In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
The OTR price for Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 16,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind that the few thousand cheaper might mean compromises on features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, and the daily driving feel is basically no different. Fuel consumption is also similar, so there is no need to dwell on this too much.

Proton X90 has a safety rating of 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and the active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has a safety rating of TBD, and the active safety system includes Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some functional differences between the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X90 and the Basic of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Proton X90 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, both Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone does their research, compares quotes from a few dealerships, and then test drives to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, and spending some time on research will never be wrong.