In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Kia Sportage when selecting 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 of Proton X70 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.
The OTR price of Kia Sportage in Malaysia is RM 129,639 - 179,320, with a total of 4 versions, including 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD High (RM 179,320), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD High (RM 159,320), 2025 2.0L AT 2WD High (RM 139,639), etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 22,839 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, please note that the savings of a few thousand may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Kia Sportage is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, with basically no difference in the daily driving experience. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Kia Sportage body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is more than enough for daily use.

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Kia Sportage adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be very different.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Kia Sportage warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X70 and Kia Sportage are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.

Early August, car makers typically "show off their results". BYD July sales 419,211 units, among them overseas sales 179,841 units, year-on-year increase of 124.3%, accounting for 43% of total sales; Chery Group sales 276,820 units, exports 202,533 units, year-on-year increase of 70.1%, becoming the first Chinese car company to exceed 200,000 monthly exports; Geely Automobile July sales 250,161 units, overseas exports 106,663 units, year-on-year increase of 202%.
Looking at these three sets of data and three representative car companies together, it is not difficult to find that going global has accounted for more than 40% of sales of top car companies.
From the performance of various car companies in the past, the features of going global reflected by this data are not accidental. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu has expressed on multiple occasions that BYD's goal is to become a "global new energy enterprise". The 43% proportion in overseas sales in July simply made this goal start to change from a slogan to reality. Chery Holdings Chairman Yin Tongyue also said: "Chery does not want to make easy money at home, but if Chinese cars only run within their own backyard, they will never produce world-class enterprises."

As for the reasons, there are several points worth paying attention to that might explain this. July new energy penetration rate created a historical high of 64.5%, but the retail scale of 1.52 million units itself was at a low level in the off-season. Fuel cars still have about 540,000 monthly sales, accounting for 35.5%. In addition, pure electric continues to strengthen internally within new energy, while plug-in hybrid/extended-range growth has slowed down. The incremental space in the domestic market is narrowing.
Considering the broader context, the attention given by top players to going global can be considered forward-looking preparation. And by this time, going global for more Chinese car companies has no longer been a "choice".
Behind the volume, the change of main battlefield is the general trend
The data of top car companies has raised the volume of going global, which also means that overseas has undoubtedly become the "main battlefield". BYD July overseas sales 179,841 units, accounting for 43% of total sales. January to July overseas cumulative 969,000 units, one step away from 1 million units. 8 RoRo ships fully deployed, annual capacity 1 million units, Thailand, Brazil, Hungary factories started production one after another, Spain's second European factory is under investigation. BYD's going global plan is huge, with the meaning of "going all in".
Chery Group July exports 202,533 units, accounting for 73% of total sales. Refreshing single-month export records for five consecutive months, January to July cumulative exports 1.146 million units, year-on-year increase of 71.2%. According to General Administration of Customs data, Chery is also a "big user" of going global. In 2025, the total export volume of Chinese automobiles is about 8.32 million units, Chery alone contributed 1.344 million units, accounting for more than 16%.

July data this year is even more pointed. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (9973.HK) July sales 261,876 units, year-on-year increase of 24.1%, entered the Fortune Global 500 List with the identity of a listed company for the first time, ranking 383rd, Return on Equity (ROE) 36.5%, ranking 30th among globally listed companies, and ranked first among Chinese enterprises. This shows that going global has become a key link for Chery to stand globally.
Geely's setup is also huge. Geely Automobile July exports 106,663 units, year-on-year increase of 202%, exceeding 100,000 units for two consecutive months, overseas proportion 42%. New energy exports 62,604 units, year-on-year surge of 616%, accounting for 59% of total exports. Zeekr brand July deliveries 35,837 units, year-on-year increase of 111%, winning the luxury pure electric sales champion in markets such as Australia, Malaysia, Mexico, etc.

The three top car companies combined went global by about 490,000 units, while the entire domestic narrow passenger car market July retail was also only 1.52 million units. This shows that going global for top car companies is no longer a "supplement", but the "top priority". Li Auto July deliveries 30,468 units, slight decrease of 0.9% year-on-year, but L9 still started local production in Kazakhstan. This is the first step it took overseas, showing that even new forces feel the pressure of "go global or perish".
Of course, trend is one thing, and reality issues cannot be ignored either. Does the "half of the sky" in volume equal the "main battlefield" in quality? This is a question worth further thinking. For example, Chery export proportion is 73%, but domestic monthly sales is only 74,000 units, overseas is three times domestic data. There is a risk here. If policies change suddenly in overseas markets, the impact will be huge.
Going global is really making money, or changing places to "compete"?
Volume is explicit, looking at sales proportion can tell. Profit is implicit, no matter which battlefield, this is an unavoidable issue. From the pricing space perspective, overseas markets indeed have more advantages than domestic. The price war in domestic car market has been fought for several years. July terminal average discount narrowed month-on-month, but overall is still in price competition. BYD Dynasty and Ocean series domestic main sales 100,000-200,000 yuan interval, price pressure is huge, but sold for good money abroad.
Chery's first complete financial report after listing also shows that Chery's average selling price per car overseas is 15,000 yuan more expensive than domestic. In Middle East, Jetour Traveler high-spec version sells to 450,000 yuan, twice as expensive as domestic. BYD's Fang Cheng Bao, Denza and other high-end brands are also accelerating going global, overseas single car average price far higher than domestic.

Geely's situation is also similar. Zeekr brand average price exceeds 300,000 yuan, positioning as luxury brand in Australia, Malaysia and other markets, premium pricing power far higher than domestic. Behind the new energy exports surging 616% year-on-year, it is high value-added products supporting, not low price walking volume. This shows that actually high-quality models overseas still have profit space.
However, hidden costs are also fierce. European Union imposing anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles, United States market basically closed to Chinese car companies, tariff barrier costs should be calculated. So far, overseas is indeed worth fighting, but laying out overseas now might become more difficult, costs will also be higher.

After all, going global input is not a small number. BYD self-built 8 RoRo ships, built factories on three continents, input is billions level. Chery South Africa Roslin plant launched, Spain cooperation re-activated EBRO brand; Geely reached Ford Spain Valencia factory joint venture agreement and other operations behind, also money paving the way.
Currently mainstream car companies tried three going global modes, benefits and risk performance are completely different. For example, early Chery was pure product export model, profit margin medium, front investment low, but risk high, tariff and policy fluctuations could disrupt rhythm at any time. BYD walked product + capacity localization model, long term view profit margin higher, but front investment extremely high, testing global supply chain management and cross-cultural operation capabilities. Geely used technical cooperation + capacity sharing model, path lightest, but control ability will also correspondingly weaken.

New forces now have their own understanding. NIO July deliveries 35,934 units, year-on-year increase of 71%, battery swap station network in Europe continued to layout. Leapmotor July deliveries 101,267 units, year-on-year increase of 102%, first time breaking 100,000 units threshold, first half year overseas exports nearly 100,000 units, already exceeded last year full year. XPeng July deliveries 38,027 units, year-on-year increase only 4%, but in Germany completed XPeng Turing AI Smart Driving localization acceptance testing. Overall, new forces walk mostly differentiated route.
Can only say, going global has "profit" to earn, but absolutely not a smooth path. Overseas also need to "compete", but worth it depends on profit.
"Main battlefield" conversion behind, or domestic market incremental "not enough to share"
Going global why being pushed to "main battlefield" position, domestic market incremental space narrowing is fundamental factor. July new energy retail about 980,000 units, among them pure electric proportion about 60%, pure electric internal to new energy continues to strengthen, plug-in hybrid/extended-range growth slowed down. This means, "oil and electric" market share is being squeezed by pure electric quickly, pure electric acceptance is continuously improving.
New forces differentiation also proves this. Leapmotor July deliveries break 100,000 units, becoming domestic first single month deliveries exceed 100,000 units new force brand. Its success relies on covering 60,000-300,000 yuan full price product matrix, and overseas market simultaneous explosion. Li Auto July deliveries 30,468 units, slight decrease of 0.9% year-on-year, decrease of 1.4% month-on-month, only double decrease brand among top new forces. There indeed exists i6 due to supply chain issues reduced production about 4,000 units special situation, showing brand dependence on single model is still risk. NIO July deliveries 35,934 units, decrease of 11.5% month-on-month, even three brands collaboration exerting force, but still did not achieve effective complement between brands.

Another aspect, fuel car toughness is still there. July fuel car retail about 540,000 units, market share 35.5%. Sylphy, Lavida still firmly stable in sedan top three, Japanese SUV year-on-year decline over 10%, but not "cliff-like drop". Fuel car stock user replacement cycle still there, short term will not disappear. All this points to one core contradiction: domestic market "cake" is getting bigger, but cake stealing car companies do not yield to each other, competition is continuously intensifying.
BYD domestic monthly sales 239,000 units, already approaching single car company domestic share limit. Leapmotor at 100,000 unit level volume continue to climb, will face capacity bottleneck and supply chain pressure. XPeng July deliveries 38,027 units, new model MONA L03 orders hot but capacity ramp-up is its next biggest test. Xiaomi Auto July deliveries over 30,000 units, fourth consecutive month stuck at this threshold, Peng Cheng series September only listed deliveries, real volume pushing to fourth quarter.

Domestic auto market incremental space narrowing, stock competition new stage arriving, current Chinese auto market, "domestic demand pressure, foreign trade strength" structure or will be future relatively long term trend. Simply put, domestic market this piece of cake, already not enough to share. Not going global, wait to die; going global, maybe still have live road.
Conclusion
From July sales overseas data view, going global now is already car company "main battlefield". Domestic market growth slowing, fuel car won't die fast, stock competition intensifying, going global is inevitable choice. But overseas pricing space larger is fact, but tariffs, building factories, logistics costs not low, different mode profit structure difference huge. Who can win this "main battlefield" battle, now hard to say. Regardless of next battle situation how, Chinese car companies must be clear is, going global is not picking up money, more does not represent domestic market can relax vigilance, how to balance internal and external relations, choose suitable going global mode, is the key.

喺馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場,好多買家揀車嗰陣都會拿 寶腾 X70 同 名爵 HS 嚟做比較。呢兩款車喺價位同定位上都幾接近,今日我哋就由多個方面做一個詳細嘅比較,幫你省返做功課嘅時間。
寶腾 X70 喺馬來西亞嘅 落地價 係 106,800 令吉 - 122,300 令吉,總共有 3 個版本,包括 1.5 升 標準版 2 驅(106,800 令吉)、1.5 升 行政版 2 驅(115,800 令吉)、1.5 升 豪華版 2 驅(122,300 令吉) 等。
名爵 HS 喺馬來西亞嘅 落地價 係 130,450 令吉 - 146,450 令吉,總共有 2 個版本,包括 1.5 升 標準版(105,000 令吉)、1.5 升 行政版(115,000 令吉) 等。
從價錢睇落,寶腾 X70 嘅起步價確實比 名爵 HS 平咗 23,650 令吉。如果你預算有限,寶腾嘅入門版已經可以滿足日常需要。但都要注意,平嗰幾千蚊,可能喺配備上會有取捨,具體要睇你嘅需要。
寶腾 X70 配備 1.5 升 渦輪增壓,馬力 140 匹。官方油耗 7.0 公升/百公里。
名爵 HS 配備 1.5 升 渦輪增壓,馬力 140 匹。官方油耗 7.0 公升/百公里。
兩款車用嘅係同一套動力系統,日常開起嚟嘅感受基本冇分別。油耗方面都差唔多,唔使太糾結這一點。
寶腾 X70 採用 前輪驅動 驅動方式。
名爵 HS 採用 前輪驅動 驅動方式。
兩款車嘅驅動方式一樣,都係 前輪驅動,日常駕駛感受唔會有太大分別。
寶腾 X70 保養保修 5 年/150,000 公里,保養間隔 每 10,000 公里或 6 個月。
名爵 HS 保養保修 7 年/150,000 公里,保養間隔 每 10,000 公里或 6 個月。
寶腾 X70 同 名爵 HS 都係馬來西亞市場嘅主流選擇,適合家庭用、日常通勤。如果你更看重品牌口碑同二手價,可以優先考慮口碑更好嗰一款;如果你更在意性價比同配備,那就揀配備更豐富嗰款。最終都係建議兩款都去試駕,親身體驗先係最重要嘅。
總體嚟講,寶腾 X70 同 名爵 HS 都係馬來西亞市場幾唔錯嘅車型。揀邊一部,關鍵仲係睇返你嘅個人需要同預算。建议大家做好功課,多比較幾間車行嘅報價,再去試駕做最終決定。買車係件大事,花少少時間做功課絕對唔會錯。
喺馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場,好多買家喺揀車嗰陣都會拿 Proton X70 同 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 來做比較。這兩款車喺價位同定位上都幾接近嘅,今日我哋就由多個方面做個詳細嘅比較,幫你省下做功課嘅時間。
Proton X70 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,300,總共有 3 個版本,包括 1.5L Standard 2WD(RM 106,800)、1.5L Executive 2WD(RM 115,800)、1.5L Premium 2WD(RM 122,300) 等。
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 159,750 - 159,750,總共有 2 個版本,包括 1.6L Turbo Standard(RM 130,000)、1.6L Turbo Premium(RM 145,000) 等。
從價錢睇,Proton X70 嘅起步價確實比 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 平咗 RM 52,950。如果你預算有限,Proton 嘅入門版已經可以滿足日常需要。但都要注意,平嗰幾千塊,喺配備上可能有取舍,具體要看你嘅需求。
Proton X70 配備 1.5L Turbo,馬力 140 hp。官方油耗 7.0 L/100km。
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 配備 2.0L 4-cyl,馬力 170 hp。官方油耗 8.0 L/100km。
動力方面,Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 嘅 2.0L 4-cyl 比 Proton X70 嘅 1.5L Turbo 多咗 30 匹馬力。不過日常喺市區開,兩款車嘅動力都夠用,唔會覺得唔夠力。
Proton X70 車身長 4400 mm,行李廂 400 L。
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 車身長 4400 mm,行李廂 400 L。
兩款車嘅尺寸幾一樣,車內空間分別唔大。呢級別嘅車,日常使用完全夠用。
Proton X70 採用 FWD 驅動方式。
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 採用 FWD 驅動方式。
兩款車嘅驅動方式一樣,都係 FWD,日常駕駛感受唔會有太大分別。
Proton X70 同 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 都係馬來西亞市場嘅主流選擇,適合家庭使用、日常通勤。如果你更睇重品牌口碑同二手價,可以優先考慮口碑更好嗰款;如果你更在意性價比同配備,就揀配置更豐富嗰款。最終都建議兩款都去試駕,親身體驗先係最重要。
總括嚟講,Proton X70 同 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 都係馬來西亞市場幾唔錯嘅車型。揀邊輛,關鍵都係睇你嘅個人需求同預算。建議大家做好功課,多比較幾間車行嘅報價,再去試駕做最終決定。買車係件大事,花少少時間做功課絕對唔會錯。
面對競爭日漸激烈嘅新能源市場,長安啟源 7 月依然保持穩健節奏:7 月交付 39841 輛,AQ 系列同比上升 103%,持續穩居央企新能源汽車品牌銷量榜首。同吉利銀河、零跑等品牌一齊,構成中國新能源市場主流陣營嘅中堅力量。

長安啟源 7 月嘅持續增長,係產品實力與用戶口碑共同作用嘅結果。由長安啟源 AQ 系列主力車型嘅持續熱銷,到長安啟源 Q06 嘅全球首發亮相,再到長安啟源全新 Q05 加速走向海外市場,「央企新能源」嘅標籤,正由品牌背書,轉變为用户心中实实在在嘅品質認知。
全球大單品長安啟源全新 Q05 領跑,冠軍矩陣協同發力
作為長安啟源首款全球大單品,長安啟源全新 Q05 憑藉「全寧德、大車格、超舒適」等越級優勢,累計銷量突破 10 萬輛,持續領跑緊湊型 SUV 細分市場。喺海外市場,繼泰國、烏茲別克斯坦上市後,長安啟源全新 Q05 進一步登陸埃塞俄比亞,東南亞、中亞、非洲市場聯動嘅出海格局加速成型。
喺長安啟源全新 Q05 全球發力嘅同時,AQ 系列 7 月同比上升 103%,形成協同增長嘅「冠軍矩陣」。其中,長安啟源 A06 定位「新能源家轎滿配王」,以 145°電動零壓後排、800V 6C 閃充等越級配置,穩居 20 萬內中大型新能源轎車銷量冠軍;長安啟源 Q07 以「空間王」嘅實力滿足家庭用戶出行需求,上市以來累計銷量已突破 10 萬輛,喺中型插混 SUV 市場保持領先。
長安啟源 Q06 全球首秀,以「流光美學」定義中型 SUV 新標準
7 月 15 日,全新中型 SUV 長安啟源 Q06 喺上海完成全球首發亮相。款由世界級設計大師克勞斯團隊領銜打造嘅車型,以獨創「流光美學」設計打破傳統中型 SUV 沈悶印象。座艙內,「流光入艙」理念打造出高質感嘅沉浸式空間,令科技與舒適融為一體。

喺智能駕駛領域,長安啟源 Q06 搭載天樞領航 Ultra 智駕系統,具備端到端城市領航能力,令車輛操控更貼近老司機嘅駕駛質感。底盤採用全鋁前雙叉臂 + 後五連桿嘅豪車級底盤懸掛及同級唯一雙電機後驅佈局,兼顧舒適與駕趣。
結尾
穩健嘅銷量與完善嘅產品矩陣構成了增長嘅核心根基。未來,長安啟源將繼續依托長安汽車央企體系實力,以更具競爭力嘅產品矩陣同全球化佈局,持續滿足用戶對高品質新能源出行嘅期待。

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 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.
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-60's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.
In terms of price, 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. However, be aware that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

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

Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.
Mazda CX-60 body length is 4500 mm, trunk is 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-60's body is 100 mm longer than Proton X70, offering an advantage in passenger space. However, Proton X70 is more flexible for parking in the city, each has its trade-offs.

Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-60 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to worry about this. Actual maintenance costs also depend on the brand's service network and parts prices. It is recommended to ask real owners in car owner groups for experience.
Both Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 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 ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models, personal experience is the most important.
In general, Proton X70 and Mazda CX-60 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.
