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Must-See When Buying a Car in Malaysia: Proton X90 vs. Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Comparison

2026-08-18 11:40:00
CivilianCarCostReview
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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 make 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 7 PHEV's 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, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

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

In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 hp more than the Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

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 achieved good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both closely.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

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.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Who is this suitable for

Both the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are 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 the better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models, as personal experience is the most important.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Summary

In general, both the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never go wrong.

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