In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Toyota Yaris Cross when choosing a car. These two cars are quite similar in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
The Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including the 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
The Toyota Yaris Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including the 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
From a price perspective, the Toyota Yaris Cross starting price is RM 6,900 cheaper than the Proton X90. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not that big. The key is to look at overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage costs.

The Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Toyota Yaris Cross's fuel consumption might be friendlier, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be too large.

The Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including TSS.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New car safety is generally not poor nowadays, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

The Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, and the trunk is 400 L.
The Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, and the trunk is 400 L.
Both cars have almost the same dimensions, with little difference in interior space. For cars in this class, daily use is more than sufficient.

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

Overall, both the Proton X90 and Toyota Yaris Cross are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter; spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.