In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Toyota Yaris Cross when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
Proton X90's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with 4 versions in total, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
Toyota Yaris Cross's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with 2 versions in total, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross is RM 6,900 cheaper than the Proton X90. Honestly, in this price segment, the gap of a few thousand is not really big; the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Toyota Yaris Cross's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this level, safety features are quite comprehensive. Safety of new cars nowadays is not bad, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For cars in this level, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Proton X90 and Toyota Yaris Cross are both 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 value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, and experiencing it personally is the most important.

Overall, Proton X90 and Toyota Yaris Cross are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.