In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 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.
The 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.
The 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, the starting price of the Proton X90 is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you also need to note that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

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

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

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, consider the one with a better reputation first; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models, as 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. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.