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Must-See Guide to Buying a Car in Malaysia: Proton X70 and Mazda CX-8 Comparison

2026-08-04 06:20:00
CountrysideRelaxDrive
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In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Mazda CX-8 when choosing a car. Both 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

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.

Mazda CX-8's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 165,360 - 201,360, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 2.5T 4WD High Plus Petrol (RM 201,360), 2025 2.2L 2WD High Plus Diesel (RM 193,123), 2025 2.5L 2WD High Plus Petrol (RM 186,360), etc.

In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 58,560 cheaper than Mazda CX-8. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your needs.

Mazda CX-8 Exterior Photo 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Mazda CX-8 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Mazda CX-8's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 hp more than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel underpowered.

Mazda CX-8 Exterior Photo 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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

Mazda CX-8's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.

Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite complete for this level. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Mazda CX-8 Exterior Photo 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

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

Mazda CX-8 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 costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car owner groups for experience.

Who is it suitable for

Proton X70 and Mazda CX-8 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Summary

Overall, Proton X70 and Mazda CX-8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from multiple car dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.

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