Proton X50 now comes with factory-fitted Touch ‘n Go RFID tag

KUALA LUMPUR: If you are looking to buy a brand-new compact SUV, Proton has just given you another reason to consider the all-new X50. The automaker has joined hands with Touch ‘n Go to pre-install RFID tags on every new X50 right at the production line. 

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That means, instead of buying an RFID tag separately, sticking it on your car, and registering it yourself, you get it pre-installed. Just buy the SUV, and your toll payment system across Malaysia’s extensive RFID-enabled highway network is sorted.

This strategic partnership has been formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant milestone in advancing the country’s connected mobility ecosystem. 

The ceremony was held at Proton’s Centre of Excellence headquarters, where Zhang Qiang, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Proton Edar, and Praba Sangarajoo, Chief Executive Officer of Touch ‘n Go, officially signed the agreement. It was witnessed by Jarrod Wong, Sales Director of Touch ‘n Go, and Ong Chee Wooi, Head of Sales, Proton Edar.

“It’s about instant gratification,” said Praba Sangarajoo, Chief Executive Officer of Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. “You drive your new Proton X50 off the showroom floor with RFID already installed, — just like that. This is not just about smarter mobility; it’s about bringing real value and delight into everyday journeys.”

He added, “As two proud homegrown Malaysian companies, this partnership is a celebration of what’s possible when local champions work together. It’s a move driven by purpose to create more seamless experiences for the people we serve, and to make everyday mobility feel easier, faster, and more intuitive. Touch ‘n Go is proud to co-create this milestone with PROTON for Malaysians, by Malaysians.”

“The Proton X50 has been PROTON’s star product for our SUV range and today, over 140,000 units have rolled off the production line at Tanjong Malim. With the launch of the all-new Proton X50, we have taken a quantum leap forward to improve the purchase value for customers by offering a new design and new technologies while keeping the price unchanged. By partnering with Touch ‘n Go, PROTON is adding another new feature that fits perfectly with the model tagline of Intelligence That Amazes,” said Zhang Qiang, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Proton Edar.

After the Proton X50, the automaker is looking to extend the fitment of Touch ‘n Go RFID tags to other models, offering an improved level of convenience to the buyers of other models as well.

All-new 2025 Proton X50 price and specifications

Variants	3 - Executive, Premium, Flagship
Price	RM 89,800 - RM 113,300
Engine output	1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder delivering 181 PS and 290 Nm
Transmission	7-speed wet DCT
Performance	0–100 kmph in 7.6 seconds
Exterior	Aggressive new face with new grille, “triple eyebrow” DRLs, and a full-width LED light bar, 18-inch wheels (17-inch as standard)
Interior	Redesigned cabin with a column-mounted gear stalk, 14.6-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, wireless charging pad,  8.88-inch digital instrument cluster
Safety	Six airbags, rear side radar system, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, lane centering assist, 360-camera system with a 180-degree underbody view, and Auto Park Assist

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