In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the 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 help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of the 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 the 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Proton X90 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 do note that the few thousand ringgit cheaper might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific needs.

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

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

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For a car of this level, it is fully sufficient for daily use.
The Proton X90 uses FWD drive configuration.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, which is FWD, so there won't be a significant difference in daily driving experience.
Overall, the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly 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 researching will definitely not be a mistake.