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Proton X50 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: An Experienced Driver Explains the Differences

2026-07-27 08:30:01
DailyEVUserHK
1.2k Fans   109 Following   122 Posts

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.

Price and Variants

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 a price perspective, the Proton X50 starting price is indeed RM 69,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version already meets daily needs. But also note, that difference of a few thousand, there might be trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X50 Exterior View 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X50 is equipped with 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.

Regarding power, the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than the Proton X50 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel it lacks power.

Proton X50 Exterior View 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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.

In terms of safety features, both cars received good 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 more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Proton X50 Exterior View 3, 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.

Both cars have almost the same dimensions, interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is perfectly adequate.

Who Is It 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 and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Summary

Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time researching will definitely not be wrong.

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