Proton X50 Genting Test Drive - Can it make it? | YS Khong Driving

There's been a lot of presentations of the most exciting SUV to hit our shores. Great attractive price, fantastic packaging, excellent performance, a real game changer creating a huge wave in the auto industry in Malaysia.
Now we are pleased to present to you an idea of how the X50 will perform up and down our favourite test road.
Please watch the video and see for yourself, but please do not attempt this on your own. The above drive was performed by a trained driver.
Many thanks again to Ernie for loaning us his precious X50.
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[@kierkier2368]

Uncle YS is the type of driver that leave the house 20 minutes late and arrive 30 minutes early.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, so funny, and thanks for supporting our channel.

[@nitric75]

that sounds like something from the Initial D (live action - starring Jay Chow). lol

[@williamhayden2492]

Yalo, uncle is Malaysia authentic Initial D. If I was inside the car I sure tutup mata pray to GoD. 🤣 hahaha

[@boyevogsr9555]

😂😂😂

[@PresidentMustDie]

@Avi Tobias why does anybody need to hack their gf fb account to get into it? like, I can just ask for the access. n00b.

[@msuffian76]

Passenger: How fast can we go up to Genting? YS Khong: Yes

[@laogui100]

Under Uncle driving skill,the camera also surrender....

[@Caine1986]

Proton is so caring, putting a handle at the co-driver side. It's perfect on this situation, just hold on tight and enjoy the ride

[@mohamadfurqan4877]

5:25 Bruh. 😨

[@han.grabkllee4631]

🐕

[@erni3lkp]

I pee my pants actually, ernie here

[@wangmat9219]

Haha. I can sense that you kinda regret giving your car to YS Khong for Genting drive from your face in this video.

[@nikkonick1]

hahaha🤣...

[@erni3lkp]

I expect roti canai break at gotong jaya, no chance to catch my breath and change underwear

[@HanafiLight]

I will pee my pants also but Good Job Ernie huhu

[@kee2718]

Great owner! Sit quietly let uncle YS concentrate driving.. thumbs up!

[@shukorhussin]

Senyap kete ni walaupun dah full throttle..compare to Almera review..bising..congrate proton

[@Centinjoshua]

Huge fan here from the Philippines! I’ve been waiting for this test drive of X50 looks really fast while watching 😅

[@YSKhongDriving]

Welcome to the channel!

[@nicbioqi]

The X50 in Malaysia indeed is difference spec then Coolray in Philippines. I believe suspension wise Malaysia more on comfort and soft. Coolray on better side more regid and a little hardness which l like in term of better handling on corners.

[@ngeo88]

X50 is Geely Coolray

[@andymr8123]

@@ngeo88 everyone knows that. He just explained the different spec in X50 after Proton did some adjustment & tuning to the X50 to suit Malaysian market & condition.

[@heanluen]

Brake is hot, let's take it easy... going 80-90 downhill. For those that complain the center holding bar is useless, see how hard he's (passenger) grabbing the bar.

[@nitric75]

i don't think its useless but the bar is high enough to be hitting /blocking my knee when i was trying to open up my legs wider. It does give me a feeling of something interfering with the normal way i sit. Driver side is better since there is no bar.

[@heanluen]

@@nitric75 Especially useful if YS Khong is driving your car.

[@nitric75]

@@heanluen fully agreed but i will still feel uncomfortable / cramped specially when i am at the front passenger seat. hahaha...

[@heanluen]

@@nitric75 End of the day, you got a pretty amazing car, definitely worth it. Have fun driving!

[@nitric75]

@@heanluen i didnt go for the x50, cancelled it after i test drove a hyundai tucson 1.6T 2019 (test drive unit). Was offered about RM35k cheaper with a pretty nice plate number. I tested the x50 after i bought the tucson. I just don't like the vibration from the engine when i quick tap the throttle at low speed on sport mode. The x50 wet dual clutch is nice, but the vibration is a no no.

[@noahismail3884]

i guess it look better than hrv climbing genting.. 🥵

[@ccsfelix]

can't compare with 1.5 turbo bro... even HRV go against Civic 1.5 turbo.. the responsive for Civic over take HRV 1.8 is nothing..

[@noahismail3884]

@@ccsfelix bro is segment b suv.. why u want to compare engine to engine .. we compare car segment.

[@muhammadhaziq819]

@@noahismail3884 now let's compare the tyre sizes lmao

[@siongtzer]

@@noahismail3884 Bro, you can put a GTR V6 engine with twin-turbo into a B-segment car and completely wipe out all the other B-segment car in the world, so segment has nothing to do with performance setup, get real bro.

[@noahismail3884]

lol . how u compare car than ? x50 with ? hrv with ?

[@tengsiangong8485]

Finally uncle khong had tortured the X50!!!

[@oonminloong9929]

Oh my god I cant believe myself watching uncle YS Khong x50 genting run almost 10x. Uncle Khong you shoild come out with a driving academy where the laymen people like me can learn how to improve our drivimg skill😁 Love it!

[@gabanterakhir]

I thought he's gonna slow down a bit when he said to be conservative at corner but after a few time comfortable tyre skids, I love it when he laughed at those corners with inches away from the wall. Great driving! Can see that he's having fun driving this car.

[@DaveYeo]

Watching this is like sitting in a rollercoaster, I can feel my body swaying from left to right, exciting and yet scary at the same time, wow wow wow.....salute to your driving skills...I hope no inexperienced drivers wl attempt to do this

[@robochitti]

in R&D & manufacturing line of work, we call this stress test a.k.a torture test :-)

[@dclee9836]

Too fast too furious, even HRV or CHR can't keep up with it! Furious drive, uncle.

[@shif5577]

Sitting beside uncle while he's driving is like sitting beside Bunta😆

[@Edwin-fk4yy]

Uncle Khong drove like Takumi Fujiwara of Initial D. hahahaha.

[@jacobletsclick2909]

Never get tired to focus on the pro's push pull steering works. Great driving and icecool as usual. And many thanks to the great owner.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you.

[@izarliri6474]

Uncle should make giveaway/contest, who ever won get to ride with uncle up to genting

[@KensY]

Do you dare to sit beside Uncle Khong? Maybe need to spare a few underwear! Jk!

[@omegabulldog5001]

...and the winner also gets TWO pairs of brown pants to be worn when riding with uncle....

[@rakyatprihatin]

The cabin is very quiet compare to other car on the Genting run. Good car.

[@lowuihiung2218]

Yeah.... U try watch uncle latest Ativa review..... Noisy ativa

[@rakyatprihatin]

@@lowuihiung2218 Yeah you are right. X50 is a better built car. Definitely more superior car.

[@rakyatprihatin]

Definitely, X50 is better. It is way better than Activa. I hope those are buying Activa do not be tricked by the techno jargonish nonsense of the car. Most importantly still the driving experience should be put into priority of buying a car.

[@KENNY-xe4ku]

@@rakyatprihatin yes you cant totally relied on those safety sensory to made the decision for you. It is better to use your own experienced in handling whatever situations you encountered on the road.

[@brandonczw]

@@lowuihiung2218 Ativa is in a different class. X50 top spec 103k vs Ativa 71K. Not comparable. X50 competes with HRV, CX3 etc.

[@tiamofj842]

Great driving as usual Boss! Pretty fast too if not for traffic.

[@fikribukhari2560]

3:22 genting ride start

[@kenshimaru23]

Uncle YS really knows how to make cars fly.

[@rstz4450]

Uncle u are really skillful & steady ... looking at you overtaking the car & reacting calmly on the sudden appearance of the dog...I find that the passenger felt a bit uneasy when you said that you are going to off the traction control...haha

[@SherbhojiRao]

Hi uncle YS love the video 👍, but camera can't tahan your speed 😂😂😂

[@angelinetan645]

Walao eh how come this old uncle can drive so fast so stable and so confident, if I were inside the car I think I must have pengsan already😂😂😂 I think he can drive better than most of the younger KZbinr, he is amazing😍😍😍

[@Jason_T.95]

if you did watch he drive the honda civic typeR, you terus scare die into icu, lol!!

[@flowerman4824]

Ms.Tan He is Mr.YS Kong, 5 times Rally Champion.... Not old uncle....

[@zerozero7843]

@@flowerman4824 ms.tan still not exist when Mr YS Khong get 5 times rally championship

[@ep073132]

when uncle closing in on the car in front..my leg was reaching for the imaginary brake..

[@bkwong2535]

Medically I think it's called a phantom reaction. 😜😜😜

[@papa_yaya]

uncle: finally we arrived... passengers: going back let me drive

[@mrinsaf]

Imagine this engine(dct 7speed) in iriz,

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, awesome, man!

[@yystudio1296]

then she will be the new queen....on malaysia road

[@petergohtek5842]

The suspension look very soft, maybe, X50 is lighter , compare to X 70

[@izfotografi9467]

I have told many many times that the rest of youtubers reviewers in Malaysia most all of them are talking rubbish and kampung. THE ONLY TRUE AUTHENTIC REVIEWER IS YS KHONG

[@nickloong]

Still driving just as aggressively in a SUV. I'm not surprised your guest said he peed in his pants. Great drive sir, but the light steering was pretty obvious! 😅🤭

[@mohdfauzi8700]

Hope karamjit singh do test drive at genting like uncle ys.. 😄

[@dreamchaserJ]

Karam chase up, Uncle chase down

[@petetrc9671]

while bantering about the good old days 🥰

[@justinhng6405]

Now we know what's the use of the passenger handle bar 😆

[@YSKhongDriving]

They are called OMG handles, at least here on this channel. A very useful item, and all passengers reach up to them automatically, without fail, usually by the third corner, max.

[@lyleng90]

😂😂😂

[@ambaha126]

Unlce. Review also the Bumblebee x50. 🤣. I heard he already done some tuning.

[@BILZA]

👆Second that , i really want to watch that 😆

[@benjaminteh8989]

Me too!!!

[@HanafiLight]

This is what I'm waiting for. Many X50 review no uphill. Power lah uncle!

[@C3ByAx]

3:51 owner's concern is what he has paid for the additional 10K LOL

[@sensaisakura]

Uncle! Test Almera Turbo for next Genting Run! 😁😁

[@joshuaowenlai6062]

Finally the video i've been waiting for

[@viggensaab2020]

Uncle ..have u tried the Kona 1.6 turbo ...wish u can do a comparison between these 2.

[@Tom-cf5lk]

Normally when uncle is driving, the other passenger becomes very tension .. lol 😆

[@davidlls86]

😂😂😂 i see uncle kong hantam suv melayang corner... Cold sweat coming out...😂😂😂

[@PROJEKRSX]

the camera can feel the intertia 😂 you have a new subscriber

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you!

[@kazaff88]

Understeered is understandable for a compact SUV due to the height of the X50. Superb review by Uncle YS.

[@Syukrisaja]

Uncle YS is the type of guy who can cook 3 minutes instant noodles in 1 minute

[@seechunchong9876]

Fantastic drive, Uncle YS!!! If the car is light & easy to chuck around corners, driving this fast, up & down the Genting Highlands road, any car will need the Anti-Vomit Warning System for the passengers.. Hahaha..(So sorry, could not resist this joke). Always exciting, nice to see Uncle YS drive and really appreciate his advice. Thanks & Cheers.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha. AVWS

[@kochin9381]

nice. hitting 155 just before the big roundabout! :)

[@zamrieebinhusindino4019]

Tq.. Ni baru dikatakan uji pandu yg sebenar....Saya kagum..uncle..kalau boleh terjemahkan ke bahasa Malayu...Saya ingin tahu kelebihan n kekurangan X50..Saya sedang menanti x50 executif....

[@Jelliedeel-gq6v]

When YS was born he drove his mom home from the hospital

[@mkchooi1811]

I felt the speed by watching it.

[@cheepohyeo9070]

Was waiting this quite sometime. The best review so far for X50

[@michaelgfyau4514]

Yes yes finally genting with X50 is here... Hahah.... 😁😁😁

[@terubuk1986]

If I am that dude beside you Unc, I will definitely spontaneously say "You want to switch off Traction Control?". With a frightened face. 😅

[@ridzuanjahari770]

Superb driving sir, dia passenger saya yang kecut perut 😂

[@fitrihisyam1484]

VERY STUPID FACE MASK!

[@LisaDiggin4595]

your friend face kinda_ omg i will die today mom 😀 the same fate as brian

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, actually he was quite calm.

[@aeroline11]

@@YSKhongDriving maybe he act calm coz camera is there. Lolz

[@farissafei]

The best review I have ever seen.

[@chihoungng6412]

Why never mention about fuel consumption ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Because this is not a consumption test.

[@sonyviva308]

Love your enthusiasm uncle! Never heard YS sounded so happy

[@reesabts3694]

Wow!! The best review ever! Not regretting buying x50 flagship like you said. Small diff only and higher value. Order last Oct on 2nd day release. Still havent arrive yet. SIGH SMH. Cant wait anymore

[@AdamBakar84]

stay healthy n safe uncle..

[@arifiskandar7776]

can i know what is the story related to that “naza” HAHAH 🤣

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha. Sensitive question.

[@arifiskandar7776]

@@YSKhongDriving 🤣

[@naoli2018]

I want to know as well 😂

[@ahmadarif5583]

Amoi Berjaya get something from Abang Naza🤭

[@kspangpang455]

Noting so sensitive lah, just common distribution of properties only after all..

[@ezuanwan75]

Full respect for uncle khong..the best review..💪

[@feizalabdollah4145]

finally! Been waiting for this.

[@ahmadnabil5473]

Uncle YS.. dr segi handling, power & keselesaan..yg mana lg best compared dgn sama segmen? Hrv,chr,etc.. tq.. saya masih menunggu premium specs yg belum kunjung tiba.. 😅😅

[@fuyongkit932]

bagi sy handling setanding chr kalau dgn hrv memang jauh beza x50 lbh mantap (sy owner hrv)

[@ahmadnabil5473]

@@fuyongkit932 mcmana pula dgn features & build quality?

[@jeffrey2271]

Am actually planning for uncle Khong try our test drive car up the mountain... looks like am little too late...😟 Btw, only pro driver like uncle can turn Off the traction control ya... for others not advisable...🤭 Thanks for the review uncle 😊

[@TheWaheed28]

I love watching him drive. 😇 Although it's scary.. so fast!!

[@lowuihiung2218]

After watch ativa review... I come back for this video. Ativa engine sound so noisy.... X50 far better

[@YSKhongDriving]

Price difference says it all.

[@mohdnormohdaminnullah4064]

Uncle YS I really love how you drive ur race line.. linear and smooth. I dun think ur average x50 driver can achieve the same level.. when attack the straight with such gusto and line the car to the corner.. aiya.. I am considering of paying to sit next to you.. nice la.. Ps.. the x50 is really capable suv... The engine is willing only the gearbox was design to be gentle.. it is fast mind you.. overall.. enjoying this vid.

[@syedsharafuddin1303]

Im agree with him. With you,the car just another level. Congrats to proton too. Im not expecting the gearbox was so good ,and the engine was powerful.unlike the x70.its look to cheesy and milky.lol.. but x50.im sure its fun to drive.

[@sa9593]

X50 has a way better performance than the X70.

[@harvard_lee]

Woot, woot..... Great stuff here. Looks great indeed.

[@Mikey-fo9mm]

If Khong is a proton salesman, he will be their top salesman for sure.

[@nitric75]

Uncle no need to talk to promote the car. just take them for a ride and the experience will speak on its own. hehehehe

[@philippecr]

this car needs a paddle shifter, badly.

[@woreyour]

it does have paddle shift yes? coolray sport = x50 right?

[@bahauther]

If i were anyone else that dont give a damn... I prefer x50 i choose the car rather than the cheaper price suv.

[@wowfunvlogs9534]

I was like... Where my brake pedal.. Uhhh

[@kallolo90]

How about the brake performance Uncle? Is it bite enough or feel slightly softer. Can you give acomment?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Brakes are good; they overheated a bit because we were driving hard. Ordinarily they would be sufficient. Also, we did not stop at the top, so the brakes did not have time to cool down. Overall, they are good.

[@kallolo90]

Ok Uncle..maybe slightly faded bcoz the way you drive haha..but yeah your driving is insane. Thank you for your feedback

[@asurakishin8105]

i am scared watching this...but be safe

[@djtan3313]

Ernie, I thank u for yr “sacrifice”! Giving ya brand new car to yskhong genting run before d engine has been broken in! If me, I sakit hati. Anyway, car seemed to perform commendably. Good drive. Good car!

[@Neshx1]

We will slow down a little bit. Continues pedal to metal🤣

[@anihantan5444]

If uncle khong has test drive the car I will ask him to signature the car

[@junkitlow]

Ya, most passenger car the manual mode will be push forward up shift, pull backward downshift. Unlike the sequential gearbox in race car, in reverse way.

[@harris9685]

Uncle YS just like jackie chan...but for the car....keep up....if x50 are RWD i sure you will drifting downhill

[@mohdfaizul2137]

Legend...just want to ask you...why proton keep doing put the signal knob on the left side of the steering....indeed msia right hand drive what....what a stupid decision made by proton.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Good question. I also asked, many years ago.

[@serenum]

honestly i watched this video, immediately i tell my self, im buying the right car and now waiting for proton to allocate a unit for me.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Fantastic.

[@KENNY-xe4ku]

@@YSKhongDriving thanks for Uncle review of the car, i been driving Peugeot all these while with their great handling and stability and now i have no regret in booking a Premium unit of x50 knowingly the fact it can match the Peugeot in terms of safety/comfort/handling. Tested the x50 b4 booking and i can say it really behaving like a Continental car........aka Volvo.

[@anonymous0097]

5:24 that dog almost got yeeted

[@YSKhongDriving]

No, that dog is my friend.

[@ativaristchannel]

great driving, but I would never sit on the passenger seat lol 😁👍

[@j2h226]

The bounce and body roll look tremendous. At times it even looks more floaty than the X70.

[@kelvinlim7429]

Uncle didn't mention that the fuel consumption is ridiculously high in sport mode when doing manual shifting. 😃😃😃

[@tykoh00]

YS after the drive... what will you recommend to modify to improve the handling of X50?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Keep it stock. Best combination of comfort and handling. If you modify it, the handling will probably improve but ride will suffer.

[@djtan3313]

Stiffen d susp.

[@kitking6319]

Ini lah yg kita tunggukan.. Uncle YS padu!

[@fhhghh3160]

Yg terok penumpang belakang , tempat duduk tk selesa .. terlalu menegak tk dpt bersandar dgn selesa

[@lowuihiung2218]

Wow 150 .easy like kacang

[@ngeo88]

B segment SUV 150km/h down hill with passanger 😛😨

[@tinasofea68]

Pergh laju uncle pergi

[@prabagardarman7553]

Boss your driving skill are awesome❤

[@ahmadnalzam2421]

Walawey uncle, i scared see ur drive.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Once you.learn how to drive, then your fear will be gone, I promise you.

[@ericklmy]

I'm impressed with your driving skills. I don't like driving down Genting Highlands. My brakes was giving me the smell. I also hardly go up there. Your speeding downhill gives me the goose bumps. Amazing driving. Thank you

[@flowerman4824]

Don't worry, Mr.YS Khong is 5 times Rally Champion..... Not just an old uncle .

[@mohamadzaihanrahimibinzamd8210]

Uncle literally took around 7 min to arrive at the top. but I glad to have a reviewer like uncle ys that actually a pro so it will benefit me in choosing my future car and what the car capability.

[@HR15DE]

driving lines are on point. this shows b segment suv or not you can have fun with almost all modern cars if you are driving enthusiast. what a fun drive that was. makes me want to go out and attack some corners

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you. You are someone who loves cars, hahaha, and can see the difference. Thanks for your support

[@fadhil3065]

when uncle say slow down but the speed show 140km/h...hahaha uncle..you the best driver...can i ask something..why when you take corner you keep push and release the wheel

[@YSKhongDriving]

Push pull method

[@jasonkok9942]

luckily I end up buying the updated Mazda CX-3 2.0L... it ha better built Quality, better NVH, sexy look and of course... the brand that does matter it... since a few frens asked me to get the X50

[@YSKhongDriving]

Excellent choice.