In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers will compare 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.
The OTR selling 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 selling 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.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 60,000 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Proton X90 is powered by a 1.5L Turbo engine, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 9 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, with 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cylinder of Chery Tiggo 9 has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Proton X90. However, for daily city driving, the power of both vehicles is adequate and you won't feel underpowered.

The safety rating of Proton X90 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 9 is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functions between Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 9's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Proton X90 warranty covers 5 years/150,000 km, maintenance interval is every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 9 warranty covers 3 years/100,000 km, maintenance interval is every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 9 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian 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, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both models, the personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 9 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major event, spending time doing research will never be wrong.