The X50 boldly goes where no Proton has gone before
The Malaysian SUV is an impressive effort, but is it enough to entice buyers from their VWs and Mazdas?
10 November 2022 - 05:05
Proton recently returned to SA a different brand to the one that quit the country in 2012 due to poor sales. Previously known for rather quirky, budget-focused cars such as the Satria Neo and Savvy, the Malaysian marque is back.
It returns under new ownership after being purchased in 2017 by Chinese automaker Geely, which also owns Volvo and Lotus, and is a significant shareholder of Mercedes-Benz. ..
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