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2023 · Proton · Petrol
X50
1.5T Luxury
← More SUVs ranked by cost to ownCost to own / mo
R8,088
R6/km
Market price
R499,900
Annual total
R97,056
Monthly cost breakdown
Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates
FuelR2,164
InsuranceR875
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR4,379
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR3,710
Cost to own / moR8,088
Specifications
- Body type
- SUV
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 1.5L
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 226 Nm
- Driven wheels
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel consumption
- 6.5 L/100km
- CO₂ emissions
- 150 g/km
Maintenance score60/100
Higher = cheaper to maintain
Detailed specifications
Performance
- Engine capacity
- 1,477 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Cylinder layout
- Inline
- Aspiration
- Turbocharger
- Gears
- 7-speed
- Power peak
- 5,500 rpm
- Torque peak
- 1,500 rpm
- Top speed
- 0 km/h
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 4,330 mm
- Height
- 1,609 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,600 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,345 kg
- Doors
- 5
Capacity & range
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Range
- 692 km
Tyres
- Front tyres
- 215/60 R17
- Rear tyres
- 215/60 R17
Safety
- Airbags
- 4
Comfort & convenience
- USB
- Front + Rear
- Central locking
- Keyless
- Upholstery
- Artificial
- Parking camera
- Rear
- Daytime running lights
- LED
- Headlights
- LED
- Electric windows
- Front + Rear
Ownership
- Warranty
- 5 yr
- Service interval
- 15,000 km
How this estimate works▾
Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:
- Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
- Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
- Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
- Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
- Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.
These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →
Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.
Drive Score
58/ 100
How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.
Value36
Efficiency52
Reliability59
Practicality83
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