In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers 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, Proton X90's starting price 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 also note, the few thousand difference might have trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic differ somewhat in functionality. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be too different.

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.
Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both 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 equipment, choose the one with more features. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never go wrong.