In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
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 Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X90 is indeed RM 89,080 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. If your budget is limited, the entry-level Proton version can already meet daily needs. But also keep in mind that the few thousand ringgit cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
The Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than the Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, and you won't feel lacking power.

Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. Cars in this class are more than enough for daily use.

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

Overall, both Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and test-driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time researching is never wrong.