In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 9 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 save you the time of doing research.
The OTR price of the 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 the Chery Tiggo 9 in Malaysia is RM 166,800 - 179,800, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 2.0T Standard (RM 179,750), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X50 is indeed RM 77,000 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind that the lower price might involve 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 9 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of the Chery Tiggo 9 has 65 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl of the Proton X50. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

Proton X50 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 9 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, the interior space difference is not significant. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

Proton X50 warranty 5 years/150,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 9 warranty 3 years/100,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Overall, the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 9 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.