In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and MG MG HS when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time of doing research.
The OTR price of Proton X90 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.
The OTR price of MG MG HS in Malaysia is RM 130,450 - 146,450. There are 2 versions in total, 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 is already sufficient for daily needs. But be mindful, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
MG MG HS safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and MG MG HS's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety relatively highly, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive method.
MG MG HS adopts FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, 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.
MG MG HS warranty 7 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X90 and MG MG HS are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation. If you care more about cost-performance ratio and equipment, then choose the model with richer configuration. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X90 and MG MG HS are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key is to look at your personal needs and budget. Suggest everyone do their research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, then test drive to make final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.