In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner when choosing a car. These two cars 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 of 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 of 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 the 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. However, note that the few thousand dollars difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

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 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

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 identical, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is fully sufficient for daily use.

Proton X90 uses FWD drive configuration.
Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars use the same drive configuration, both are FWD, so there won't be a huge difference in daily driving feel.

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 major event, spending time doing research will never be wrong.