In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, there are 4 versions in total, 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 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, there are 2 versions in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From the price perspective, 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 note, the few thousand cheaper cost might have trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Proton X90 comes with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV comes with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel like it lacks power.

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functions. If you value active safety, you can compare their function lists carefully.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive system.
The drive system of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.
Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both 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 cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
In general, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.