In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90 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 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 versions, 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 starting price is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 Safety Rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), Active Safety Systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Safety Rating is TBD, Active Safety Systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both.

Proton X90 Warranty 5 years/150,000km, Maintenance Interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Warranty 3 years/100,000km, Maintenance Interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.

Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 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, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you value cost-performance ratio and features more, 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 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to do research will never be wrong.