Jagdamba Motors, the official distributor for Proton Cars in Nepal, is all set to officially introduce the Proton X70 SUV in the Nepalese market. The Proton X70 will sit alongside the Saga sedan in the company’s line-up in the Nepalese market. The Proton X70 is the most selling SUV in Malaysia which competes with the likes of Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage.

The Proton X70 will be available in four variants in both FWD and AWD drivetrain. TheX70 will be powered by a 1.5-litre TGDi turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 255 Nm of torque (which will be the highest in the segment). It also features a 7-speed DCT transmission both of which are co-developed by Volvo and Geely.

The SUV will also get an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) which is only found in few selected premium brands. It was reported earlier that the company was testing the adaptability of such features on the roads of Nepal. The ADAS system includes Autonomous Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Information System, Door Open Warning System, and Intelligent High Beam Control.

As per the manufacturer’s website,  the Proton X70 SUV encompasses best-in-class features that include 6 Airbags, ABS with EBS and BA, Auto Headlights & Wipers, Keyless Entry, Push-Start, 360-Degree Camera, 9 Speakers, an 8-inch Infotainment Screen with smartphone connectivity, Climate Control with Smart Air Purifier System, Electrically Foldable Wing Mirrors, LED Projector Headlights with LED DRLs, LED Fog Lamps, 17/18/19-inch Alloy Wheels which depends on the grade, etc.

The X70 is 4,519mm long, 1,831mm wide, and 1,694mm high. It offers a wheelbase of 2,670mm and a ground clearance of 190mm.  The X70 also holds a full 5-star crash test rating from ASEAN-NCAP and happens to be the winner of the 2019 Car of the Year Award in Malaysia.

The X70 is also expected to get the ‘HI PROTON’ voice command assistance system, a Global Key User Interface (GKUI) system that is able to detect and respond to selected voice commands to improve safety by allowing drivers to be attentive on the road ahead.  The Voice Command is able to answer basic queries as well as controlling major functions of the infotainment system and vehicle in-car functions. You can also control many other functions of the car such as Radio, Sunroof, Windshields, and Audio Call and so on.