In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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.
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 already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, the cheaper few thousand might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 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, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

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

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be too different.
Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major event, spending time researching will never be wrong.