In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price range and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
Proton X50 in Malaysia's OTR price is RM 89,800 - 113,300, there are 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 in Malaysia's OTR price is RM 129,750 - 129,750, there are 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 the 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 cheaper few thousand, might have trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X50 is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 hp more than Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars' power is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Proton X50's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, Proton X50's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic differ somewhat in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

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

Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commute. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then 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 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 car dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major event, spending time doing homework will never be wrong.