In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. Both 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.
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), etc.
The Hyundai Tucson 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Proton X50 is indeed RM 54,088 cheaper than the Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. But also note, saving that few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

The Proton X50 features a 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
The Hyundai Tucson features a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the 1.5L Turbo of Hyundai Tucson has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl of Proton X50. However, when driving daily in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel it lacks power.

The Proton X50 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Hyundai Tucson safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are considered quite complete in this class. New car safety is not bad nowadays, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X50 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Tucson body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. For cars in this class, daily use is fully sufficient.

Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commute. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, then 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. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.