In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers often compare Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car.
The Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, there are 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, there are a total of 2 versions, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510) etc.
From the price perspective, 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 also note, that price difference of a few thousand, there might be trade-offs in features, it specifically depends on your needs.

The Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Mazda CX-60 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the Mazda CX-60's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, when driving daily in the city, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel lacking in power.

The Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Mazda CX-60's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense Pro.
In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, the Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Mazda CX-60's i-Activsense Pro have some differences in functionality, if you value active safety more, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

The Proton X70 adopts FWD drivetrain.
The Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drivetrain.
Both cars have the same drivetrain, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.
Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both, experiencing it firsthand is most important.
In general, Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.