MG
MG RX5
Rs. 60 Lakh
starting price
VS
Proton
Proton X70
Rs. 51.0 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | MG RX5 | Proton X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 60 Lakh | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.5T Turbo | 1.5L TGDi Turbo |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1499 cc |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | — | 255 Nm |
| Transmission | 7DCT | Automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Drive Type | FWD | |
| Fuel Avg — City | — | 11 km/l |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | — | 14 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | — | 190 mm |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Airbags | 0 | 6 |
| ABS | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Body Type | suv | suv |
Ratings Comparison
MG RX5
Proton X70
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros & Cons
MG RX5
Proton X70
Volvo-derived Geely platform — surprisingly upmarket engineering
Best safety ratings of any Chinese brand sold in Pakistan
177hp turbo engine genuinely impressive performance
360° camera, 12.3" Boschi system on Premium
Proton brand not widely known in Pakistan — resale uncertain
DCT jerks noticeably in crawling traffic
Service network limited — Al-Haj dealers concentrated in cities
Perceived as unproven despite good engineering
All Variants & Prices
MG RX5
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.5T Standard | Rs. 60 Lakh |
| 2.0T TrophyBest | Rs. 90 Lakh |
Proton X70
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Executive | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Premium TGDiBest | Rs. 57.0 Lakh |
Verdict — Proton X70
Genuinely underrated SUV. The X70's engineering is miles ahead of its price. Perfect for buyers doing their research rather than following the crowd.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
MG RX5 starts at Rs. 60 Lakh. Proton X70 starts at Rs. 51.0 Lakh. Proton X70 is Rs. 9.0 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.