Proton X70 or Honda WR-V? A Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Honda WR-V when selecting a vehicle. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.

Price and Versions

The Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), and 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), among others.

The Honda WR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), and 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900), among others.

In terms of price, the Honda WR-V's starting price is RM 16,900 cheaper than the Proton X70. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not significant; the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term ownership costs.

Safety Features

The Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

The Honda WR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New car safety is generally not poor nowadays, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Features and Technology

The Proton X70 uses FWD drive mode.

The Honda WR-V uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both being FWD, so there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Honda WR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, both Proton X70 and Honda WR-V are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from a few car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter; spending time on research is never a mistake.