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

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

Good choice!

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

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

@@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

@@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.

@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? RU-vid is all about sharing and being involved in a community, there's no right or wrong when it comes to personal taste and preferences.

@@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.

Absolutely.

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.

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

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

​@@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?

@@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

Welcome

When will you test drive Cherry Pro8

Absolutely.

It is because not enough people know about it.

Thank you 👍

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

Thank you Dean, for your support.

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.

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

Excellent, but remember not to complain about price.

Thanks YS. ⭐

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

@@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.

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

@@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.

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

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

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

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

Thanks for your input. Good comments.

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

@@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

You don't because it is seamless.

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

@@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?

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

Now's your chance.

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

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.

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

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

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

@@YSKhongDriving Thanks, Uncle YS.

Yes, there are really monkeys there.

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

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

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

@@YSKhongDriving btul tu. Berbaloi

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

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.

@@YSKhongDriving Thanks YS.

This has more power.

More power, tork is always better uphill.

Hahaha, yes, real ones.

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

Traction and cornering all improved

@@YSKhongDriving front tyre stress lesser during cornering?

Thank you!

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

Should be.

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

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

Agreed in full

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

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

On terms of performance DCT is better: for fuel economy CVT is better, generally

@@YSKhongDriving ok uncle thank you!😆

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

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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

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

Yes, if you are willing to pay for it.

I think it was on 17's

Hi, do remember this is a SUV, with auto drive to the rear, much like a CRV, so its off road capabilities are limited. Something like the Toyota Fortuner might be more up your street.

Hahahha then you should look up on 4x4 not suv awd..😅

They are two very different vehicles although both are SUV.