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Today, we told you that the Proton X50 will get a unique suspension tuning compared to its Geely Binyue / Coolray sibling, and during the question and answer session, the national automaker went into more detail about the changes its engineers have made. .
Those of you who are concerned that the company has stiffened the suspension to give the car the handling dexterity it is known for, to the detriment of driving comfort, need not worry. According to personnel engineer Noor Hisham Ismail, the X50 has actually been made to ride smoother, because the Binyue is apparently “too stiff” to cope with our litany of bumps and potholes.
Specifically, Proton made some changes to the front stabilizer bar, spring rates, bushings, and even tire selection; Earlier, he mentioned that he also adjusted the shock absorbers and the electronic power steering system. Hisham said the company compared the X50 to other competitors on the market and has adjusted the suspension to suit.
Hisham also said that the Binyue was set up to be a fairly sporty car to drive, which affected the way it handled potholes, making it unsuitable for Malaysian road conditions. He admitted that the X50 probably won’t be as pleasant to drive.
Those who want to re-dial a bit of sportiness can play around with the available driving modes, which adjust power delivery, gearbox response, steering weight (there are four settings to choose from) and even intervention. stability control.
The Proton X50 is now open for reservation, with four variants to choose from. Based on the Geely Binyue / Coolray, it will be available with features such as the latest GKUI 19 infotainment system, remote engine start and Tier 2 semi-autonomous driving. Two 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine options will be offered – a variant 150 PS / 226 Nm in-port injection and a 177 PS / 255 Nm direct injection version.
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