In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Honda CR-V 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 help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 variants, 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 price of the Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 variants, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200) etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X70 is indeed RM 71,400 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Honda CR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays have good safety, so don't worry too much about this point.

The Proton X70 uses FWD drive configuration.
The Honda CR-V uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

The Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Honda CR-V warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, both the Proton X70 and Honda CR-V are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.