In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Toyota Yaris Cross 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 doing research.
Proton X70's 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), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
Toyota Yaris Cross's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is RM 6,900 cheaper than Proton X70. Honestly, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is not really significant, the key lies in overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage costs.

Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Toyota Yaris Cross's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, so no need to worry too much about this point.

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars have almost the same dimensions, interior space difference is not big. For this class of cars, daily usage is completely sufficient.

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have too big of a difference.
Overall, Proton X70 and Toyota Yaris Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, spending some time doing research is never wrong.