2024 Proton X70 facelift confirmed with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving – including lane centering assist
Today, Proton held a media briefing on quality control performance at the Tanjung Malim plant. As part of the presentation, the national automaker publicly confirmed the presence of X70 upgraded for the first time, the refreshed SUV will be launched sometime this year.
Little is known about the new X70, but the company has stated that the vehicle will be offered with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving for the first time, joining X50, X90 And S70. But wait, doesn’t the X70 already have adaptive cruise control? Yes, but it only works at speeds above 30 km/h (no stop-and-go), and the car also doesn’t have lane center assist, only lane departure warning.
On the other hand, the X50, X90 and S70 are equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), which combines ACC with stop, go and lane centering features. This is almost certainly the system that will come with the upgrade, along with lane-keeping assist.
We know that the new X70 will receive an update from The first generation Boyue has been upgradedthanks to previous spy photos. Changes include slimmer reflective LED headlights, a 5-point grille (possibly the new “songket” applique from the X90), a redesigned front bumper and a new 5-spoke design for the 19-inch alloys. highest class. wheel. One novelty that the Boyue did not receive is a revised rear bumper design with horizontal reflectors.
Inside, the new X70 retains the gently undulating dashboard design inspired by the original Hangzhou Bay Bridge, without the new old dashboard. Boyue Pro/Azkarra. However, the technology will receive a welcome upgrade, with the upgrade adding a new steering wheel, a 7-inch digital instrument display and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen – all upgraded from the newer X50.
Expect the X70 to be powered by the same engines as before, including a 177 kW/255 Nm 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder and a 1. .8 liter capacity of 184 horsepower/300 Nm. Both are paired to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, but only the 1.5-liter has the option of all-wheel drive.
GALLERY: 2024 Proton X70 spy shots
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