# Proton X50 Sport Edition Launch

> Proton opens bookings for X50 Sport Edition to mark six-year milestone.
- Title: Proton X50 Sport Edition Launch · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Proton opens bookings for X50 Sport Edition to mark six-year milestone. Proton has launched the All-New X50 Sport Edition (SE) to celebrate six years of its…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/08/proton-opens-bookings-for-x50-sport-edition-to-mark-six-year-milestone/238179
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-08T09:37:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: proton, x50 sport edition, malaysia, all-new x50, se, b-segment, suv, news, world
## Proton opens X50 Sport Edition bookings
Proton has announced the All-New X50 Sport Edition (SE) to commemorate six years of its best-selling B-segment SUV in Malaysia.
## SE features black with red accents
The SE gets a predominantly black exterior with red accents, black 18-inch alloy wheels, and dedicated skirtings.
## Interior upgrades for SE
The cabin features black with red stitching on the steering wheel and seats, Sport Edition embroidery on front seats, and TPE floor mats.
## SE components tested for climate
Proton says SE components underwent more than 13,700 hours of testing for durability, corrosion, UV resistance, and tropical climate suitability.
## Mechanicals unchanged
The SE keeps the flagship’s 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder i-GT engine producing 181 PS and 290 Nm with a 0, 100 km/h time of 7.6 seconds.
## X50 sales milestone
The X50 series, launched in 2020, has surpassed 177,000 units in cumulative sales across domestic and export markets.
## Proton CEO comments
Proton deputy chief executive Datuk Abdul Rashid Musa said the model’s journey shows the company is responding to changing customer expectations.
## Key takeaway

Proton has launched the All-New X50 Sport Edition (SE) to celebrate six years of its best-selling B-segment SUV in Malaysia, featuring 15 enhancements including black with red accents and sporty interior details.