iCaur 03 vs Proton X70
Verdict
At RM119,800 against RM106,800, the iCaur 03 asks RM13,000 more for the EV route: single motor, rear-wheel drive, a 65.7 kWh battery and 355 km range. Power is basically tied, 181 hp versus 178 hp. The Proton X70 is the practical petrol SUV here, with a 515-litre boot against the iCaur’s 264 litres and a 60-litre tank. The iCaur is wider and has a longer wheelbase, but the X70 is longer overall. Different priorities, not a walkover.
Pick the iCaur 03 if you want a rear-drive electric SUV with 355 km range, AEB listed and a longer 7-year warranty.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling and a much bigger 515-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: iCaur 03 RM119,800; Proton X70 RM106,800
- Powertrain: iCaur 03 single-motor electric; Proton X70 1,499 cc petrol
- Power: iCaur 03 181 hp; Proton X70 178 hp
- Driven wheels: iCaur 03 rear-wheel drive; Proton X70 front-wheel drive
- Boot space: iCaur 03 264 litres; Proton X70 515 litres
- Warranty: iCaur 03 7 years; Proton X70 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800 | RM 106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 181 hp✓ | 178 hp |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 65.7 kWh | — |
| EV range | 355 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,406 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 264 L | 515 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 140 | RM 120✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
03
- 355 km EV range from a 65.7 kWh battery
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- AEB listed, with 6 airbags
- RM13,000 dearer
- Boot is only 264 litres
- Charging needs suit your routine
X70
- Lower RM106,800 price
- Much larger 515-litre boot
- 60-litre petrol tank for easy long-distance use
- Front-wheel drive only
- AEB not listed
- Shorter 5-year warranty
03 vs X70 FAQ
Is the iCaur 03 or Proton X70 better?
The Proton X70 is better for boot space, price and petrol convenience. The iCaur 03 is better if you want an EV, rear-wheel drive, AEB listed and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur 03 costs RM119,800, while the Proton X70 costs RM106,800. That makes the iCaur RM13,000 more expensive.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Proton X70 has far more boot space: 515 litres versus 264 litres in the iCaur 03. If cargo room matters, the X70 has the clear advantage.