In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 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 save you time on research.
Proton X70's OTR price 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.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 16,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs on features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
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, the driving experience is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to fuss too much about this.
Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never go wrong.