In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Subaru Crosstrek when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close, today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects, helping you save time on research.
Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, there are 3 versions in total, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
Subaru Crosstrek OTR price in Malaysia is RM 145,000 - 160,000, there is 1 version in total, including 2.0L e-Boxer (RM 150,000), etc.
From the price perspective, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 38,200 cheaper than Subaru Crosstrek. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand yuan cheaper, there might be trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your needs.

Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Subaru Crosstrek's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety system includes EyeSight.
Regarding safety equipment, both cars received good ratings. However, Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Subaru Crosstrek's EyeSight have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the function lists of both.

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Subaru Crosstrek adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving feel will not have much difference.

Proton X70 and Subaru Crosstrek are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, 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 equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
In general, Proton X70 and Subaru Crosstrek are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.