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Proton X90 vs Chery Tiggo 9: Real Data Reveals Where the Gap Lies

2026-08-18 15:40:00
GeographyBlogger
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In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 9 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

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 9 in Malaysia is RM 166,800 - 179,800, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 2.0T Standard (RM 179,750), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 60,000 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, the difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Chery Tiggo 9 comes with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of Chery Tiggo 9 has 30 hp more than the 1.5L Turbo of Proton X90. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel weak.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 9 safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.

In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X90 and the Basic of Chery Tiggo 9 have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the function lists of both carefully.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Warranty and Maintenance

Proton X90 Warranty 5 years/150,000km, Maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 9 Warranty 3 years/100,000km, Maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 9 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

In general, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 9 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, comparing quotes from multiple dealers, and then test-driving before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.

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