Proton X70: P7-90A CKD vs P7-90A MC3
Verdict
The Proton X70 P7-90A CKD costs RM89,900 against RM106,800 for the Proton X70 P7-90A MC3, so the newer car asks another RM16,900. Mechanically, the older CKD still has the bigger 1,799 cc engine and slightly higher outputs at 181 hp and 300 Nm, while the MC3 uses a 1,499 cc engine with 178 hp and 290 Nm. Both are front-wheel-drive SUVs with a wet dual-clutch automatic, 515 litres of boot space and six airbags. The MC3’s clearest running-cost win is road tax: RM120 versus RM360 a year.
Pick the Proton X70 P7-90A CKD if you want the lower purchase price, the larger 1.8 litre engine and the extra 3 hp and 10 Nm.
Pick the Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 if you want the newer generation and lower RM120 annual road tax, and can accept the smaller 1.5 litre engine.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X70 P7-90A CKD RM89,900; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 RM106,800
- Engine capacity: Proton X70 P7-90A CKD 1,799 cc; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 1,499 cc
- Output: Proton X70 P7-90A CKD 181 hp/300 Nm; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 178 hp/290 Nm
- Length: Proton X70 P7-90A CKD 4,519 mm; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 4,532 mm
- Road tax: Proton X70 P7-90A CKD RM360/year; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 RM120/year
- Performance data: Proton X70 P7-90A CKD 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s and 195 km/h top speed; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 not stated
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,900✓ | RM 106,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,799 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 181 hp✓ | 178 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,519 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 515 L | 515 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 360 | 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.
P7-90A CKD
- Lower listed price by RM16,900
- Larger 1,799 cc engine
- Slightly higher 181 hp and 300 Nm outputs
- Higher RM360 annual road tax
- Shorter body at 4,519 mm
- Older generation in this comparison
P7-90A MC3
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Longer 4,532 mm body
- Same 515 litre boot and 60 litre fuel tank as the CKD
- Costs RM16,900 more
- Slightly lower 178 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- No 0-100 km/h, top speed or fuel economy figure stated
P7-90A CKD vs P7-90A MC3 FAQ
Is the Proton X70 P7-90A CKD or Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 better?
For value and output, the Proton X70 P7-90A CKD is the stronger pick. The Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 makes more sense if you want the newer generation and lower RM120 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 is RM16,900 more expensive than the Proton X70 P7-90A CKD.
Do they have the same gearbox and practicality?
Yes. Both use a wet dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive, five seats, a 515 litre boot and a 60 litre fuel tank.