Proton unveils the X90 SUV, its ‘new energy vehicle’

PETALING JAYA: National car manufacturer Proton Holdings Bhd has confirmed the official name of its first new energy vehicle (NEV), the Proton X90, which operates on a “mild hybrid” system.

Proton CEO Li Chunrong said the introduction of the X90 comes during the carmaker’s 40th anniversary and it marks the introduction of more NEV models in the future.

“It is also in line with the government’s aim to turn Malaysia into a hub for the next generation vehicles and this proves that even after four decades, Proton still plays a leading role to develop the local automotive industry,” he said during a media preview of the X90 today.