In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, and today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
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 Mazda CX-60 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 93,710 cheaper than Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you also need to note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, specifically depending on your needs.

Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Mazda CX-60's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense Pro.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functions between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Mazda CX-60's i-Activsense Pro. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both carefully.

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-60 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to struggle with this. Actual maintenance costs also depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car groups for experience.
In general, Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends 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 big deal, spending time to prepare will definitely not be wrong.