Proton X90 vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro: Real Data Reveals the Gap

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

Price and Variants

Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, there are 4 variants 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 8 Pro OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, there are 2 variants in total, 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 already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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.

In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, in daily city driving, both cars' power is sufficient, you won't feel lack of power.

Safety Features

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

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

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

Maintenance and Service

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

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

Summary

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly 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 big matter, spending time doing research is never wrong.