Proton has just launched the new 2026 Proton X50 in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the second export market after Brunei for Proton’s popular B-segment SUV. The launch of the Proton X50 in Trinidad and Tobago aligns with Proton’s ongoing global expansion. Last year, the company recorded an export sales volume of 6,000 units, representing its highest export level since the commencement of its partnership with Geely.
For this small Caribbean market, the 2026 Proton X50 is only offered in a sole 1.5TD Premium variant. The car is imported (CBU) from Malaysia.
Mirroring the Malaysian-spec car, units sold in Trinidad and Tobago gets the new 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 181 PS and 290 Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that drives the front wheels.
In terms of equipment, T&T’s X50 1.5TD Premium is largely identical to ours, offering:
- Automatic LED headlights with Follow-me-Home function
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 8.88-inch digital driver display
- Remote engine start
- Leatherette upholstery
- 14.6-inch infotainment display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 6 speakers
- 6 airbags
- ADAS suite: AEB, FCW, ACC with Stop & Go, ICC, LDW, LDP, LCC, TSI, FDA, IHBC, LCA, RCTA, RCW, DOW
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- 360-degree camera with 180-degree transparent view
“Trinidad and Tobago is a key market for Proton in the Caribbean region and plays an important role in our broader export strategy,” said Edmund Lim Meng Thong, Chief Executive Officer of Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB). “Moving into 2026, PICSB is committed to further expanding our export footprint by introducing new models, strengthening our distribution network, and increasing overall export volumes across multiple regions. These efforts will encompass both Proton’s ICE and EV models.”
Marc Pontifex, General Manager of New Vehicle Sales at ANSA Motors, added: “The All-New Proton X50 offers a premium driving experience at a competitive price point, making advanced automotive technology more accessible to a wider range of drivers across Trinidad and Tobago.”
