Verdict
These serve very different Malaysian jobs. The Proton X90 is the family-first choice, carrying seven people and six airbags in a 4,830 mm SUV, with a 178 hp/290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and 60-litre tank. The Wuling Porta EV costs RM7,000 less, but its two-seat commercial layout is built around 6.5 m3 of cargo space and a 1,165 kg payload. Its 41.9 kWh battery gives a claimed 300 km range, while annual road tax is RM50 against the X90’s RM120.
Pick the Proton X90 if you need seven seats, a more passenger-focused cabin and six airbags rather than a dedicated cargo bay.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if your work needs 6.5 m3 of cargo room, a 1,165 kg payload and a claimed 300 km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X90 RM106,800; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Seating: Proton X90 7 seats; Wuling Porta EV 2 seats.
- Powertrain: Proton X90 178 hp and 290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol; Wuling Porta EV 101 hp and 180 Nm electric motor.
- Length: Proton X90 4,830 mm; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm.
- Cargo capability: Proton X90 257-litre boot; Wuling Porta EV 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
- Safety restraint: Proton X90 6 airbags; Wuling Porta EV 2 airbags.
X90
- Seven seats with split-folding second and third rows.
- Six airbags, including front side and front/rear curtain airbags.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- RM7,000 dearer than the Porta EV.
- Its 257-litre boot and seven-seat layout cannot match the Porta EV’s 6.5 m3 cargo bay or 1,165 kg payload.
- Annual road tax is RM120 versus RM50.
Porta EV
- 6.5 m3 cargo bay, 1,165 kg payload and 270-degree barn doors.
- 41.9 kWh battery with a claimed 300 km range.
- Dual 777 mm sliding side doors and lower RM50 annual road tax.
- Only two seats, against the X90’s seven.
- Two airbags versus the X90’s six.
- It lacks rear air-con, rear passenger seating and the X90’s 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What the X90 has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the X90
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Porta EV's wheelbase is 245 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The X90 is 100 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | D-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,090/mo | RM1,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,056 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,764 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,695 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 257 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Giti Control P10 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two middle row passenger seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row | Yes |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Proton X90 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Proton X90 is better for carrying people, with seven seats and six airbags. The Wuling Porta EV is better for commercial haulage, thanks to its two-seat layout, 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X90 costs RM7,000 more than the Wuling Porta EV: RM106,800 against RM99,800.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Wuling Porta EV has lower annual road tax at RM50, compared with RM120 for the Proton X90. The Porta EV also uses a 41.9 kWh battery and has a claimed 300 km range.