Proton X90 vs MG MG HS? Real Car Review Reveals the Answer

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and MG MG HS 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.

Price and Versions

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 MG MG HS in Malaysia is RM 130,450 - 146,450, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Standard (RM 105,000), 1.5L Executive (RM 115,000), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 23,650 cheaper than MG MG HS. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Safety Features

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

The safety rating of MG MG HS is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and MG MG HS's Basic. If you value active safety more, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Features and Technology

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.

MG MG HS adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ too much.

Maintenance and Warranty

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

MG MG HS warranty 7 years/150,000km, service interval 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, Proton X90 and MG MG HS are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time researching is never wrong.