In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers tend to compare Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 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 price of Proton X50 in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, with a total of 4 versions, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300) etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000) etc.
From a price perspective, the Proton X50 starting price is indeed RM 33,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand ringgit saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X50 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, with 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Proton X50 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

Proton X50 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, the Proton X50 ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Basic differ in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Proton X50 uses 4WD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro uses FWD drive system.
Proton's 4WD and Chery's FWD will provide different handling experiences, test drive comparison is recommended.
Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending time on research will never be wrong.