In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers tend to compare Proton X90 and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. Both 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.
Proton X90 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.
Mazda CX-30 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, with a total of 4 versions, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409), etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 15,609 cheaper than Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Mazda CX-30 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. Safety of new cars nowadays is generally not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive system.
Mazda CX-30 adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, daily driving feel will not differ too much.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to hesitate on this. Actual maintenance costs depend on brand service network and part prices, suggest asking real owners in car owner groups for experience.

Overall, Proton X90 and Mazda CX-30 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and 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.