Proton X90 Prime vs Prime X
Verdict
At RM116,800 against RM122,800, the Proton X90 Prime saves RM6,000 while keeping the same 178 hp, 290 Nm, 1.5 litre petrol engine, wet dual-clutch gearbox and front-wheel drive layout as the Proton X90 Prime X. Both are CKD D-segment SUVs with seven seats, identical 4,830 mm length, 2,805 mm wheelbase, 257-litre boot, six airbags, RM120 road tax and five-year warranty. On paper, the Prime X does not buy you extra mechanicals or space, so check the equipment list before paying more.
Pick the Proton X90 Prime if you want the same seven-seat X90 mechanical package and dimensions for RM6,000 less.
Pick the Proton X90 Prime X if its specific trim or equipment additions matter to you after checking the showroom car.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X90 Prime RM116,800; Proton X90 Prime X RM122,800
- Engine output: Proton X90 Prime 178 hp; Proton X90 Prime X 178 hp
- Torque: Proton X90 Prime 290 Nm; Proton X90 Prime X 290 Nm
- Boot space: Proton X90 Prime 257 L; Proton X90 Prime X 257 L
- Airbags: Proton X90 Prime 6; Proton X90 Prime X 6
- Road tax: Proton X90 Prime RM120/year; Proton X90 Prime X RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 116,800✓ | RM 122,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 178 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,764 mm | 1,764 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm | 2,805 mm |
| Boot space | 257 L | 257 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.
Prime
- RM6,000 cheaper than Prime X
- Same 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Same seven-seat D-segment SUV body
- No AEB listed
- Same 257-litre boot as Prime X
- No mechanical advantage over Prime X
Prime X
- Same 1.5 litre petrol drivetrain
- Same 2,805 mm wheelbase
- Same five-year warranty
- Costs RM6,000 more
- No extra power or torque
- No listed space gain over Prime
Prime vs Prime X FAQ
Is the Proton X90 Prime or Proton X90 Prime X better?
The Proton X90 Prime is the better buy on paper because it has the same engine, output, gearbox, driven wheels, seating, dimensions, boot space, airbags, warranty and road tax for less money.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X90 Prime X costs RM6,000 more than the Proton X90 Prime: RM122,800 versus RM116,800.
Do the Proton X90 Prime and Proton X90 Prime X have the same performance?
Yes. Both use a 1,499 cc petrol engine with 178 hp and 290 Nm, paired with a wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive.