In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers often 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.
The OTR price of 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 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo Cross is RM 18,050 cheaper than Proton X70. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big, the key is still to look at overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage cost.

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 1.5L Turbo of Proton X70 has 35 hp more than the 1.5L 4-cyl of Chery Tiggo Cross, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Chery Tiggo Cross fuel consumption might be more friendly, the difference in daily city commuting will not be too big.

The safety rating of Proton X70 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo Cross is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X70 and the Basic of Chery Tiggo Cross have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of the two in detail.

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The size of both cars is almost the same, the interior space difference is not big. For cars at this level, daily use is completely sufficient.
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.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.