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Choose Proton X90 or Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV? Analysis from Five Aspects to Help You

2026-08-18 10:50:00
TraditionModern
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In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.

Price and Versions

The Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with 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.

The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with 2 versions in total, 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.

In terms of price, the Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, also keep in mind that the thousands cheaper might involve compromises on features, depending on your specific requirements.

Proton X90 exterior image 1, source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.

Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel lack of power.

Proton X90 exterior image 2, source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's 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 function. If you value active safety more, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Proton X90 exterior image 3, source BitAuto Malaysia

Features and Technology

Proton X90 uses FWD drive type.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive type.

Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving feel will not be too different.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior image 1, source BitAuto Malaysia

Summary

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending some time doing research is definitely not wrong.

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