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. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR selling 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 selling 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 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 please also note, the few thousand dollars cheaper, there might be trade-offs in specifications, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 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' power is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. For this class of cars, daily use is completely sufficient.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of the two cars is the same, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have too much difference.

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.

Overall, Proton X90 and Toyota Fortuner are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, key still depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.