In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when selecting a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The Proton X70 OTR price 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), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro OTR price in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, with a total of 2 variants, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Proton X70 is indeed RM 16,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, the Proton's entry-level version is already enough for daily needs. However, note that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
The Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, and the driving experience is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also about the same, no need to worry too much about this.
The Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, the Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's Basic have some functional differences. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
The Proton X70 adopts FWD drive system.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, and the daily driving experience won't have much difference.
Overall, the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their research, compare quotes from more dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research is never wrong.