With the market’s tastes shifting to prefer SUV designs over other types, it is inevitable for SUVs to downgrade to conquer the B-segment segment. It started with the Perodua Ativa in Malaysia, and Honda is preparing to continue with Honda WR-VA.
With both Perodua and Honda in the game, will Proton stay on the sidelines or will they enter the fight with X30 . proton? It just might happen, and there are already some subtle signs that something like this is happening. Here’s why.
Proton serves as Geely’s right-hand drive brand for ASEAN, but the group retains the Geely brand for the Philippines market. Recently, Geely began exploring the idea of competition in the B-segment SUV segment in the Philippines market by displaying the Geely GX3 Pro at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show.
While the Geely GX3 Pro name is used for the Manila show, like most Chinese cars, it goes by many names. We have also seen it called Geely Vision X3, Geely Yuanjing X3 Pro and Maple X3 Pro.
On many of the Geely GX3 Pro’s defining features, the 1.5-liter normally aspirated engine produces 109 hp at 6,000 rpm, 142 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm, and either a manual or CVT transmission. is popular.
Interestingly, there are even 100% electric versions called Maple 30X EV and Geometry EX3 Kungfu Cow. Under Geely’s Geometry brand, the EX3 Kungfu Cow has a front-mounted engine producing 95 hp and 180 Nm of torque, with a 37 kWh battery pack providing a range of 322 km according to NEDC standards.
Compare Proton X30 with Honda WR-V with Perodua Ativa
size
This is a potential Geely GX3 Pro/Proton X30 comparison table with the Perodua Ativa and Honda WR-V. We also featured the Proton X50 so you can compare the size of these B-class SUVs with a B-class SUV like the Proton X50.
The Geely GX3 Pro is shorter than the Ativa and WR-V in both length and height, but is about the same width as the WR-V. The wheelbase is slightly shorter than the WR-V, with the Ativa taking the wheelbase crown here. The Geely GX3 Pro wins the boot space war, with a 400L rated boot capacity larger than any of its sub-B rivals and even bigger than the Proton X50’s 330L. However, it’s best to check the actual vehicle to see what the 400L looks like to see if it fits your needs.
Engine
The Ativa also has the most advanced powertrain of the lot, which comes with 1.0 liter turbocharged engine or 1.2 liter hybrid enginewhile both the Geely GX3 Pro and the Honda WR-V use a conventionally aspirated engine, although some might consider that a plus if they consider a simpler engine less likely to have problems. .
Of course, Proton can turn the X30 into an electric car like Geometry EX3 Kungfu Cow, but somehow that seems unlikely in the near future. We think Proton’s EV plans seem to be focusing on higher price segments at the moment.
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What do you think of Geely GX3 Pro? Do you think it can compete with the likes of Perodua Ativa and Honda WR-V in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments section.
