In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 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 save you time doing your research.
The Proton X90's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 variants, 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 7 PHEV's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 variants, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand dollars cheaper, there might be trade-offs in specifications, depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power, won't feel underpowered.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For cars of this class, daily use is more than enough.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time doing research is never wrong.