2026 Proton X90 receives one-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP) has officially revoked the five-star rating for the newly launched 2026 Proton X90.
The SUV is now rated only one star due to the removal of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the updated model.
In 2023, the Proton X90 received a five-star rating with an overall score of 83.79 points, covering the following performance areas:
- Adult Passenger Protection (37.75/40.00)
- Child Protection (17.79/20.00)
- Safety Assistance (15.71/20.00)
- Motorcycle Rider Safety (12.50/20.00)
Reduction in safety features
ASEAN NCAP found that a significant portion of the ADAS technology assessed in 2023 has been removed from the X90 2026, including:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Under the ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 Protocol, a vehicle’s star rating will be limited if it performs poorly in any single category.
The removal of these technologies caused the Safety Assistance (SA) score to drop to a four-star level.
Meanwhile, the Motorcycle Rider Safety (MS) category, which heavily relies on Blind Spot Detection, has drastically fallen to one star.
As a result, the overall rating for the Proton X90 is now limited to just one star.
2023-2025 Proton X90 still rated five stars
ASEAN NCAP confirmed that the X90 models manufactured between 2023 and 2025 still retain their five-star rating.
This is because the mentioned models are still equipped with the ADAS technologies mandated by the 2021-2025 evaluation protocols.
According to Prof. Madya Ir. Ts. Dr. Siti Zaharah binti Ishak, the Director-General of MIROS, “We are deeply disappointed by Proton’s decision to remove life-saving ADAS technologies from this new facelift model.
“To protect consumers and maintain the integrity of safety standards, we had no choice but to revoke the five-star rating.
“This serves as a reminder to all manufacturers: safety is not something to be compromised.
“Do not sacrifice proven safety technologies for mere external luxury, such as infotainment systems or leather upholstery,” she added.
Ts. Yahaya Ahmad, the Technical Head of ASEAN NCAP, further stated, “Blind Spot Detection (BSD) is a critical weighting factor in our Motorcycle Safety (MS) category.
“The removal of it, along with other advanced aids, has stripped away the points that previously granted the X90 its highest rating.
“ASEAN NCAP will continue to monitor all evaluated manufacturers, and we will not hesitate to revoke the ratings of any brand that neglects vehicle safety after assessments are made.”
