In the Malaysia SUV market, many buyers will compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. Both models are quite close in price and positioning, today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects, helping you save time on research.
Proton X90's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, there are 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.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, there are 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 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, the few thousand less may involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
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.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 hp more than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it's weak.
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 achieved good ratings. However, Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic differ slightly in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV adopts FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.
Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, 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 Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.