Thinking of changing cars, which is better, X90 or Fortuner? Proton vs Toyota

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner when choosing a car. The two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will compare them in detail from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.

Price and Versions

Proton X90's OTR price 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.

Toyota Fortuner's OTR price 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 Proton X90 is indeed RM 89,080 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might involve compromises in features, specifically depends on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel underpowered.

Features and Technology

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be significantly different.

Maintenance and Service

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

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

Suitable for Whom

Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

In general, Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.