2020 Proton X50: Do you want to buy this SUV or wait for the Perodua D55L?

Many people may say that Proton X50 and Perodua D55L are located in different market segments. Generally, citizens will say that the Proton X50 belongs to the B SUV, while the Perodua D55L belongs to the A category.

In any case, once the Proton X50 preview is shown, many people may wonder whether you should wait for the Perodua D55L?

Price difference
Proton X50 has no official price announcement, but it is speculated that the price of this SUV is in the range of RM 80,xxx to RM 10x,xxx. The highest flagship model may be less than RM 100,000.

As for the price of the Perodua D55L, we compare it with the Perodua model. The most expensive Perodua Myvi is priced at RM 52,697, while the most expensive Perodua Aruz is at RM 73,226. The price of Perodua D55L is about RM 53, xxx-RM 73, xxx range.

Differences in size details

The picture shows the difference in size between Perodua D55L and Proton X50. The preliminary conclusion is that Proton X50 is larger than Perodua D55L.

The more accurate categories that distinguish the two models are as follows. Proton X50 is classified as a top B-class SUV. On the other hand, Perodua D55L belongs to category B (or introduction) in the next paragraph.

Perodua D55L is even better. Perodua D55L has 369 liters of rear luggage, while Proton X50 has 330 liters. Perodua D55L also weighs 1,050 kg, which is slightly lighter than Proton X50's 1,372 kg.

Engine difference
Both have turbocharged 3-cylinder engines, but the difference lies in capacity. Perodua D55L uses a turbocharged 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine with a power of 98 PS horsepower and a torque of 140 Nm, and is equipped with an automatic CVT gearbox.

The top-of-the-line Proton X50 uses a TGDi 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with a power of 177 PS and a torque of 255 Nm. It is equipped with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) transmission. Compared with the Honda RS 2020, the horsepower and torque are almost doubled.

Interior design differences
Taking Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky as a reference, the cabin quality of Perodua D55L is obviously built by considering more affordable prices. The use of hard plastic can be clearly seen on every inch of the interior of the car. According to feedback from our host, Adrian, Proton X50 uses high-quality leather finishes, attractive interiors and high-definition displays to provide a higher structural quality for the cabin. There is also a variant with a panoramic solar roof, a two-tone finish and a 10-inch screen infotainment display.

However, Proton X50 does not have Android Auto / Apple CarPlay connection, while Raize / Rocky supports this feature.

Safety function difference
Both have driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and automatic highlight lighting. After the Proton X50 is launched, the driver assistance system (ADAS) on this Proton SUV is more comprehensive, with functions such as automatic parking assistance, lane change warning and lane keeping assistance.

Market share
Proton X50 is available for pre-order, and the price may be officially announced at the October 2020(proton x50 launch date) conference. According to reports, Perodua D55L will be installed in December 2020 and will debut in early 2021.

So, wait for Perodua D55L? Perodua D55L still has its own value. The unique sales value of Perodua D55L is a larger, more practical cargo space, more fuel-efficient effects and a cheaper price.

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