Owner Review: This Variant Is Really An Underdog - My Proton X70 2020 (Standard)

Basic information about my car

Reasons why I bought this car

First of all I discussed with my family about getting a new car since we usually travel a lot together. My dad said huge 'NO' for hatcbacks and sedan. He preferred SUV or MPV since he already owning a sedan. First considered Perodua Aruz but not so confident about the 1.5 liter engine. Then we test drive the X70 my family loves it instantly.

Car Selection Process

• I had a budget of below RM 100k

• Model(s) that I have considered include: Perodua Aruz (Toyota Yaris and Vios before dad rejecting)

Reasons why I chose this car:

I chose X70 standard because I don't need the fancy features. Standard variant comes with 17'inch wheels kinda pocket friendly to change those tyres. Its's a big spacious car can get below RM95K after sales tax removed.

User Experience

• I have already done 3,000 km

Since the purchase, my thoughts about the car are:

• I had a minor problem rear boot light didn't work when open the boot. (Solution : Proton SC ask to leave my car for one day to fix it. They said there have some wiring problems.)

• HI PROTON! It's just a gimmick! Early stage of using it was fun but now its really annoying me and not so effective. (Annoyed because friends and family start yell HI PROTON once get in car)

• The speaker setup are terrible. This is a big problem among every X70 users. You have to take time to adjust the equalizer.

• I really wanted to have Apple Carplay :(

• Appart from these issues I just love to drive this car

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Big spacious

• Pocket friendly 17'inch wheels

• 7 DCT

• Proton Link app

• Standard variant still can change steering mode.

Cons

• Some minor QC problems.

• No Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

• Lack of front parking sensor for standard variant.

Ratings

• Total Score: 5

• Performance: 5

• Quality & Features: 4

• Space: 5

• Ride Comfort: 5

• Fuel Economy: 4

• Price & Cost: 5

Summary

At last I do enjoy my ride. It's a good looking car with good features. I do love my car my family does too. Never regret with my purchase. Hope my car serves me well for long years. Apart from some missing features X70 Standard variant is an Underdog. Most of buyers will go for Executive variant even the SA also suggest other variants. If you wanted an SUV and don't have big budget just go for X70 standard variant you won't regret it.

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