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In 2026, the all-new QQ3 (named Chery Q overseas) exploded in the Thai and Indonesian markets sequentially. Ten days after the Bangkok Auto Show debut, orders surpassed one thousand; officially launched on June 24, cumulative orders exceeded 3,000 units; in the Indonesian market, orders surpassed 6,000 units by the end of July. Why has a Chinese compact car sparked such enthusiasm in Southeast Asia? The answer is not a low-price strategy, but Chery's steadfast hard-core logic — global unified quality, no downgraded configurations, no special export models.
Breaking Stereotypes: Exports Are Not "Cheap Specials"
In the past, Chinese export vehicles were often labeled as "downgraded versions". But the all-new QQ3 completely subverted this perception. Chery Vice President Zhang Hongyu clearly stated: "From chassis architecture, battery safety to body structure, synchronously adapted for right-hand drive regulations, undergoing strict testing in multiple global regions, no downgraded configurations, no special export models." The Indonesian team also emphasized "Quality Always Comes Before Profit".
This means Southeast Asian users and Chinese users enjoy the complete product strength with the same platform, same standards, and same quality. The so-called "localization" only involves scenario adjustments like right-hand drive layout and rainy season heat dissipation optimization, never sacrificing core configurations. This concept of "happiness equity" is the cornerstone of winning overseas trust.
Looks and Space: Compact Cars Also Have Class-Leading Texture
62% of orders in Thailand came from female users; "good looks" was the primary reason. The all-new QQ3 was designed by a Red Dot Design double-award-winning team, adopting Square-and-Round Aesthetics design, 7 body colors paired with 36-color DIY roof options. The paint is particularly exquisite — using 6-layer 2K high-texture clear coat from the same supplier as Ferrari, no fading for 10 years, gloss loss far below industry standards.
In terms of space, the 2700mm ultra-long wheelbase delivers 85% usable rate, allowing rear passengers to easily cross their legs, completely breaking the curse of "compact car = cramped". With 38 storage spaces throughout the car, the class-exclusive 70L intelligent electric front trunk supports 8 opening methods (including external voice), featuring drainage holes and hooks, making daily shopping and beach trips extremely convenient. The trunk can expand up to 1450L, meeting the travel needs of the whole family.
Comfort and Handling: Class-Leading Configurations Refresh Perception
Front MacPherson + Rear Multi-link independent suspension, combined with rear-wheel drive and 50:50 axle load ratio, no shaking when crossing bumps, precise steering. C-EPS brushless motor steering system assistance efficiency exceeds 90%, making U-turns in Bangkok's narrow alleys easy and effortless. The class-exclusive 10-layer Cloud Comfort seats come with ventilation and heating functions, the steering wheel is also heated, which is unique in the 500,000 Baht tier. CN95 air conditioner filter filtration efficiency reaches 95%, water-based damping eco-friendly materials ensure a healthy cabin.
Smart Tech: Making Compact Cars Understand You Better
15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen paired with Qualcomm 8155 chip, computing power far exceeds peers. Based on the Carmind large model, the AI agent supports natural conversation, AI painting, smart vehicle control, etc. Class-exclusive external voice control (can open front trunk via voice) and external PA system functions become hot topics among Thai users. 50W wireless fast charging includes heat dissipation and forgetting reminders, Amap 810 supports traffic light countdown, full-brand phone connectivity adapts to habits of various countries. 100+ APP store meets local entertainment needs, configurations create an unprecedented lead.
Safety and Power: Hard-Core Protection Without Blind Spots
The body uses a five-longitudinal-eight-lateral cage structure, 82% high-strength steel + 16% hot-formed steel, where 1300MPa integral hot-formed door ring strength is 3 times that of ordinary steel. Rhino battery reaches IP68 highest waterproof grade, calmly handling accumulated water sections in rainy season. The whole vehicle passes China Automotive Technology and Research Center six-dimensional electric safety certification, combined with 6 airbags and 38-meter minimum braking distance, building an all-around defense line.
In terms of power, 30%-80% fast charging takes only 16.5 minutes, 6.6KW external discharge supports camping cooking. L2-level assisted driving covers 15 functions, automatic parking supports 100+ scenario recognition, beginners can also calmly handle complex parking environments.
From Bangkok to Jakarta, the best-selling status of the all-new QQ3 is by no means accidental. Ten class-exclusive features, thirteen class-leading advantages are not marketing slogans, but real hard power carved into the product. 20 years ago, QQ became a youth memory for a generation of Southeast Asians; 20 years later, the all-new QQ3 proves with the global quality of "Chinese Smart Manufacturing" that Chinese compact cars can not only go out, but also move up.
Dalam pasaran SUV di Malaysia, banyak pembeli semasa memilih kereta akan membandingkan Proton X90 dan Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. Kedua-dua kereta ini dalam hal harga dan kedudukan agak berhampiran, hari ini kita akan membuat perbandingan terperinci dari pelbagai aspek, membantu anda menjimatkan masa membuat kajian.
Proton X90 di Malaysia harga OTR adalah RM 106,800 - 122,800, jumlahnya ada 4 versi, termasuk 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800) dan lain-lain.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro di Malaysia harga OTR adalah RM 123,750 - 123,750, jumlahnya ada 2 versi, termasuk 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000) dan lain-lain.
Dilihat dari harga, harga permulaan Proton X90 memang lebih murah RM 16,950 berbanding Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. Jika bajet terhad, versi permulaan Proton sudah boleh memenuhi keperluan harian. Tetapi perlu diingat, beberapa ribu yang lebih murah itu, mungkin ada kompromi dalam kelengkapan, bergantung pada keperluan anda.
Proton X90 dilengkapi enjin 1.5L Turbo, kuasa 140 hp. Penggunaan bahan api rasmi 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro dilengkapi enjin 1.5L Turbo, kuasa 140 hp. Penggunaan bahan api rasmi 7.0 L/100km.
Kedua-dua kereta menggunakan sistem kuasa yang sama, rasa memandu dalam harian hampir tiada beza. Penggunaan bahan api juga sama, tidak perlu terlalu bimbang mengenai hal ini.
Penilaian keselamatan Proton X90 ialah 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Penilaian keselamatan Chery Tiggo 7 Pro ialah TBD, sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk Basic.
Dari segi kelengkapan keselamatan, kedua-dua kereta mendapat penilaian yang baik. Namun Proton X90 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) dan Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Basic mempunyai perbezaan dalam fungsi, jika anda mengutamakan keselamatan aktif, boleh bandingkan senarai fungsi keduanya dengan teliti.
Proton X90 menggunakan cara pemacu FWD.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro menggunakan cara pemacu FWD.
Cara pemacu kedua-dua kereta sama, iaitu FWD, rasa memandu dalam harian tidak akan ada perbezaan besar.
Proton X90 dan Chery Tiggo 7 Pro kedua-duanya pilihan utama di pasaran Malaysia, sesuai untuk kegunaan keluarga, perjalanan harian. Jika anda mengutamakan reputasi jenama dan harga jualan semula, boleh优先考虑 versi yang mempunyai reputasi lebih baik; jika anda lebih mementingkan nilai berbanding harga dan kelengkapan, maka pilih versi yang lebih banyak kelengkapan. Pada akhirnya disarankan untuk uji jalan kedua-dua kereta, pengalaman sendiri adalah yang paling penting.
Secara keseluruhannya, Proton X90 dan Chery Tiggo 7 Pro kedua-duanya model yang sangat baik di pasaran Malaysia. Memilih yang mana, kuncinya adalah pada keperluan dan bajet peribadi anda. Disarankan membuat kajian mendalam, bandingkan beberapa tawaran dari pengedar, kemudian buat keputusan akhir setelah uji jalan. Membeli kereta adalah perkara penting, meluangkan masa untuk membuat kajian pasti tidak akan salah.
喺馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場，好多買家喺揀車嘅時候都拎 Proton X90 同 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 嚟做比較。這兩款車喺價位同定位上都幾接近，今日我哋就從多個方面做一個詳細嘅比較，幫你節省咗做功課嘅時間。
Proton X90 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,800，一共有 4 個版本，包括 2026 1.5T Prime X（RM 122,800）、2026 1.5T Prime（RM 116,800）、2026 1.5T Lite（RM 106,800） 等等。
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 159,750 - 159,750，一共有 2 個版本，包括 1.6L Turbo Standard（RM 130,000）、1.6L Turbo Premium（RM 145,000） 等等。
由價錢睇嚟，Proton X90 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，平嗰幾千蚊，可能喺配備上會有取捨，具體要睇你嘅需要。
Proton X90 嘅安全評級係 5★ (ASEAN NCAP)，主動安全系統包括 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA)。
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 嘅安全評級係 TBD，主動安全系統包括 Basic。
安全配備方面，兩款車都拿到唔錯嘅評級。不過 Proton X90 嘅 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) 同 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 嘅 Basic 喺功能上有啲分別，如果你比較重視主動安全嘅話，可以仔細比較吓兩者嘅功能列表。
Proton X90 車身長 4400 mm，尾箱 400 L。
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 車身長 4400 mm，尾箱 400 L。
兩款車嘅尺寸幾近一樣，車內空間分別唔大。呢個級別嘅車，日常使用完全夠用。
Proton X90 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區別。
總括嚟講，Proton X90 同 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 都係馬來西亞市場好唔錯嘅車型。揀邊部車，關鍵仲要睇你嘅個人需要同預算。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。
喺馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場，好多買家喺揀車嘅時候都會拎 Proton X90 同 Chery Tiggo 8 來做比較。呢兩款車喺價位同定位上都幾接近嘅，今日我哋就從多個方面做一個詳細嘅對比，幫你省咗做功課嘅時間。
Proton X90 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,800，一共有 4 個版本，包括 2026 1.5T Prime X（RM 122,800）、2026 1.5T Prime（RM 116,800）、2026 1.5T Lite（RM 106,800） 等。
Chery Tiggo 8 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 129,750 - 129,750，一共有 1 個版本，包括 2026 1.6T Standard（RM 129,750） 等。
從價錢嚟睇，Proton X90 嘅起步價確實比 Chery Tiggo 8 平咗 RM 22,950。如果你預算有限，Proton 嘅入門版已經可以滿足日常需求。但都係要留意，平嗰幾千蚊，可能喺配備上會有取捨，具體要睇你嘅需求。
Proton X90 搭載 1.5L Turbo，馬力 140 hp。官方油耗 7.0 L/100km。
Chery Tiggo 8 搭載 1.5L Turbo，馬力 140 hp。官方油耗 7.0 L/100km。
兩款車用嘅係同一套動力系統，日常開起嚟嘅感受基本冇咩分別。油耗方面都差不多，唔使太糾結這一點。
Proton X90 嘅安全評級係 5★ (ASEAN NCAP)，主動安全系統包括 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA)。
Chery Tiggo 8 嘅安全評級係 TBD，主動安全系統包括 Basic。
安全配備方面，兩款車都拿到唔錯嘅評級。不過 Proton X90 嘅 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) 同 Chery Tiggo 8 嘅 Basic 喺功能上有些差異，如果你比較看重主動安全嘅話，可以仔細對比一下兩者嘅功能列表。
Proton X90 採用 FWD 驅動方式。
Chery Tiggo 8 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。
總體嚟講，Proton X90 同 Chery Tiggo 8 都係馬來西亞市場好唔錯嘅車型。選擇邊一輛，關鍵始終都要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，先去試駕做最終決定。買車係件大事，花點時間做功課絕對唔會錯。
In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two 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 OTR price of Proton X90 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 OTR price of Mazda CX-60 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.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 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, please note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-60 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-60's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel underpowered.
Proton X90'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 X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Mazda CX-60's i-Activsense Pro. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.
Both Proton X90 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 a 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, as firsthand experience is the most important.
Overall, both Proton X90 and Mazda CX-60 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from a few dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.
In the Malaysia SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two 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.
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.
Mazda CX-60 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.
From a price perspective, Proton X90's starting price 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. But also note, the few thousand saved might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X90 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-60 comes with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, Mazda CX-60's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more hp than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, daily driving in the city, both cars have enough power, you won't feel it lacks power.
Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-60 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Regarding space, Mazda CX-60's body is 100 mm longer than Proton X90, offering an advantage in seating space. However, Proton X90 is slightly more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-60 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Warranty conditions for both cars are the same, no need to worry about this. Actual maintenance cost also depends on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car owner groups for experience.
Overall, Proton X90 and Mazda CX-60 are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealers, and test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be a mistake.
Di pasaran SUV Malaysia, ramai pembeli yang membandingkan Proton X90 dan Chery Tiggo Cross ketika memilih kereta. Kedua-dua kereta ini mempunyai harga dan kedudukan pasaran yang agak dekat, hari ini kita akan buat perbandingan terperinci dari pelbagai aspek, membantu anda menjimatkan masa membuat penyelidikan.
Harga OTR Proton X90 di Malaysia ialah RM 106,800 - 122,800, terdapat keseluruhan 4 varian, termasuk 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800) dan sebagainya.
Harga OTR Chery Tiggo Cross di Malaysia ialah RM 88,750 - 99,750, terdapat keseluruhan 2 varian, termasuk 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750) dan sebagainya.
Dari segi harga, harga permulaan Chery Tiggo Cross lebih murah RM 18,050 berbanding Proton X90. Jujur berkata, pada julat harga ini, beza ribuan ringgit sebenarnya tidak besar, yang penting adalah rasio harga terhadap prestasi keseluruhan dan kos penggunaan jangka panjang.
Penilaian keselamatan Proton X90 ialah 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Penilaian keselamatan Chery Tiggo Cross ialah TBD, sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk Asas.
Dari segi peralatan keselamatan, kedua-dua kereta ini telah mendapat penilaian yang baik. Namun ADAS Proton X90 (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) dan Asas Chery Tiggo Cross mempunyai perbezaan dalam fungsi, jika anda lebih mementingkan keselamatan aktif, boleh bandingkan senarai fungsi kedua-duanya dengan teliti.
Panjang badan Proton X90 4400 mm, ruang bagasi 400 L.
Panjang badan Chery Tiggo Cross 4400 mm, ruang bagasi 400 L.
Saiz kedua-dua kereta hampir sama, perbezaan ruang dalaman tidak banyak. Pada kelas kereta ini, penggunaan harian sudah cukup.
Proton X90 dan Chery Tiggo Cross kedua-duanya adalah pilihan utama di pasaran Malaysia, sesuai untuk kegunaan keluarga dan perjalanan harian. Jika anda lebih mementingkan reputasi jenama dan harga pasaran kedua, boleh utamakan yang mempunyai reputasi lebih baik; jika anda lebih mengambil berat tentang nisbah harga terhadap prestasi dan peralatan, maka pilih yang mempunyai konfigurasi lebih kaya. Akhir sekali disyorkan kedua-duanya dicuba memandu, pengalaman peribadi adalah yang paling penting.
Secara keseluruhannya, Proton X90 dan Chery Tiggo Cross kedua-duanya adalah model kereta yang sangat bagus di pasaran Malaysia. Memilih yang mana satu, yang penting adalah melihat keperluan dan bajet peribadi anda. Disyorkan buat penyelidikan terlebih dahulu, bandingkan sebutan harga dari lebih banyak showroom, kemudian uji test untuk membuat keputusan akhir. Membeli kereta adalah perkara besar, mengambil masa membuat penyelidikan pasti tidak akan salah.
Di pasaran SUV Malaysia, ramai pembeli ketika memilih kereta akan membandingkan Proton X90 dan Mazda CX-8. Kedua-dua kereta ini mempunyai harga dan pelan pasaran yang cukup hampir, hari ini kita akan membuat perbandingan terperinci dari pelbagai aspek, untuk membantu anda menjimatkan masa membuat kajian.
Harga OTR Proton X90 di Malaysia ialah RM 106,800 - 122,800, terdapat keseluruhan 4 varian, termasuk 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800) dan lain-lain.
Harga OTR Mazda CX-8 di Malaysia ialah RM 165,360 - 201,360, terdapat keseluruhan 5 varian, termasuk 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) dan lain-lain.
Dari segi harga, harga permulaan Proton X90 memang lebih murah RM 58,560 berbanding Mazda CX-8. Jika bajet anda terhad, versi asas Proton sudah dapat memenuhi keperluan harian. Tetapi perlu diingat juga, perbezaan harga beberapa ribu itu, mungkin ada kompromi dalam kelengkapan, bergantung pada keperluan anda.
Penilaian Keselamatan Proton X90 ialah 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Penilaian Keselamatan Mazda CX-8 ialah 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk Brand ADAS.
Penilaian Keselamatan kedua-dua kereta adalah sama, dalam kategori ini kelengkapan keselamatan dianggap cukup lengkap. Keselamatan kereta baru masa ini tidak buruk, tiada keperluan untuk terlalu bimbang mengenai perkara ini.
Panjang badan Proton X90 ialah 4400 mm, kapasiti bak bagasi 400 L.
Panjang badan Mazda CX-8 ialah 4500 mm, kapasiti bak bagasi 450 L.
Dari segi ruang, badan Mazda CX-8 lebih panjang 100 mm berbanding Proton X90, ruang penumpang lebih unggul. Namun Proton X90 lebih mudah diparking di bandar, setiap satu ada komprominya.
Proton X90 dan Mazda CX-8 kedua-duanya merupakan pilihan utama di pasaran Malaysia, sesuai untuk kegunaan keluarga, perjalanan harian. Jika anda lebih mengutamakan reputasi jenama dan nilai jual semula, boleh pertimbangkan model yang lebih berreputasi dahulu. Jika anda lebih mempedulikan nilai dan kelengkapan, maka pilih model yang lebih banyak kelengkapan. Akhirnya disarankan untuk menguji kedua-duanya, pengalaman sendiri adalah yang paling penting.
Secara keseluruhan, Proton X90 dan Mazda CX-8 kedua-duanya adalah model kereta yang sangat bagus di pasaran Malaysia. Memilih mana satu, kunci utama masih lihat keperluan dan bajet anda. Kami sarankan anda buat kajian, bandingkan banyak tawaran dari beberapa dealer, kemudian uji cuba buat keputusan akhir. Membeli kereta adalah urusan besar, meluangkan masa untuk kajian pasti tidak salah.
喺馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場，好多買家喺揀車嘅時候都會拿 Proton X90 同 Mazda CX-8 做比較。這兩款車喺價錢同定位上都幾接近，今日我哋就從多個方面做一個詳細嘅比較，幫你省晒做功課嘅時間。
Proton X90 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,800，一共有 4 個版本，包括 2026 1.5T Prime X（RM 122,800）、2026 1.5T Prime（RM 116,800）、2026 1.5T Lite（RM 106,800）等。
Mazda CX-8 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 165,360 - 201,360，一共有 5 個版本，包括 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）等。
從價錢睇，Proton X90 嘅起價確實比 Mazda CX-8 平咗 RM 58,560。如果你預算有限，Proton 嘅入門版已經可以滿足日常需求。但都要注意，便宜嗰幾千蚊，可能喺配備上有取捨，具體睇你嘅需求。
Proton X90 採用 FWD 驅動方式。
Mazda CX-8 採用 FWD 驅動方式。
兩款車嘅驅動方式一樣，都係 FWD，日常駕駛感覺唔會有太大分別。
Proton X90 保修 5 年/150,000km，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
Mazda CX-8 保修 5 年/150,000km，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
兩款車嘅保修條件一樣，呢方面唔使糾結。實際保養成本仲要看品牌嘅服務網絡同零件價格，建議去車友群問吓真實車主嘅經驗。
Proton X90 同 Mazda CX-8 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一款；如果你更重視性價比同配備，就揀配置更豐富嗰款。最終都係建議兩款都去試駕，親身體驗先係最重要嘅。
總嘅嚟講，Proton X90 同 Mazda CX-8 都係馬來西亞市場幾唔錯嘅車款。揀邊一輛，關鍵仲係要睇你嘅個人需求同預算。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。
在馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場，好多買家在揀車嗰陣都會拿 寶騰 X90 同 馬自達 CX-60 黎做比較。呢兩款車喺價位同定位上都幾接近，今日我哋就從多個方面嚟做一個詳細比較，幫你節省做功課嘅時間。
寶騰 X90 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,800，一共 4 個版本，包括 2026 1.5T Prime X（RM 122,800）、2026 1.5T Prime（RM 116,800）、2026 1.5T Lite（RM 106,800） 等。
馬自達 CX-60 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 200,510 - 252,873，一共 2 個版本，包括 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus（RM 252,873）、2025 2.5L 2WD High（RM 200,510） 等。
從價錢睇來，寶騰 X90 嘅起價確實比 馬自達 CX-60 平咗 RM 93,710。如果你預算有限，寶騰嘅入門版已經可以滿足日常需求。但都要留意，平幾千蚊嘅，可能喺配備上有取捨，具體要睇你嘅需求。
寶騰 X90 車身長 4400 mm，行李箱 400 L。
馬自達 CX-60 車身長 4500 mm，行李箱 450 L。
空間方面，馬自達 CX-60 嘅車身比 寶騰 X90 長咗 100 mm，乘搭空間更有優勢。不過 寶騰 X90 喺城市入面停車會靈活啲，各有取捨。
寶騰 X90 保養 5 年/150,000km，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
馬自達 CX-60 保養 5 年/150,000km，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
兩款車嘅保養條件一樣，呢方面唔使糾結。實際保養成本仲要睇品牌嘅服務網絡同零件價格，建議去車友群問下真實車主嘅經驗。
寶騰 X90 同 馬自達 CX-60 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一款；如果你更在意性價比同配備，就揀配置更豐富嗰款。最後都係建議兩款都去試駕，親身體驗先至係最重要嘅。
總體嚟講，寶騰 X90 同 馬自達 CX-60 都係馬來西亞市場好唔錯嘅車型。揀邊一輛，關鍵都係要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，花啲時間做功課絕對唔會錯。
In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90's OTR price 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.
Mazda CX-3's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, there are 2 versions in total, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 19,359 cheaper than Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper ones might have compromises in equipment, depends on your needs.
Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-3 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, the driving experience is basically no difference. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years / 150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years / 150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars' warranty conditions are the same, no need to worry about this aspect. Actual maintenance cost depends on the brand's service network and parts price, suggest asking real owners' experience in car owner groups.
Proton X90 and Mazda CX-3 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and equipment, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately suggest test driving both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X90 and Mazda CX-3 are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. Suggest everyone do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.
Di pasaran SUV Malaysia, ramai pembeli apabila memilih kereta akan membandingkan Proton X90 dan Mazda CX-3. Kedua-dua kereta ini mempunyai harga dan penentuan segmen yang agak hampir sama, hari ini kita akan membuat perbandingan terperinci dari pelbagai aspek, membantu anda menjimatkan masa membuat kajian awal.
Harga OTR Proton X90 di Malaysia ialah RM 106,800 - 122,800, terdapat keseluruhan 4 varian, termasuk 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800) dan lain-lain.
Harga OTR Mazda CX-3 di Malaysia ialah RM 126,159 - 139,159, terdapat keseluruhan 2 varian, termasuk 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159) dan lain-lain.
Dari segi harga, harga permulaan Proton X90 memang lebih murah RM 19,359 berbanding Mazda CX-3. Jika bajet anda terhad, varian permulaan Proton sudah boleh memenuhi keperluan harian. Tetapi juga perlu berhati-hati, beberapa ribu ringgit yang lebih murah, mungkin ada pertukaran dalam kelengkapan, bergantung pada keperluan anda.
Penilaian keselamatan Proton X90 ialah 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Penilaian keselamatan Mazda CX-3 ialah 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), sistem keselamatan aktif termasuk i-Activsense.
Kedua-dua kereta mempunyai penilaian keselamatan yang sama, dalam tahap ini kelengkapan keselamatan sudah disediakan dengan cukup lengkap. Keselamatan kereta baru sekarang semuanya tidak kurang baik, tiada perlu risau mengenai hal ini.
Proton X90 panjang badan 4400 mm, ruang bagasi 400 L.
Mazda CX-3 panjang badan 4500 mm, ruang bagasi 450 L.
Dari segi ruang, badan kereta Mazda CX-3 lebih panjang 100 mm daripada Proton X90, ruang penumpang lebih berfaedah. Namun Proton X90 lebih fleksibel apabila memarkir di bandar, setiap ada pertukaran.
Proton X90 menggunakan cara pemacu FWD.
Mazda CX-3 menggunakan cara pemacu FWD.
Cara pemacu kedua-dua kereta adalah sama, semua FWD, pengalaman memandu harian tidak akan terlalu berbeza.
Secara keseluruhan, Proton X90 dan Mazda CX-3 kedua-duanya merupakan model kereta yang sangat baik di pasaran Malaysia. Memilih yang mana satu, perkara utama adalah lihat keperluan dan bajet peribadi anda. Disarankan anda sediakan diri dengan betul, bandingkan beberapa tawaran harga daripada pengedar kereta berbeza, kemudian pergi buat ujian memandu untuk buat keputusan akhir. Membeli kereta adalah perkara besar, meluangkan masa untuk membuat kajian awal tidak akan salah.
喺馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場，好多買家喺揀車嘅時候都會拿 Proton X90 同 Mazda CX-30 做比較。兩款車喺價錢同定位上都幾接近，今日我哋就從多個方面做一個詳細比較，幫你省下做功課嘅時間。
Proton X90 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,800，一共有 4 個版本，包括 2026 1.5T Prime X（RM 122,800）、2026 1.5T Prime（RM 116,800）、2026 1.5T Lite（RM 106,800）等等。
Mazda CX-30 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 122,409 - 146,409，一共有 4 個版本，包括 2025 2.0L High+ Premium（RM 146,409）、2025 2.0L High+（RM 138,409）、2025 2.0L High（RM 130,409）等等。
從價錢睇落，Proton X90 嘅起價確實比 Mazda CX-30 平咗 RM 15,609。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，平嗰幾千蚊，可能喺配備上會有取捨，具體要睇你嘅需要。
Proton X90 嘅安全评分係 5★ (ASEAN NCAP)，主動安全系統包括 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA)。
Mazda CX-30 嘅安全评分係 5★ (ASEAN NCAP)，主動安全系統包括 i-Activsense。
兩款車嘅安全评分一樣，喺呢個級別入面安全配備都算好齊全。而家嘅新車安全性都唔差，唔使太擔心這一點。
Proton X90 車身長 4400 mm，後備箱 400 L。
Mazda CX-30 車身長 4500 mm，後備箱 450 L。
空間方面，Mazda CX-30 嘅車身比 Proton X90 長咗 100 mm，乘坐空間更有優勢。不過 Proton X90 喺市區入面泊車會靈活啲，各有取捨。
Proton X90 同 Mazda CX-30 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，可以優先考慮口碑好嗰款；如果你更介意性價比同配備，就揀配備更豐富嗰款。最終都係建議兩款都去試駕，親身試吓先係最重要。
總括嚟講，Proton X90 同 Mazda CX-30 都係馬來西亞市場好唔錯嘅車型。揀邊台，關鍵都要睇你個人同需要同預算。建議大家做好功課，多比較幾間車行嘅報價，先至去試駕做最後決定。買車係件大事，花啲時間做功課絕對唔會錯。
喺 馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場，好多買家喺揀車嘅時候都會拿 寶騰 X90 同 豐田 Fortuner 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，幫你節省咗做功課嘅時間。
寶騰 X90 喺 馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,800，合共 4 個版本，包括 2026 1.5T Prime X（RM 122,800）、2026 1.5T Prime（RM 116,800）、2026 1.5T Lite（RM 106,800） 等。
豐田 Fortuner 喺 馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 195,880 - 241,880，合共 3 個版本，包括 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel（RM 241,880）、2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol（RM 202,880）、2024 2.4L Standard Diesel（RM 195,880） 等。
由價錢睇，寶騰 X90 嘅入門價確實比 豐田 Fortuner 平咗 RM 89,080。如果你預算有限，寶騰嘅入門版已經可以滿足日常需要。但都要注意，平嗰幾千塊，可能喺配備上會有取捨，具體要睇你嘅需求。
寶騰 X90 搭載 1.5L Turbo，馬力 140 hp。官方油耗 7.0 L/100km。
豐田 Fortuner 搭載 2.5L Diesel，馬力 187 hp。官方油耗 8.5 L/100km。
動力方面，豐田 Fortuner 嘅 2.5L Diesel 比 寶騰 X90 嘅 1.5L Turbo 多咗 47 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。
寶騰 X90 嘅安全評級係 5★ (東協 NCAP)，主動安全系統包括 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA)。
豐田 Fortuner 嘅安全評級係 5★ (東協 NCAP)，主動安全系統包括 。
兩款車嘅安全評級一樣，喺呢個級別裡面安全配備都算畀到好齊全。而家嘅新車安全性都唔差，唔使太擔心這一點。
寶騰 X90 保修 5 年/150,000km，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
豐田 Fortuner 保修 5 年/無限里程，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
寶騰 X90 同 豐田 Fortuner 都係 馬來西亞市場嘅主流選擇，適合家庭用途、日常通勤。如果你更重視品牌口碑同二手價，可以優先考慮口碑更好嗰款；如果你更介意性價比同配備，就揀配置更豐富嗰款。最終都係建議兩款都去試駕，親身體驗先係最緊要。
總括嚟講，寶騰 X90 同 豐田 Fortuner 都係 馬來西亞市場好唔錯嘅車款。揀邊一輛，關鍵都要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，再去試駕做最後決定。揸車係一件大事，花啲時間做功課絕對唔會錯。
喺馬來西亞嘅 SUV 市場，好多買家揀車嘅時候都會拿 Proton X90 同 Toyota Yaris Cross 做比較。呢兩款車喺價位同定位都幾相近，今日我哋就從多個方面做一個詳細比較，幫你節省咗做功課嘅時間。
Proton X90 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 106,800 - 122,800，一共有 4 個版本，包括 2026 1.5T Prime X（RM 122,800）、2026 1.5T Prime（RM 116,800）、2026 1.5T Lite（RM 106,800） 等。
Toyota Yaris Cross 喺馬來西亞嘅 OTR 售價係 RM 99,900 - 109,900，一共有 2 個版本，包括 2026 1.5L Standard（RM 99,900）、2026 HEV 1.5L Standard（RM 109,900） 等。
由價錢嚟睇，Toyota Yaris Cross 嘅起步價比 Proton X90 平咗 RM 6,900。老實講，喺呢個價位段，幾千蚊嘅差距其實唔算大，關鍵仲係睇整體嘅性價比同長期使用成本。
Proton X90 搭載 1.5L Turbo，馬力 140 hp。官方油耗 7.0 L/100km。
Toyota Yaris Cross 搭載 1.5L 4-cyl，馬力 105 hp。官方油耗 6.0 L/100km。
動力方面，Proton X90 嘅 1.5L Turbo 比 Toyota Yaris Cross 嘅 1.5L 4-cyl 多咗 35 匹馬力，中段加速更有信心，尤其係跑高速公路超車嘅時候。不過 Toyota Yaris Cross 嘅油耗可能更抵，日常市區通勤差別唔會太大。
Proton X90 車身長 4400 mm，行李廂 400 L。
Toyota Yaris Cross 車身長 4400 mm，行李廂 400 L。
兩款車嘅尺寸幾乎一樣，車內空間差別唔大。呢個級別嘅車，日常使用完全夠用。
Proton X90 採用 FWD 驅動方式。
Toyota Yaris Cross 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 X90 保用 5 年/150,000km，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
Toyota Yaris Cross 保用 5 年/無限制里程，保養間隔 每 10,000km 或 6 個月。
總括嚟講，Proton X90 同 Toyota Yaris Cross 都係馬來西亞市場幾唔錯嘅車型。揀邊一輛，關鍵仲係要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，再去做試駕做最終決定。買車係件大事，花啲時間做功課絕對唔會錯。
In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Honda HR-V when choosing a car. These two 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.
Proton X90 OTR price 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.
Honda HR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, there are 4 versions in total, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900) etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 9,100 cheaper than Honda HR-V. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might mean compromises on features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X90 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Honda HR-V comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, the driving feel is basically no difference in daily use. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this.
Proton X90 uses FWD drive system.
Honda HR-V uses FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, daily driving feel will not have too big difference.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval 10,000km or 6 months.
Honda HR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X90 and Honda HR-V are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commute. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately it is suggested to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X90 and Honda HR-V are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do 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 definitely not be wrong.
In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Honda HR-V when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90 OTR price 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.
Honda HR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, there are 4 versions in total, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900) etc.
Looking at the price, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 9,100 cheaper than Honda HR-V. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the cheaper few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depends on your specific needs.
Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Honda HR-V is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, the driving experience feels basically no difference. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this.
Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Honda HR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Both cars have the same safety rating, in this level, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays don't have poor safety, no need to worry too much about this.
Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Honda HR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Honda HR-V body is 100 mm longer than Proton X90, passenger space has more advantage. However Proton X90 is a bit more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive system.
Honda HR-V adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have too much difference.
Overall, Proton X90 and Honda HR-V are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research is never wrong.
People's sorrows and joys are not shared.
This statement also applies to the automotive industry this year.
Chip price hikes, memory price hikes, precious metal price hikes...The three heavy mountains press the car manufacturers until they can't catch their breath.
The profit margin of complete vehicle manufacturing has dropped toa historical low of 1.5%,even lower than bank fixed deposits.
In contrast, neighbors CATL are experiencing an unprecedented performance explosion.
In the first half of this year, CATLreported revenue of 276.9 billion yuan,a year-on-year increase of 54.8%.What makes people even more envious isa net profit of over 43 billion yuananda profit margin of 15.6%.
After comparison, an old topic is brought up again:
Are car manufacturers working for battery factories? Why does CATL make money?
Actually, the answer lies in a very Chinese business logic - "Win hearts and minds through virtue". This is not empty emotion, but hard core strength in every link of the industry chain.
Today, we will discuss CATL using the semi-annual financial report.
01. Supply Chain System Must Withstand Pressure
In 2022, new energy vehicle sales exploded, but lithium mining couldn't keep up, leading to severe shortage. Battery-grade lithium carbonate reached a historical high of 550,000 yuan/ton;procurement prices shot up like rockets.
At that time, some owners complained:"If the car breaks, changing a battery might be more expensive than the residual value!"
This year, the rapidly rising AI industry not only boosted chips and memory, but also made energy storage batteries, which provide stable power, become a rigid standard for computing power systems.
Consequently, car manufacturers in the manufacturing sector had to fight directly with high-profit tech companies,using high prices to snatch battery capacity.
Combined with the levy of battery consumption tax on Sept 1 this year, battery factories producing in advance, and continuous growth in NEV production and sales, battery-grade lithium carbonate once soared from a low of 58,000 yuan/ton last year to nearly 200,000 yuan/ton,more than 3 times the price!
The new round of battery price hikes,made CATL the target of public criticism once again.
But CATL really shouldn't carry this burden.
According to financial report data, in the first half of this year, CATL battery unit price was about 0.56 yuan/Wh,basically flat with last year.However, the gross profit margin of power battery businesswas 20.6%,down 1.7 percentage points year-on-year, a new low since 2024.
This means,CATL did not raise prices opportunistically, instead yielding part of the profit,actively "blocking bullets" for car manufacturers.
The reason CATL can withstand pressure is partly because since 2021, it has participated in the operation of raw materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, phosphorus and related industries through self-construction, equity participation, joint ventures, acquisitions, and other methods,
Apart from a few domestic mines and salt lakes, CATL has also made industrial layouts in North America, Congo, Indonesia, Bolivia and other countries and regions,and useslong-term supply agreementsto hedge against the impact of raw material fluctuations on costs.
Taking the cooperation between CATL and Australia's Pilbara Minerals and Indonesian nickel giant ANTAM,supply prices and real-time market prices are decoupled,determined half a year or even a year in advance.
On the other hand, the effectiveness of this strategy of backward pressure on upstream is inseparable from a key factor:
Shipment volume.
In the first half of this year, CATL's total battery capacity was 498GWh,capacity utilization rate 94.86%,leading other battery manufacturers by a landslide.
Global market share of 40.2%, up 2.2 percentage points compared to last year,ranking first globally for 9 consecutive years.
For upstream, this means stable high-value orders and large-scale shipments;
For thecapital-intensivebattery industry, this means fixed costs of production, equipment, and labor can be fully amortized, and no impairment for idle production lines needs to be accrued.
For the same battery selling price of 0.56 yuan/Wh,CATL's cost might be only 0.44 yuan;for battery manufacturers with 60% capacity utilization, the cost might be 0.52 yuan.
Thisflexible profit margin,not only became the confidence for CATL to withstand pressure, but also "saved the day" for car manufacturers who urgently need supply chain support and cost control.
In the first half of this year, CATL's domestic market share has approached the high of 50%.
For every 2 cars sold, 1 uses CATL!
Taking the initiative to withstand upstream cost pressure during industry cyclical fluctuations and not transferring risks to downstream car manufacturers,this responsibility to bear pressure is the first layer of confidence for "winning hearts and minds through virtue"."Winning hearts and minds through virtue" is not enough.
So, why do car manufacturers choose CATL? Is it really just because prices and capacity are stable?
02. Battery Safety Relies on Strength
Only 7 months into this year, there have already been 3 recall-related events triggered by batch quality issues in power batteries.
In users' eyes, the primary responsible party is not the battery manufacturer, but thecar manufacturer they directly interact with.
For car manufacturers, this will quickly causea crisis of trust.The blow to sales and even the brand is devastating.
To reduce power battery failures, we cannot rely solely onvehicle-end softwaremonitoring, temperature control, and early warning, nor can we rely on post-event tracing and accountability, but need battery manufacturers inR&D and production phases,to build a solid foundation.
In plain terms, price stability is just the basic foundation.When car manufacturers choose battery suppliers,the real weakness lies in quality and safety.
In the electrochemical system, micrometer-level defects, one-in-a-million impurities, millivolt-level voltage fluctuations... These process deviations imperceptible to ordinary people can ultimately lead to internal resistance differentiation, temperature rise differences, and self-discharge imbalance constantly accumulating, eventually triggering the butterfly effect, causing irreversible huge losses.
What truly determines the safety and reliability of new energy vehicles over a lifecycle of hundreds of thousands of kilometers is not paper parameters like energy density and charging speed, butthe production consistency of hundreds of cells within the battery pack.
AndSafety brought by quality is exactly where CATL's greatest value lies.
Before leaving the factory, CATL's cells have a very strict hard indicator, known in the industry asPPB— for every 1 billion cells produced, less than 1 is allowed to have defects, 3 orders of magnitude lower than the industry average.
Even large-scale energy storage stations composed of millions of series-parallel connected cells will not trigger system-level safety accidents due to battery quality issues.
But putting effort only at the production end is not enough.
What many people don't know is that CATL has an independent department dedicated to battery safety, led personally by Zeng Yuqun, with over 500 R&D staff, internally called"the Adversarial Team".
Looking at the literal meaning, many would think this is a technical task force of CATL targeting competitor companies.
But in reality,what they fight is not others, but themselves:
"Will CATL's new technology or new products have problems under certain conditions? How big is the problem? Will it affect user life safety? Will it cause a trust crisis for car manufacturers?"
Using this kind of self-doubt, self-evidence, and self-analysis to ensure that even after the battery goes on the market, it can withstand extreme working conditions.
Here, there is also a little-known detail.
Even for niche models likePolestar 2,after a scrape, bottoming out, or replacing the entire battery pack, CATL will still take the damaged battery pack back fordisassembly and research.
On one hand, it is to self-check design defects and be responsible for other users of the same car model;on the other hand, it is to provide practical cases for subsequent R&D in the field ofbattery safety.
Thisattitude of wanting to do a little more on top of the safety bottom lineis something other battery manufacturers do not possess and is a unique competitiveness of CATL.
For this reason, the popular high-end large 6-seaters domestically, NIO ES8, AITO M9, Zeekr 9X, Li Auto L9, are all CATL series;
Including a list of global luxury brands such as Porsche, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lotus, Volvo, are also using CATL.
Good cars use CATL, which has become an industry consensus.
But in the commercial world of batteries,quality and safety should not be divided by price segments; it should be a basic guarantee.
So even on pure electric cars worth tens of thousands of yuan, CATL's presence can be seen in large quantities.
Even Geely Xingyuan worth tens of thousands of yuan, adoptsCATL cells across the entire series.Relying on advantages in design, space, intelligence, and safety, it delivered over 800,000 units in 664 days since launch, and won the single-car sales champion for the past two years.
This once again verifies that only by earnestly making cars and ensuring safety and quality can one gain the joint recognition of the industry and users.
Carving safety into every detail of the production process, backing up user travel safety and car manufacturer brand reputation, this persistence in integrity is the second layer core of "winning hearts and minds through virtue".
03. The Automotive Industry Lacks Steadfastness
In an era where price cuts are almost instinctive,the steadfastness to resist the temptation of "bleeding involution" has instead become a scarce ability. Holding 372 billion yuan in cash and not starting a price war is much harder than starting one."Winning hearts and minds through virtue" is not enough.
In the past two years, the two terms frequently mentioned in the industry are "Anti-Involution" and "High-Quality Development".
Perhaps these two words are too formal, let's change the wording—"
There is no true "good goods at a low price" in the automotive industry; ultimately, it must return to the business logic of "you get what you pay for".
Unrestrained price wars will only fill the entire market with low-quality products, engulfing everyone involved, pushing the fast-moving train of new energy towards the abyss.
At this time, responsible leading enterprises need to stand up more,provide value through technology and service,rather than taking the whole industry to compete on price to the death.
In the first half of this year, CATLR&D investmentwas 11.4 billion yuan,a year-on-year increase of 12.7%;R&D personnel exceeded 20,000.
What does this concept mean?
CATL's R&D spending over half a year is not only more than the profits of some battery manufacturers, but also exceeds the full-year R&D investment of "Wei Xiao Li" (NIO, XPeng, Li Auto) from last year,on the same level as car manufacturers selling millions annually like SAIC and Geely.
Even looking globally, the automotive groups that can stabilize CATL are no more than a dozen.
It is worth noting that car manufacturers need to self-develop and pre-research new technologies, covering multiple fields such as three-electric systems, engines/transmissions, chassis, electronic/electrical architecture, cockpits, bodies, and assisted driving;batteries are just one of them.
From this perspective, CATL is more like "concentrating resources to do big things",helping car manufacturers take over the heavy responsibility of battery R&D with the strongest professionalism and most complex system,avoiding car manufacturers' repeated investments and resource waste at the frontend.
In this process, CATL also naturally becamea price anchor for high quality.
First, the big brother stands at the front with a 20% high gross margin, only then do the second-tier battery manufacturers behind have room to survive with 15-18% gross margins.
If CATL were to take out over 300 billion yuan in cash reserves to fight a price war, all industry profits would be wiped out instantly.
In the short term, indeed car manufacturer procurement prices were lower and users bought cars cheaper; everyone got a benefit, but it was actually exchanged by breaking industry bottom lines and abandoning safety redundancy.
Long-term low profit margins will further discourage the enthusiasm for R&D.As innovative small and medium enterprises go bankrupt one after another,the industry will become a pool of stagnant water,welcoming an absolute monopoly lacking competition.
Nowadays, the reason why the complete vehicle manufacturing industry in China and Europe has been rolled into a situation with no winners is precisely becauseno car manufacturer has the absolute charismato lead everyone to resist the industry's spontaneous bottomless competition;
It is precisely because competition is too fierce that no car manufacturer can maintain its market share while stabilizing prices.
This led everyone to struggle with costs, efficiency, services, and industry chain relationships in the mud, trying to survive in the cracks.The most important design, tuning, quality control, and brand concepts intended to be expressed, instead became secondary.
This situation against the wind requires one or a few star enterprises to rush to the front, not to snatch the cake, butto make the cake bigger.
Holding hundreds of billions in cash but not initiating vicious price wars, using continuous technology investments to support the entire industry upward; this steadfastness in leading the way is the third layer of "winning hearts and minds through virtue".
04. Final Words
In the current Chinese automotive market,we never lack players who can fight price wars, nor lack "king of cost-performance" with stacked configurations.
What is truly scarce is exactly this steadfastness — some are willing to withstand the temptation of short-term profits, sticking to the basic foundation of safety and quality; some are willing to be the industry's value anchor, leading upstream and downstream to make the cake bigger, rather than fighting until everyone loses in the stock market.
In the final analysis, "winning hearts and minds through virtue" in the new energy industry has never been a floating slogan.
It is the responsibility to stabilize prices when raw materials soar, the persistence to fight for safety among billions of cells, and more so, the generosity of staying at the top while leaving enough room for the industry to survive.
A company's true influence has never come from the monopoly status gained by squeezing peers, but from its own shoulders,shouldering risks, holding the bottom line, and leading the entire industry to higher ground.
I sincerely hope that more such enterprises will emerge in the Chinese automotive industry; I also hope that meaningless involution and price wars will come to an end sooner.
Dalam pasaran SUV di Malaysia, ramai pembeli ketika memilih kereta sering membandingkan Proton X70 dan Subaru Forester. Kedua-dua kereta ini mempunyai harga dan kedudukan pasaran yang agak sama, hari ini kita akan membuat perbandingan terperinci dari pelbagai aspek, membantu anda menjimatkan masa membuat kajian.
Proton X70 mempunyai harga OTR di Malaysia ialah RM 106,800 - 122,300, terdapat keseluruhan 3 varian, termasuk 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300) dan lain-lain.
Subaru Forester mempunyai harga OTR di Malaysia ialah RM 174,000 - 197,000, terdapat keseluruhan 3 varian, termasuk 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) dan lain-lain.
Dari segi harga, harga permulaan Proton X70 memang lebih murah RM 67,200 berbanding Subaru Forester. Jika bajet anda terhad, versi permulaan Proton sudah boleh memenuhi keperluan harian. Tetapi perlu diingat, wang beberapa ribu ringgit yang lebih murah itu, mungkin ada pertimbangan dari segi kelengkapan, bergantung pada keperluan anda.
Proton X70 dilengkapi 1.5L Turbo, kuasa 140 hp. Konsumsi bahan api rasmi 7.0 L/100km.
Subaru Forester dilengkapi 2.0L 4-cyl, kuasa 170 hp. Konsumsi bahan api rasmi 8.0 L/100km.
Dari segi kuasa, 2.0L 4-cyl Subaru Forester mempunyai 30 hp lebih daripada 1.5L Turbo Proton X70. Tetapi untuk memandu harian di bandar, kuasa kedua-dua kereta sudah mencukupi, tidak rasa kurang tenaga.
Proton X70 panjang badan 4400 mm, bak bagasi 400 L.
Subaru Forester panjang badan 4400 mm, bak bagasi 400 L.
Ukuran kedua-dua kereta hampir sama, beza ruang dalaman tidak besar. Kereta tahap ini, penggunaan harian sudah mencukupi.
Proton X70 dan Subaru Forester adalah pilihan utama pasaran Malaysia, sesuai untuk kegunaan keluarga, perjalanan harian. Jika anda lebih mementingkan reputasi jenama dan nilai kereta terpakai, boleh utamakan yang mana satu mempunyai reputasi lebih baik; jika anda lebih mementingkan nisbah nilai dan kelengkapan, pilih yang memiliki kelengkapan lebih banyak. Akhir sekali adalah cadangkan kedua-duanya untuk ujian memandu, pengalaman peribadi adalah yang paling penting.
Secara keseluruhan, Proton X70 dan Subaru Forester adalah model kereta yang sangat baik di pasaran Malaysia. Memilih yang mana satu, kunci utama masih bergantung pada keperluan peribadi dan bajet anda. Kami sarankan anda membuat kajian, bandingkan beberapa sebut harga dari pelbagai kedai kereta, kemudian buat keputusan akhir selepas ujian. Membeli kereta adalah perkara besar, meluangkan masa membuat kajian tidak akan salah.
Dalam pasaran SUV di Malaysia, banyak pembeli yang membandingkan Proton X70 dan Kia Sportage ketika memilih kereta. Kedua-dua kereta ini mempunyai harga dan penstrukturan yang agak hampir. Hari ini, kami akan membandingkan secara terperinci dari pelbagai aspek untuk membantu anda menjimatkan masa membuat kajian.
Proton X70 dijual di Malaysia dengan harga OTR RM 106,800 - 122,300, terdapat 3 varian, termasuk 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300) dan lain-lain.
Kia Sportage dijual di Malaysia dengan harga OTR RM 129,639 - 179,320, terdapat 4 varian, termasuk 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) dan lain-lain.
Dari segi harga, harga permulaan Proton X70 memang lebih murah RM 22,839 berbanding Kia Sportage. Jika bajet anda terhad, varian permulaan Proton sudah boleh memenuhi keperluan harian. Namun, perlu diingat, beberapa ribu ringgit yang lebih murah itu mungkin mempunyai kompromi dari segi kelengkapan, bergantung kepada keperluan anda.
Proton X70 mempunyai panjang badan 4400 mm, muatan bagasi 400 L.
Kia Sportage mempunyai panjang badan 4400 mm, muatan bagasi 400 L.
Saiz kedua-dua kereta hampir sama, ruang dalaman tidak banyak berbeza. Kereta dalam tahap ini, penggunaannya sehari-hari sudah cukup.
Proton X70 menggunakan cara pemacu FWD.
Kia Sportage menggunakan cara pemacu FWD.
Cara pemacu kedua-dua kereta adalah sama, iaitu FWD, pengalaman memandu sehari-hari tidak akan banyak berbeza.
Proton X70 dan Kia Sportage adalah pilihan utama pasaran Malaysia, sesuai untuk kegunaan keluarga, perjalanan sehari-hari. Jika anda lebih mengutamakan reputasi jenama dan harga kedua, boleh pertimbangkan mana yang lebih terkenal; jika anda lebih mementingkan nisbah harga dan prestasi serta kelengkapan, maka pilih yang mempunyai kelengkapan lebih kaya. Akhir sekali, disarankan kedua-dua kereta dicuba, pengalaman sendiri adalah yang paling penting.
Secara keseluruhannya, Proton X70 dan Kia Sportage adalah model kereta yang sangat baik di pasaran Malaysia. Memilih yang mana, kunci utamanya adalah melihat keperluan dan bajet peribadi anda. Disarankan untuk membuat kajian, bandingkan beberapa tawaran dari dealer kereta berbeza, baru cuba dan buat keputusan akhir. Membeli kereta adalah perkara besar, meluangkan masa untuk membuat kajian tidak akan salah.
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