In the Malaysian SUV market, 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 time on research.
Proton X50 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, there are 4 variants in total, 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, there are 2 variants in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From the 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. However, be aware that the few thousand less might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Proton X50 equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

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

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, interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.
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.
Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends 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 big matter, spending time on research is never wrong.