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65-549: The Proton X70 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Malaysian car maker Proton . Marketed as a C-segment SUV , the car was launched on 12 December 2018, unveiled in a ceremony by then-prime minister and former Proton chairman Mahathir Mohamad . Being the first SUV released by Proton, it is conceived by rebadging the Geely Boyue , following the acquisition of Proton by Geely Automobile Holdings in 2017. The X70

130-440: A D-segment car platform or above. While being significantly more expensive, vehicles from this segment offer similar driving and convenience advantages as mainstream compact crossover SUVs, with larger exterior dimensions, more refined interiors, more advanced technologies, higher engine power and added prestige. Hari Merdeka Independence Day ( Malay : Hari Merdeka ), also known as National Day ( Hari Kebangsaan ),

195-629: A few design elements incorporated into the X70 to distinguish it from the Boyue, especially at the front of the SUV. A new grille design is used and it is referred to as the "infinite weave". It is inspired by the batik and Malaysian wood carvings, and the design is also used on the inside for the speaker covers. A chrome surround is added on the grille and is inspired by a hunting bow, one of Malaysia's traditional weapons. To further showcase Proton's identity and evoke

260-604: A future update. The car’s hardware includes dual quad-core processors, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. USB ports have been updated to include both USB-A and USB-C options. The facelifted X70 features new steering wheel design, Stone Grey Nappa leather upholstery, and updated digital meter panel graphics. The gear lever has a new design, and the car includes new semi-autonomous driving features like adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go , lane centering assist , and traffic sign recognition . The X70 retains its 1.5-litre turbocharged engine , producing 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque, and

325-566: A nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on 31 August. The 2012 theme proved to be controversial, as it was seen by many Malaysians to be a political slogan rather than a patriotic one ( Janji Ditepati was Najib Razak 's campaign jingle in the run-up to the 2013 elections ). The official "logo" was also ridiculed for its unconventional design. A video of the theme song uploaded on YouTube (with lyrics penned by Rais Yatim ) garnered an overwhelming number of "dislikes" because of its overtly political content, which had nothing to do with

390-453: A policy announced by the then Minister of Communication and Multimedia Ahmad Shabery Cheek , Hari Merdeka celebrations are to be held without mentioning the number of years since independence. This is to be more inclusive of Sabah and Sarawak, who left British rule in a different year. The Minister of Land Development of Sarawak, the late James Jemut Masing , responded to this announcement by stating that Malaysia Day on 16 September should be

455-420: A right-hand drive vehicle, as the Boyue was not developed to have an RHD version in mind. A total of 761 parts had to be changed to convert the Boyue into the right-hand drive X70, without counting the components that were completely re-engineered. The localisation process also involved several adjustments of the car to suit the tropical climate. Some rubber components and cooling parts had to be redesigned, while

520-472: A segment of crossover SUV , a type of sport utility vehicle , between subcompact crossover SUV and mid-size crossover SUV . By the late 2010s, the segment had emerged as the most popular automobile segment in several regions. For example, nearly one in every four cars sold in the United States in 2019 was a compact crossover, at about 24.2 percent. The best-selling vehicle in the segment in 2020

585-538: A solution by initiating a series of and technical assistance and joint ventures agreements with Geely suppliers in China. The company aims to increase the local component figure to around 53 percent by the end of 2020. A total of 95 Proton engineers were said to be involved in the entire process of turning the Boyue into the X70, from research and development to the testing stages. These engineers, along with technicians from manufacturing and quality divisions, made up around

650-519: A special version of the car called the Proton X70 Special Edition. Only 2 colours were offered; Ocean Blue and Ruby Red. Powertrains remained the same as the original X70. In June 2022, the X70 received minor changes dubbed as MC (Minor Change) giving the model some mild styling tweaks, revision of its line-up and a new engine option. Standard, Executive and Premium variants are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine shared with

715-431: A total 200 people the company sent to Geely within a span of six months to conceive the X70. Each of these individuals were claimed by the group has learned knowledge and experience from their counterparts at Geely, further enhancing Proton engineering expertise. On 7 June 2022, a recall was made for CBU versions of the X70 to fix the cooling fan assembly made by Valeo under the chassis number L6T7742Z8KU043589. There are

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780-690: Is 'Malaysia Madani: Determination in Unity, Fulfilling Hope'. The theme was selected to strengthen the spirit of unity and to achieve the shared aspirations for a stronger Malaysia by government of Anwar Ibrahim . Legally, Hari Merdeka is the official independence day of 'the federation' as defined in the Article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia , which was that established under the Federation of Malaya Agreement 1957. However, beginning in 2015, in

845-509: Is based on the similar system found in the Boyue with adjustments to operate properly in Malaysia. The X70 now features a new three-spoke steering wheel and a unique dashboard with a gloss black panel and multi-colour ambient lighting that changes with the music. It also has a larger 12.3-inch “floating” infotainment screen, compared to the previous 10.25-inch version. The major update is the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moreover,

910-476: Is celebrated as Malaysia Day . Hari Merdeka continued to be celebrated on 31 August, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day became a public holiday only in East Malaysia. This caused discontent among East Malaysians in particular, it being sometimes felt that celebrating the national day on 31 August is Malaya-centric. In 2009, it was decided that starting 2010, Malaysia Day would be

975-438: Is distinguishable from the Boyue by some design element differences and its right-hand drive configuration. In the beginning, the X70 was fully imported (CBU or completely built-up ) from China, but since February 2020 the locally assembled version (CKD or complete knocked down ) was made available with several notable mechanical changes. On 24 May 2017, DRB-HICOM as the owner of Proton has reached an agreement with Geely for

1040-453: Is paired with a revised seven-speed dual-clutch transmission . Fuel economy is improved by 4% compared to the previous model. The previous 1.8-litre turbocharged Premium and Executive AWD variant were dropped from the facelift. The facelifted X70 is available in four variants—Standard, Executive, Premium, and Premium X—with a new Marine Blue colour option added, all powered by the same 1.5-litre turbocharged unit. Proton has updated 360 parts of

1105-569: Is the independence day of the Federation of Malaya from the British Empire . It commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957, and is defined in article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia . The day is marked by official and unofficial ceremonies and observances across the country. The observation of 31 August as Malaysia's national day is the cause of some controversy, with calls to prioritize

1170-659: The 27th Indonesia International Motor Show 2019 , but however, the plans were eventually postponed. On November 19, 2021, 30 X70s were sold to the Kenya Police Service. The X70 is due to be exported to Pakistan after tests were conducted in Karachi. The Pakistani version will have a 1.5-litre engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission at 174 hp (176 PS; 130 kW) and 255 N⋅m (26.0 kg⋅m; 188 lb⋅ft) because of Pakistani tax structures, which can make it affordable. In December 2019,

1235-750: The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) which is only available on the Premium 2WD variant. The X70 update was launched on 6 September 2020 with the three trims: Standard, Executive and Premium X (all in 2WD trims). Rully Septiadi, the head of marketing at Proton Edar Indonesia (PEI), mentioned that the Geely Boyue was planned to be launch in Indonesia by 2019 as the Proton X70, it will be expected to be showcased at

1300-514: The Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton. The acquisition and partnership was urgently needed, since at the time DRB-HICOM cites several problems which were Proton's lack of technological competitiveness, which it claimed could hamper its ability to develop quality products. Through the close partnership, Proton will have access to Geely's technologies to address the problem. In

1365-538: The X50 while the range-topping variant also called Premium is powered by the same 1.8-litre turbocharged engine. AWD is only available on the Executive variant. The X70 is localized to almost 70% of its parts were made. On 2 August 2024, the Proton X70 has undergone a major facelift to refresh its aging design. The new look features a bold grille with Proton's Infinite Weave design and songket -inspired diamond pins seen on

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1430-562: The X90 and S70 , slimmer LED headlights, and a redesigned front bumper. The rear bumper has also been updated with horizontal reflectors and fake air outlets. The X70 now comes with new 19-inch or 18-inch two-tone wheels, depending on the variant. Inside, the X70 sports a new dashboard with a gloss black panel and 72-colour ambient lighting that changes with the music. It also introduces a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto , although these features will be available via

1495-537: The 1994 Toyota RAV4 , 1995 Honda CR-V , 1997 Subaru Forester , 2000 Nissan X-Trail , 2000 Mazda Tribute , and the 2001 Ford Escape . Between 2005 and 2010, the market share of compact crossovers in the US increased from 6 percent to 11.2 percent. In 2014, for the first time ever, sales of compact crossovers outpaced mid-size sedans in the United States. In the European market, several analysts and agencies divided

1560-510: The CBU version. The panoramic sunroof is instead reserved for the top-of-the-line Premium X 2WD; the only additional feature for this variant. Although identical in styling to the CBU, the CKD version is distinguishable by its use of Proton's new round logo. With the introduction of the CKD units, the CBU units were no longer being imported from China. In August 2019, Proton introduced a special version of

1625-531: The DCT transmission and added equipment. Kon from evomalaysia.com shared a similar conclusion saying the improvement bundled with the reduced price makes the X70 ever harder to avoid. Kon however did criticise the X70 as "not quite as sporty as Proton vehicles from the 2000s" In July 2019, PAD Motors, the official distributor of Proton cars in Brunei, has announced that Brunei will become the first export destination for

1690-415: The Geely Boyue, producing 182 hp (185 PS; 136 kW) and 285 N⋅m (29.1 kg⋅m; 210 lb⋅ft) paired to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Local assembly of the X70 in Proton's Tanjung Malim plant commenced on 13 December 2019. In February 2020, the locally assembled (CKD) version was launched with lowered pricing and a few major mechanical updates. The gearbox is now a 7-speed wet DCT , and

1755-563: The Malay states, foreign dignitaries, members of the federal cabinet, and citizens. The Queen 's representative, the Duke of Gloucester presented Tunku Abdul Rahman with the instrument of independence. Tunku then proceeded to read the Proclamation of Independence , which culminated in the chanting of "Merdeka!" seven times with the crowd joining in. The ceremony continued with the raising of

1820-589: The Malayan people". Before giving the address to the crowd, he was given a necklace by representatives of the Alliance Party youth in honour of this great occasion in history, with a map of Malaya inscribed on it. The event ended at one in the morning. On the morning of 31 August 1957, the festivities moved to the newly completed Merdeka Stadium . More than 20,000 people witnessed the ceremony, which began at 9:30 am. Those in attendance included rulers of

1885-804: The Malaysian PM gifted this car to the Pakistan PM on his arrival at Malaysia. On May 31, 2022, Proton has shipped some X70 units to South Africa alongside the Proton X50 and Proton Saga . On May 26, 2023, X70 was launched in Mozambique with four variants: Standard, Executive and Premium X (all in AWD and 2WD). Compact crossover SUV Compact crossover SUV is an automobile classification used mainly in North America to describe

1950-778: The Malaysian constitution is the "Federation of Malaya" that was established in 1957. The effort for independence was spearheaded by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj , the first Prime Minister of Malaysia , who led a delegation of ministers and political leaders of Malaya in negotiations with the British in London for Merdeka , or independence along with the first president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) Tun Dato Sri Tan Cheng Lock and fifth President of Malaysian Indian Congress Tun V. T. Sambanthan . Once unity between Malay, Indian, and Chinese peoples

2015-467: The National Flag of Malaya accompanied by the national anthem being played by a military band and a 21-gun salute , followed by an azan call and a thanksgiving prayer in honour of this great occasion. The day followed with the solemn installation of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan , at Jalan Ampang, and the first installation banquet in his honour in

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2080-480: The National Recovery Plan (Pelan Pemulihan Negara) theme, Malaysia Menang Bersama (English: Malaysia Winning Together ). 2022 marks the first parade to be held after 2 years of hiatus caused by the pandemic, which was themed Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama. A number of nearly 20,000 participants of various contingents involved in the parade. In 2023, the theme for Malaysia's Independence Day

2145-945: The Proton Link app has been upgraded to allow users to start the engine remotely, enabling them to cool down the vehicle before getting inside. Material wise, new Stone Grey Nappa leather replaces the old brown upholstery, with a new crisscross stitching pattern on the door cards and a black headlining instead of beige. Proton X70 had received a full score in ASEAN NCAP crash safety rating for the side impact test as well as for head protection technology in 2018. All versions are equipped with ABS , EBD , brake assist , ESC , traction control , six airbags , ISOFIX child seat mounting points, and seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters. The X70 has received generally favourable reviews from critics in its domestic market. Malaysian automotive journalist Jonathan Lee from paultan.org commended

2210-418: The Proton X70, which is a right hand drive version of the Geely Boyue. It will be only be available in a 2 wheel drive configuration and will be offered in the same three variants as the Malaysian market: Standard 2WD, Executive 2WD and Premium 2WD. The car will include similar specifications to the Malaysian model including the 8" touchscreen display, voice recognition and the additional safety features such as

2275-539: The X70 had to undergo a testing process that involved repeating around 25 percent of the 548 tests that was conducted in the development of the donor car, the Boyue. Proton managed to reach 45 percent of local content for the X70 by the time production in Tanjung Malim began in late 2019. It was achieved by sourcing components from local suppliers, which some of them did not initially have the capability to produce several advanced components. Proton and Geely offered

2340-410: The X70's looks, infotainment, suspension and NVH attributes. The overall package offered were exceptionally praised, in which Lee claimed was "beyond anything else in the segment – with or without the pricing advantage". However Lee also criticised on the high driving position, shallow boot and lack of more common features found in the segment such as a powered tailgate. HP from evomalaysia.com commended

2405-421: The X70's premium feeling interior but commented that steering feel could be improved and both turbo lag and body roll is quite noticeable. With the locally assembled model, Hafriz Shah from paultan.org criticized the X70's lack of differences in the exterior when compared to the CBU variant and the new Proton logo as "out of place". Shah however commended on the improvements compared to the CBU model which includes

2470-632: The X70, which underwent 4.2 million km of testing. Pricing details will be announced closer to the launch. The "-70" suffix is correlated to it being a C-segment vehicle, similar to the Proton S70 while the "X" implies the vehicle being an SUV . Compared to the Boyue, Proton said it had to reposition and realign several critical parts which include the dashboard assembly, pedals, steering console, door buttons, brakes, gearbox, headlights calibration, wiper orientation, air-conditioning ducts, glove box, and several cables and wires in order to convert it into

2535-424: The appearance of a tiger, the muscular body surfacing of the X70 is also accompanied by a headlight design inspired by the eyes of a tiger. A tonneau cover, air purifier system, rear air vents, automatic dual zone air conditioning, steering wheel switches, tilt and telescopic adjustment, LCD meter combination, central door locking with auto lock and push start button are all standard interior related features. Across

2600-686: The car called the Proton X70 Merdeka Edition of which only 62 are available for sale to celebrate Malaysia's 62nd independence day on 31 August 2019. Only 2 colours were offered; Flame Red (26 units) or Snow White (36 units). The X70 was launched in Pakistan in December 2020. Initially, a fixed quota of the X70 has been planned to be imported from Malaysia. It is also expected that local assembly of Proton X70 will also start in Karachi in mid-2021. In July 2021, Proton introduced

2665-402: The category may be known as "mid-size/medium crossover" or "mid-size/medium SUV", which differs with the more common mid-size crossover SUV definition used in US, which is a class above. Compact crossovers are usually based on the platform of a compact car ( C-segment ), while some models may be based on a mid-size car ( D-segment ) or an enlarged B-segment platform. The majority of models in

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2730-566: The celebration of Malaysia Day ( Hari Malaysia ) on 16 September instead. Malaysia Day commemorates the formation of Malaysia in 1963, when the four entities of North Borneo , Sarawak , Singapore and Malaya federated to form Malaysia. Some, especially people from East Malaysia , argue that it is illogical to celebrate 31 August 1957 as Malaysia's national day when Malaysia was only established in 1963. Supporters of Hari Merdeka argue that "the Federation" as defined in article 160 of

2795-508: The compact crossover category have two-row seating, while some offer three-row seating. Vehicles in this segment typically have an exterior length ranging between 4,400 mm (173.2 in) and 4,700 mm (185.0 in). Due to its popularity and to cater to customer needs, many manufacturers offer more than one compact crossover, usually offering them in slightly different sizes at different price points. American magazine Car and Driver stated "so many of these vehicles are crowding

2860-766: The day was set months earlier by Tunku Abdul Rahman in a meeting of the Alliance in Malacca in February 1957. On the night of 30 August 1957, more than 20,000 people gathered at Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka ) in Kuala Lumpur to witness the handover of power from the British. Prime Minister-designate Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj arrived at 11:58 p.m. and joined members of the Alliance Party 's youth divisions in observing two minutes of darkness. On

2925-401: The engine management system had to be recalibrated to account for the rougher terrain and altitude. The X70 must be able to withstand Kuala Lumpur's standstill traffic at 34 °C (93 °F) daily, drive up to the mountainous Genting Highlands at over 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) where the air is thinner, as well as survive the treacherous landscape of East Malaysia . After all the changes,

2990-416: The evening followed by a beating retreat performance and a fireworks display. Sports events and other events marked the birth of the new nation. The foreign guests of honour included: The Federation of Malaysia, comprising the states of the Federation of Malaya , North Borneo , Sarawak and Singapore , was officially declared on 31 August 1963, on the 6th anniversary of Malayan independence. However, it

3055-481: The launch, a tribute to the original Proton Saga launch as the first Proton vehicle. She then proceeded to drive across the Penang bridge in a nod to the original Proton Saga. The X70 is available with four variants. Prior to the CKD version these were Standard 2WD, Executive 2WD, Executive AWD and Premium 2WD. All variants are powered by the same 1.8-litre turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engine with

3120-469: The marketplace, simply sorting through them can be a daunting task". The first compact crossover was the 1980 AMC Eagle that was based on the compact-sized Concord line. Its four-wheel drive system was an almost unheard-of feature on regular passenger cars at the time and it came with full-time all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, power steering, power front disk brakes standard as well as numerous convenience and comfort options. Later models included

3185-572: The rallying point for the nation's unity, rather than Hari Merdeka. He added "Everyone now knows that 31 August is Malaya's and Sabah's Independence Day … it's not our (Sarawak) independence day . They can celebrate it both in Malaya and in Sabah as they have the same Independence Day date, and we can join them there if they invite us. We must right the wrong". Before 16 September, there was no Malaysia. Let everyone remember that. It's on 16 September that

3250-548: The range, the Proton 'GKUI' head-unit is offered which consists of 8-inch touchscreen display, voice recognition, online music streaming, navigation, smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity and 4G Wi-Fi. Speaker count is 6 on the Standard 2WD variant, 8 on the Executive 2WD and 9 on the Premium 2WD and Premium X 2WD variant with the additional subwoofer. Note that the Premium 2WD variants gets additional voice recognition functionality. The GKUI Android-based infotainment system

3315-425: The respective brands. It is known by many terms such as compact luxury crossover SUV, luxury compact SUV, premium small SUV, premium compact crossover, luxury small SUV, among others. Compact luxury crossover SUVs are usually based on the platform of a mid-size car ( D-segment ), while some models may be based on a full-size car ( E-segment ) or a C-segment platform. Vehicles in this segment are commonly built on

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3380-440: The same 1.8-litre TGDI engine has its torque increased by 15 N⋅m (1.53 kg⋅m; 11.1 lb⋅ft) (to 300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft)). It is still available in four variants, however the top two variants had received a major revision. The Executive AWD trim has been discontinued due to low demand and in its place the Premium 2WD. The CKD Premium 2WD trim however excludes the panoramic sunroof previously included in

3445-455: The same day, DRB-HICOM announced a plan to build a crossover SUV for Proton based on the Geely Boyue. The Boyue was picked as the first new product under the Geely ownership to compete in the booming SUV market, which Proton had no presence in. Being the first Geely-based product, the X70 does not share any components with any other Proton vehicle. Proton claimed that pricing the X70 competitively

3510-496: The segment into two, the smaller ones ("compact" or "C-SUV"), and the larger vehicles ("mid-size" or "D-SUV"), with the latter usually longer than 4,500 mm (177.2 in) with some models offering three-row seating. In 2021, the combined segments in Europe recorded 3,055,770 sales according to data from JATO Dynamics, representing 26 percent of the market. The Nissan Qashqai played a significant role of growing and popularising

3575-727: The segment since its introduction until 2019, when the Volkswagen Tiguan took its place. In 2016, two out of three vehicles sold in the segment were produced by Renault–Nissan , Volkswagen Group and Hyundai Motor Group . The segment is commonly known as "medium SUV" in the region. In 2021, it is the second-largest automobile segment in the market after pickup trucks at 180,000 units from 19 different models, which contributed 17.2 percent of total automobile sales in Australia. Numerous luxury car brands marketed compact crossover SUVs, usually as an entry-level SUV offering of

3640-515: The segment. Introduced in 2006, at the time it was Nissan's only vehicle in the C-segment space in Europe since the company discontinued the Almera hatchback and saloon. The vehicle was credited to start the trend for compact crossovers in Europe, with their advantage being high-riding and rugged-looking family cars, while not having the high running costs usually associated with off-roaders. It led

3705-554: The spirit of independence. The video has since been taken down. The 2020 Malaysia Prihatin theme had been chosen because of the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition of the caring and concerned of all Malaysian. In 2021, despite the theme and logo remained the same, but the theme song changed from Malaysia Prihatin (sung by Aliff Satar, Syamel, Siti Sarah, and Aina Abdul for original version, and Ernie Zakri for symphony version) to Menang Bersama (sung by Faizal Tahir ), symbolizing

3770-512: The stroke of midnight, the lights were switched back on, and the Union Flag in the square was lowered as the royal anthem God Save the Queen played. The new Flag of Malaya was raised as the national anthem Negaraku was played. This was followed by seven chants of "Merdeka" by the crowd. Tunku Abdul Rahman later gave a speech hailing the ceremony as the "greatest moment in the life of

3835-526: The two territories, unlike the Philippines which claimed the eastern part of Sabah. To assure Indonesia that Malaysia was not a form of neocolonialism , a general survey (instead of a referendum) was organised by the United Nations involving interviews of approximately 4,000 people, which received 2,200 memorandums from groups and private individuals. The Cobbold Commission , led by Lord Cobbold,

3900-476: Was a great challenge as it lacked parts commonality with other models, and yield smaller scale production relative to its left-hand drive Chinese counterpart. In April 2018, Proton opened up an online poll to the public to vote on the name. Participants could choose between PX7, X7, X70 and X700 or voice in their own input. X70 was later announced as the chosen name for the SUV in September 2018. In June 2018, it

3965-482: Was achieved, an agreement was reached on 8 February 1956, for Malaya to gain independence from the British Empire. However, logistical and administrative reasons led to the official proclamation of independence in the next year, on 31 August 1957, at Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), in Kuala Lumpur , which was purposely built for the celebrations of the national independence day. The announcement of

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4030-420: Was also formed to determine whether the people of North Borneo and Sarawak wished to join for the formation of Malaysia. Their eventual findings, which indicated substantial support for the formation of Malaysia among the peoples of Sabah and Sarawak, cleared the way for the final proclamation of Malaysia. The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was announced on 16 September 1963, the anniversary of which

4095-540: Was announced that the initial units were going to be fully imported (CBU) from China with latter models being locally assembled ( CKD ) at Proton's plant. The X70 was previewed at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show. The X70 was officially launched on 12 December 2018 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre . In the launch ceremony, then-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad presents the first X70 key to his wife Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali during

4160-440: Was postponed to 16 September 1963, mainly due to Indonesian and the Philippines' opposition to the formation of Malaysia. Nevertheless, North Borneo and Singapore declared sovereignty on 31 August 1963. Indonesian opposition later escalated to a military conflict . Indonesia considered Malaysia as a new form of colonisation on Sarawak and North Borneo, which bordered Indonesian territory on Borneo. However, they did not lay claim upon

4225-571: Was the Toyota RAV4 , with 995,762 units sold globally. It was also the second best-selling automobile in the world after the Toyota Corolla in 2021. The term "compact crossover SUV" is most commonly used in the North America, where the " compact car " and "crossover" terms originated from. It is also known as C-segment SUV or C-SUV. The naming of the segment also differ depending on the market. In several regions outside North America,

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