There are simply two days to go earlier than the official launch of the 2026 Proton X70as introduced by the nationwide carmaker on social media.
Right here, Proton’s social media posting exhibits the entrance finish of the 2026 X70 that may quickly formally emerge, which we are able to see is unchanged from that of the present mannequin that was final up to date in August 2024. The large change comes with its powerplant, which will likely be a brand new 1.5 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
This already serves in its B-segment stablemate the X50by which the engine produces 181 PS at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm from 2,000 rpm to three,500 rpm, up 4 PS and 35 Nm over the GEP3 three-cylinder turbo petrol unit. Transmission is predicted to be carried over, that being the present seven-speed, moist dual-clutch automated gearbox that sends drive to the entrance wheels; AWD was discontinued from final 12 months’s facelift.
Whereas the 2026 X70 seems to be the identical as earlier than, the carmaker’s declare of “higher trip and dealing with” suggests enhancements have been made to the chassis of the soon-to-launch C-segment SUV. As for what modifications particularly have been utilized, these and extra will likely be revealed at its launch on January 8.
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