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Must See When Buying a Car in Malaysia: Proton X90 and Mazda CX-5 Comparison

2026-08-12 23:00:00
LeatherBags
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In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning, today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing homework.

Price and Versions

Proton X90's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, there are 4 versions in total, 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-5's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, there are 3 versions in total, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154) etc.

From a price perspective, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 28,669 cheaper than Mazda CX-5. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you should also note, those few thousand cheaper, there might be trade-offs in features, depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 Appearance Photo 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X90 features 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Mazda CX-5 features 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain, the driving experience is basically no different in daily use. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to dwell on this too much.

Proton X90 Appearance Photo 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Mazda CX-5's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

Both cars' safety ratings are the same, safety features in this class are considered quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 Appearance Photo 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Care

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

Mazda CX-5 warranty 5 years / 150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both cars' warranty conditions are the same, no need to stress about this aspect. Actual maintenance cost depends on brand's service network and parts prices, recommended to ask real owners in car owner groups for experience.

Mazda CX-5 Appearance Photo 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Who is it suitable for?

Proton X90 and Mazda CX-5 are mainstream choices in Malaysia market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Mazda CX-5 Appearance Photo 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Summary

Overall, Proton X90 and Mazda CX-5 are very good car models in Malaysia market. Which one to choose, key depends on your personal needs and budget. Suggest everyone do their homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing homework will never be wrong.

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