Proton X70 AWD Genting Test Drive: Does it Handle Better Than 2WD?

[@aizatthilfi]

Uncle Khong! you're the king khong! I love watching you drive.

[@lavender2908]

Mr Khong, waiting patiently for you to demo the x50. My old friends had ordered theirs since Malaysia Day and has yet to test drive.

[@balancepointed]

Uncle!!! Kecut perut wei😂😂😂....terbaiklah uncle👍👍👍

[@MarkTheVicar]

Pretty good for an SUV, good job Michael, nice driving YSK 👍🏻

[@avtarsingh7]

Great drive .X70 AWD cool SUV

[@zions6886]

Thank you Khong, because of your reviews - i made a choice to get myself a new ride after 7yrs of driving my first car.

[@YSKhongDriving]

You are most welcome.

[@djtan3313]

My ckd is a joy to go up genting in. 300 Nm def gives a kick! Beat a macan going up :) This engine and powertrain def can b tuned up to delicious levels. I’m v tempted but I worry d warranty... Actually, a good first mod would b to stiffen up d ride a bit... Great car this.

[@chewsrise9439]

Powerful in straight road except some gear changing require more manual intervention. Some corners seems under steer and even some stress for a pro driver. So for a layman would require more efforts to corner at such high speed. Looking forward for a Type R video uncle 💪

[@YSKhongDriving]

We have 3 Civic Type R videos on the channel. Amd we did not understeer or oversteer, by the way.

[@harvard_lee]

Thumbs up..... Great car indeed. Buatan Malaysia

[@nickloong]

Another swift drive in a SUV, good job sir. By the way, Rm400+ for a 18 inch SUV tyre is very economical!

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's Arivo Terrano

[@junhongng7524]

love the new front view video

[@YSKhongDriving]

If more people like it, we will do more.

[@loongz6415]

2:46 "Yes" gotchaaaa🤣🤣🤣🤣 Owner : aight imma proceed to talk then 😂😂

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha.

[@adrianthedude3018]

I'll be screaming if he's my driver😂😂😂

[@leopard1419]

Me : Go go go~😁😁

[@jrusop1098]

Nice uncle..💪 Next X50 flagship please.. .

[@lohwc4461]

Miss your video uncle Kong. Welcome back

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you

[@oliwo7174]

Would love to get the premium x70 awd version!

[@MALBACHinc]

Beautiful watch

[@robochitti]

12:20 i agree. PROTON tolong dengar ini!

[@robochitti]

and we're expecting X50 genting run soon...

[@ajkhew]

Yes, it drives better than my naza Citra too

[@delbertroy4942]

AJ KHEW . You again. Still remember me ?

[@delbertroy4942]

when you bought the Naza Citra , how much was the price?

[@ajkhew]

@@delbertroy4942 yes I remember you. I bought it used at around RM10k. But it was a long time ago

[@yihtorng]

First ! hope the next generation can lower the vehicle height

[@TheZaman_]

buy sedan lor

[@ismailhaki2436]

Then why u want to buy SUV if u want low car

[@yihtorng]

@@TheZaman_ yeah waiting Proton new sedan, while continue driving 10 years old Persona

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, go buy a sedan. It's a SUV, dude!

[@thana090909]

Air suspension in a proton? Can't wait

[@rohspeed]

"yeah" 💥

[@serenum]

did you notice the engine water temp was nearly to the red mark when you went uphill. i guess the meter beeped due to high temp

[@Seramics]

Can't wait for X50 Genting climb.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Stay tuned.

[@小洛休闲坊]

I just get my awd proton x70 😁 pre-reg unit, just because of awd! Walaopun minyak really going down fast, but everything is good😆

[@YSKhongDriving]

Go easy on the throttle. Watch my video on fuel consumption on the X70. It is fwd, but principles are the same.

[@dclee9836]

Uncle, does it really sounded that rough when driving? It sounded not pleasant to ears haha.

[@robochitti]

tats my exact tot, no burr sound. more worr sound. is it exhaust or NVH?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's the exhaust.

[@jessyching9492]

Can you test drive X50 to Genting as well??

[@YSKhongDriving]

Soon, I hope. Probably after CMCO.

[@Solo-b7g]

Sir can come to Sabah and try on Kimanis Hill. That's the real challenging and good test for car

[@YSKhongDriving]

I would love to. I have tried it before, and it is very steep.

[@martinwong6628]

Well well Mr Khong talking about timing. Two weeks ago I was checking out the AWD version of the X70 and was very disappointed when learned that proton discontinued the AWD version in Malaysia. At first I was searching for a video on test driving of this and I probably found only one but not done by you. So now you did this and happy you found it to be handling very well . If proton is still planning to sell the AWD than value wise I can consider this over the CX-5 AWD turbo....But I heard most Japanese AWD are front wheel bias unlike continentals

[@wenwensharewithyou]

Bro, AWD u should aims for Subaru, not CX-5. (and of course not proton for now)

[@martinwong6628]

@@wenwensharewithyou Thank you sir for your suggestion. Tell you the truth I actually owned the Subaru forester...quite satisfied with it except of course for the power. Actually have quite a bit of fun with it driving it hard into a corner or roundabout and it still handles well managing to overtake others. I am not overly impressed with the CX-5 look or handling but I only had a short test drive. But I heard it has the GVC which do interest me if it really makes a difference. For the power it's probably worth the rgt 180k??

[@mohdrosley9909]

Try mercedes benz 4matic

[@bryanjudefernandez2195]

great video as always uncle, i love the genting runs. any plans on taking bmw e92 up genting ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Maybe when I can get a car. That car is not sold any more here.

[@bryanjudefernandez2195]

@@YSKhongDriving yea, uncle maybe next year. Uncle, how can I contact you ? My family has an e92 320i using a UK spec n43 motor which is more powerful than the local spec.

[@norhamadiahmad2637]

This AWD version looks more powerful & more responsive than the 2WD ones 👍🏼👍🏼

[@YSKhongDriving]

But of course, but everybody chooses the 2wd, donno why, and now they 've stopped production cos of low demand.

[@RohitSharma-bh7ep]

I am now buying AWD because of this video. But uncle YS proton as brand is reliable right as I am not local and may not have the entire idea of brand or HRV is a good option ?

[@thana090909]

Your grandkids must love riding with you

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes they do, but I go slow. Not so slow as to be a danger to others. One must adapt to the situation.

[@muhammadhasanazhari7698]

AWD makes a worthy SUV 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Labulagi]

Cheap things are not good, good things are not cheap! Ahahahah long time didnt hear this, thank you uncle thats a good one ;)

[@MrFakhrulanwar]

Bila orang tempah nak beli proton kena buat lah. X50 manual, awd x50. Awd X70. Crv 1.5turbo pun ada awd balik. Proton Persona ada manual

[@bukharimuhamadnor7464]

In china got manual version for boyue/x70 but not many driving manual nowadays..the sad truth but no manual version will be coming anymore for most brands..

[@Rapture77]

Hi YS, Can we see early film footage of your rallying? BTW, what is the brand of car in the rallying shot of your opening title? Is it a Lancia?

[@YSKhongDriving]

We are trying to recover the early footages from mouldy vhs tapes. The pic you see is a Toyota AE86.

[@hybridthremos7722]

AT transmission complaining: why turn me down when you can turn me up!

[@asyahrilz]

I think good handling because AWD

[@alphabravo5266]

Uncle is this car good for 10-15 years? Milage per liter? Thank you 🙏

[@YSKhongDriving]

I cannot tell you about the 10 - 15 years because there are none that are that old; however, many cars can last 15 years or more nowadays, depending on how they are maintained. Fuel consumption depends on how you drive, and I believe we have a video that shows good consumption if you know how to drive it properly.

[@alphabravo5266]

@@YSKhongDriving thank you uncle, this car is exp I hope it will last

[@fahmyaziz5889]

tringin betol nk dok seblah uncle ni masa dia drive

[@aliftarmizilama]

How would u like to compare this x70 awd with subaru forester awd... can u rate it...

[@YSKhongDriving]

Tue X70 would be slightly faster and the Forester would be more economical to run.

[@AnythingOnXpert]

the temp quite high on uphill

[@shengyung91]

Uncle may I know what your favorite car when u r young ? Can u review it ? Or review a old classic car.

[@YSKhongDriving]

My favourite car was whatever I was driving at the time. As affordability grows so does your taste I wanted the Triple S Datsun but could only afford the 1200. But I enjoyed it, and even went racing in it. I liked the Escort GT but only bought the 1100 also because of price.

[@aslannarnia846]

Uncle nanti buat video masa hujan lebat sambil bagi tips Ape perlu buat & ape yang perlu di elakkan semasa memandu ketika hujan lebat... Thanks

[@YSKhongDriving]

Kita ada berberapa video masih hujan. Iriz, Audi RS, BMW, Subaru.

[@鬼迷心窍-y8w]

Pls add a view of speed n techco display on the screen.

[@YSKhongDriving]

We do not show speed.

[@鬼迷心窍-y8w]

@@YSKhongDriving 明白滴

[@jamsbong]

This car is originally a Volvo SUV but it is badge as Proton in Malaysia. I would say this is an amazing deal because you have Volvo technology under the cloth of Proton.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not exactly correct, but yes, some Volvo tech is in it.

[@ameirasyraff6812]

Sir, can you review almera turbo 2020 genting run? Want to see how it perform.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Have to wait till after cmco.

[@abdurraufabbasi8760]

What's AWD ground clearance? Can it handle off road driving

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes it can. I don't have the numbers but you can always refer to the product brochure.

[@abdurraufabbasi8760]

@@YSKhongDriving Thanks for the response. Actually I could not find the data about ground clearance in manual that's why I asked it. Regards

[@leongsw1462]

Didnt anyone notice at 5:10 mark an SUV lost control?

[@babisotonggg]

black suv? if that 1, nope, he purposely drive like that across the bump

[@bryanjudefernandez2195]

no la, thats not lost control, he went over the bump sideways for whatever reason, maybe testing suspension

[@eusioxn]

nice watch Uncle YS.....

[@YSKhongDriving]

Present from somebody a long time ago.

[@shgoh8220]

Hi.. as always, great drive.. how does it compares to the cx5 turbo u drove last year?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The cx5 turbo has more power.

[@Jayceeljc]

What tyres is Michael using?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not sure.

[@waiyanghew5283]

Waiting uncle test drive Almera turbo to genting

[@littlebungeepotato]

What tyre brand and specs that Michael mentioned ya?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Avira Terrano

[@itsmorgan210]

Where did the owner tune the Proton X70 ? My dad also wants to tune his Proton X70

[@YSKhongDriving]

I have no idea.

[@itsmorgan210]

@@YSKhongDriving aww mann

[@zainulamin2238]

I know.can dm me

[@lolantolee5254]

uncle, I am looking for RS3 and RS7 genting run

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, unfortunately we do not have those cars on hand.

[@imataquito005]

From the video... It looks comfy... Handling is tidy... Kinds reminds me of 90's Mitsubishi Pajero...But it does sound like a bus..... At least from the video...

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sounds like a jet exhaust.

[@imataquito005]

@@YSKhongDriving uncle ys... 🤣😂 But can't fly... Haiyaa... 🤣😂

[@brandenalexander6038]

Michel can see your side view lor

[@WaffleFlakes]

Is this the 7DCT version or aisin 6speed?

[@loocheekwan7596]

6 speed torque converter

[@dvdklcc]

What type what tire are fired in this X70

[@YSKhongDriving]

Checking. Probably get the answer tomorrow

[@kimjootay2685]

Can you do a toyota alphard?

[@YSKhongDriving]

No car available.

[@ksyong1052]

Alphard/Velfire going up genting with that speed would be disastrous. Just relax be an obedient driver on highway with normal speed will do.

[@kimjootay2685]

@@ksyong1052 i meant the Speed per 100km thingy

[@aeronhin8045]

More fun thn roller coaster🤭🤭😝😝

[@shaf3006]

YS, I will wear a diaper if I have any chance to be your passenger 😁

[@YSKhongDriving]

In real life it actually is quite slow. None of my passengers have peed in their pants yet, hahaha.

[@michael9413]

😍😍😍 X70 AWD now mostly used for Government... No body wanted to buy... 😭😭😭

[@YSKhongDriving]

I would have bought one, if I needed one. I do not own any SUV.

[@sureshsteven8669]

8:15 Theres alot of cracking sound when he does that hard turning. Not sure what it is but it doesn't sound good.

[@bryanjudefernandez2195]

sounds like small items being tossed around in the car

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yup. Camera equipment.

[@RayLeeTrailRunningCoachRunRite]

i can see the temperature meter quite high

[@YSKhongDriving]

That would be about normal. The add on meter is probably not caliberated.

[@kingkongkingkong-jr7dv]

hopefully uncle can test x50 go up the genting hill。。。

[@YSKhongDriving]

We will have to wait till after CMCO.

[@johnemiliong6082]

Uncle any police block?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Video was done in July.

[@chunpohkeong6731]

how to know AWD is been turned on?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's automatic.

[@izzatfauzimustafa6535]

Too bad, the AWD X70 has been discontinued due to lack of demand.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yup, so don't complain they don't sell it, because nobody is buying. Same with manual transmissions.

[@ahhungkoko]

Low demand maybe because AWD doesn't have premium spec

[@bukharimuhamadnor7464]

I saw pre register awd unit selling cheap around 95k and 86k (for govt.staff). These cars suppose for APEX conference but not happen due to covid..worth to own it..

[@soikaylim5635]

Uncle what tyre using? ??

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not sure.

[@soikaylim5635]

Uncle please advise if I put on ps4 Tyre in x50....tq

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can't go wrong with PS4

[@soikaylim5635]

sorry uncle I mean is my new x50 install ps4 Tyre...any comments

[@YSKhongDriving]

The owner saus it is Arivo Terrano

[@kingsboy1828]

Tuned the engine...warranty void lor

[@desmondtee4785]

X50 test drive when ???

[@YSKhongDriving]

After cmco

[@amirhusaini6753]

uncle's english is easy to understand

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you. Keeping it simple is the best way. No need to put on Mat Salleh slang.

[@irfanj]

The car sound like a massive vacuum. No seriously there is like air sucking sound. Maybe the intake?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's the exhaust tail pipe side - maybe needs a bigger pipe with less restriction. But then we were at full throttle most of the time, so.....

[@irfanj]

@@YSKhongDriving ahh it all make sense now. Thank you sir for clarifying 😁👍

[@saleecosolution8167]

Uncle, you prefer this or forester?

[@YSKhongDriving]

This one has more grunt, and higher torque.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Forester has a bit of edge on handling

[@joeery5699]

That steering look very heavy in turn + acceleration

[@YSKhongDriving]

The vehicle is about 1.7 tons.

[@joeery5699]

@@YSKhongDriving yup,still managed to cut around the corner,uncle is the best👍

[@stanleywong8494]

Uncle got a lot to learn from tai choo yee

[@YSKhongDriving]

Okay, I will get in touch with him.

[@taichooyee]

Bro不要玩

[@kianescence]

Stanley What are you smoking ?

[@chuenang]

driving 140km/h at genting hill.......wow

[@YSKhongDriving]

Must be on the straight. The meter is blocked

[@dvdklcc]

Is it michellin

[@YSKhongDriving]

I will check.

[@PrimeV88]

The sound of the engine though 😬

[@YSKhongDriving]

Same as the first one I tested. Needs a bigger one.

[@possumsam2189]

I think Geely is leaning more towards PHEV or full EV at the moment.

[@yuwaraaj1564]

@@YSKhongDriving proton x50 be like...1.5 3 cylinder

[@bluedream7264]

The engine sound 😓

[@YSKhongDriving]

It is the exhaust sound, actually.

[@piol91]

i know the owner. lol

[@mojojojo4440]

Tayar apa pakai?

[@yeaabuddy8929]

engine dont sound good going uphill. like screaming. Uncle cannot realy complain because the owner is sitting next to him. haha

[@YSKhongDriving]

I had the owner's permission to push. I have no issues with the engine, and I don't really understand what you mean when you say it doesn't sound good. It sounded fine, but I would suppose you would also say that of any car on high revs.

[@Nabilllllll]

what car that doesn’t scream when we full throttle it bro??