In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and GWM Haval H6 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X70 has an OTR price of RM 106,800 - 122,300 in Malaysia, 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.
GWM Haval H6 has an OTR price of RM 139,750 - 139,750 in Malaysia, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000), etc.
Looking at the price, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 32,950 cheaper than GWM Haval H6. If you have a limited budget, Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind that the lower price may involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific requirements.
Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
GWM Haval H6's safety rating is TBD, with active safety systems including Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and GWM Haval H6's Basic have some differences in functionality; if you value active safety, you should compare their feature lists carefully.
Proton X70 comes with a 5-year/150,000km warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
GWM Haval H6 comes with a 7-year/150,000km warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both 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 and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as experiencing it firsthand is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and GWM Haval H6 are both quite 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 a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, and spending time doing your research will never be wrong.