After much teasing, the 2025 Proton X70 MC2 facelift is finally here. Not only does it come with an updated exterior design and interior, the refreshed C-segment SUV is also the first Proton model to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly for the exact same price.

That’s right, there is no price hike at all for the 2025 X70 despite the upgrade that are said to be worth up to RM13,700. Four different variants of the SUV are offered, starting with the Standard 2WD base model for RM98,800. A trim up is the Executive 2WD for RM110,800, followed by the Premium 2WD (RM123,800). As for the range-topping Premium X 2WD, it is priced at RM126,800.

There is also an early bird package for the first 3,000 customers, which offers RM7,000 rebate, RM2,800 trade-in support, and upgraded Proton insurance programme.

Naturally, the facelifted X70 features a new design. The front end, for one, looks much more modern now with slimmer LED headlights and a new grille design. Of course, the Infinite Weave (now in a diamond pattern) and Ethereal Bow design motifs are all still here and updated; it’s unmistakably a Proton.

However, the rear end of the new X70…doesn’t look all that different from the current model with the same taillights. Nonetheless, the rear bumper does get a slight redesign with horizontal (instead of vertical) reflectors and fake corner air outlets now. Personally, we think the 2025 X70 would look better if it had also taken the taillights of the facelifted 2022 Geely Boyue instead of just the headlights.

Nonetheless, the interior of the refreshed X70 gets some much-needed upgrades. Aside from the new ambient light system – which does look quite good – the “floating” 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is the highlight here, as it finally supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto! That being said, we were told that these two features won’t be supported at launch; they will be added through an OTA in the near future.

Another new addition to the X70 facelift is a more sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). New features include adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering control, rear collision warning, and even traffic sign information. Basically, the new X70 has the same ADAS as its siblings now, including the X90 and S70.

Aside from these changes, all variants of the facelifted X70 still soldier on with the same 1.5L TGDi three-cylinder turbo engine that outputs 130kW (177PS) and 255Nm of torque. Drive is sent to the front wheels – that’s right, no more AWD variant is offered – through a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. While the drivetrain configuration remains the same, Proton did say refinements have been made to improve fuel efficiency (7.3L/100km) and NVH at lower speeds.

The 2025 Proton X70 MC2 facelift is now available for booking in Malaysia at all Proton 3S and 4S showrooms nationwide; a RM500 deposit is required to place an order. To recap, the base Standard model is priced at RM98,800, going up to RM110,800 and RM116,800 for the Executive and Premium models respectively. The highest-end Premium X, on the other hand, is priced at RM123,800.