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 do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
The OTR price of Proton X90 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 OTR price of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 Proton X90 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 also note that those few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in equipment, it 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 city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel lacking power.

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.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic differ in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars are almost identical in size, with little difference in interior space. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

Proton X90 uses FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ too much.

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.