In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR selling price of the 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 selling price of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X50 is indeed cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro by RM 69,950. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be careful, the few thousand dollars saved might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Proton X50 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cylinder has 65 more horsepower than the Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cylinder. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it lacks power.

The Proton X50 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the difference in interior space is not significant. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

Proton X50 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In summary, the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.