In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Toyota Yaris Cross when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time of doing research.
The OTR selling price of Proton X70 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.
The OTR selling price of Toyota Yaris Cross 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.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is RM 6,900 cheaper than Proton X70. Honestly, in this price range, the gap of a few thousand is actually not big; the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp power. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Toyota Yaris Cross's fuel consumption might be better, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be very significant.

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; safety equipment in this class is quite comprehensive. New car safety is not poor nowadays, no need to worry too much about this point.

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X70 and Toyota Yaris Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; spending time on research will never be wrong.