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Must-See Guide for Buying a Car in Malaysia: Proton X90 vs Honda HR-V Comparison

2026-08-10 09:10:00
SeasideEVTravel2
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In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Honda HR-V when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price for Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.

The OTR price for Honda HR-V in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900), etc.

Looking at the price, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 9,100 cheaper than Honda HR-V. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand dollars cheaper, might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X90 comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

Honda HR-V comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain, the driving experience feels basically the same in daily use. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Honda HR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are considered quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Warranty

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Honda HR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Honda HR-V Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Who is it Suitable For

Proton X90 and Honda HR-V are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider prioritizing the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both, experiencing it personally is the most important.

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X90 and Honda HR-V are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.

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