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Proton X70 Sport Edition spotted with black wheels and red accents

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Images of the Proton X70 Sport Edition show visual upgrades like black alloy wheels and red accents, hinting at an imminent market launch. Learn more about this crossover.
Michael Powers, Editor

Images of the new Proton X70 Sport Edition crossover have surfaced online. The vehicle was spotted on a car transporter, suggesting an imminent market launch.

The Sport Edition features several visual upgrades, including black alloy wheels, red accents on the side skirts, rear bumper, and diffuser, plus an additional badge on the tailgate. Its styling closely resembles the previously unveiled X50 Sport Edition.

Proton X70 Sport Edition
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It remains unclear which trim will serve as the base for this new version. For context, the X50 Sport Edition was based on the Premium trim, while the Black Edition used the top-spec configuration.

The updated Proton X70 previously received a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 181 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. It comes in two trims—Executive and Premium—representing a streamlined lineup compared to the previous generation.

The Sport Edition is expected to carry a higher price than the base model, similar to the X50. Such releases highlight a trend of expanding lineups through special editions with a focus on design.