The Proton X70 should feel more confident during overtaking when the stronger-torque variants are chosen. The listed torque figures include 2026 1.5T Sport Edition: 290 N·m; 2026 1.5T Premium: 290 N·m; 2026 1.5T Executive: 290 N·m; 2025 1.5T Premium X: 255 N·m; 2025 1.5T Premium: 255 N·m; 2 more variants. That matters because overtaking is not just about peak power; a healthy torque output helps the car respond more naturally when you need a quick burst on highways or trunk roads.