In Malaysia's SUV market, 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 do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90's OTR price 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.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's OTR price 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, the starting price of Proton X90 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 note also, those few thousand cheaper may have trade-offs in equipment, depending on your needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with a 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 hp than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel it's lacking power.

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding 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 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety highly, 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, interior space is not much different. Cars of this level are more than enough for daily use.
Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use, 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 features, choose the one with richer configuration. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.