Proton X50: range, price, specs and where it is sold
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The Proton X50 is the clearest illustration of what Geely's stake in Proton bought Malaysia: a Geely model, re-engineered and re-badged, and assembled locally. It is a rebadged Geely Binyue (缤越, Bīnyuè, sold in some export markets as the Geely Coolray) on the BMA architecture that Geely developed with Volvo input.
It is not imported from China. Assembly takes place at Proton's own plant in Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia; the first unit came off the line on 15 September 2020 with 40 per cent local content, and the car was launched on 27 October 2020 at prices from MYR 79,200 to MYR 103,300. Early cars used 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo engines of 150 PS or 177 PS depending on injection system. A 2025 update, marketed as the All-New X50, introduced a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo rated by Proton at 181 PS (about 133 kW) and 290 Nm with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and the starting price on Proton's site is MYR 89,800.
ASEAN NCAP awarded the 2020 X50 Standard five stars under its 2017-2020 protocol, with 43.64 points for adult occupant protection, 21.17 for child occupant protection and 19.44 for safety assist, a total of 84.25. Proton itself is a Malaysian company controlled by the conglomerate DRB-HICOM; Geely Holding took a minority shareholding in 2017, which is what opened Proton's access to Geely platforms.
Key facts
| Brand | Proton |
|---|---|
| Body | SUV, segment B |
| Powertrain | Petrol or diesel |
| Launched | China launch not published; export 2020 |
| Platform | BMA (B-segment Modular Architecture), developed by Geely with Volvo input |
| Headline output | 133 kW |
| Dimensions | 4,330 × 1,800 × 1,609 mm, wheelbase 2,600 mm |
What it is called where
The same car carries different names in different markets. This is the crosswalk, so a reader who knows one name can find the other.
| Market | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Proton X50 | |
| China | Geely Binyue | the Chinese model the X50 is based on: 缤越 (Bīnyuè, "BEEN-yweh"), sold as the Geely Coolray in several export markets |
| Export markets | Geely Coolray | Geely's own export name for the same car |
Range
No range figure is published for this model in the data set.
Price
| Where | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia starting price for the All-New X50 on proton.com | MYR 89,800 as of |
Where the X50 is sold
| Market | Status | Since | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Sold | 27 October 2020 | launched on 27 October 2020 at MYR 79,200 to MYR 103,300 |
| Brunei | Sold | Wikipedia lists Brunei among the export markets | |
| South Africa | Sold | Wikipedia lists South Africa among the export markets | |
| Vietnam | Sold | Wikipedia lists Vietnam among the export markets | |
| Mauritius | Sold | Wikipedia lists Mauritius among the export markets | |
| China | Never sold | the X50 badge is not used in China; the equivalent car there is the Geely Binyue |
Crash-test results
Quoted from the testing bodies. This site does not rate cars itself.
| Body | Year | Stars | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN NCAP | 2020 | 5 | Read the ASEAN NCAP result |
Proton X50: questions people ask
- Where is the Proton X50 built?
- At Proton's plant in Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia. The first unit was built on 15 September 2020 with 40 per cent local content, so it is a Malaysian-assembled car rather than a Chinese import.
- Is the Proton X50 a Geely?
- It is a rebadged Geely Binyue (缤越, Bīnyuè), known in some export markets as the Geely Coolray, on the Geely BMA platform developed with Volvo input.
- Who owns Proton?
- Proton is controlled by the Malaysian conglomerate DRB-HICOM. Geely Holding acquired a minority shareholding in 2017, which is how Proton gained access to Geely's platforms and models.
- How safe is the Proton X50?
- ASEAN NCAP gave the 2020 X50 Standard five stars under its 2017-2020 protocol, with a total of 84.25 points.
- How much does the Proton X50 cost?
- Proton lists the All-New X50 from MYR 89,800 (checked 4 September 2026). At launch in October 2020 the range ran from MYR 79,200 to MYR 103,300.
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Sources for the Proton X50
- Proton Holdings, All-New X50. Read . current Malaysian starting price MYR 89,800, i-GT 1.5TD engine, 181 PS, 290 Nm, 7-speed DCT
- Wikipedia, Proton X50. Read . finding aid; cited here for the Tanjung Malim plant and 15 September 2020 first unit, 40 per cent local content, the 27 October 2020 launch prices, dimensions, the Geely Binyue/Coolray relationship and the export markets
- ASEAN NCAP, Proton X50 ASEAN NCAP result. Read . 5 stars under the 2017-2020 protocol; 43.64 AOP, 21.17 COP, 19.44 SA, total 84.25 for the 2020 X50 Standard