In the Malaysian 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 conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Proton X70's OTR price 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 Honda CR-V's OTR price 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 Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 71,400 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand ringgit difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cylinder has 30 more horsepower than the Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel it's lacking.

The Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety standards, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both the Proton X70 and Honda CR-V are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider prioritizing the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with more configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both the Proton X70 and Honda CR-V are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly 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 major event, spending time doing research will never go wrong.