In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Proton X50 in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300. There are 4 versions in total, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300), etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
Looking at the 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. However, note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

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

The Proton X50's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, with active safety systems including Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X50 and the Basic of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV differ in functionality. If you value active safety, compare their feature lists carefully.

Proton X50 uses 4WD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive system.
The Proton's 4WD and Chery's FWD will have different handling experiences, it is recommended to test drive and compare.
Both Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation; if you care more about value and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching is never wrong.