In the Malaysian 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 save you the time of doing research.
The Proton X50 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, with a total of 4 variants, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 variants, 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 pricing perspective, the Proton X50 starting price is indeed RM 39,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you should also note, that few thousand difference in price, there might be trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

Proton X50 is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than the Proton X50 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 7 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of 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 have some differences in functions, if you value active safety more, you can compare the function lists of both.

Proton X50 vehicle length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV vehicle length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. Cars of this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

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

Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend everyone do their homework, compare quotes from several dealers, then go test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.