High expectations for upcoming Proton X50

New challenger: The Proton X50 is based on the Geely Bin Yue (left) and is positioned as a rival to the Honda HR-V and the Toyota C-HR.

SHAH ALAM: After the success of the Proton X70, customers are looking forward to the launch of the carmaker’s upcoming compact SUV, now known as the X50.

The X50 is based on the Geely Bin Yue, and rivals include the Honda HR-V and the Toyota C-HR.