Proton's New Seven

Two weeks ago, Proton announced that it will launch the X90 this year to celebrate its 40th anniversary and start production of the "Premium Modern Family SUV" in Malaysia.

X90 will feature a mild-hybrid powertrain. It will have a 48V electric motor synergy (EMS) system with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo engine, belt-starter generator (BSG), a DC-DC converter, lithium-Ion battery, battery management system, regenerative braking, and hybrid module control system.

The powertrain will send a sum of 190 horsepower and 300 Newton meters of torque to the front wheels via a seven-speed DCT gearbox.

Other key features include:

The automaker will reveal the full information about the midsize SUV upon launch. However, reports speculate that the SUV will cost between the equivalent of Rs. 8.2 million and Rs. 9.4 million, which is cheaper than most D-segment and C-Plus segment SUVs in Pakistan.

Price in Pakistani Rupees