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**NEW MODEL** **5 YEAR / UNLIMITED KMS WARRANTY** **OPTIONAL 5 YEAR / 80 000 KMS SERVICE PLAN** **5 YEAR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE** **REVERSING CAMERA** **8 INCH INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM** **INTELLIGENT ENTRY WITH SMART BUTTON** **CRUISE CONTROL** The X50 brings traditional crossover dimensions to the Proton range and what was most noticeable when first getting into it was how surprisingly spacious the cabin truly is. The shell has you thinking the X50 is compact but with my seating position, which is right at the back of the railings, there was plenty of leg room at the rear as well as a decent boot to work with should you need to carry anything with you. True to its image of “affordable luxury” the Proton did feel solid inside. Tapping on the plastics did not return a terribly hollow sound and in the top-end Premium specification we drove, it had smatterings of red leather on the door panels, dash, and centre console which were soft to the touch and admittedly, did make it appear more high end. Noise and vibration levels are also outstanding for a vehicle in this price class, as are the firm and deep seats with great lumbar support. A special mention is needed for the gear lever and door handles, too, as they were reassuring rather than flimsy while also being uniquely designed but not awkward, something that’s harder to get right than it sounds when it comes to these frequently-used bits and pieces.