In Malaysia's SUV market, 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 make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X50 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, totaling 4 versions, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300) etc.
Hyundai Tucson OTR price in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, totaling 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 X50's starting price 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 cheaper price of a few thousand might involve compromises in features, depending on your needs.

Proton X50 is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 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, both cars have enough power, you won't feel it lacks power.

Proton X50 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Hyundai Tucson safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

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.

Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing thorough research, comparing quotes from multiple car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.