In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with 3 versions in total, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
Mazda CX-60 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with 2 versions in total, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.
In terms of price, the Proton X70 starting price is indeed RM 93,710 cheaper than the Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the cheaper few thousand might have trade-offs on features, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X70 Safety Rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), Active Safety System includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Mazda CX-60 Safety Rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), Active Safety System includes i-Activsense Pro.
Regarding safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, 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 highly, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Proton X70 adopts FWD drivetrain.
Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drivetrain.
Both cars have the same drivetrain, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have much difference.

Proton X70 Warranty 5 years/150,000km, Service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-60 Warranty 5 years/150,000km, Service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to worry about this. Actual maintenance cost depends on the brand's service network and parts price, recommended to ask real owners in car owner groups for experience.
Both Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 are popular choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.