Proton X70 or Chery Tiggo Cross? Real Car Review Tells You The Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo Cross 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 on research.

Price and Versions

Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, there are 3 versions in total, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300) etc.

Chery Tiggo Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, there are 2 versions in total, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750) etc.

Looking at the price, Chery Tiggo Cross starts RM 18,050 cheaper than Proton X70. To be honest, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is not that big, the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Safety Features

Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo Cross safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo Cross's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Configuration and Technology

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo Cross adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ too much.

Maintenance and Care

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo Cross warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.