Proton X90 ASEAN NCAP rating revised to 1-star due to lack of ADAS

Following the launch of the updated 2026 Proton X90, ASEAN NCAP has released a consumer alert announcing a revision of the X90’s safety rating from 5 stars to just 1 star. According to ASEAN NCAP, the revision was made due to the “De-specification of Safety Features”, namely the majority of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features that were equipped on the 2023 version of the X90.

These ADAS features include:

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Blind Spot Technology (BST)

Among the features listed above, BST was the only standard feature across the X90’s variant lineup. The other features were equipped on the higher variants (Premium & Flagship). According to ASEAN NCAP, the omission of Safety Assist (SA) features knocked the X90’s safety rating down to 4 stars and the lack of blind spot technology further slashed its rating to 1 star only.

Launched on March 11th, 2026, the newly updated Proton X90 has received a significant price drop. Its official price now ranges from RM106,800 to RM122,800 (Previously from RM123,800 to RM152,800). Naturally, the price drop comes with de-specifications. The number of airbags in the X90 still remain the same, with all variants equipped with 6 airbags as standard.

The revision of the Proton X90’s safety rating is specifically due to the de-specification of the ADAS features. The car has not been retested in terms if collision performance.

In the announcement made by ASEAN NCAP, MIROS Director General, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Siti Zaharah binti Ishak said, “We deeply regret Proton’s decision to remove life-saving ADAS technologies from the new facelift model. To protect consumers and maintain the integrity of safety standards, we have no choice but to revoke the 2023 5-Star rating. This serves as a reminder to all manufacturers: safety is not a trade-off. Do not sacrifice proven safety technology for ‘face-value’ luxuries like infotainment systems or leather upholstery.”