2023 Proton X90 spec-by-spec comparison – Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship, RM124k to RM153k -

The Proton X90 was officially launched by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Sunday, and its arrival marks the national automaker’s first foray into the D-segment SUV market.

The X90 – which is based on the Geely Haoyue (also known as the Okavango in select markets) – goes on sale here in four variant forms, with two seating configurations available.

Three of these, the Standard (RM123,800), Executive (RM130,800) and Premium (RM144,800) are seven-seaters, featuring a 2-3-2 seat configuration with a bench middle-row, while the fourth, called the Flagship (RM152,800), is a six-seat version with a 2-2-2 layout, the novelty being the second-row captain seats.

All the X90 variants are powered by a 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbocharged GDI engine as found on the X50 Flagship and newer X70 models, but the addition of a belt-starter generator (BSG) 48V mild-hybrid system bumps up output to 190 PS and 300 Nm, 13 PS and 45 Nm more than the 177 PS and 255 Nm on the 1.5 TGDI without the BSG. The engine is paired with the automaker’s familiar seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

In terms of specifications and equipment, you can find out which variant gets what in our usual spec-by-spec comparison listed below, but here’s a quick recap. Standard fit items on the base variant includes full LED headlamps with sequential turn signals, fabric seats, a reverse camera and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The X90 also comes with a 12.3-inch LCD infotainment system touchscreen with 1920 x 720 pixel display resolution, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage as well as dual-zone air-conditioning and independent rear AC, with all rows on the SUV getting air vents. No shortage of charging points for mobile devices, with seven USB connections in all and, on higher-end variants, wireless charging.

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The Executive variant adds on front ventilated seats, with the driver’s side being a six-way powered adjustable unit. Also going on is leatherette upholstery, 10-inch full digital instrument display, an intelligent powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera with 3D display and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

The next step up is the Premium, which bumps up the wheel size to 19-inch and adds on Nappa leather upholstery, ambient lighting, powered adjustable front passenger seat and increases the number of items in the ADAS count, with AEB, LDW and adaptive cruise control with stop & go in the mix.

Aside from being the only model to offer the 2-2-2 six-seat layout, the Flagship adds on a large panoramic sunroof and a front passenger ‘Boss’ switch, which allows the seat to be moved forward to provide more in the way of legroom for the second row occupant seated behind it. The second-row captain seats are also ventilated.

We’ve tried out the X90 – read our first drive report here.

Proton X90 Specs Comparison

Proton X90 1.5 TGDi BSG Standard – RM123,800
Gets as standard:

Mechanicals

1.5L TGDi turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 48V Electric Motor Synergy system
177 PS at 5,500 rpm, 255 Nm at 1,500 to 4,000 rpm
14 PS and 52 Nm from electric motor
Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with manual mode
60 litre fuel tank
Electric power steering (EPS)
5.9-metre turning radius
Electronic parking brake
Ventilated disc (front), solid disc (rear) brakes
4,830 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,764 mm tall, 2,805 mm wheelbase
1,730 kg kerb weight

Exterior

LED headlights
LED daytime running lights
Front sequential turn signal indicators
LED front fog lamps
18-inch alloys with 225/55 profile tyres

Interior

Fabric seats
Manual adjustment front seats
Three-mode steering wheel mode selection (Normal, Comfort and Sport)
Leather steering wheel
Intelligent entry with push-start ignition
Remote engine start
Proximity door unlock, walk-away auto lock
Drive mode selection (Eco, Comfort and Sport)
Cruise control with speed limiter
Power windows, auto up/down for all
Dual-zone auto air-conditioning with N95 cabin air filter
Rear air-conditioning with second/third row air vents
60:40 split fold second row seats
50:50 split fold third row seats
Front welcome lamps
Analogue meter instrument panel
12.3-inch touchscreen central infotainment display, 1920 x 720 pixel resolution
ACO Tech ATLAS OS, 4G and WiFi connectivity, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage
Six-speaker audio system
Seven USB port connections (three Type A front, one Type A/one Type C second row, two Type A third row)

Safety

Six airbags (front, side and curtain)
ABS, EBD, ESC, traction control, brake assist, hill-hold assist, hill descent control
Auto brake hold
Reverse camera
Front parking sensors (two)
Rear parking sensors (four)
Rear collision warning (RCW)
Lane change assist (LCA)
Rear cross-traffic alert (RTCA)
Door opening warning
Immobiliser and anti-theft alarm
Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating