In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90's 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's 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.
From a price perspective, 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, note that the few thousand ringgit cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8's safety rating is TBD, with active safety systems including 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 more, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.
Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. For cars of this level, daily use is fully sufficient.
Proton X90 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 warranty is 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then going for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.