Proton X90 or GWM Haval H6? Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and GWM Haval H6 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 save you the time of research.

Price and Versions

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 GWM Haval H6 in Malaysia is RM 139,750 - 139,750. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000), etc.

In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 32,950 cheaper than GWM Haval H6. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand RM cheaper price might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Safety Equipment

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

GWM Haval H6 safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and GWM Haval H6's Basic. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare their feature lists.

Configuration and Technology

Proton X90 uses FWD drive method.

GWM Haval H6 uses FWD drive method.

Both cars have the same drive method, both FWD, there will not be a significant difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Service

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

GWM Haval H6 warranty 7 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, both Proton X90 and GWM Haval H6 are very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then going for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter; spending time on research will never be wrong.