In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and GWM Haval H6 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today we make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
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.
GWM Haval H6's 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.
From a price perspective, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 32,950 cheaper than GWM Haval H6. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the savings of a few thousand may have trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
GWM Haval H6's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received decent ratings. However, there are some functional differences between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and GWM Haval H6's Basic, if you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
GWM Haval H6 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
GWM Haval H6 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, and the daily driving experience will not differ much.
Overall, Proton X70 and GWM Haval H6 are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.