Proton X50 vs Hyundai Tucson: Real Data Reveals the Difference

In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Proton X50 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 save you the time of research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Proton X50 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), etc.

The OTR price of Hyundai Tucson 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, the starting price of Proton X50 is indeed RM 54,088 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note, the few thousand cheaper, there might be trade-offs in features, it depends on your needs.

Power and Fuel Economy

Proton X50 comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Hyundai Tucson comes with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel lacking power.

Safety Features

Proton X50'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, safety features are quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays have no issues with safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Maintenance and Service

Proton X50 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.

Summary

Overall, Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose 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 deal, spending time researching is never wrong.