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Must-See Guide for Buying Cars in Malaysia: Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV Comparison

2026-07-27 08:00:02
ShamShuiPo_6
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In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare 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 the time of doing research.

Price and Versions

Proton X50 has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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 has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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, 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 be aware, the few thousand cheaper price may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X50 Exterior Photo 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X50 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.

In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and you won't feel underpowered.

Proton X50 Exterior Photo 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Proton X50's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Proton X50's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Proton X50 Exterior Photo 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

Proton X50 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance 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 Malaysia 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 value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Summary

In general, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, then go test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.

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