Proton X70 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Which is the most worth buying in Malaysia?

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Toyota Yaris Cross 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

The OTR price of the 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 the Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.

Looking at the price, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross is RM 6,900 cheaper than the Proton X70. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Economy

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

The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Toyota Yaris Cross may have friendlier fuel consumption, and the difference in daily city commuting is not likely to be huge.

Safety Features

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

The Toyota Yaris Cross's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite complete at this level. New car safety nowadays is not poor, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Space and Comfort

The Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, boot 400 L.

The Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, boot 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

Features and Technology

The Proton X70 uses FWD drive mode.

The Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there should not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Conclusion

Overall, both the Proton X70 and Toyota Yaris Cross are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then take a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.