In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, there are 4 versions in total, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro OTR price in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, there are 2 versions in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000), etc.
From the price perspective, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 16,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, that few thousand cheaper price might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, the driving experience is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Proton X90 uses FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro uses FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be significantly different.
Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking some time to research will never be wrong.