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Proton X50 or Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV? What do Malaysian owners say?

2026-07-27 07:50:00
XiangjiangRiver_4
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In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two 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.

Price and Versions

Proton X50 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 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, the starting price of Proton X50 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 be aware, those few thousand Ringgit cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

Proton X50 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Proton X50 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the Proton X50's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic differ slightly in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Proton X50 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

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, and the interior space difference is small. For this class of cars, it is fully sufficient for daily use.

Proton X50 Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Repair

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.

Who is this suitable for?

Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Summary

Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your homework, compare quotes from a few more dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.

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