In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and the 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's 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's 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, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But do note, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in 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 city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel lacking.

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

The Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The 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 more than enough for daily use.

The Proton X90 uses FWD drive.
The Chery Tiggo 9 uses FWD drive.
Both cars have the same drive method, which is FWD, so the daily driving experience will not differ too much.

Overall, the Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 9 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching will never be wrong.