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Home News Insights What Is The Fastest B-Segment SUV In Malaysia? What Is The Fastest B-Segment SUV In Malaysia? Insights Adam Aubrey | September 21, 2021 03:35 pm What is the fastest B-Segment SUV you can buy in Malaysia currently off the showroom floor? When Proton introduced the X50 to the Malaysian market back in October 2020, it made huge waves due to its many impressive features. The Proton SUV impressed the Malaysian public in many different ways, including its premium-feeling interior, its extensive amount of safety kit, as well as its good level of connectivity. But being typical petrolheads, we obviously got most excited about its powertrain above all else, as its 1.5-litre direct-injection (TGDI) engine is capable of producing 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque. This potent powertrain instantly made the Proton SUV the fastest B-Segment SUV in the market at the time of its introduction, which really did bump it up a notch in many people's books. This was further proven when members of the media put the X50 up against the X1 and HR-V in a drag race on the Sepang circuit. That fastest vehicle label lasted for many months, but now there is a faster B-Segment SUV in the market which has kicked the X50 off its throne. So which one of these B-Segment SUVs has managed to strip the X50's label of fastest B-Segment SUV? Let's take a look at the table down below. B-Segment SUV Power Battle Index Proton X50 Flagship Hyundai Kona 1.6 T Perodua Ativa Honda HR-V Hybrid Mazda CX-3 Peugeot 2008 Engine Size 1.5-litre Turbo 1.6-litre Turbo 1.0-litre Turbo 1.5-litre+electric motor 2.0-litre N/A 1.2-litre Turbo Horsepower(PS) 177 198 98 152 156 112 Torque (Nm) 255 265 140 190 206 205 0-100km/h 7.9 7.5 9.6 9.5 9.5 10.3 As you can see from the table, the fastest B-Segment SUV is now the Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo. Equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder, the higher-tier Kona variant has a 21 PS power advantage over X50 Flagship’s 177 PS. Peak torque is also in the Hyundai’s favour, though only slightly, by 10 Nm. However marginal or seemingly massive, the performance gap between Proton’s 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine and the Hyundai’s 1.6-litre four-cylinder mill may be, both these direct-injected turbocharged petrol engines will no doubt provide ample speed and acceleration in normal driving situations, which is how these SUVs will most probably be used as. While true that the X50 is no longer the most powerful B-segment SUV contender, you will be paying a significant premium to step up to the Hyundai and its all-mighty power, as it is about RM40k more expensive than the top-spec X50, the Flagship. Whether this RM40k bump in price is worth the extra 21 PS is totally down to preference, but it is difficult for the Kona to beat the Proton X50 as a value proposition, even if it is the fastest B-Segment SUV in the market. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Hyundai Kona 1.6T Proton X50 Flagship Perodua Ativa Peugeot 2008 Honda HR-V Hybrid B-segment SUV Fastest SUV Print Adam Aubrey Content Producer Wants to live the simple life, especially when it comes to cars and bikes. That's what tech is for he reckons, to make motoring simpler Related News Review: Honda HR-V 1.5L Sport Hybrid – Putting the 'S' Back In SUV Reviews Arvind | October 21, 2020 The Honda HR-V has never been a particularly sporty SUV to drive; practical, well packaged, and good value for money: yes, but the driving experience ... Review: Proton X50 - Berbaloi Atau Tidak Untuk Ditunggu? Reviews Muhammad Sharil Tarmize | December 02, 2021 Proton X50 memang kelihatan seksi dari segi exterior, interior, teknologi dan trenkuasanya. Tetapi kalau nak beli model ni, tempoh menunggunya pula ... Peugeot Unveils All-New 2008, Full EV Variant Auto News Aswan | June 21, 2019 The compact crossover segment is one of the most hotly contested markets for manufacturers, and much of the effort that goes into developing new ... Di Antara Dua Minda: Proton X50 Premium Atau Flagship? Buying Guides Ferdinand | May 18, 2021 Proton X50 - kereta nasional kita yang boleh dikatakan setakat ini kereta yang paling dinanti-nantikan, yang paling digembar-gemburkan sejak Proton ... Comments
What Is The Fastest B-Segment SUV In Malaysia? Insights Adam Aubrey | September 21, 2021 03:35 pm What is the fastest B-Segment SUV you can buy in Malaysia currently off the showroom floor? When Proton introduced the X50 to the Malaysian market back in October 2020, it made huge waves due to its many impressive features. The Proton SUV impressed the Malaysian public in many different ways, including its premium-feeling interior, its extensive amount of safety kit, as well as its good level of connectivity. But being typical petrolheads, we obviously got most excited about its powertrain above all else, as its 1.5-litre direct-injection (TGDI) engine is capable of producing 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque. This potent powertrain instantly made the Proton SUV the fastest B-Segment SUV in the market at the time of its introduction, which really did bump it up a notch in many people's books. This was further proven when members of the media put the X50 up against the X1 and HR-V in a drag race on the Sepang circuit. That fastest vehicle label lasted for many months, but now there is a faster B-Segment SUV in the market which has kicked the X50 off its throne. So which one of these B-Segment SUVs has managed to strip the X50's label of fastest B-Segment SUV? Let's take a look at the table down below. B-Segment SUV Power Battle Index Proton X50 Flagship Hyundai Kona 1.6 T Perodua Ativa Honda HR-V Hybrid Mazda CX-3 Peugeot 2008 Engine Size 1.5-litre Turbo 1.6-litre Turbo 1.0-litre Turbo 1.5-litre+electric motor 2.0-litre N/A 1.2-litre Turbo Horsepower(PS) 177 198 98 152 156 112 Torque (Nm) 255 265 140 190 206 205 0-100km/h 7.9 7.5 9.6 9.5 9.5 10.3 As you can see from the table, the fastest B-Segment SUV is now the Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo. Equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder, the higher-tier Kona variant has a 21 PS power advantage over X50 Flagship’s 177 PS. Peak torque is also in the Hyundai’s favour, though only slightly, by 10 Nm. However marginal or seemingly massive, the performance gap between Proton’s 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine and the Hyundai’s 1.6-litre four-cylinder mill may be, both these direct-injected turbocharged petrol engines will no doubt provide ample speed and acceleration in normal driving situations, which is how these SUVs will most probably be used as. While true that the X50 is no longer the most powerful B-segment SUV contender, you will be paying a significant premium to step up to the Hyundai and its all-mighty power, as it is about RM40k more expensive than the top-spec X50, the Flagship. Whether this RM40k bump in price is worth the extra 21 PS is totally down to preference, but it is difficult for the Kona to beat the Proton X50 as a value proposition, even if it is the fastest B-Segment SUV in the market. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Hyundai Kona 1.6T Proton X50 Flagship Perodua Ativa Peugeot 2008 Honda HR-V Hybrid B-segment SUV Fastest SUV
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Review: Honda HR-V 1.5L Sport Hybrid – Putting the 'S' Back In SUV Reviews Arvind | October 21, 2020 The Honda HR-V has never been a particularly sporty SUV to drive; practical, well packaged, and good value for money: yes, but the driving experience ...
Review: Proton X50 - Berbaloi Atau Tidak Untuk Ditunggu? Reviews Muhammad Sharil Tarmize | December 02, 2021 Proton X50 memang kelihatan seksi dari segi exterior, interior, teknologi dan trenkuasanya. Tetapi kalau nak beli model ni, tempoh menunggunya pula ...
Peugeot Unveils All-New 2008, Full EV Variant Auto News Aswan | June 21, 2019 The compact crossover segment is one of the most hotly contested markets for manufacturers, and much of the effort that goes into developing new ...
Di Antara Dua Minda: Proton X50 Premium Atau Flagship? Buying Guides Ferdinand | May 18, 2021 Proton X50 - kereta nasional kita yang boleh dikatakan setakat ini kereta yang paling dinanti-nantikan, yang paling digembar-gemburkan sejak Proton ...