Compact Suv
Proton X50
R449Â 900 to R579Â 900List price, as at 2026-09-22, across the range
At a glance
These figures describe the X50 1.5T Standard. Other derivatives in this range differ.
Power
110Â kW
X50 1.5T Standard only
Consumption
6.8Â L/100km
X50 1.5T Standard only
Boot
330Â L
X50 1.5T Standard only
Seats
5
Towing (braked)
Not specified
Cover
5 years / 80 000 km
Service plan
Decide
Derivatives in this range
As recorded for each derivative. "Not stated" means the figure is not recorded for that derivative, not that the vehicle lacks it.
| Derivative | Seats | Price | Spare wheel |
| X50 1.5T Standard the specifications above describe this derivative |
5 | R449Â 900 | Not stated |
| X50 1.5T Luxury | 5 | R499Â 900 | Not stated |
| X50 1.5T Executive | 5 | R535Â 900 | Not stated |
| X50 1.5 TGDi Premium | 5 | R579Â 900 | Not stated |
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Full specifications
The figures below describe the X50 1.5T Standard. Other derivatives in this range differ.
| Engine capacity | 1.5Â Lnote1477 cc |
| Cylinders | 3noteProton South Africa. |
| Power | 110Â kWnotePremium: 130 kW (direct-injection tune) |
| Torque | 226Â NmnotePremium: 255 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automaticnoteProton South Africa. |
| Gears | 7noteProton South Africa. |
| Drivetrain | FWDnoteProton South Africa. |
| Consumption cycle | Combined cycle (test standard not stated by manufacturer)noteThe manufacturer publishes the consumption figure without naming a test cycle. |
| Fuel consumption | 6.8Â L/100kmnoteManufacturer's SA figure for the 1.5T Standard; test cycle not stated. |
| Fuel tank | 45Â LnoteProton South Africa. |
| Fuel grade | 95 / 93 unleadednoteThe engine maker says this 1.5 turbo triple was developed for 92 RON fuel, so either SA grade is fine. |
| Range | 662Â kmnoteCalculated from the 45-litre tank and the 6.8 L/100 km claim (theoretical). |
| 0-100 km/h | Not specified |
| CO2 emissions | Not specified |
| Seats | 5noteProton South Africa. |
| Doors | 5noteProton South Africa. |
| Length | 4Â 330Â mmnoteProton South Africa. |
| Width | 1Â 800Â mmnoteProton South Africa. |
| Height | 1Â 609Â mmnoteProton South Africa. |
| Wheelbase | 2Â 600Â mmnoteProton South Africa. |
| Ground clearance | Not specified |
| Boot (behind 2nd row) | 330Â LnoteBoot capacity with rear seats up; single press figure (as republished on the SA importer's site), not in the manufacturer's spec sheet. |
| Boot (behind last row) | 330Â LnoteFive-seat car: the space behind the last row is the space behind the second row. |
| Boot (seats folded) | Not specified |
| Kerb weight | 1Â 325Â kgnotePremium: 1370 kg |
| Gross vehicle mass | Not specified |
| Payload | Not specified |
| Towing (braked) | Not specified |
| Towing (unbraked) | Not specified |
| Safety rating | No crash-test rating for this versionnoteNo Global NCAP Africa result. Euro NCAP has published no result for the Proton X50. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. ANCAP has published no result for the Proton X50. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. |
| Airbags | 4noteLuxury and above: 6 |
| Airbag positions | Driver, Front passenger, Front side x2noteEntry derivative. |
| Warranty | 5 yearsnote5-year warranty, transferable |
| Warranty distance | Unlimited No distance cap — this warranty is limited by time only. Compare warranties across all SUVs → |
| Service plan | 5 years / 80 000 km |
| How it is supplied | Included with the vehicle |
| Service interval (distance) | Not specified |
| Service interval (time) | Not specified |
| Spare wheel | Not stated Compare spare wheels across all SUVs → |
| Service network | ~7 authorised service points, as at 22 September 2026 In 4 of the 9 provinces. Compare service networks across all brands →noteBrand service-outlet count from the manufacturer's South African locator, same figure as the brand's other records. |
What we can't tell you yet
Everything below was searched for. Lines marked (unverified) show a figure that only one source gives, or that sources disagree on; the rest have not been published anywhere we could find for this version.
These gaps are recorded for the X50 1.5T Standard. Other derivatives in this range differ.
- 0-100 km/h (unverified) — No acceleration time could be confirmed. The manufacturer does not quote one, and the vehicle database that covers this derivative leaves the acceleration row blank.
- CO2 emissions — Not published in the sources checked.
- Ground clearance — Not published in the sources checked.
- Boot (behind 2nd row) (unverified) — Boot capacity with rear seats up; single press figure (as republished on the SA importer's site), not in the manufacturer's spec sheet.
- Boot (seats folded) — Not published in the sources checked.
- Boot (standard) (unverified) — Measurement standard for the boot figure not stated.
- Gross vehicle mass (unverified) — No gross vehicle mass is published for this model in any manufacturer material reached. The manufacturer's own pages carry feature and price copy rather than a specification table.
- Payload (unverified) — Cannot be worked out. Payload is the gross vehicle mass less the kerb weight, and although the kerb weight is known, no gross vehicle mass is published for this model.
- Towing (braked) (unverified) — No towing rating is published for this model in any manufacturer material reached, and no statement was found either way on whether it is approved to tow.
- Towing (unbraked) (unverified) — No towing rating is published for this model in any manufacturer material reached, and no statement was found either way on whether it is approved to tow.
- Euro NCAP rating — Euro NCAP has published no result for the Proton X50. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
- ANCAP rating — ANCAP has published no result for the Proton X50. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
- Service plan services — Not published in the sources checked.
- Service interval (distance) — Not published in the sources checked.
- Service interval (time) — Not published in the sources checked.
- Spare wheel — Not published in the sources checked.