In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. Both 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 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 a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X50 is indeed RM 69,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand savings might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

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

Proton X50's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Proton X50's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare their feature lists.

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.
Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both excellent car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major undertaking, spending some time on research will definitely not be a mistake.