In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price for Perodua Ativa in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with 3 versions in total, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400) etc.
The OTR price for Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with 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.
Looking at the price, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 44,300 cheaper than Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the few thousand RM difference might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

Perodua Ativa's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.
Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Both cars have the same safety rating, and in this class safety features are quite comprehensive. New car safety is not bad nowadays, no need to worry too much about this point.

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

Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and second-hand price 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, Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone do their homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, then go test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.