In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 when selecting a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will conduct 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), and others.
The OTR price for Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), and others.
In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8. If you have a limited budget, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand ringgit savings might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, so the driving experience in daily use is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

The safety rating for Proton X90 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating for Chery Tiggo 8 is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk capacity 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length is 4400 mm, trunk capacity 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years / 150,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 warranty 3 years / 100,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and taking a test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, taking some time to do research will never be wrong.