In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and GWM Haval H6 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 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 GWM Haval H6 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 139,750 - 139,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Proton X70 is indeed RM 32,950 cheaper than the GWM Haval H6. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper amount might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
The safety rating of the Proton X70 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of the GWM Haval H6 is TBD, with active safety systems including Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the GWM Haval H6's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.
The Proton X70 uses FWD drive mode.
The GWM Haval H6 uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, which is FWD, so there won't be much difference in the daily driving experience.
Both the Proton X70 and GWM Haval H6 are 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 ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both the Proton X70 and GWM Haval H6 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.