In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers 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 compare them in detail from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X50 has an OTR price of RM 89,800 - 113,300 in Malaysia, 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.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has an OTR price of RM 123,750 - 123,750 in Malaysia, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000), etc.
From the price perspective, Proton X50's starting price is indeed RM 33,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your needs.

Proton X50 comes with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp power. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

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

Proton X50 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For cars of this level, daily use is perfectly adequate.
Proton X50 adopts 4WD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro adopts FWD drive system.
Proton's 4WD and Chery's FWD have different handling sensations, test drive comparison is recommended.
Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.