The Proton X70 MC2 facelift has been spotted on Malaysian roads for quite some time now, but this is the first time we’re seeing the new C-segment SUV completely undisguised. Sporting a new grille, headlights, and wheel design, the refreshed X70 looks quite sleek.

Photographed by Prince El Rachid and shared by other media outlets, the X70 seems to be at a shoot for an advertisement. With that in mind, there’s a good chance the local launch of the SUV is just around the corner, though this is just an educated guess on our part.

Many believe the upcoming X70 MC2 facelift is based on the 2022 Boyue, which has a redesigned front end for a sleeker, more modern-looking aesthetic. The rear end of the SUV, however, looks to be relatively untouched in its current form. It’s worth noting that Proton confirmed the updated X70 will come with a better-equipped ADAS, including the addition of intelligent cruise control with stop and go and lane centering.

Beyond that, the facelifted X70 is said to be sporting a new interior too, which we reckon will (again) take cues from the Boyue facelift. If this is indeed the case, it’ll feature a bigger, more modern-looking infotainment screen. There should be some changes to the overall dashboard design too, as you can see below.

Hopefully, we’ll learn more about the facelifted Proton X70 MC2 soon, given that it’s been a while since we first heard of the updated model. Besides the X70, it’s worth noting that the smaller Proton X50 is also expected to receive a facelift in the near future.