Proton X70 or Toyota Fortuner? Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Toyota Fortuner 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 time on research.

Price and Versions

The Proton X70 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.

The Toyota Fortuner OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X70 is indeed RM 89,080 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the difference of a few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

Safety Features

The Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

The Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.

The safety ratings for both cars are the same. In this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars these days don't have poor safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Configuration and Technology

Proton X70 uses FWD drivetrain.

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drivetrain.

Both cars have the same drivetrain, both are FWD, and the daily driving feel will not differ significantly.

Maintenance and Service

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X70 and Toyota Fortuner are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone does their homework, compares quotes from multiple dealers, and then test drives to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; spending some time on homework will never be wrong.