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Proton X50 or Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV? An analysis from five aspects to help you

2026-07-27 12:20:00
LunchSet_4
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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 make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Proton X50 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.

The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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, the starting price of Proton X50 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 that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your needs.

Proton X50 Exterior Image 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 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.

In terms of power, the Hybrid of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV has 65 hp more than the 1.5L 4-cyl of Proton X50. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Proton X50 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

The safety rating of Proton X50 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X50 and the Basic of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV have some differences in function. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both.

Proton X50 Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Configuration and Technology

Proton X50 uses 4WD drive method.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive method.

Proton's 4WD and Chery's FWD will have different handling feelings, test drive comparison is recommended.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.

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