In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Honda WR-V 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 OTR selling price of Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300. There are 3 versions in total, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300) etc.
The OTR selling price of Honda WR-V in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900. There are 4 versions in total, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900) etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Honda WR-V is RM 16,900 cheaper than the Proton X70. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The safety rating of Proton X70 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of Honda WR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include Honda SENSING.
Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays have good safety standards, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.
Honda WR-V body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is more than enough for daily use.

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.
In summary, both Proton X70 and Honda WR-V are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a major affair, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.