In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Honda WR-V 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.
The Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, 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 Honda WR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Honda WR-V is RM 16,900 cheaper than the Proton X90. Honestly, in this price range, a gap of a few thousand is not really that big. The key is to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

The Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Honda WR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including Honda SENSING.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this class, safety equipment is quite complete. New cars nowadays have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, and trunk capacity is 400 L.
The Honda WR-V body length is 4400 mm, and trunk capacity is 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

The Proton X90 warranty is 5 years/150,000 km, and maintenance intervals are every 10,000 km or 6 months.
The Honda WR-V warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, and maintenance intervals are every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Both the Proton X90 and Honda WR-V are mainstream 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 cost-performance and equipment, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both. Experiencing it personally is the most important.

Overall, both the Proton X90 and Honda WR-V are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter. Taking some time to do your homework will never go wrong.
