Why I Would Choose This Proton X70, 1.5 TGDi Executive AWD [Genting Hill Climb] - YS Khong Driving

Good news guys, the Proton X70 AWD is back in the fold. After checking out the X70 Premium, which has FWD, we wanted to see how the AWD would fare, especially on the mountain.
Do watch the video - amd see why I would choose this AWD X70 over the others.

[@weilk7420]

This the AWD review we all waiting for for the longest time! Glad they brought back this spec.

[@michael9413]

Uncle did a review before on the previous 1.8T AWD haha....

[@annel82]

As I expected, only need to look here & wait at this channel for any AWD version review. AWD always made Uncle YS cheered! So Cheers! 🥳

[@pudingaomar6341]

Tq for the special review uncle.u take care and stay healthy as Malaysians car lovers loves u

[@ejadhebat6428]

When Uncle laughing means it is a good drive.

[@denoy215]

cant wait to get mine very soon..tq for nice review,uncle....

[@cliffasher3497]

Hi Uncle Ys, superb driving as always! Awd when cornering/wet surface+Fwd during highway cruising seems like a clever and functional combo to have!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Absolutely.

[@bebird_my]

u doing it so fun uncle... thx 4 review... me as proton mechanic didnt get chance to drive it as my place here not so much people prefer AWD

[@khairul8572]

Totally agreed with you YS!.. thank you!

[@azalijamaludin9109]

Ayuh proton..terus kehadapan sy bangga pencapaian proton.good job mr ys khong 👍

[@age2020]

9:17 Masta enjoying the corners and feel the 4WD working well. 😁Tapi nampak itu beruk crossing the road manyak takut weyyy. 😅

[@angkooldudachannel_7725]

Yg d nanti² kan, tq uncle buat review utk kreta ini, harap² utk model ni, lg bagus dari model terdahulu, & syabas proton,

[@MK-pi8gz]

Good video, please keep up uncle! Hope you can review 2022 Volvo xc90 phev soon!

[@22Nobady]

Oh my god uncle.. thank you so much for doing this video. Worth it. yessss :))))

[@alexpoon7510]

Thank you uncle for sharing this x70 exec AWD. Personally I would like to see if Proton could come up with premium AWD even though will priced higher. Maybe it could do away the 1.8 since it’s just 2WD with ADAS. Nevertheless it’s Proton decision finally.

[@neverquit2470]

Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹 you are amazing 👏

[@denoy215]

my 1 month experience.....really fun to drive...love while driving in rain..so smooth ...

[@petergohtek5842]

When will you test drive Cherry Pro8

[@jacklo2466]

i drove my dad's x70 1.5 TIGi premium (front wheel drive) to and from LD to Sandakan, drive was impressively good, going over bumps and holes are amazing, the light but not heavy car gives it a very fast pickup when you wanna overtake some lorries. Let's just see when will proton put AWD to the top lines of cars.

[@mrthish2216]

Uncle seriously im ur big fan.. If i get chance i will take selfie 🤳 with you uncle❤️❤️❤️

[@ipohboy]

Could tell clearly you were enjoying the sprint up the hill. Great info. It’ll be an AWD version for me, and perhaps a 1.8 Turbo sweeten the drive even more. Pls proton, how about that option? 1.8T AWD

[@mudyraja437]

Amazing driving ..... I'm really enjoyed . great sir 💯

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you 👍

[@haffismusthafa944]

TQ uncle for the review for 1.5. Mine is 1.8 SE 2021.

[@agmsvc2302]

Uncle, fully agreed, FC high or low main culprit is the leg..hahaha. I had tried my honda Stepwgn written 17.0km/l but I had able to get 17.5km/l

[@Vourn-75]

Definitely fun and intense driving. With positive feedback from uncle YS Kong, I will definitely chose this one rather than the X50. Considering it's superior comfort and interior. The 1.5 TDGI engine capability surprisingly capable and it completely evaporates my scepticism. Kudos to you uncle YS on your video...really helps. 😉👍💯💪

[@YSKhongDriving]

Good choice!

[@seeuswhy2754]

it will be great if able to do a mild offroad challenge between x70 awd exec vs crv 1.5 4wd or subaru xv

[@freedcrypto]

I'm glad to see awd variant in any suv. In Indonesia, any brands would tend avoid to do AWD cars for urban rides because of the double tax prices.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Here, there is no additional tax, but people seem to want all the ADAS features, and forget the fundamentals.

[@freedcrypto]

@@YSKhongDriving I see, it takes double tax price to really appreciate an AWD vehicle haha. I wish to see the tax price reduced for AWD vehicles one day in Indonesia because the roads here aren't as good as in Malaysia

[@BearlyMadSim]

@@YSKhongDriving It's pretty sad to see this kind of statement, sorry if I misunderstood but it seems to carry the message of choosing to have more premium features like ADAS is stupid. Yes, AWD is very useful when things that supposed to grip start to slip especially on this heavy, large SUV. Ultimately, Proton forced their customer to choose, so one has to prioritize one or another; better handling vs an assistant in urban driving. Just because one choose comfort and ADAS, doesn't mean he forget the fundamentals and being stupid. If I know 95% of the mileage of the car is going to be in urban settings, not spirited driving and aiming for comfort, I would definitely appreciate ADAS more. Yes, AWD handles better but driving with Adaptive Cruise Control, a nagger that nags at you when you're off the line, being too close to the vehicle in front like a nervous parent riding with their teenagers driving, all of that alleviate a lot of fatigue issues. In the end, it's up to the person who's buying the car which feature they do appreciate more and none of them are inferiors. While I know your background and understands your preference of AWD over ADAS but undermining people who choose ADAS isn't right. I wish they equip ADAS on the AWD version so that we don't have to choose.

[@dx5784]

@BearlyMad It all ultimately just boils down to how you perceive ADAS. Whether its a necessity or an "okay" feature to have. For me personally, it's definitely the latter. I believe Uncle YS intention is not to criticize people for being stupid to choose ADAS over AWD, remember he's just like us ordinary people with a passion towards car. It's his opinion that AWD is the fundamentals, although some might disagree. Some might argue that his experience in the rally scene has contributed to this opinion but there's no right or wrong in having preference over different features, right? KZbin is all about sharing and being involved in a community, there's no right or wrong when it comes to personal taste and preferences.

[@BearlyMadSim]

@@dx5784 Pretty sure the intention is not to criticize, but still kind of saddened me to be someone who 'forgot the fundamentals' to choose comfort. Maybe I'm just being snowflakes though.

[@michael9413]

Same as you.... Prefer AWD over the ADAS... Happy with my AWD 1st batch haha.... This reminds me the moment with Uncle YS.... Hehe

[@deankamaruddin8211]

thank you for the great review uncle, take good care of yourself and please be safe.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you Dean, for your support.

[@Abcd-sb5cs]

Proton ride and handling never disappoint us

[@zulfadzley]

Sorry to disappoint u, this x70 never had any Proton ride tuning. Previously the ckd spec come with local made Absorber APM brand but having numerous issue, they revert back cbu brand absorber. That mean we get the Geely tuning suspension direction.

[@fahimhasri1277]

@@zulfadzley that was some old story brader.. go read further the latest one

[@zulfadzley]

@@fahimhasri1277 the latest ckd use the same spec, pcs of absorber as per Cbu. No changes whatsoever on the suspension. Your point is?

[@kupangrebus3177]

​@@zulfadzley are you sure abt that... the ride and handling is as good as older proton models, so that means geely got good ride and handling too? Maybe they retune the cbu absorber?

[@zulfadzley]

@@kupangrebus3177 x50, x70 no tuning made by proton, lotus or proton related. If ada only absorber local brand made initially but got too many issues until proton revert back as cbu absorber brand. Myself owner of x70 ckd

[@sofiasarawak]

very good uncle👍👍

[@DanielKuay]

My family owns a series of SUVs, and as an experienced SUV driver, I'd definitely recommend AWD if you're an enthusiastic driver. Skid less during the rain and definitely can feel the grip during cornering, which the effect is significant when SUVs have a higher centre of gravity. Too bad Proton doesn't fit them into the premium spec, else it's a no-brainer.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for your input. Yes, awd is definitely a boon, whether it be wet or dry.

[@jhf4930]

Yes, those in the know will go for AWD, be it Forester, x trail, 4matic , Quattro or X70 etc etc, its a different league

[@dwjw88]

Was considering premium. After watching this, AWD may be the way to go for me. I tend to take corners a little bit aggressively 😂. Thank you uncle YS!❤

[@YSKhongDriving]

Welcome

[@IdzharMax_IsaTurbo]

Uncle drive skill 👍🏻.

[@YuzryYusoff]

Happy uncle...well done proton...!

[@e-footballgamez4644]

Uncle next video jangan lupaa try HRV 2022 naik gentingg ..

[@aimanfitri0iv]

it handles fantastic and the engine is super quick responsive but sadly all-wheel-drive variant is quite low in number of buyers just like the previous 2019 version i don't see very much very rarely but looking good for today

[@YSKhongDriving]

It is because not enough people know about it.

[@jrusop1098]

Steady uncle..👌

[@umairradhi6506]

mr ys: we are not going to drive it to the limit also mr ys: corners until tyres screech*

[@lowuihiung2218]

I am excited AWD

[@azmiomar9330]

The going gets tough...word...

[@siotonarayang638]

really want to see between this and CRV turbo

[@ekademie]

"the main culprit for FC is actually your right foot" 👍

[@sagrodasia]

I think it’s not the cAr, it’s the person behind the wheel. You make the that AWD day in place

[@linchuaneu9549]

Really enjoy to see your tes drive videos, especially those going up Genting Highy, Uncle YS. I just got my X70, 2WD. Any advice to increase the safety and comfort of driving? Thanks

[@YSKhongDriving]

Keep it stock and drive with care. Being defensive in driving is most important. The stock vehicle is already a good and sage vehicle, Good driver input combines to make it a good partner on the road. Always drive within your and the vehicle's limits. Remember - vehicles don't cause accidents - people fo.

[@linchuaneu9549]

Uncle, wish to ask for your opinion, I plan to install Ultra Racing on my X70. Is it necessary for extra safety and stability and worth it? Thanks

[@muhammadhasanazhari7698]

AWD. Now it is worthy 💪🏻

[@ongching7253]

this version is also powerful enough to reach the top of the hill without any struggle.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Absolutely.

[@rajmohan_ramasamy]

PROTON Should consider AWD premium version. I will get one

[@gndnone]

'real monkeys, guys! Must preserve nature' 🤣🤣🤣 that made my day 😊

[@ahmadsyahmi351]

uncle excuse my question if its rude. why do you always not stick to your lane while cornering?

[@djtan3313]

Dem worth d money this car!

[@AminKhalid]

I was wondering.. How does SUV (all wheel drive) perform on off-road. Can you do a review SUV performing off road Uncle?

[@YSKhongDriving]

In off road it is about ground clearance and traction. This SUV is capable of mild off road in current condition. A change of AT or MS tyres woild do wonders to improve traction on dirt.

[@lokekaryew8408]

YS, another great review. Bet many may consider the AWD version now. How's the overall NVH? Is this better than other SUVs of the same category?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The NVH is quite good actually. This vehicle is quite well built and insulated.

[@bryantee99]

Is really hard to choose for be awd or premium adas. Both item can not install after market so got to decide betul betul before buying

[@rixyrohaizie]

if you are a good driver, you doesnt even need adas system

[@denoy215]

i went to AWD.....doesnt mind with ADAS as long got reverse sensor..hehehe

[@yusnizalyusof2677]

More quite and smoother than the previous 1.8. Alza more quite than Veloz but this x70 1.5 so-so much far better than those two alza veloz, even better than x90/x50. More years took update more advance in comfortable technologies by proton. Very good comfort for long distance balik kampung KL to JB or Kota Bharu or Perlis....

[@nashrulaqil4365]

Yeah awd does have it advantage but for most people the 2wd is just a better chocie. Firstly most of this car just gonna drive in urban condition which it's definitely gonna do fine. Then we don't really have any weather that really need awd like winter for example & tbh even 2wd could survive in winter conditions with winter tyre & good traction system. Finally there is the cost, it's not just it's more expensive in price but also maintenances.

[@alans8315]

Awd for cornering and driving in wet….. I drive subaru awd … way better handling then fwd or rwd hands down…

[@nashrulaqil4365]

@@alans8315 yeah definitely, no denying about that. I just points out why 2wd is still gonna be a better choice for most people. For most people 4wd is not necessary & 2wd is already good & cheaper.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Clearly you have not driven an awd in the wet around a corner fast enough to know, and crashes happen in the city too.

[@nashrulaqil4365]

@@YSKhongDriving i have & of course awd drove better. Again don't get me wrong i never says awd is a bad choice, i just says why most people would still prefer 2wd. Not everyone want to drive fast & driver itself is the best safety in the car. Like you says uncle if you are a good driver adas system isn't really important for you.

[@oseealiz]

They should come out AWD premium version then more people will buy

[@RevoIzer]

Finallllllllly

[@nasarudinnasa6832]

Done subscribe, awesome Abang👍💪👌

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you!

[@terloksinghsidhu6879]

Ys kwang Mr genting

[@keeweemo7609]

How well did it go over the bumps and potholes in Genting? Any suspension/absorber impacted?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It did very well. Watch the video and see for yourself.

[@eesyam91]

Good day uncle, I'm currently in the market looking at x70, do u reckon I should go for the 1.8 CKD, or this 1.5 AWD? I'm in Sabah, and my usage mostly will b in town use and going camping every 2-3 weeks or so. The path I'm taking is mostly mountains, with an incline as steep as 20° for certain camp ground. And the terrain are mostly muddy in this situation, but nothing too crazy such as the avid off roaders. Really need your opinion on this. Thanks! And I do plan to keep the car as standard as possible, minus the tires and some camp amenities.

[@YSKhongDriving]

For Sabah, since you appear to do some off roading, go for the AWD. There is not much difference between the 1.5 and the 1.8

[@eesyam91]

@@YSKhongDriving thanks for the input! But in your opinion, for an average driver like myself and my wife, would it be that big of a miss that we wouldn't get the ADAS system?

[@manggiskuning]

Uncle YS, based on your experience on tyre wear, does AWD cause all 4 tyres to wear off at the same rate as 2WD front tyres?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Under normal driving, the wear would be more even across front and rear tires. In a fwd car, the front would wear out faster.

[@manggiskuning]

@@YSKhongDriving Thanks, Uncle YS.

[@dronepilot1333]

How would you know if the AWD is activated/inactivated while driving this car?

[@YSKhongDriving]

You don't because it is seamless.

[@bashahdollah6087]

Sepatutnya kelas premium juga ada AWD.

[@bashahdollah6087]

Betul, saya sangat setuju... akan ada peminat²nya. Termasuk saya.

[@TheTjpereira]

Hi YS, no test drive units at two places I asked. Can you tell me which show room has an AWD unit available for test drive. Thanks in advance.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi, TJ, most showrooms do not have AWD as a demo car, so you will have to take a leap of faith and believe what I say. You can book the X70 online with us. Go to shop.yskhongdriving.com Click on Proton, and book your car.

[@TheTjpereira]

@@YSKhongDriving Thanks YS.

[@AlphaEckoNiner9ner]

That's a respectable pace for a car weighing 1.6 tons

[@ngkamcheong5847]

Does a AWD vechicle needs more maintenance expenditure. What are the parts that require regular monitoring.

[@YSKhongDriving]

There are more parts, as drive is to all 4 wheels.

[@sivarajaranga8652]

AWD pls added Blind spot and auto high beam light.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Excellent, but remember not to complain about price.

[@sivarajaranga8652]

Thanks YS. ⭐

[@mcmac9565]

Quite powerful for a 1.5

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, I think the gearing is re-tuned to give more grunt.

[@TYT695]

We in Sabah waiting for this. Ground clearance still the same?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Should be.

[@RennieAG]

How is this AWD compared to the Forester SK? Any major difference?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The Forester is a permanent awd. Means it is on all the time. This one is part tine

[@Rndmaniacs]

What tyre's are they using on the exec AWD?

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think it was on 17's

[@muryadi67]

Wow scary fast drive..

[@YSKhongDriving]

That's probably because I am driving beyond your capabilities. You know what to do.

[@laogui100]

Same X70 Excutive,on my hand is like little bunny, on Uncle Hand is like Dragon......

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, but seriously, the AWD is awesome. Very big imorovement in handling.

[@kobehua88]

do u feel understeer for this AWD was lesser as compared to that premium FWD?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Traction and cornering all improved

[@kobehua88]

@@YSKhongDriving front tyre stress lesser during cornering?

[@GR-bt2jn]

Great specs from P1, SUV AWD works well in Sabah road condition as here toyota fortuner cost reaching 200k😮‍💨,CRV cost more also & beloved HrV 2WD.. P1 could sell more here if they targeted some consumer that not prefer to buy double cab in here. Moreover 1.5 engine could be more efficient in urban area. Even Greater if proton don’t have much problems on after sales services.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for your input. Good comments.

[@gamebosan5965]

wow.. testing awd 1.5 tgdi.. me prefer exe x70 because look value for money.. budget 2wd.. awd more maintenance but good control for awd

[@YSKhongDriving]

The price/spec proposition - where else can you find this attractive package? And it handles so well.

[@gamebosan5965]

@@YSKhongDriving btul tu. Berbaloi

[@eliminatoroz007]

Which is more fun up Genting? This or the Subaru XV?

[@YSKhongDriving]

This has more power.

[@djtan3313]

More power, tork is always better uphill.

[@glenoventuresx7206]

Most importantly how is the after sales service?? Is it still as sleepy as the civil services?

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think there are great advances made since the new partners came in. It takes time, but things are changing.

[@iproklmobile]

Hi sir, For this model what is the fuel consumption

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think there is a fc test video on this channel.

[@uwaisul]

Uncle can you teach me how to drive like this?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, if you are willing to pay for it.

[@impaler7667]

Does this executive variant still come with 360 panoramic view camera?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not sure, didn't check exact specs

[@blackjazzdeath]

Yes it comes with 360 cam

[@impaler7667]

@@blackjazzdeath I see thanks

[@gamebosan5965]

yes.. value for money for exe

[@impaler7667]

@@gamebosan5965 well then it's all I need rather than the adas bs.

[@RUHappyATM]

For the money, wouldn't it be better to get a "real" 4WD eg a Japanese branded ute/pickup?

[@YSKhongDriving]

This is a SUV. The pickup-based SUV with full 4wd would be the Fortuner or the Everest, which will cost another RM70k more, at least

[@nicholas9023]

so wanted to get this awd x70.. ughh..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Now's your chance.

[@denoy215]

its faster to get AWD compare to 2WD...

[@fareez150]

Its worth trde in 1.8 awd to 1.5 awd? X70 1.8 cbu fuel consumption is worst

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think not necessary. The fc will be slightly better only, like 5 to 7 percent; your depreciation will be more that that, so no point

[@GhastUnity]

The over speed warning was the first thing I turned off driving the X70 haha 😆

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can turn it off? I should have done it, hahaha.

[@GhastUnity]

@@YSKhongDriving yes, instead from the infotainment it’s buried in the gauge cluster menus. You should be able to find it, the one my dad owns is a 2020 model. The car is really smooth you don’t notice you’re going over the speed limit without the warning

[@ow9196]

Mr khonh, whats2your opinion on the x70 awd driving dynamics compared to crv awd & cx5 awd?

[@YSKhongDriving]

All of the above have similar systems. Take your pick.

[@ow9196]

@@YSKhongDriving which one drives better? Based on your liking?

[@huzirrezhaabdullah5249]

bos nak tanya? apa beza 1.5 tgdi yg premium dgn 1.5 tgdi awd ni?

[@YSKhongDriving]

AWD ada all wheel drive, tapi spec dalam ikut Executive aje.

[@gohweekiat9499]

Uncle YS, this has more power than the new xv eyesight, but overall would this model be your pick or the xv?

[@YSKhongDriving]

What is important is what you would pick. One's choice depends on one's needs and the on that fulfills the needs best will be the one that is picked

[@gohweekiat9499]

@@YSKhongDriving thank you uncle ys, you have very very good advice as always! Thank you!

[@kkhalifah1019]

They should have paired the AWD with the 1.8 engine.

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think they don't have that engine available anymore.

[@livesimpleminimalism8525]

i thought AWD IS 24HRS like Subaru AWD

[@mohdfairul5150]

Uncle mana lagi sedap 2wd,awd 1.5 higway

[@YSKhongDriving]

Highway, fwd bagus. Masa hujan atau cornering, awd better.

[@mohdfairul5150]

Dari segi minyak unle manz kuat

[@raymonting7405]

Got spare parts or not ?

[@monazim336]

Is it comparable to Forrester?

[@YSKhongDriving]

They are two very different vehicles although both are SUV.

[@fjfj4018]

Choose between ADAS system vs AWD.. AWD win... Uncle you are not tripical malaysian... Hehehe

[@impaler7667]

The engine sounds almost unheard

[@feezhifx1506]

Peugeot 3008 or x70 is better?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Depends on what you are looking for.

[@LawAbidingCitizen117]

I was surprised when Uncle Khong said "monkeys on the road", but then he clarified "I mean real monkeys, have to respect the nature". Then I thought, ohh okay, I misunderstood, hee hee...

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, there are really monkeys there.

[@CheahMichael]

Not sure if it's my imagination, but after watching this video, and comparing with the 1.8T video, it seems that every time when uncle exits the corner, this 1.5T X70 accelerates slower. For the 1.8T version, uncle just exit the corner and swoops away, whilst this 1.5T version seems to take its time to accelerate. But sadly all the 1.8T videos (Premium, CKD and AWD) only go up to Gotong Jaya, didn't go all the way to the top

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think it is because the 1.8 has a bit more power. The AWD does handle better so the lines are cleaner

[@asmirayazit]

Tiber kaki tekan brek🫣 pdhl tgh baring🤣

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha.