In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers 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 Proton X90 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.
The Chery Tiggo 9 OTR price 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 the Proton X90 is indeed RM 60,000 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, the entry-level Proton model can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand cheaper might have compromises on features, it depends on your specific needs.

The Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 9 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 9's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

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

Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 9 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Proton X90 has a 5-year/150,000km warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 9 has a 3-year/100,000km warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 9 are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple car dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.