In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90's 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.
Hyundai Tucson's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888) etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 37,088 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you also need to note, the few thousand cheaper, there might be trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, the daily driving experience is basically no difference. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Hyundai Tucson's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, the safety features are considered quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays safety is not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Tucson body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars' dimensions are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. Cars in this class, daily use is completely adequate.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Proton X90 and Hyundai Tucson are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one, it depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, spending some time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.