In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Mitsubishi Xforce when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will compare them in detail from multiple aspects to save you time on your research.
The Proton X50 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, with a total of 4 versions, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300), and more.
The Mitsubishi Xforce OTR price in Malaysia is RM 109,930 - 119,930, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Ultimate (RM 119,930) and 2026 1.5L Urban (RM 109,930), and more.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X50 is indeed RM 20,130 cheaper than the Mitsubishi Xforce. If you have a limited budget, the Proton entry-level model can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the cheaper thousands might involve compromises in features, so it depends on your specific requirements.

The Proton X50 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Mitsubishi Xforce safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including MI-PILOT.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars nowadays generally do not lack in safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

The Proton X50 uses a 4WD drive system.
The Mitsubishi Xforce uses a FWD drive system.
The 4WD from Proton and FWD from Mitsubishi will offer different driving experiences, so we recommend test driving both to compare.

Proton X50 comes with a warranty of 5 years or 150,000km, with maintenance intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mitsubishi Xforce comes with a warranty of 3 years or 100,000km, with maintenance intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both Proton X50 and Mitsubishi Xforce are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both, as personal experience is the most important.

In general, both Proton X50 and Mitsubishi Xforce are excellent car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, and spending time on research is never wrong.