In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. These two models 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 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.
The Mazda CX-5 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, with a total of 3 versions, 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Proton X90 is indeed RM 28,669 cheaper than the Mazda CX-5. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

The Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Mazda CX-5 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-5 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Proton X90 warranty is 5 years / 150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-5 warranty is 5 years / 150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to stress about this. Actual maintenance costs also depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, it is recommended to ask real owners in car owner groups for their experience.

Proton X90 and Mazda CX-5 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian 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, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Proton X90 and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching is definitely not wrong.