In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when shopping. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help save you time on 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 a price perspective, the Proton X50's starting price is indeed RM 69,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, the Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But note also that the few thousand difference might have trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
The Proton X50 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, with 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, with 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has 65 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl of the Proton X50. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.
The Proton X50 body length is 4400 mm, trunk space 400 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length is 4400 mm, trunk space 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For this class of cars, it is fully sufficient for daily use.
The Proton X50 adopts a 4WD drive system.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts an FWD drive system.
Proton's 4WD and Chery's FWD will feel different in handling, a test drive comparison is recommended.
Both the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research is never wrong.