In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 save you time doing your research.
The OTR price for 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 for Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.
Looking at the price, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, those few thousand cheaper might mean trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel lacking.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, experiencing it firsthand is the most important.
Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone do their research, compare quotes from multiple car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.