In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90 On-The-Road 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 On-The-Road 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 note that the difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

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.
Regarding power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 hp more than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel underpowered.

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Both cars have the same safety rating. For this level, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays are generally safe, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars are almost the same size, interior space difference is not large. Cars of this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

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.

In summary, Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, spending time doing research will never be wrong.