Proton X70: P7-90A MC vs P7-90A MC3
Verdict
The Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 is the stronger new-generation pick on numbers: the RM8,000 gap buys 178 hp and 290 Nm versus 175 hp and 250 Nm, plus a body that is 13 mm longer. The fundamentals barely move for a Malaysian buyer: both are CKD C-segment petrol SUVs with five seats, front-wheel drive, a wet dual-clutch auto, 515 litres of boot space, a 60-litre tank, six airbags, RM120 road tax and a five-year warranty. The MC still makes sense if price matters more than torque.
Pick the Proton X70 P7-90A MC if you want the cheaper outgoing car and can live with 175 hp and 250 Nm.
Pick the Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 if you want the newer generation’s extra 3 hp, extra 40 Nm and slightly longer body.
Key differences
- Price: RM98,800 for the MC, RM106,800 for the MC3
- Engine capacity: 1,477 cc for the MC, 1,499 cc for the MC3
- Power: 175 hp for the MC, 178 hp for the MC3
- Torque: 250 Nm for the MC, 290 Nm for the MC3
- Length: 4,519 mm for the MC, 4,532 mm for the MC3
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 98,800✓ | 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 | 250 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 | 4,519 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 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 MC
- RM8,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 515-litre boot as the MC3
- Same six airbags and five-year warranty
- Down 3 hp versus the MC3
- Down 40 Nm versus the MC3
- Shorter body at 4,519 mm
P7-90A MC3
- Stronger 290 Nm torque figure
- Slightly higher 178 hp output
- Same RM120 yearly road tax as the MC
- Costs RM8,000 more
- No 0-100 km/h time stated
- Auto emergency braking is absent
P7-90A MC vs P7-90A MC3 FAQ
Is the Proton X70 P7-90A MC or Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 better?
The Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 is better on paper because it has 178 hp and 290 Nm, against the MC’s 175 hp and 250 Nm. The MC is the value pick if the lower price matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X70 P7-90A MC3 costs RM8,000 more than the Proton X70 P7-90A MC.
Do both Proton X70 versions have the same practicality?
Yes. Both are five-seat C-segment SUVs with a 2,670 mm wheelbase, 515-litre boot and 60-litre fuel tank, so cabin and luggage numbers are effectively matched.