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Must-See for Malaysian Chinese Car Buyers: X90 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV Comprehensive Comparison

2026-08-18 08:00:02
MicrowaveOven
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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 conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

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.

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 also, the few thousand cheaper, might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depends on your needs.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 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, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel lack of power.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

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, interior space difference is not significant. Cars of this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Features and Technology

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive method.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive method.

Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have much difference.

Ideal For

Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use, daily commute. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. Finally it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Summary

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, the key is still to look at your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from a few dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.

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