In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and MG MG HS when choosing a car. The price ranges and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X70's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300. There are a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
MG MG HS's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 130,450 - 146,450. There are a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Standard (RM 105,000), 1.5L Executive (RM 115,000), etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 23,650 cheaper than MG MG HS. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, that few thousand cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, trunk space 400 L.
MG MG HS body length is 4400 mm, trunk space 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For this class of cars, daily use is fully sufficient.
Proton X70 uses FWD drive type.
MG MG HS uses FWD drive type.
The drive type of both cars is the same, both are FWD, so daily driving feel won't have a big difference.
Proton X70 and MG MG HS are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; If you care more about cost-performance and features, then choose the model with richer configuration. In the end, we still suggest test driving both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and MG MG HS are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key is still based on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.