In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 the Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including the 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 the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including the 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
Looking at the price, the Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with a Hybrid system, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Hybrid of the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of the Proton X90. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient and won't feel lacking.

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

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars at this level are more than sufficient for daily use.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In general, the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.