Proton X90 SUV launched in Malaysia with updated powertrain and lineup On March 11, 2026, Proton introduced the updated 2026 Proton X90 in Malaysia, featuring a revised powertrain and simplified lineup.The SUV adopts a 1.5-liter i-GT turbocharged four-cylinder engine, replacing the previous 1.5-liter three-cylinder with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Output is reduced to 181 PS and 290 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DCT and delivering fuel consumption of a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Jetour begins sales of Jetour X90+ AWD in Russia On March 11, Jetour announced the launch of sales of the Jetour X90+ in a new Luxe trim level featuring a 2.0T engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The price of the new Luxe trim starts at RUB 3,999,000. The updated version is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission producing 245 hp of power and 375 Nm of torq...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

company climbed from third to second place in the domestic market, increasing its share of Light Vehicle (LV) sales from 12% in 2017 to 18% in 2025. This recovery was driven by leveraging Geely’s models to expand into new segments, most notably with the X50 (Geely Binyue), X70 (Geely Boyue), and X90 (Geely Haoyue) SUVs, as well as the eMas 7 (Geely EX5) and eMas 5 (Geely EX2) in the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) segment. Additionally, Proton ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

00,000 orders have been placed. Momentum is expected to continue with the model’s February launch in Brunei, a phased international rollout, and sustained domestic demand. Other models also showed solid performance, with the X50 selling 2,429 units, the X70 672 units, the S70 1,604 units, and the X90 delivering 252 units in January. Meanwhile, PRO-NET, a Proton sub-brand, delivered a total of 3,276 e.MAS vehicles, of which 3,026 were e.MAS 5 mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

ecture (GMA) for electrified models, which will underpin five eMas PHEV and BEV models. In the shift from CBU to CKD, the eMas 7 CKD is already in production at Tanjung Malim, and the eMas 5 is slated to be the next locally assembled EV. Meanwhile, mid-cycle updates are coming for the S70 sedan and X90 SUV.  (From an article of Paul Tan on January 29, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Jetour appoints W Motors as authorized distributor in Nigeria On January 30, multiple sources reported that Jetour has appointed W Motors as its Authorized Distributor in Nigeria. Jetour also introduced the Jetour G700 in Nigeria. G700 is a hybrid all-terrain SUV. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and two electric motors. Other Jetour models distributed by W Motors include the Jetour T 1, Jetour T 2, Jetour X 90 Plus, among others....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

bile Group, BAIC Motor, BYD, and Foton are taking this approach in a number of South American countries. 4. Plant Investments: Several OEMs are planning plant investments in Mexico. In 2023, Jetour announced a new all-electric vehicle plant that is expected to begin production of the Jetour X70 and X90 SUVs in 2026—an initiative that would help to reduce tariffs on two of its most popular models. For manufacturers like BYD, Mexico remains a key...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Saga is expected to gain greater prominence in 2026. The Proton X50 followed with 2,127 units, while the S70 retained its position as the C-segment sedan leader with 1,487 units sold. Other ICE models contributed consistently, led by the Persona (1,050 units), X70 (471 units), Iriz (241 units) and X90 (234 units). In the EV segment, interest was lifted by the e.MAS 5 launch, while the Proton e.MAS 7 remained Malaysia’s best-selling EV model wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ack to surpass 800,000 car sales for the year. The outgoing Proton Saga achieved 8,373 units in October ahead of the launch of the all-new model, while the Proton X50 contributed 2,693 units. Other models performed as follows: S70 sedan (1,402 units), Persona (1,215 units), X70 SUV (680 units), and X90 SUV (209 units). In the electric vehicle segment, the e.MAS 7 continued to lead Malaysia’s EV market with 758 units sold in October, while Proto...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

y model, the Proton Saga recorded 6,058 units sold in September, followed by the Proton X50, Malaysia’s top SUV, with 3,438 units sold in September and 21,154 YTD. The Proton Persona and Proton S70 sold 1,161 and 979 units respectively in September. The Proton Iriz added 278 units, and the Proton X90 sold 194 units in September. Also, the Proton X70 reached 6,033 YTD sales. In BEVs, the Proton e.MAS 7 remains Malaysia’s top EV with 845 units ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

place market position, with August market share estimated at 20.6%, and YTD share at 19.5%. Leading the charge, the new Proton X50 sold 4,287 units, securing its spot as Malaysia’s top-selling SUV in its class. The Proton Saga remained the brand’s overall best-seller with 6,331 units, while the X90 upheld its leadership in the D-segment SUV category with 220 units. The S70 continued to dominate the C-segment sedan market with 1,210 units, com...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

3,518 units. This lifts YTD sales for the first 7 months of 2025 to 85,674 units, securing second place in national rankings. July’s market share is estimated at 19.2%, with a YTD figure of 19.3%. The new Proton X50 sold 2,068 units in July, sparking renewed interest across the lineup. The Proton X90 and S70 continued strong performances, leading the D-segment SUV and C-segment sedan classes with 229 and 1,404 units sold, respectively. The Prot...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

Year-to-date, 11,361 units have been delivered, and an all-new version featuring upgraded styling and tech will launch in July. Despite softer market conditions in June, driven by external factors such as Middle East tensions and tax policy changes, Proton retained segment leadership with the X50, X90, and S70. Models such as the Saga, Persona, and Iriz also continued to perform well. In H1 2025, the Proton X70 recorded the highest sales growth ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

re with Imotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Ltd (known for supplying Geely, Zeekr, Chery, and Volvo) to support the AMA01 project. This confirms that the upcoming Proton Saga MC3 will feature ADAS. Under an agreement for (ii) braking systems (which are set to equip the new Saga, X50, X70, and X90), PEPS JV (M) Sdn Bhd will handle production in Malaysia, while Liuzhou Sanly Autoparts Co Ltd will manage modular assembly. Proton’s localizati...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

safety rating, 160 kW/320 Nm output, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 7.1 seconds, and a 410 km WLTP range from its 60.22 kWh battery with advanced Aegis Short Blade battery cells. This move strengthens Proton’s Caribbean presence, with 481 vehicles already exported to the market, including the X50, X90, and Saga. Proton plans to expand e.MAS 7 availabilities to Mauritius and Singapore later in 2025. (From Proton press release dated June 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

and Proton e.MAS figures. This marked the third straight month of growth. Sales for the first 5 months of 2025 reached 61,087 units, with market share estimated at 19.2%. The Saga led Proton’s May sales with 5,513 units, followed by the X50 (2,198 units), S70 (1,763), Persona (1,385), X70 (982), X90 (224), and Iriz (331). In the EV segment, the Proton e.MAS 7 achieved a new high with 916 units sold across domestic and international markets, it...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

s sold in April (domestic and export), making it Malaysia's top-selling EV, bringing its YTD sales to 2,716 units. EVs now account for 6% of Proton’s total sales. In the ICE segment, the Proton X50 reclaimed its lead in the B-segment SUV market, selling 2,389 units in April. Meanwhile, the Proton X90 and S70 continued to dominate the D-segment SUV and C-segment sedan markets, respectively. The Proton Saga achieved 5,213 sales in April, further ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

or Proton’s ICE models, the Proton Saga topped the chart in March with 6,154 units sold, followed by the Proton S70 with 2,125 units. The Proton X50 saw 1,858 units sold, while the Proton Persona recorded 1,482 units. The Proton X70 sold 835 units, and the Proton Iriz noted 337 units. The Proton X90 sold 302 units. Looking ahead to Q2, Proton anticipates the launch of several new models, offering a range of attractive deals. Proton’s export ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

3 new models in 2025, including AMA model, GMA models, and X/S series models. For the GMA, Proton has plans for both eMas 5 and eMas 3. The eMas 7 PHEV is also a possible choice. The AMA reportedly refers to the next-generation Proton Saga, and X/S series are expected to be the X50 facelift or the X90. In addition, Proton announced its ambitious sales target of 330,000 units by 2030, an increase from its platform of around 150,000 units annually...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

mated to be 18.7%. Proton Saga ended the year as the best-selling Proton model in 2024 with 72,769 units sold, followed by the X50 and the S70 which sold 23,647 units and 19,182 units, respectively. Sales of Proton Persona reached 18,853 units, followed by the X70 (8,992 units), Iriz (5,113 units), X90 (3,553 units), and Exora (243 units). In 2024, Proton exported vehicles to 18 countries and grew export sales by 31% YoY. Orders from Egypt booste...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08