In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 9 when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Proton X50 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 OTR price of the Chery Tiggo 9 in Malaysia is RM 166,800 - 179,800, with a total of 1 variant, including 2026 2.0T Standard (RM 179,750), etc.
In terms of price, 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 few thousand dollars cheaper might have trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The safety rating of the Proton X50 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo 9 is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Proton X50's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the Chery Tiggo 9's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

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, with little difference in interior space. For cars in this class, daily use is fully sufficient.

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

Overall, both the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 9 are 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 research, compare quotes from a few dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wasted.