In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers will compare the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of 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 of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can meet daily needs. But also note that the cheaper few thousand might have trade-offs in specifications, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Proton X90. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and won't feel lacking.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not large. For this level of car, daily use is completely sufficient.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In general, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and take a test drive for the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.