In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers often use Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV to compare when choosing a car. The two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X50's OTR price 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.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's OTR price 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.
In terms of price, Proton X50's starting price is indeed RM 69,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in specifications, it depends on your needs.

Proton X50 is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

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

Proton X50 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from a few dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be a mistake.