Proton X90 or Chery Tiggo 8? Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite similar in price and positioning. Today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time of doing research.

Price and Versions

Proton X90 OTR price 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.

Chery Tiggo 8 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750) etc.

In terms of price, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Proton X90 Exterior View 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 8 safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Proton X90 Exterior View 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Features and Technology

Proton X90 adopts FWD drivetrain.

Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drivetrain.

Both cars have the same drivetrain, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ much.

Proton X90 Exterior View 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 Exterior View 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending time on research will never be wrong.