In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do 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, 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 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X50's starting price is indeed RM 39,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific requirements.

Proton X50 comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV comes with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 7 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, 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 7 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Proton X50's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic differ in functions. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists in detail.

Proton X50 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 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, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.