From 107k, 2026 Proton X90 MC1 launched – 3 variants, drops hybrid, no ADAS, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

The 2026 Proton X90 MC1 has been officially launched, with multiple equipment revisions to the 7-seater D-segment SUV. Now comprising only three variants, the Lite, the Prime, and the Prime X, the Proton X90 receives a huge price cut, now starting at RM 106,800 (OTR excluding insurance). Currently, other 7-seater vehicle that competes in this price range are the Toyota Veloz and the Mitsubishi Xpander.

Proton X90 Lite – RM 106,800
Proton X90 Prime – RM 116,800
Proton X90 Prime X – RM 122,800

Starting with the exterior, no changes have been made to the Proton X90 MC1, still retaining its previous design. However, several exterior features have been revised for all three variants, including the absence of 19-inch wheels and panoramic sunroof for the high-spec previous variant. Exterior colours of Ruby Red and Cinnamon Brown have also been dropped.

The exterior features that come standard with the Proton X90 MC1 are:

LED headlamps with LED Daytime Running Light
Sequential turn signal lamps
LED Front fog lamps
Utility roof rail
18-inch alloy wheels
255/55 R18 tyres
Quartz Black, Marine Blue, Armour Silver, Snow White, and Jet Grey exterior colours

The Prime and Prime X variants add:

Auto LED headlamps with LED Daytime Running Light
Auto rain-sensing front wipers
Front welcome lamps

A huge change has been made under the bonnet; gone is the mild-hybrid 3-cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, replaced with the now familiar 4-cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged engine from the Proton X50 FL, the Proton X70 MC3, and the Proton S70 MC1. The 48V Electric Motor Synergy System has been dropped completely, but the 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission is retained. All three variants feature the same powertrain setup.

The powertrain details of the Proton X90 MC1 are listed below.

Engine:5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (i-GT)
Displacement – 1,499 cc
Power – 181 PS
Torque – 290 Nm
Transmission: 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Stepping inside, the revisions of the Proton X90 MC1 have been kept to a minimum. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity come as standard for all three variants. Fabric seat material for the lowest variant has been dropped, now wrapped in black leatherette bar the highest variant, which retains the black Nappa leather seat material.

The interior features that come standard with the Proton X90 MC1 are:

12.3-inch head unit display
3.5-inch meter cluster display
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
6 speakers
7 USB ports
Leatherette seat materials
Manually adjustable front seats
Auto dual zone air-conditioning with N95 cabin filter
Rear air-conditioning with 2^nd & 3^rd row air vents
60:40 split foldable 2^nd row seat configuration
50:50 split foldable 3^rd row seat configuration
Remote engine start

The Prime variant adds:

10.3-inch meter cluster display
Leatherette seat material in black
6-way power adjustable driver seat

The Prime X variant adds:

Nappa leather seat material in black
6-way power adjustable driver seat with 2-way lumbar support
4-way power adjustable front passenger seat with ‘Boss Switch’
1^st and 2^nd row ventilated seats
2^nd row captain seats configuration
1^st and 2^nd row ergonomic headrests

A huge chunk of the revisions made for the Proton X90 MC1 is the absence of the Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) safety suite for all three variants. However, the Proton X90 MC1 still retains the basic modern car must-have safety features like Anti-lock Braking System and Electronic Stability Control, among others.

The safety features that come standard with Proton X90 MC1 are:

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Hill Hold Assist (HHA)
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Rear parking sensor
6 SRS Airbags

The Prime variant adds:

360º HD camera with 180º transparent view
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor (TPMS)
Front parking sensors

The Prime X variant adds:

Front Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

To recap, the Proton X90 MC1 has been launched with a price range from RM 106,800 to RM 122,800 across all three variants. It comes with a 5-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty and a 5-year free labour vehicle service. Proton is also offering a launch rebate of RM 7,000 across all variants.