A fleet departed from Xi'an, stopping in Singapore 33 days later. The roadbook recorded over 10,000 kilometers; the view outside the window changed from six domestic provinces to Thailand, Malaysia, and finally reached Singapore. This finale was meaningful: the land Silk Road started from Xi'an, the maritime Silk Road converged in Singapore. The camel bells and sail shadows of the past have now been replaced by the sound of new energy vehicles crossing mountains and seas. An international route has also become an open experience lasting over a month.

A fleet composed of multiple model series from Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, Fang Cheng Bao, and Yangwang drove through highways, mountain roads, and city traffic congestion. Long-distance travel is honest; whether charging is slow or fast, or whether consecutive driving is tiring, the reality will show after a few days. BYD Flash Charging went from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes, and to 97% in 9 minutes, compressing the waiting time into the duration of a cup of coffee. The Divine Eye assisted driving shared repetitive operations during the long journey.Silk Road Journey with Green Energy Companion, here it took a clear shape: the fleet moved forward as planned, and technology quietly solved troubles on every segment of the road.


Selecting Singapore as the destination also added another layer of realistic grounding to the journey. Here car ownership costs are relatively high, so choosing a car naturally involves more research. From January to July 2026, BYD's market share in local passenger cars reached 24.7%, pure electric market share reached 40.3%, and 16 retail touchpoints have been laid out. The brand presence increasingly common in streets, business districts, and shopping malls explains local consumers' attitudes better than a finale ceremony.


One point I like about this trip is that it places cultural visits and real-world vehicle use on the same road. The ancient Silk Road experienced stations, ports, and monsoons; today's international journey faces range, charging, road conditions, and local services. Times have changed, but arrival still depends on walking step by step. The fleet stopped in Singapore, but the route did not end.

What truly remains is that Chinese new energy vehicles can now steadily complete tasks on the long journey over ten thousand li and also drive into the daily life of another city.

In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Subaru Forester when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, there are 4 versions in total, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
The OTR price for Subaru Forester in Malaysia is RM 174,000 - 197,000, there are 3 versions in total, including 2024 2.0L S EyeSight GT Edition (RM 189,538), 2024 2.0L S EyeSight (RM 177,538), 2024 2.0L L EyeSight (RM 167,538), etc.
From the price perspective, the Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 67,200 cheaper than the Subaru Forester. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient to meet daily needs. But also note, the difference of a few thousand, there might be trade-offs in features, specifically depends on your needs.

Proton X90 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Subaru Forester comes with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Subaru Forester's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Subaru Forester body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, the difference in interior space is not large. For cars at this level, daily use is completely sufficient.

Proton X90 and Subaru Forester 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 cost-performance and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Proton X90 and Subaru Forester are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone do their homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.
