In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare 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 help you save research time.
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.
Looking at the price, Toyota Yaris Cross's starting price is RM 6,900 cheaper than Proton X70. Honestly, in this price range, a gap of a few thousand is not really big, the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Proton X70 comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Toyota Yaris Cross comes with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl, with more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Toyota Yaris Cross's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference for daily city commuting won't be too big.

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 features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars these days are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For this class of cars, it is fully sufficient for daily use.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X70 and Toyota Yaris Cross are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and go for a test drive before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time researching will never be wrong.