Proton X70: P7-90A FL vs P7-90A MC3
Verdict
The newer Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 asks RM7,900 more than the Proton X70 P7-90A FL, and the money mainly buys a stronger engine: 178 hp and 290 Nm against 175 hp and 255 Nm. For daily Malaysian use, that extra 35 Nm matters more than the 3 hp. The basics barely move — both are CKD C-segment SUVs with five seats, front-wheel drive, a wet dual-clutch auto, 515 litres of boot space, six airbags, RM120 road tax and a five-year warranty. The FL is the sensible cheaper buy; the MC3 is the torque pick.
Pick the Proton X70 P7-90A FL if you want the lower purchase price and can live with 175 hp and 255 Nm.
Pick the Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 if you want the newer generation’s stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm output without losing boot space, warranty or road tax parity.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X70 P7-90A FL RM98,900; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 RM106,800
- Engine capacity: Proton X70 P7-90A FL 1,477 cc; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 1,499 cc
- Power: Proton X70 P7-90A FL 175 hp; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 178 hp
- Torque: Proton X70 P7-90A FL 255 Nm; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 290 Nm
- Length: Proton X70 P7-90A FL 4,526 mm; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 4,532 mm
- 0-100 km/h: Proton X70 P7-90A FL 9.8 s; Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 98,900✓ | RM 106,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,477 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 175 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 255 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 | 9.8 s | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 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 120 | 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 FL
- RM7,900 cheaper to buy
- Same 515-litre boot as the MC3
- Same six airbags and five-year warranty
- Lower torque: 255 Nm versus 290 Nm
- Slightly less power: 175 hp versus 178 hp
- Auto emergency braking not listed
P7-90A MC3
- Stronger 290 Nm torque output
- Slightly higher 178 hp power figure
- Same RM120 annual road tax as the FL
- Costs RM7,900 more
- No listed 0-100 km/h time
- Auto emergency braking not listed
P7-90A FL vs P7-90A MC3 FAQ
Is the Proton X70 P7-90A FL or Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 better?
The Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 is better on engine output, with 178 hp and 290 Nm versus 175 hp and 255 Nm. The Proton X70 P7-90A FL is better value if price matters more than the extra torque.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 costs RM7,900 more. It is priced at RM106,800, while the Proton X70 P7-90A FL is RM98,900.
Do they have the same practicality and ownership costs?
Yes, on the listed figures. Both have five seats, a 515-litre boot, 60-litre fuel tank, five-year warranty and RM120 annual road tax. The MC3 is only 6 mm longer.