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Must Read for Buying a Car in Malaysia: Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Comparison

2026-08-17 17:50:00
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In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

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.

In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If you have a limited budget, the entry-level version of Proton is already sufficient for daily needs. However, you should also note that the few thousand RM difference might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of 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, you won't feel a lack of power.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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

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

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

Proton X90 Exterior Image 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 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Suitable for Whom

Both Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

Overall, both Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.

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