Another Rs 10 lakh Creta rival coming to India?
SUVs continue to see a rapid boom in our country. The major contributors to this growth have been the compact and C-SUV segments. So new manufacturers entering India are directly entering with their SUVs. Now Proton, a Malaysian brand is looking to enter India with an SUV called the X50. For those unknown, Proton is owned by Geely Corporation that is based in China. In today’s article, we will talk about this Rs 10 lakh Creta rival.
India plans
Proton has already had some presence in India. Earlier this year, the Proton X50 was spotted testing in Pune. So does it confirm its India launch? No. Just a spotting cannot be a confirmation that the product would definitely launch, however, it definitely hints that the brand is attempting to enter the market somehow. Moreover, nothing official has been confirmed by Proton. But, to take on the market seriously, the brand would have to establish a local manufacturing plant since the pricing would have to be kept aggressive.
Rs 10 lakh Creta rival – Design
The Proton X50 gets a sharp and muscular design language. On the front, it comes with sharp headlamps with integrated L-shaped DRLs. We also get to see a small grille with red highlight. The side profile consists of a lot of curvy bits. At the rear, it gets LED taillamps with a chrome strip in the middle.
The interior does look minimalistic with not too many elements to distract the driver and occupants. However, when we say minimalistic, it does not mean lack of elements. The X50 does get features which we will discuss in a bit.
Rs 10 lakh Creta rival – Specifications
What is the Volvo connection in the Proton X50? The X50 is based on the BMA modular platform, developed in association with Volvo. Globally, X50 comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine with two states of tune. The lower models come with 150bhp & 226Nm of torque, while the top model gets 177bhp & 255Nm of torque. Both these engine can give a tough fight to what the competition has on offer as of today. Proton can really bank on the fact that these engines have been made in collaboration with Volvo, which could instill a sense of trust amongst buyers.
Features
What features does the X50 get? Globally, the X50 comes loaded with features. It gets features like six airbags, cruise control, panoramic sunroof, TPMS, a big infotainment system, lane keep assist, remote engine start and dual-zone climate control. Proton will have to retain all these features to take on the established players in this segment.
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