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It’s here! Owners of the 2025 Proton X70 facelift are starting to get OTA updates for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making the X70 FL the first Proton model to officially come with the function.
As reported, wireless AACP was built into the SUV’s new infotainment system, but weren’t available at launch as Proton had some certification work to complete. It looks like they’re ready now.
Proton X70 facelift owner Syafiq Ismail shared his phone and car screens in the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook, showing the familiar Apple CarPlay home screen on the X70 FL’s new and enlarged 12.3-inch IHU screen – see his pics above.
“Finally! At last! I’ve heard that the update will be released in stages. By the way let’s all welcome Proton Cars to the 21st century but hey, it’s better late than never right?,” the happy owner posted. So, now that Proton has started rolling out the OTA update, expect to see it soon in your fresh X70, which should still have that new car smell.
Behind the new 12.3-inch ‘floating’ touchscreen is a system powered by Atlas 2.0. The IHU’s hardware has been upgraded to dual quad-core processors, 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. USB-C ports are now available, mixed with USB-A to cater to all cables. Next to the screen is a new dashboard decor panel, a gloss black insert that incorporates 72-colour ambient lighting with a ‘rhythmic’ function. The 7.0-inch digital meter panel has a new look.
AACP has been a long time coming from Proton, but as they all say, better late than never. X70 facelift owners, congratulations and look out for the update. As Proton uses OTA updates, there’s no need to go to the service centre, as Perodua Alza owners had to back in 2022 for the AV’s Apple CarPlay.
As for owners of models launched prior to the X70 FL, such as the X90 SUV, S70 sedan and the recently introduced X50 RC, sorry, you won’t be getting it. Full details on the X70 facelift here.
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