In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and MG MG HS when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Proton X70's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with 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.
The MG MG HS's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 130,450 - 146,450, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Standard (RM 105,000), 1.5L Executive (RM 115,000) etc.
From a pricing perspective, the Proton X70's entry price is indeed RM 23,650 cheaper than the MG MG HS. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level model can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand saved might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific requirements.
The Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The MG MG HS's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) on Proton X70 and Basic on MG MG HS have some functional differences. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.
The Proton X70 uses FWD drive.
The MG MG HS uses FWD drive.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in the daily driving experience.
Proton X70 comes with a 5-year/150,000km warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
MG MG HS comes with a 7-year/150,000km warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
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 value for money and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, we recommend test-driving both, the first-hand experience is the most important.
In general, Proton X70 and MG MG HS are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.