In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo Cross when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300) etc.
The OTR price of the Chery Tiggo Cross in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750) etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo Cross is RM 18,050 cheaper than the Proton X70. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not really big, the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Chery Tiggo Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Chery Tiggo Cross fuel consumption might be friendlier, and there won't be much difference in daily city commuting.

Proton X70 uses FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo Cross uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

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.
Both the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo Cross are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. 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. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo Cross are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research will never be wrong.