In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers often compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when selecting a car.
The OTR selling price of Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 variants, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), and 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300).
The OTR selling price of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, with a total of 2 variants, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000) and 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000).
From a pricing perspective, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 16,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Proton can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand dollars saved might involve trade-offs on features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, the experience of driving daily is basically no difference. Fuel economy is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.
Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro warranty is 3 years/100,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both 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 a better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer specs. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.