s actually much more achievable (of course also easily screwed when the traffic jammed up) and doable in reality.

6.5 is about 15km/L, which is quite logical for highway cruising.

Actually new car they don’t advice to straight go above 100kph (realistically speaking it’s the RPM, don’t push that to 4-5k limits so quick).

Nope, X70 isn’t slow.

I used to think X50 is the way to go too as it have better weight/power ratio. But after driving X70, I find it has sufficient power to give you the pushed against chair reaction at junction.

This post has been edited by msacras: Mar 28 2021, 12:10 PM

It’s not bout long distance, but rather don’t floor your pedal and go high RPM.

If follow X70, it will be 5-6% different in price.

Depends on your SC, normally they will start activating for you earlier.

Most people agreed Proton is mainly trying to sell Executive and Flagship. That’s why they locked all those L2 autonomous and TGDI goodies behind the highest variant. Sunroof is jus an added bonus (actually it’s more cons to most people; hot, need extra tinting/insulation and even add additional insurance just in case it break). Had they pulled the X70 premium tricks on X50 (mean top specs with sunroof, 2nd specs everything identical but without sunroof for RM4k saving), then i reckon most will simply go for 2nd specs as most people don’t like
/need sunroof.

And most people will say/feel “already paid 93k, what’s another RM10k...”, especially one of the main charm of X50 is its high tech L2 stuff and the powerful 177PS 1.5T engine. If for Executive, you’re comparing a difference of 20k and you will think if those extra fancy features worth extra 20k and if the compromised half package is still worthy for its price tag; but for Premium you’re paying 93k, might as well top up the remaining to get and enjoy the full package.

This post has been edited by msacras: Apr 5 2021, 10:22 PM

So what’s the colour you get in the end?

After June = SST kick in = many people cancel booking, LOL

They should had absorbed the RM4k and just sell Executive at RM80k.

Quite typical after a rainy day.

Adjust your expectation that this car isn’t going to be instantly available; or play by the crook rule - go find someone with cable and pay your way to cut the queue. Basically like those Xiaomi flashsale style back in the early 2010s, you either fight your luck to grab a unit at flash sale or pay extra to scalper to get it easier/quicker.


Though of course, if you have extra budget, there’s always better Japanese cars out there for RM30-60k more than X50’s pricing, it’s entirely up to your choice.

This post has been edited by msacras: Apr 25 2021, 06:15 AM

Won’t, but it’s Q3/4 of the year, may have year end sale/rebate.

This, following X70's SST structure (5.17-5.70%), the pricing different will likely be above 5% for X50 too, which is a minimum of RM4k difference.